Beijing ‘commends’ Malaysia PM Anwar’s ‘One China’ stance following Taiwan’s rebuke
In a recent interview with news agency Al Jazeera, Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had voiced support for Beijing’s “One China” principle as well as its right to use force should peaceful reunification fail.
Beijing has praised Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's stance on the "One China" principle following Taiwan's rebuke, according to a statement from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Anwar had expressed support for Beijing's policy and defended China's right to use force if peaceful reunification with Taiwan fails. The Chinese spokesperson emphasized that the one China principle reflects popular sentiment and is not to be shaken, adding that China's reunification is an unstoppable historical trend.
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Anwar's comments, calling them false and rationalizing China's stance on unifying Taiwan by force. Malaysia's Communications Minister stated that Anwar's remarks were not discussed during the weekly cabinet meeting.
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