FM hails new Singaporean PM's opposition on "Taiwan Independence"

China says that new Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's reiteration against "Taiwan Independence" is conducive to regional peace and stability.

"We have noticed that Lee Hsien Loong has reaffirmed Singapore's adherence to the one-China policy and its resolute opposition to 'Taiwan Independence,'" said Kong Quan, spokesman of the Chinese Foreign Ministry here Wednesday.

"This stance is in conformity with Singapore's interest and the consensus of the international community, and is conducive to regional peace and stability," Kong said.

He added that the Chinese government's stance on the Taiwan issue is clear, that is, all nations having diplomatic ties with China should observe the one-China policy by action. China is opposed to any leaders from these nations visiting Taiwan or sending the wrong signals to the "Taiwan Independence" forces, he said.

Lee Hsien Loong stressed Singapore will not change its long-held one-China policy when he delivered his first National Day rally speech Sunday. He also said that Singapore firmly opposes "Taiwan Independence" and if Taiwan provokes a conflict across the Taiwan Straits, Singapore will not support Taiwan.

Source: Xinhua