Roque Endorses One China Policy, Says Taiwan Part Of China
ROQUE ENDORSES ONE CHINA – Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque was very vocal about his support to China recently.
From supporting the reopening of POGOs to lauding China’s music video “Iisang Dagat“. However, Roque’s recent statement that Taiwan was part of China did not sit well with Taiwan’s government.
For a long time now, Taiwan had struggled to find independence from China. They consider themselves as a sovereign and independent country from China. But, like most China supporters, Roque follows the “One China Policy”.
We leave that wholly to the decision of Taiwan and China. Taiwan is part of China
The issue was brought up due to an incident with an OFW who expressed criticisms of President Duterte online. Afterward, a deportation request was made by the Philippine labor officials to Taiwan.
However, this request was denied by Taiwan. Moreover, the Taiwanese government emphasized how they are a free and democratic country with freedom of speech is protected.
According to an article from ABS-CBN, Taiwan’s foreign affairs spokesperson Joanne Ou said that Filipino officials should: “Stop misrepresenting Taiwan as a part of China“
The (Taiwan) Ministry of Foreign Affairs has instructed our representative office in the Philippines to immediately negotiate with the Philippines to express their protests.
We solemnly call on the government officials of the Philippines to face up to the facts and stop misrepresenting Taiwan as a part of China
Furthermore, Ou stated that if a migrant worker does not violate their laws, they would not endorse the deportation. Additionally, Ou said if the Philippines judiciary determines the migration is illegal, they would conduct appropriate actions.