KUALA LUMPUR – MCA has declared its support for the One China principle espoused by the government of the People’s Republic of China, which views Taiwan as being a part of the country.
Its International Communication and Diplomacy Bureau chairman Dr Tee Ching Seng claimed in a statement today that this principle is the basis of Malaysia’s diplomatic ties with China.
He stressed that other countries should also comply and accept this principle.
“In view of rising tension which follows after US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, MCA reiterates that the One China principle is the foundation of Malaysia’s establishment of diplomatic ties with China and we will maintain this principle.
“Our position is simple and clear. We adhere to the One China principle as adopted by the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758.
“We also abide by Article 3 of the Joint Communiqué between the government of Malaysia and the government of the People’s Republic of China dated May 31, 1974 whereby Malaysia recognises the People’s Republic of China and that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China,” Tee added.
Describing China’s government as the sole legitimate government representing “the whole of China”, he said countries around the world should abide by this foundation in diplomatic relations with the communist-ruled nation.
“This is because the One China principle is recognised as a basic norm in international relations and the general consensus of the international community,” he added.
Tee stressed that the friendship between Malaysia and China has a long history.
“Malaysia was the first among Asean countries to establish diplomatic ties with China,” he said, adding that the pragmatic cooperation between the two countries has yielded fruitful results.
“Malaysia attaches great importance towards developing Malaysia-China relations, and Malaysia will continue to promote Malaysia-China relations on the basis of the One China principle, so as to jointly maintain peace and stability in the region and safeguard fairness, justice and stability,” he said.
China has initiated military drills around Taiwan and fired ballistic missiles immediately after Pelosi’s visit this week.
Five Chinese missiles appear to have fallen in Japan’s exclusive economic zone, Tokyo announced, with four of those believed to have flown over Taiwan’s main island.
Japan’s prime minister Fumio Kishida has condemned this action, calling it a “serious problem that impacts our national security and the safety of our citizens”, reports AFP.
Pelosi is now in Tokyo for the final leg of an Asian tour that included a stop in Taiwan, infuriating Beijing, and prompting it to launch its largest-ever military drills around the self-ruled island in response.
The 82-year-old politician defied stern threats from China to become the highest-profile US official to visit Taiwan in years, saying her trip makes it “unequivocally clear” that the United States would not abandon a democratic ally.
China announced today that is ending cooperation with the US on a litany of key issues including climate change, anti-drug efforts and military talks, – The Vibes, August 5, 2022
