Wang Yi said China highly appreciates Papua New Guinea’s decision to close the Taipei Economic Office in Papua New Guinea. He called the move — following PNG’s earlier closure of its commercial representative office in Taiwan — another key step in implementing the One-China principle, saying it is entirely correct and in PNG’s national and public interest, will further consolidate the political foundation of China–Papua New Guinea ties, inject momentum into their comprehensive strategic partners

2026-07-23

Wang Yi said China highly appreciates Papua New Guinea’s decision to close the Taipei Economic Office in Papua New Guinea. He called the move — following PNG’s earlier closure of its commercial representative office in Taiwan — another key step in implementing the One-China principle, saying it is entirely correct and in PNG’s national and public interest, will further consolidate the political foundation of China–Papua New Guinea ties, inject momentum into their comprehensive strategic partnership and serve as a model for other countries handling Taiwan-related institutions.