Question: According to reports, Somaliland, the northern state of Somalia, recently sent a delegation to Taiwan for the "inauguration ceremony" on 20 May. What is your comment?

Embassy Spokesperson: Over the past few days, governments, political leaders and individuals from various sectors in many countries have concurringly reaffirmed their commitment to the one-China principle and support for China's opposition to "Taiwan independence" seperatist activities and its pursuit of the cause for national reunification. This once again demonstrates that the international community's abiding commitment to the one-China principle is unshakable.

China recognizes the Federal Government of Somalia as the only legitmate government representing the entire Somalia, including Somaliland, reaffirms its position of firmly supporting Somalia's efforts to safeguard sovereignty and territorial integrity, and concurs to the basic fact that Somaliland is part of Somali territory.