Ukraine Ambassador supports One-China principle, opposes Taiwan
OAN’s Brooke Mallory
6:15 PM – Tuesday, January 30, 2024
The Chinese Foreign Ministry was reportedly informed by the ambassador of Ukraine to Beijing that Kyiv is fully committed to the one-China principle. They claim that Taiwan is a province of China and deny the existence of an independent state of Taiwan.
The ambassador, Pavlo Riabikin, allegedly made these remarks during a meeting with Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong in Beijing, China. The Chinese Foreign Ministry released a readout of the meeting.
However, many critics of China argue that any information released by the Chinese government or press cannot be trusted.
For the past two years, Ukraine has been trying to persuade China, a close ally of Russia, to support Ukraine or at least assist in the reconstruction of cities destroyed by Russian attacks. Unfortunately, most of these attempts have failed.
Ukraine has officially joined the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a global debt trap scheme where China provides predatory loans to weaker nations in exchange for infrastructure projects.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made numerous efforts to establish a strong relationship with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and has reportedly convinced him to intervene and stop Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aggressive tactics against Ukrainian forces.
Despite China’s increasingly aggressive threats against Taiwan and its human rights abuses, Ukraine has remained silent and refused to denounce China’s actions.
China has shown support for “peace” in Ukraine but has never condemned Russia for invading the country or demanded the removal of Russian soldiers.
“Ukraine attaches great importance to developing relations with China and stays committed to the one-China principle,” said Riabikin, the Ukrainian ambassador, according to Beijing.
“Ukraine is ready to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with China and push for the constant development of bilateral relations,” the Foreign Ministry continued.
The meeting took place on the same day that China and Russia held talks in Moscow, indicating that China prioritizes its relationship with Russia and is unlikely to support Ukraine.
Contrary to the “one-China principle,” Taiwan is an independent country with its own government and institutions that are not under Chinese control. However, Taiwan faces challenges in gaining international recognition due to China’s warnings against acknowledging Taiwan’s sovereignty.
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How does Ukraine’s affirmation of the “one-China principle” impact its relationship with Taiwan and its aspirations for international recognition?
China and Ukraine recently had a meeting in Beijing, during which the Ukrainian ambassador, Pavlo Riabikin, expressed Ukraine’s commitment to the “one-China principle.” This principle states that Taiwan is considered a province of China, denying its existence as an independent state.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry released a readout of the meeting, confirming these statements made by the Ukrainian ambassador. However, it is worth noting that critics of China argue that information released by the Chinese government or press cannot be fully trusted.
It is intriguing to observe Ukraine’s stance on this matter, considering its efforts to seek support from China in various aspects. For the past two years, Ukraine has been trying to persuade China, a close ally of Russia, to support Ukraine or at least assist in the reconstruction of cities destroyed by Russian attacks. Unfortunately, these attempts have largely been unsuccessful.
Ukraine has officially joined the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a global debt trap scheme in which China provides predatory loans to weaker nations in exchange for infrastructure projects. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made several efforts to establish a strong relationship with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, and it is reported that he has successfully convinced him to intervene and stop Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aggressive tactics against Ukrainian forces.
Despite China’s increasingly aggressive threats against Taiwan and its human rights abuses, Ukraine has chosen to remain silent and has refused to denounce China’s actions. China has shown support for peace in Ukraine but has never condemned Russia for invading the country or demanded the removal of Russian soldiers.
According to Beijing, the Ukrainian ambassador, Riabikin, stated, “Ukraine attaches great importance to developing relations with China and stays committed to the one-China principle.” The Foreign Ministry of Ukraine added, “Ukraine is ready to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with China and push for the constant development of bilateral relations.”
It is worth highlighting that the meeting between China and Ukraine occurred on the same day that China and Russia held talks in Moscow. This indicates that China prioritizes its relationship with Russia and is unlikely to offer significant support to Ukraine.
Contrary to the “one-China principle,” Taiwan is an independent country with its own government and institutions that are not under Chinese control. However, Taiwan faces challenges in gaining international recognition due to China’s warnings against acknowledging Taiwan’s sovereignty.
In conclusion, Ukraine’s recent affirmation of its commitment to the “one-China principle” during the meeting with China reflects the complexities of its relationship with both China and Russia. It remains to be seen how Ukraine’s stance will evolve and whether it will have any significant impact on the broader geopolitical dynamics in the region.
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