Mozambique Reiterates 'One China'; MOFA Condemns Absurd Remarks, Urges Focus on Economic Coercion

A joint statement between China and Mozambique has reiterated support for the 'One China' principle. Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) today sternly refuted these 'absurd remarks,' emphasizing that the fact that neither side of the Taiwan Strait is subordinate to the other is an objective reality. MOFA urged the international community to recognize China's long-standing use of economic coercion and incentives to sway other governments' sovereign decisions. The Chinese Foreign Ministry released the statement on the 21st regarding the building of a China-Mozambique community with a shared future. MOFA issued a press release today stating that the relevant content seriously demeans Taiwan's sovereignty and condemned China's spreading of absurd claims that 'Taiwan is an inseparable part of China.' MOFA emphasized that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign independent nation and any statement attempting to smear its status cannot change this fact. This is not only a suppression of Taiwan but also a challenge to the global democratic system and international law. Taiwan will continue to cooperate with like-minded countries to defend the democratic front regardless of economic coercion or diplomatic bullying, showing the country's resilience.