In response to recent remarks by the Chinese Ambassador-designate to Brunei referring to the so-called “One China principle” and making related statements on Taiwan, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Brunei Darussalam issues the following statement:
China continues to unilaterally interpret Taiwan’s status under the so-called “One China principle” and attempts to project its domestic position as an international consensus. Such claims do not reflect the diverse and pragmatic nature of current international engagement. In reality, countries differ in their interpretations and practices of their respective “one China” policies; there is no single, exclusive consensus as asserted by Beijing.
Taiwan is a political entity with a full-fledged democratic system and a high degree of self-governance. It has long engaged with the international community in a pragmatic manner and continues to make substantive contributions in trade, public health, technology, and global supply chains. Reducing Taiwan to a territory that has never been governed by a certain country neither reflects regional realities nor respects the will and rights of the Taiwanese people.
Regarding China’s emphasis on “opposing Taiwan independence,” this Office underscores that the key to maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait lies in all parties refraining from unilateral actions that alter the status quo, particularly the cessation of military intimidation and gray-zone coercion. The priority for the region is to reduce risks and miscalculation, rather than to accept any unilateral political narrative.
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Brunei Darussalam reiterates that Taiwan will continue to act with rationality and responsibility, remain committed to maintaining the status quo and regional peace and stability, and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation with international partners, including Brunei, in order to advance shared peace, stability, and prosperity in the region.
