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Chinese Embassy in Burkina Faso reaffirms One-China Principle
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The spokesperson for the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Burkina Faso has reaffirmed its commitment to the One-China Principle. A statement from the embassy, shared with Lefaso.net, outlined the foundations of this position and highlighted the support from several African countries for China's territorial integrity. The document noted that all African countries, except Eswatini, have established diplomatic relations with China. These 53 nations, along with the African Union, adopted the Beijing Declaration at the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation FOCAC summit. They have consistently affirmed their firm defense of the One-China Principle, recognizing that there is only one China in the world, that Taiwan is an inalienable part of Chinese territory, and that the Government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government representing all of China. They also strongly support all efforts by the Chinese government to achieve national reunification. The embassy emphasized that the adherence to the One-China Principle aligns with international law and the fundamental norms governing international relations, stating that any attempts at "Taiwan independence" are futile and doomed to fail.
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