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DFA reiterates: PH 'clear, unwavering' on One China Policy

Philippine News Agency

By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora
August 29, 2025, 3:41 pm

MANILA -- The Philippine government is "clear and unwavering" in its One China Policy, which recognizes the People's Republic of China as the only Chinese sovereign state, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reiterated on Friday.

"The 1975 Joint Communiqué between the Republic of the Philippines and the People's Republic of China remains a cornerstone of our longstanding bilateral relationship," it said in a statement.

"In line with the One China Policy, which the Philippines has consistently upheld, the Government of the Philippines does not recognize Taiwan as a sovereign state. This policy is clear and unwavering," it added.

DFA issued the latest reiteration following reports of Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung visiting the country, a trip criticized by Beijing.

The official was reportedly part of a business delegation headed by Lotta Danielson, the executive vice president of the US-Taiwan Business Council.

"[N]o official from Taiwan is recognized as a member of the business delegation," the DFA further said.

Following the signing of the communiqué in June 1979, the Philippines acknowledged Taiwan as an integral part of Chinese territory and removed all its official representations on the island.

Despite this, the Philippines maintains economic and people-to-people engagements with Taiwan, particularly in trade, investment, and tourism—interactions it said are "conducted within the bounds" of the Philippines' One China Policy.

Meanwhile, the agency also renewed calls for restraint and dialogue as it continues to monitor cross-Strait developments.

"Given our geographical proximity and the presence of approximately 200,000 Filipinos working and residing in Taiwan, the Philippines has a direct interest in peace and stability in the region," it said.

"We therefore continue to call for restraint and dialogue. We leave it to the Chinese people to resolve Cross-Strait matters," it added. (PNA)