The Taiwan Representative Office in the Republic of Somaliland strongly refutes the false claims made by the Chinese Embassy in Somalia and condemns its hostile rhetoric and cognitive warfare aimed at destabilizing the Horn of Africa. We urge the Chinese Embassy to cease its bullying tactics and genuinely uphold the values of peace and stability in the region.
The recently signed Taiwan-Somaliland Coast Guard Agreement, complemented by the official visit of Somaliland Foreign Minister H.E. Abdirahman Dahir Adam, marks a significant step toward enhanced maritime security collaboration. This multilateral platform supports the strategic goal of establishing a Non-Red Somaliland Coastline, laying the foundation for a thriving Blue Economy. Taiwan is committed to further coordinating with the USA, UK, EU, and other regional partners to maintain stability and a rules-based international order in the Horn of Africa.
Taiwan categorically rejects China’s baseless claims of territorial sovereignty, which distort fundamental truths. The fact remains that neither Taiwan nor China is subordinate to the other, and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has never governed Taiwan, not even for a moment. Taiwan is a sovereign nation, independent of China and its Beijing regime, regardless of the PRC’s attempts to claim historical credit prior to its establishment in 1949. China’s efforts to obstruct Taiwan and Somaliland’s international cooperation are unacceptable.
Furthermore, United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 solely addresses the issue of Chinese representation at the UN and does not mention Taiwan or state that Taiwan is part of the PRC. It should not be misconstrued to support Beijing’s so-called “One China Principle,” which is used to assert false claims over Taiwan. Only the democratically elected government of Taiwan has the authority to represent the Taiwanese people. The G7 countries have consistently opposed any unilateral attempts to alter the status quo in the Taiwan Strait, whether by force or coercion.
The Taiwan Representative Office in the Republic of Somaliland remains steadfast in promoting peace, stability, and cooperation in the region, while rejecting any distortions of truth by the PRC.