The Chinese mainland's stance on adhering to the one-China principle and opposing "Taiwan independence" is unswerving, and it will gain more recognition and support from the international community, a spokesperson said Wednesday.
An Fengshan, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, made the remarks when asked to comment on an announcement by the government of Sao Tome and Principe to break the so-called "diplomatic ties" with Taiwan.
China praises Sao Tome and Principe's stand on one-China policy
The Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that it welcomes the decision of a central African country to cut "diplomatic ties" with Taiwan as the one-China policy is widely recognized worldwide.
"We have noticed that the government of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe issued an announcement on Dec 20 (Tuesday) local time to cut the so-called 'diplomatic' relationship with Taiwan," spokeswoman Hua Chunying said, adding that China praises the move and welcomes the African country to "return to the right track of the one-China principle". >>>
France respects one-China principle: spokesman
France respects the one-China principle and is committed to the unity of China, a French Foreign Ministry deputy spokesman said Tuesday.
"The French stance is constant and unambiguous: France is committed to the principle of the unity of China," Alexandre Giorgini said at a daily press briefing. >>>
