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One China Policy: PM Affirms Foreign Policy Stance, Not Support for War, Analyst Says
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ Malaysia /Elections & Politics

One China Policy: PM Affirms Foreign Policy Stance, Not Support for War, Analyst Says

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Malaysia maintains its adherence to the One China policy, emphasizing peaceful resolution of disputes.
  • A Malaysian political analyst clarified that this stance does not equate to supporting military action or war.
  • The country's foreign policy prioritizes diplomatic solutions, a long-standing principle.

Malaysia's commitment to the One China policy remains firm, with the government emphasizing that this adherence does not signify support for any military actions or war. The nation's foreign policy consistently prioritizes peaceful resolutions to international disputes.

Professor Dr. Mohd Azizuddin Mohd Sani, a senior lecturer in Political and International Relations at Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), explained that Malaysia has historically embraced the One China concept. He clarified that the Prime Minister's firm stance on foreign policy is not an endorsement of conflict but a reaffirmation of the country's dedication to diplomacy.

Malaysia's stance on the issue of Taiwan and China does not mean the country supports any military action or war, but rather remains committed to a foreign policy that prioritizes peaceful resolution.

โ€” Prof. Dr. Mohd Azizuddin Mohd SaniExplaining Malaysia's foreign policy regarding the One China principle.

This clarification comes amid discussions surrounding Malaysia's position on Taiwan and China. The government's position underscores a commitment to maintaining regional stability through non-violent means, a principle that has guided its foreign relations for an extended period.

Malaysia has accepted the One China concept since ancient times.

โ€” Prof. Dr. Mohd Azizuddin Mohd SaniHighlighting the historical adherence to the One China policy.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.