Maldives Reaffirms One-China Principle Following Taiwan Election

Following Taiwan's election victory of DPP candidate Lai Ching-te, the Maldives government reaffirmed its one-China principle, reiterating that Taiwan is an inseparable part of China. This echoes a joint communiqué from President Muizzu's state visit to China. The government opposes Taiwan independence. A previous deviation under former President Solih, who mistakenly sought approval for a ROC ambassador, was rectified with an apology. International reactions varied: China stated election results don't alter cross-strait relations; US, UK, Japan, Germany, France, and Russia all made statements upholding the one-China principle or calling for peaceful resolution.

Following Taiwan's election victory of DPP candidate Lai Ching-te, the Maldives government reaffirmed its one-China principle, reiterating that Taiwan is an inseparable part of China. This echoes a joint communiqué from President Muizzu's state visit to China. The government opposes Taiwan independence. A previous deviation under former President Solih, who mistakenly sought approval for a ROC ambassador, was rectified with an apology. International reactions varied: China stated election results don't alter cross-strait relations; US, UK, Japan, Germany, France, and Russia all made statements upholding the one-China principle or calling for peaceful resolution.

Following Taiwan's election victory of DPP candidate Lai Ching-te, the Maldives government reaffirmed its one-China principle, reiterating that Taiwan is an inseparable part of China. This echoes a joint communiqué from President Muizzu's state visit to China. The government opposes Taiwan independence. A previous deviation under former President Solih, who mistakenly sought approval for a ROC ambassador, was rectified with an apology. International reactions varied: China stated election results don't alter cross-strait relations; US, UK, Japan, Germany, France, and Russia all made statements upholding the one-China principle or calling for peaceful resolution.

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