The Chinese government has strongly condemned the growing diplomatic ties between Somaliland and Taiwan, vowing to pressure Hargeisa into severing its relationship with Taipei.
In an interview with Somali broadcaster Dalsan TV, China’s Ambassador to Somalia, Wang Yu, reiterated Beijing’s stance that Taiwan is an inseparable part of China and accused Taiwan of fueling separatism in Somaliland.
“There is only one China in the world; Taiwan is an inseparable part of China. There are many countries that support the reunification of the country. That is the fundamental truth,” Wang Yu stated.
The ambassador further warned Somaliland against deepening its cooperation with Taiwan, saying China views such engagement as a direct challenge to its sovereignty.
“Taiwan is cooperating with the political forces in Hargeisa, openly advocating for separatism. We condemn and warn against strengthening such ties,” he added.
Wang Yu also emphasized that China has taken measures to prevent Somaliland from gaining recognition as an independent state. He noted that Beijing is working closely with the Somali government to uphold Somalia’s territorial integrity.
“China supports the Somali government in safeguarding the territorial integrity of their nation,” he said.
Despite China’s objections, Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro recently reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening ties with Taiwan, a prosperous yet diplomatically isolated island that Beijing considers a breakaway province.
