Xi Jinping's government urges India to reiterate 'one China' principle amid standoff with US over Taiwan

Xi Jinping-led China urges India to reaffirm 'One China' policy after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan unleashed massive aggression by the Communist Chinese government, which claims sovereignty over the island nation.

What happened: "We hope that the Indian side can openly reiterate its 'One China' policy like many other countries," said Sun Weidong, representative of China. in India, in a message on Indian politics. Mission website.

Weidong said more than 170 countries and international organizations have reaffirmed their commitment to the principle, adding that "the one-China principle is the political foundation of China-India relations."

India follows the "One China" policy and only recognizes the government in Beijing, but it has yet to publicly reaffirm its commitment to its one-China policy in middle of controversy.

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This came after the Indian government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi indirectly called on China on Friday not to change the "status quo" around Taiwan and warned that the current situation should not lead to "unilateral action". actions."

India's external affairs spokesman Arindam Bagchi refrained from specifying the country's clear position on the "One China" policy, but said: "As many other countries, India is also concerned about recent developments. We urge the exercise of restraint, avoidance of unilateral actions to change the status quo, de-escalation of tensions and efforts to maintain peace and stability in the region."

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