China Restates ‘One China’ Policy on Taiwan in Question on Vatican Talks

[JimG]

““Taiwan should not be offended if the embassy in Taipei is moved back to its original address in Beijing,” the Vatican source reportedly said.”

Well, I would be offended, and I’ve never even been to Taiwan.

China restates ‘one China’ policy on Taiwan in question on Vatican talks

A spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has underscored the country’s insistence that Taiwan not be recognized as a sovereign nation in response to a question on the island democracy’s relations with the Holy See.

www.catholicnewsagency.com

 

[Lasergeek64]

There are so many needy souls in China. I really hope we can make some progress there.

 

[Victoria33]

I have heard criticism of this position. Next time, I will post it here.

 

[Cruciferi]

The Chinese government has no desire to compromise. It’s either their way or the highway on every issue. Enabling and appeasing them only reinforces their bad behavior.

Although the Vatican is free to do as they wish, they’ve made mistakes in the past and this will be their next.