TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan blasted China for promoting its “one China” principle at the Organization of American States General Assembly on Friday (June 28).

The attending Chinese delegation claimed the majority of the global community accepts the “one China” principle.  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) reiterated that Taiwan is a sovereign and independent country and is not subordinate to China.

“It is a well-known fact and an internationally recognized reality that China has never governed Taiwan for a single day,” MOFA said. Taiwan is a modern democratic country that defends its democratic system and respects human rights and the rule of law, the ministry added.

MOFA said China's unilateral dissemination of false statements undermines stability in the Taiwan Strait and endangers international peace, stability, and order. The ministry urged the international community not to believe China's “malicious rhetoric.”

Taiwan will stand against China’s verbal and military intimidation and strengthen collaboration with other democracies to curb authoritarian expansion and maintain peace in the Taiwan Strait, MOFA pledged.