The Cuban regime confirmed its alignment with Beijing on the “One China” policythrough statements published in the social network by Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla following the Elections in Taiwan, where the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate William Lai (Lai Ching-te) won.
Without mentioning the democratic elections, Rodríguez Parrilla said that the government “recognizes Taiwan only as an inalienable part of the territory of the People's Republic of China.”. In addition, he said that “the Taiwan issue is an internal matter.”
“We support the Chinese government’s efforts to achieve national reunification,” the Cuban regime diplomat added.
The official newspaper said the Foreign Ministry had repeatedly “expressed its strong rejection” of what it called “Acts aimed at damaging the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the People's Republic of China“Condemns the interference in its internal affairs and emphasizes its concern at the increase in tensions.”
The media blamed “the Deterioration of the situation around Taiwan“to the “aggressive policies and high military presence of the United States and its allies in the Taiwan Strait, military contacts and systematic arms sales, actions that undermine regional and international peace and security.”
In December, Cuban customs denied entry to the island to a group of Taiwanese citizens with permanent residence in Canada because of Havana's “One China” policy.
For the Beijing regime, Taiwan is just a rebellious province. Although only 14 governments recognize Taipei as an independent country, nearly 50 maintain unofficial diplomatic relations with Taipei. Havana, an ally of the Chinese regime, is not one of them.
Taiwan has been governed autonomously since 1949, when the Kuomintang nationalists retreated there after losing the Chinese civil war against the communists. Beijing does not recognize its independence and claims its sovereignty.
In October 2022, Chinese Communist Party (CCP) General Secretary Xi Jinping stated that he did not rule it out the option of armed struggle to achieve the unification of Taiwan with China.
“We will pursue peaceful reunification, but we will never promise to give up the use of force as an option,” Xi added, before defining China as a power that will promote world peace and that will “never seek hegemony.” will strive for “expansionism”.
This Sunday, China considered that the results of the presidential election in Taiwan on Saturday “do not reflect the majority opinion on the island” and the government of Taiwan called on the Chinese authorities to “respect the election results and face the reality” of the island place. reported EFE.
“The elections will not change the fundamental picture, and the development trend of cross-Strait relations will not change the common desire of compatriots on both sides of the Strait to forge closer ties,” said Chen Binhua, spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council ( Chinese executive branch).
When 100% of the tables were counted, official candidate William Lai received 40.05% of the vote, beating opposition candidates from the Kuomintang (KMT), Hou Yu-ih (33.49% of the vote) and the Taiwan People's Party (PPT). , Ko Wen-Je (26.46%).
“We adhere to the 1992 Consensus recognizing the 'One China' principle and firmly oppose separatist activities seeking 'Taiwan independence' and foreign interference,” Chen said in a statement released on Sunday state media modeled on Havana.
In addition, he pointed out that China's stance on “resolving the Taiwan issue and achieving national reunification remains consistent, and our resolve is rock-solid.”
Chen added that Beijing will work with “relevant political parties, groups and people from various sectors in Taiwan to promote cross-strait exchanges and cooperation, integrated development and joint promotion of Chinese culture, as well as the peaceful development of the Chinese people.” “Promoting relations.” Cause of national reunification”.