The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Thailand issued a statement on the 28th refuting an op-ed by Chinese Ambassador Zhang Jianwei in Thai media, which reiterated the 'One China' principle. The office condemned the content as false political rhetoric and an attempt to exert political pressure. The statement reaffirmed that Taiwan is a sovereign, independent democratic nation and emphasized its commitment to deepening cooperation with Thailand in semiconductors, AI, and other high-tech industries to maintain regional peace and stability.

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  • Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
  • Category: diplomatic_statement