TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday condemned a China-Myanmar joint statement, saying it undermines Taiwan’s sovereignty and misinterprets UN General Assembly Resolution 2758.
In a statement, the ministry said Myanmar and China issued the declaration on Wednesday, which it said improperly downgraded Taiwan’s sovereign status, per CNA.
The ministry reiterated that Taiwan and China are not subordinate to each other. It said Taiwan rejects repeated false claims in bilateral statements, calling them cognitive warfare and attempts to alter the status quo.
It expressed regret that Myanmar’s government continues to align closely with China. Taiwan has provided cooperation in Myanmar since 2016 in areas including public health, economic development, and humanitarian assistance, it said.
The ministry said Taiwan will continue to defend democracy, freedom, and human rights. It added that Taiwan will work with like-minded partners to resist authoritarian pressure and maintain peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
