The Chinese Embassy in France raised a "
strong protest
" and expressed its "
firm opposition
" Friday, May 7, after the adoption the day before by the French Senate of a resolution favorable to Taiwan's participation in certain international organizations.
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The widely adopted resolution Thursday, May 6, favorable to Taiwan's participation in the work of the World Health Assembly of the World Health Organization (WHO), of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) , of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change as well as Interpol, is "
manifestly in violation of the one-China principle and constitutes a flagrant interference in the internal affairs of China
", according to a statement released Friday 7 May on the embassy website.
Invoking respect for "
the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of China
", China urges France "
to deal prudently and judiciously with questions related to Taiwan
". "
The uniqueness of China cannot be challenged or flouted,
" insists the spokesperson, recalling that only sovereign states could become members of these organizations. “
Taiwan, as a province of China, does not have the right to join. Respect for the principle of one China constitutes the political basis of Sino-French relations and also a solemn commitment made by all successive French governments to China since the establishment of Sino-French diplomatic relations in 1964
”, he recalls. -he.
China accuses Taiwan of "
sleight of hand
"
When voting on the resolution, most senators highlighted the importance of Taiwan's participation in the work of the WHO in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. But the embassy argues that channels of communication exist between "
the Chinese central government
" and "
the Taiwan region
", as well as between Taiwan and the WHO. “
The claim that Taiwan's absence from the WHO will create a 'loophole' in the global public health system does not hold water. This is a political sleight of hand by the Taiwanese authorities to use the epidemic to advocate "Taiwan independence
", "she said.
Taiwan, which has 23 million inhabitants, is considered by China as a rebellious province called upon to return to its fold one day, by force if necessary.
