国内英语资讯:China, Solomon Islands establish diplomatic ties_时事

国内英语资讯:China, Solomon Islands establish diplomatic ties

Prior to the signing of the communique, the Solomon Islands announced in a statement that it recognized the one-China principle and severed the so-called "diplomatic ties" with Taiwan.

History will prove that the decision to forge diplomatic ties with China meets the fundamental and long-term interests of the people of the Solomon Islands, and is also in line with the irresistible trend of the times, Wang said.

Mentioning the upcoming 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Wang said the timing of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries brings a special significance and promises bright prospects in bilateral relations.

Wang pledged China shall not impose its own will on the Solomon Islands or seek unilateral interests in bilateral cooperation. "Cooperation between China and the Solomon Islands will be fair, open, mutually beneficial and inclusive."

The one-China principle is approved by the United Nations General Assembly and is the consensus of the international community, Wang noted, adding that 179 countries have established diplomatic ties with China so far.

He said China must and will eventually achieve national reunification. "The Taiwan region was, is and will continue to be an inalienable part of China's territory, both de facto and de jure. This status will not and cannot be changed."

"There are only a handful of countries who have not yet established diplomatic relations with China. We believe more and more visionary people in these countries will speak up for justice in keeping with the overriding trend of the times," Wang noted.