PRESS STATEMENT: A New Era in China/Taiwan Relations

A NEW ERA IN CHINA–TAIWAN RELATIONS

The historic meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Mr. Ma Ying-jeou, of Taiwan on 7 November 2015 marks a very significant milestone in the forging of peace across the Straits, since the split in 1949, and the Government and people of the Commonwealth of Dominica welcome this landmark gesture and stand in solidarity with the positive efforts embarked on to date.

The Government of Dominica noted that in their public statements President Xi acknowledged that "the separation of families on both sides of the Taiwan strait has caused deep pain and regrets to countless families." For his part, Mr. Ma called for a hotline to deal with urgent matters, and for a “reduction of hostility, and for the resolution of disputes with peaceful measures," as well as for "enhancement of cross-strait exchange, and reinforcement of win-win."

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China in March 2004, the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica has adhered to the One-China Policy. The Government of Dominica stands in solidarity with the People’s Republic of China and hopes that the encounter of President Xi and Mr. Ma is a step towards the peaceful reunification of the whole of China.