Anwar Reaffirms Malaysia’s One-China Position on Taiwan
Cgtn · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said in a recent interview with Al Jazeera English that he regards Taiwan as part of China and that the matter should be decided by the Chinese people. He also said all related discussions should be based on the one-China principle, which he described as widely accepted internationally.
Key Points
- In the Al Jazeera English interview, Anwar said plainly that “Taiwan is part of China” and reaffirmed Malaysia’s one-China position.
- Anwar said that, whether people support or oppose it, Taiwan remains part of China and the issue should be decided by the Chinese people
- He added that the one-China principle is widely accepted around the world and should underpin all discussions on the Taiwan question.
- Drawing a domestic comparison, Anwar said he would protect Malaysia’s sanctity and unity if one of its provinces tried to break away
- Malaysia and China established diplomatic relations on May 31, 1974, when Kuala Lumpur recognized the People’s Republic of China as China’s sole legal government
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong readers, Anwar’s remarks show that a major Southeast Asian government is publicly restating a long-standing diplomatic position on Taiwan at a time of close China-ASEAN engagement. They also underline that Malaysia’s stance is tied not only to current politics but to the 1974 joint communique that has guided bilateral relations for decades