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International Business Times
International Business Times
World
Marvie Basilan

5 ASEAN Countries Reaffirm Commitment To 'One China' Policy After Taiwan's Pro-Sovereignty Party Wins

Despite Beijing's warnings that Lai's win would bring "war and decline" to Taiwan, he won comfortably with more than 40 percent of the vote Saturday. (Credit: AFP)

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  • Cambodia reaffirmed its "resolute adherence" to the policy
  • Manila, which has seen tensions rise with Beijing in recent months, also confirmed its commitment
  • Singapore had a more neutral stance after China reiterated its opposition to "Taiwan independence"

Several members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have reaffirmed their commitment to the "One China" policy following the presidential election in Taiwan, which saw the self-governing island's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) score a historic third consecutive victory.

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