China’s Ambassador to Ghana, Cong Song, has reaffirmed Beijing’s commitment to the one-China principle, insisting that Taiwan remains an inseparable part of China under international law and historical agreements.
Speaking during his first press briefing in Ghana on May 11, Ambassador Cong Song described the Taiwan question as “the core of China’s core interests,” arguing that the one-China principle remains a widely accepted norm in international relations and the political basis for China’s diplomatic relations with other countries.
According to the ambassador, the principle means, there is only one China in the world, Taiwan is an inalienable part of Chinese territory, and the government of the People’s Republic of China is the sole legal government representing China.
He cited international legal documents including the Cairo Declaration, the Potsdam Proclamation and United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 as evidence supporting China’s position on Taiwan.
“Both historical and legal facts are beyond dispute,” the ambassador stated.
Cong Song also referenced the April 10 meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Cheng Li-wun of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party in Beijing, describing it as the first handshake between leaders of the Communist Party of China and the KMT in ten years.
He said the meeting injected positive momentum into cross-strait relations and highlighted four proposals by President Xi aimed at promoting peaceful development, strengthening identity across the Taiwan Strait, fostering integration and advancing national rejuvenation.
The ambassador criticised the administration of Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te, accusing it of promoting separatist positions and undermining exchanges and cooperation across the Taiwan Strait.
He further described Lai’s reported visit to Eswatini as provocative, arguing that Taiwan independence activities were increasingly isolated internationally.
According to Cong Song, all African countries except Eswatini have established diplomatic ties with China and continue to uphold the one-China principle.
He praised Ghana for its longstanding support for China’s reunification efforts, noting that both the ruling NDC and opposition NPP have publicly reaffirmed their commitment to the one-China policy and respect for China’s territorial integrity.
The ambassador also referenced former Ghanaian President John Kufuor, saying he played a role in supporting UN Resolution 2758 while serving as Deputy Foreign Minister in 1971.
Cong Song said China would continue deepening cooperation with Ghana across various sectors while supporting the country’s economic and social development.
