Papua New Guinea Aligns with China's One-China Principle

Papua New Guinea has closed its Taipei economic office, aligning with China's one-China principle. The move, as appreciated by China, supports the strengthening of a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations. Financial challenges were cited as the reason for replacing the Taiwan trade mission with an economic office.

China praised Papua New Guinea on Thursday for its decision to close its Taipei economic office, aligning with China's insistence on the 'one-China principle.'

According to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian, this reflects a growing global acceptance of the principle. The closure signifies Papua New Guinea's support for China on issues of critical interest, fostering a strategic partnership between the two nations.

Papua New Guinea had previously shut its Taiwan trade mission in 2023 due to financial constraints, opting instead to establish an economic office.