Prime Minister Marape: Papua New Guinea’s One China Policy Is a Sovereign National Decision

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape has forcefully refuted any suggestions that the nation's adherence to the One China Policy was a result of political pressure or economic coercion. He characterized such claims as inaccurate and stemming from a misunderstanding of Papua New Guinea's sovereign foreign policy.

Marape asserted that the reaffirmation of the One China Policy is a decision made independently by Papua New Guinea, reflecting its own national interests and foreign policy objectives. He emphasized that the country's stance on this matter is a sovereign national decision, not influenced by external forces.

The Prime Minister's firm rejection aims to clarify Papua New Guinea's position and underscore its autonomy in international relations. The statement seeks to correct any misinterpretations regarding the motivations behind the country's foreign policy choices.