From the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China

I am writing to bring your attention to the 10 October edition of The Manila Times, which carried a section in the celebration of the so-called “Republic of China 102nd National Day.”

The Government of the People’s Republic of China has all along adhered to the One-China Principle, and firmly opposed to “one China, one Taiwan,” “two Chinas” or “Taiwan independence.” The peaceful development of the Cross-Straits relations and unprecedented peace and stability across the Straits are increasingly supported by Taiwan compatriots and welcomed by the international community. However, no matter what happens in Cross-Straits relations, the China government’s position on the One-China Principle has not changed and will not change. The One China principle is the political and legal basis of diplomatic relations between China and the Philippines, and as such committed by the Philippine government.