Philippines reaffirms adherence to One-China Policy after Taiwan electionsFile photo of the Department of Foreign Affairs building along Roxas Boulevard in Manila. MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will continue to adhere to the One-China Policy, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Sunday, following the victory of a pro-independence presidential candidate in Taiwan’s elections. Taiwanese voters elected Lai Ching-te as president, strongly defying the warnings of China’s ruling Communist Party. Lai, branded by Beijing as a threat to peace in the region, secured an unprecedented third consecutive for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). Beijing claims Taiwan as its territory and has vowed to take the democratic island one day—by force, if necessary.

Source: Philippine Star January 14, 2024 17:39 UTC