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China's Embassy Criticizes Romanian Lawmaker Over Taiwan Stance

China's Embassy Criticizes Romanian Lawmaker Over Taiwan Stance

From Adevărul · () Romanian

Translated from Romanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Context piece
  • China's embassy in Bucharest criticized Romanian lawmaker Alexandru Muraru for visiting Taiwan and supporting its independence.
  • The embassy stated that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China and that Muraru's actions interfere in China's internal affairs.
  • The embassy questioned whether Muraru truly represents Romania's interests, citing the

China's embassy in Bucharest has sharply criticized Romanian lawmaker Alexandru Muraru, accusing him of "flagrantly interfering in China's internal affairs" by supporting Taiwan's independence.

The embassy's statement, posted on its Facebook page, reiterated Beijing's long-standing position that "Taiwan is a part of China" and that both mainland China and Taiwan belong to the same country. Chinese diplomats emphasized that the "one China" principle is the foundation of bilateral relations with Romania and a cornerstone of international order.

Recunoașterea Guvernului Republicii Populare Chineze drept singurul guvern legitim care reprezintă întreaga Chină și respectarea principiului 'o singură China' reprezintă un consens recunoscut la nivelul întregii comunități internaționale, respectiv un lucru firesc al respectării normelor de bază ale relațiilor internaționale.

— China's embassy in BucharestExplaining the international consensus on the 'one China' principle.

"Recognizing the Government of the People's Republic of China as the sole legitimate government representing the whole of China and respecting the 'one China' principle represents a consensus recognized by the entire international community," the statement read. It recalled that Romania and the People's Republic of China established diplomatic relations in 1949, and the "one China" principle has since served as the political foundation for their bilateral ties.

Recent, domnul deputat român Alexandru Muraru a vizitat în regiunea Taiwan, fapt care, în sine, contravine politicii oficiale a României. După întoarcerea în România, dânsul a publicat un articol în presă prin care a susținut poziția separatistă a autorității Partidului Democratic Progresist de promovarea independenței Taiwanului, fapt pentru care ne exprimăm preocuparea serioasă și opoziția fermă.

— China's embassy in BucharestDetailing their concerns about Muraru's visit and statements.

The embassy's reaction followed Muraru's recent visit to Taiwan and his subsequent statements, which the Chinese side interpreted as support for separatist positions. "The fact that Mr. Muraru intervened flagrantly in China's internal affairs, supporting 'Taiwan independence,' not only contravenes basic diplomatic knowledge but also raises questions about whether he truly represents Romania's interests," the embassy stated. It also asserted that Taiwan cannot separate from China for any reason, just as a county or region cannot separate from Romania.

The embassy also noted that any state having diplomatic relations with China should adhere to the "one China" principle and oppose any official ties with Taiwan. Muraru's visit, the embassy claimed, contravened Romania's official policy.

Chestiunea Taiwan este una ce privește afacerile interne ale Chinei și reprezintă nucleu al intereselor fundamentale ale Chinei. Așa cum un judeţ sau o regiune a României nu se poate separa de statul român sub niciun pretext, tot astfel nici Taiwanul nu se poate separa de China sub niciun motiv.

— China's embassy in BucharestEmphasizing that Taiwan is an internal Chinese affair.
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Originally published by Adevărul in Romanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.