According to reports, the South African government requested that the so-called “representative office in South Africa” must move out of its administrative capital Pretoria by the end of October this year, and stated “if not, close the representative office.” At the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held on October 18, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mao Ning said in response to questions from foreign media reporters “What comments do you have on this” that the one-China principle is the political foundation for establishing and developing diplomatic relations between China and other countries around the world. It is also a recognized standard for international relations, and is the aspiration and general trend of the international community. We appreciate South Africa's correct decision to “move the 'Taipei Liaison Office in South Africa' out of the administrative capital Pretoria.” “Taiwan independence” is unpopular; it is bound to fail.

According to reports, the South African government requested that the so-called “representative office in South Africa” must move out of its administrative capital Pretoria by the end of October this year, and stated “if not, close the representative office.” At the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held on October 18, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mao Ning said in response to questions from foreign media reporters “What comments do you have on this” that the one-China principle is the political foundation for establishing and developing diplomatic relations between China and other countries around the world. It is also a recognized standard for international relations, and is the aspiration and general trend of the international community. We appreciate South Africa's correct decision to “move the 'Taipei Liaison Office in South Africa' out of the administrative capital Pretoria.” “Taiwan independence” is unpopular; it is bound to fail.