Russia reaffirms one-China policy (Opposes Taiwan independence)

Xinhuanet ^ | 2-7-2006 | Xinhuanet

[Stellar Dendrite]

MOSCOW, Feb. 6 (Xinhuanet) -- Russia said in a statement on Monday that it firmly opposes "Taiwan independence" in any form and adheres to the one-China policy.

"Lately, Taiwanese authorities have made several statements that became a matter of serious concern to Russia. In particular, we were bewildered by the ideas put forth by Chen Shui-bian on January 29, which run counter to his earlier promises and commitments," Itar-Tass reported, citing a statement issued by the Russian Foreign Ministry.

"His (Chen Shui-bian's) intention to liquidate the National Reunification Council and give up the program of national reunification indicates that the Taiwanese leadership is not interested in building constructive dialogue with the mainland. This may be regarded as a movement towards the independence of Taiwan," the ministry said.

"To the best of our knowledge, such steps are at variance with the expectations of the majority of people in Taiwan. Not only do they fail to pursue the interests of maintaining peace and stability (across the Taiwan Strait) ... but they are also fraught with serious consequences for the Asia Pacific region as a whole,"it added.

Russia firmly believes that "there is only one China in the world, and Taiwan is its inalienable part," the ministry stressed.

This position is "expressly stated in the Russian-Chinese Treaty of Good Neighbourliness, Friendship and Cooperation of July 16, 2001, and in a number of Russian-Chinese documents, and is not subject to change", it said. Enditem

[Stellar Dendrite]

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[Mount Athos]

The USA has had the same one China policy since 1972. It is a requirement for diplomatic relations with China.

[TheCrusader]

""His (Chen Shui-bian's) intention to liquidate the National Reunification Council----may be regarded as a movement towards the independence of Taiwan," the (Russian) ministry said."

And God knows Russia isn't into 'independence'. This latest statement by Russia, coupled with their backing of Iran today, is starting to look a little ominous.

[nw_arizona_granny]

Bump

[dennisw]

Russia is not our friend. China is not our friend. But Russia and China are collaborating to screw us. They aren't friends but are partners in crime.

[Freelance Warrior]

Overview of U.S. Policy Toward Taiwan

The United States remains committed to our one China policy based on the three Joint Communiqués and the Taiwan Relations Act;

The U.S. does not support independence for Taiwan or unilateral moves that would change the status quo as we define it;

For Beijing, this means no use of force or threat to use force against Taiwan. For Taipei, it means exercising prudence in managing all aspects of cross-Strait relations. For both sides, it means no statements or actions that would unilaterally alter Taiwan’s status;

[MrEdd]

For Beijing, this means no use of force or threat to use force against Taiwan. For Taipei, it means exercising prudence in managing all aspects of cross-Strait relations. For both sides, it means no statements or actions that would unilaterally alter Taiwan’s status;

Reagan was believed to have altered Taiwan's status 20 years ago. Can't be undone now.

[Kuehn12]

Don't worry neither country has the guts to do anything. China will let Taiwan go independent and Russia will let Iran get bombed back to the stone age. They both lack the will and capability to do anything. We stand alone and are strong beyond measure the first "Mega-power" to ever exist. If Iran doesn't watch it step it will find itself hiding in a spider hole.

[tallhappy]

Don't worry neither country has the guts to do anything. China will let Taiwan go independent and Russia will let Iran get bombed back to the stone age.

I agree with you. Right now, absurdly, we are the country stopping Taiwan from "going independent."

[x5452]

Not to mention that to say otherwise would put them in something of a hard place regarding their policy against chechnya.

[Freelance Warrior]

Reagan was believed to have altered Taiwan's status 20 years ago. Can't be undone now.

I don't know what was altered, but the present US's position was cited. That was taken from the DoS's site. The document's date is after 2000.

Actually, the US's position on the issue is equal to the Russian one.

I see nothing to discuss in this Russian MFA's statement.

[TheCrusader]

"The U.S. does not support independence for Taiwan or unilateral moves that would change the status quo as we define it; ~ For Beijing, this means no use of force or threat to use force against Taiwan."

So, does this mean that the U.S. position would change if mainland China does alter the 'status quo' by threatening to attack Taiwan, (or actually does it)?

And what if the 'status quo as we define it' is radically altered by the ChiComs themselves through other means of aggression, such as trade embargos, political sabotage, assassinations, insurgencies or other forms of overthrow?

And what does all this mean to Russia?

If Russia and the U.S. positions are already clearly defined in writing, then why does Russia find it necessary to directly challenge Taiwan's right to defend itself from aggression by anyone?

[Petey139]

Russia is not our friend. China is not our friend. But Russia and China are collaborating to screw us. They aren't friends but are partners in crime.

The Russians have a reason to be against Taiwanese Independence. Russia has their own seperatist problems, Now this logically If they agree with an independent Taiwan, China will agree with an independent Cheychna. Neither nor would want that to happen so they have to agree with each other. I admit the Russians where never friendly but the US cannot be the best for ever. One day or the other someone will challenge them and the US will lose. China & Russia together can be the reason behind it.

[spanalot]

Communist China, Communist Belorus, and the Kremlin - perfect together.

[MrEdd]

The persistant rumor in Okinawa (where I was stationed at the time) was that nuclear technology had been covertly transferred to Taiwan. I believe it probably happened.

[Freelance Warrior]

So, does this mean that the U.S. position would change if mainland China does alter the 'status quo' by threatening to attack Taiwan, (or actually does it)?

And what if the 'status quo as we define it' is radically altered by the ChiComs themselves through other means of aggression, such as trade embargos, political sabotage, assassinations, insurgencies or other forms of overthrow?

RTFM, quote:

Viewing any use of force against Taiwan with grave concern, we will maintain the capacity of the United States to resist any resort to force or other forms of coercion against Taiwan.

If Russia and the U.S. positions are already clearly defined in writing, then why does Russia find it necessary to directly challenge Taiwan's right to defend itself from aggression by anyone?

Russia isn't challenging anything like that. The article starting the thread was about unilateratal scrapping of certain institutions aimed at reunification by the Taiwaneese authorities. Russia sees it as a "statement or action that would unilaterally alter Taiwan’s status" as the DoS puts it.

And what does all this mean to Russia?

What do you mean by "all these"? If it's about what Russia would do in the case of

And what if the 'status quo as we define it' is radically altered by the ChiComs themselves through other means of aggression, such as trade embargos, political sabotage, assassinations, insurgencies or other forms of overthrow?

Russia will condemn it and nothing more.

[Thunder90]

Communist China, Communist Belorus, and the Communist Kremlin - perfect together.

There, better!