China Urges Pacific Islands Forum to Uphold One-China Principle on Taiwan
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China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Tuesday called on Pacific Islands Forum countries to adhere to the one-China principle and properly handle Taiwan-related issues. The appeal follows a forum representative's statement that Taiwan will attend the annual leaders' meeting in Palau from August 30 to September 4, after being excluded from last year's gathering hosted by the Solomon Islands. Beijing said the issue must be resolved according to UN General Assembly Resolution 2758.
China's Position
Guo Jiakun said Beijing's position on Taiwan's participation in international organizations remains consistent and clear. China has called on Pacific Islands Forum states to uphold the one-China principle and handle Taiwan-related matters properly. Guo cited UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 as a widely recognized consensus of the international community.
Taiwan Attendance
A forum representative said Taiwan will attend the Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting in Palau from August 30 to September 4. Last year, Taiwan was excluded from the meeting hosted by the Solomon Islands after Chinese protests. The reported invitation would restore Taiwan's presence at the annual summit after last year's exclusion.
China-PIF Relations
China has warned that failure to adhere to the one-China principle could undermine the healthy and stable development of relations between China and the Pacific Islands Forum. Guo's comments were made in response to a media report about Taiwan's planned participation. The Chinese Foreign Ministry stressed that Taiwan-related issues must be handled in accordance with the one-China principle.
What's Next
The Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting is scheduled to take place in Palau from August 30 to September 4. It remains unclear whether Taiwan's participation will proceed without new objections from Beijing or whether member states will reconsider the invitation.
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China Urges Pacific Islands Forum to Uphold One-China Principle on Taiwan
