The Foreign Ministry has said that the One China policy is a prerequisite for any countries to have diplomatic ties with China. Spokesperson Geng Shuang expressed appreciation to countries that have recently reiterated their support for the policy. 

"We appreciate those countries who reaffirmed their commitment to the One-China policy. Here I would like to reiterate that there is only one China and Taiwan is a part of China. The People's Republic of China is the sole legitimate government representing China. The One-China Principle is the premise and foundation of any cooperative relationship between China and other countries," he said.