Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses dissatisfaction to Vietnam over statement harming Taiwan's sovereignty in coordination with China
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) expressed strong regret and dissatisfaction to the Vietnamese government after a joint statement by Chinese President Xi Jinping and Vietnamese General Secretary and President To Lam affirmed "Taiwan is an inseparable part of China's territory." MOFA vehemently refuted the statement, reiterating that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a democratic and free country, separate from the authoritarian People's Republic of China. MOFA urged relevant countries not to disregard historical facts and to avoid echoing narratives that undermine Taiwan's sovereignty or rationalize authoritarian expansion.
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Taipei, April 17 (CNA) Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Vietnamese General Secretary and President To Lam on April 15, and both sides issued a joint statement claiming that "Taiwan is an inseparable part of China's territory." Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) today issued a strong refutation, expressing strong regret and dissatisfaction to the Vietnamese government for once again cooperating with China in making statements that harm Taiwan's sovereignty.
MOFA issued a press release this afternoon, stating that Xi Jinping met with To Lam on April 15, and after the meeting, they jointly issued the "Joint Statement between the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the People's Republic of China on Continuing to Deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership in the New Era and Promoting the Building of a Higher-Level China-Vietnam Community of Shared Future with Strategic Significance." The statement falsely claimed that "Taiwan is an inseparable part of China's territory," which MOFA strongly refutes.
MOFA solemnly reiterated that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a democratic and free country, and is not subordinate to the authoritarian People's Republic of China. This is a long-standing objective fact widely recognized by the international community and the current status quo across the Taiwan Strait. The People's Republic of China has never ruled Taiwan, and Taiwan is absolutely not a part of the People's Republic of China. Only the democratically elected government of Taiwan has the right to represent the people of Taiwan in international forums, including the United Nations system. China and its echoing countries have no right to interfere.
MOFA pointed out that it strongly condemns the Chinese government for repeatedly using meetings with leaders of other countries to make false statements that denigrate Taiwan's sovereignty and repeatedly mislead international public opinion. Vietnam had previously issued an unfriendly statement regarding Taiwan with China in August 2024. Although bilateral relations were stabilized through the efforts of both Taiwan and Vietnam, Vietnam has once again cooperated with China in making statements that harm Taiwan's sovereignty. MOFA has expressed strong regret and dissatisfaction to the Vietnamese government.
MOFA once again called on relevant countries not to disregard historical facts, to face the authoritarian nature of China, and to avoid echoing its narratives that distort facts, denigrate Taiwan's sovereignty, or rationalize its authoritarian expansionist intentions. The international community should jointly prevent the chaos and conflict risks caused by such statements.
MOFA emphasized that Taiwan will continue to defend the values of freedom and democracy, strengthen cooperation with all democratic partners, jointly curb the expansion of authoritarianism, firmly safeguard peace and security across the Taiwan Strait, and maintain freedom, openness, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. (Editor: Lin Hsing-meng) 1150417
MOFA issued a press release this afternoon, stating that Xi Jinping met with To Lam on April 15, and after the meeting, they jointly issued the "Joint Statement between the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the People's Republic of China on Continuing to Deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership in the New Era and Promoting the Building of a Higher-Level China-Vietnam Community of Shared Future with Strategic Significance." The statement falsely claimed that "Taiwan is an inseparable part of China's territory," which MOFA strongly refutes.
MOFA solemnly reiterated that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a democratic and free country, and is not subordinate to the authoritarian People's Republic of China. This is a long-standing objective fact widely recognized by the international community and the current status quo across the Taiwan Strait. The People's Republic of China has never ruled Taiwan, and Taiwan is absolutely not a part of the People's Republic of China. Only the democratically elected government of Taiwan has the right to represent the people of Taiwan in international forums, including the United Nations system. China and its echoing countries have no right to interfere.
MOFA pointed out that it strongly condemns the Chinese government for repeatedly using meetings with leaders of other countries to make false statements that denigrate Taiwan's sovereignty and repeatedly mislead international public opinion. Vietnam had previously issued an unfriendly statement regarding Taiwan with China in August 2024. Although bilateral relations were stabilized through the efforts of both Taiwan and Vietnam, Vietnam has once again cooperated with China in making statements that harm Taiwan's sovereignty. MOFA has expressed strong regret and dissatisfaction to the Vietnamese government.
MOFA once again called on relevant countries not to disregard historical facts, to face the authoritarian nature of China, and to avoid echoing its narratives that distort facts, denigrate Taiwan's sovereignty, or rationalize its authoritarian expansionist intentions. The international community should jointly prevent the chaos and conflict risks caused by such statements.
MOFA emphasized that Taiwan will continue to defend the values of freedom and democracy, strengthen cooperation with all democratic partners, jointly curb the expansion of authoritarianism, firmly safeguard peace and security across the Taiwan Strait, and maintain freedom, openness, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. (Editor: Lin Hsing-meng) 1150417