Beijing condemns Taiwan-Somaliland relations, urges Somalia to observe one-China principle

[Deeq A.]

Mogadishu (HOL) — China has once again drawn a diplomatic red line, urging Somalia to hold firm to the one-China principle in the face of Taiwan's deepening relationship with Somaliland. The statement, delivered Thursday, follows Taiwan's attendance at the inauguration of Somaliland's new president—a symbolic move that has reignited geopolitical tensions in the Horn of Africa.

Source: Hiiraan Online