As we all know, on December 9, local time, the Taiwan authorities' so-called "diplomatic country" Nicaragua announced that it would "break off diplomatic relations" with Taiwan and stop all official exchanges. At the same time, it recognized that there is only one China in the world. The next day, China and Nicaragua signed the "Joint Communique between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Nicaragua on the Restoration of Diplomatic Relations" in Tianjin. The communiqué stated that based on the interests and wishes of the two peoples, it is hereby decided to recognize and restore diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level from the date of the signing of the communiqué. The two governments agreed to develop friendly relations between the two countries on the basis of mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, mutual non-aggression, non-interference in each other's internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit, and peaceful coexistence. It can be said that the "severance of diplomatic relations" between Nigeria and Taiwan deeply hurt the heart of Tsai Ing-wen's authorities. However, what Tsai Ing-wen never expected was that the matter was far from over. Instead, it became more and more troubled. Recently, there was news It is reported that two more countries may "sever diplomatic relations" with Taiwan.
According to Global Network reported on December 15, on December 14, think tanks and other institutions from Japan, the United States and Taiwan held a forum in Taipei. Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe participated in a video format. Tsai Ing-wen and Taiwan’s foreign affairs department were in charge Wu Zhaoxie attended the meeting together. After Tsai Ing-wen delivered her speech, Wu Zhaoxie stayed for joint interviews with the media. This is the "severance of diplomatic relations" between Nigeria and Taiwan. Wu Zhaoxie made his first public appearance and accepted a brief joint interview with the media after disappearing for several days. During this period, some media asked Joseph Wu about "whether the 'wave of severing diplomatic relations' will continue." In response, Joseph Wu claimed, "Mainland China ignores the feelings of the Taiwanese people and 'invades and plunders' Taiwan's foreign exchanges, taking away the so-called 'diplomatic allies'." '".
It is reported that after Nicaragua severed diplomatic relations with Taiwan, there are only 14 so-called "diplomatic countries" left in Taiwan, namely Nauru, Palau, Tuvalu, Marshall Islands, Belize , St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Guatemala , Haiti , Honduras , Paraguay , Saint Lucia , St. Kitts and Nevis, Swaziland , Vatican . Taiwanese media recently pointed out that there have been reports of unstable "diplomatic relations" between the Vatican and Honduras. That's why the media is asking this question.
In response to Wu Zhaoxie's response, Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang said at a regular press conference on the 15th that Taiwan is part of China. The one-China principle is the basic norm of international relations and the general consensus of the international community. We applaud relevant countries for conforming to the general trend and supporting China's reunification cause. We welcome the few remaining so-called "diplomatic countries" with Taiwan to recognize the general trend and stand on the right side of history as soon as possible. History and reality have once again shown that "Taiwan independence" is a dead end. No one or any force can stop the historical trend of the complete reunification of the motherland and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
It is understood that in the previous election in Honduras, the opposition candidate Chiomara Castro won the election. During the campaign, Castro said many times that if he won the election, he would establish diplomatic relations with mainland China. , "severed diplomatic relations" with Taiwan. Regarding Castro's statement, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin once said that the one-China principle is a recognized basic norm of international relations and a general consensus of the international community. Opposing "Taiwan independence" separatism and adhering to the one-China principle are the general trend and the aspiration of the people. There is no future for creating "two Chinas" or "one China, one Taiwan". We are willing to develop friendly and cooperative relations with other countries around the world on the basis of adhering to the one-China principle.
