Ministry of Foreign Affairs Condemns Absurd Chinese Remarks, Reaffirms Sovereignty of Republic of China (Taiwan)
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs today strongly refuted and condemned China's absurd remarks in a joint statement with Tajikistan that "Taiwan is an inalienable part of China," reaffirming that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign and independent state.
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Central News Agency (Taipei, May 13) – Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs today stated that China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday issued a joint statement and friendship treaty with Tajikistan, which contained false and derogatory content regarding Taiwan's sovereignty. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly refuted and condemned China's continued dissemination of absurd remarks such as "Taiwan is an inalienable part of China" through interactions with other countries, reaffirming that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign and independent state.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a press release this afternoon, pointing out that yesterday, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued the "Joint Statement between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Tajikistan on Deepening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in the New Era" and the "Treaty of Permanent Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Tajikistan." These documents contained false and derogatory content regarding Taiwan's sovereignty.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign and independent state, not subordinate to the People's Republic of China. This is an undeniable objective fact and the status quo across the Taiwan Strait. Any statement or discourse attempting to disparage Taiwan's sovereign status cannot change this fact.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs once again called on the international community to seriously address China's long-standing practice of undermining the sovereign decisions of other countries through various forms of coercion and enticement. This is not only suppression against Taiwan but also a significant challenge to global democratic systems and the international rule of law.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated that Taiwan will continue to deepen cooperation with all like-minded countries, firmly upholding the democratic front. Regardless of the form of economic coercion and diplomatic bullying it faces, Taiwan will adhere to its existing stance, actively integrate with the world, and demonstrate national resilience. (Editor: Zhai Si-chia) 20260513
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a press release this afternoon, pointing out that yesterday, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued the "Joint Statement between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Tajikistan on Deepening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in the New Era" and the "Treaty of Permanent Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Tajikistan." These documents contained false and derogatory content regarding Taiwan's sovereignty.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign and independent state, not subordinate to the People's Republic of China. This is an undeniable objective fact and the status quo across the Taiwan Strait. Any statement or discourse attempting to disparage Taiwan's sovereign status cannot change this fact.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs once again called on the international community to seriously address China's long-standing practice of undermining the sovereign decisions of other countries through various forms of coercion and enticement. This is not only suppression against Taiwan but also a significant challenge to global democratic systems and the international rule of law.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated that Taiwan will continue to deepen cooperation with all like-minded countries, firmly upholding the democratic front. Regardless of the form of economic coercion and diplomatic bullying it faces, Taiwan will adhere to its existing stance, actively integrate with the world, and demonstrate national resilience. (Editor: Zhai Si-chia) 20260513
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