Antigua and Barbuda has joined the record of Caribbean nations which have pledged their assist for the “One China coverage” within the wake of elections in Taiwan.
In a press release on Sunday night, the Workplace of the Prime Minister (OPM) stated Antigua and Barbuda “has by no means shifted allegiance to the Peoples Republic of China” since changing into an impartial nation in 1981.
OPM stated there’s a “common consensus” within the worldwide neighborhood that “Taiwan is an inalienable a part of China, and the Authorities of the Folks’s Republic of China is the only authorized authorities representing the entire of China. The result of the elections held within the Province of Taiwan mustn’t alter the dynamic course of and future route of cross-strait relations.”
Antigua and Barbuda stated it’s dedicated to the worldwide ideas of non-interference within the inner affairs of sovereign states. They urged different nations to permit China to settle its affairs with Taiwan.
OPM stated Antigua and Barbuda stands behind China’s efforts to reunify with Taiwan based mostly on the “One China coverage”.
President-elect Lai Ching-te received the January 13 election with simply over 40 per cent of the vote.
He replaces incumbent President, Tsai Ing-wen, who was ineligible for re-election as a result of time period limits.
Lai will assume workplace in Might.
Taiwan’s final remaining allies within the area have congratulated Lai on his victory and expressed their dedication to continued relations.
Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves stated he plans to journey to Taipei to witness Lai’s inauguration.
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