African Union reaffirms ‘One China’ policy in FM visit

African Insider | 09.01.2026 14:49
Wang was at the start of a visit to several east African countries at a time when the region has been shaken by Israel’s decision to recognise Somaliland, the breakaway region of Somalia — the only country to do so.Israel’s move on December 26 has been strongly criticised by the African Union (AU), and the issue resonates with China due to its opposition to Taiwanese independence.”The African Union side reaffirmed its firm commitment to the One-China principle, and reaffirmed that there is but one China in the world, Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory,” the AU said in a statement.