World leaders reiterate commitment to one-China principle

World leaders from different corners of the globe have reiterated their commitment to upholding the one-China principle and opposing all forms of "Taiwan independence" separatism.

President of the Central African Republic (CAR) Faustin-Archange Touadera emphasized that his country committed to the one-China principle when it established ties with China in 1964, and has since officially reiterated its stance.

"The Central African Republic and China are brotherly and friendly countries. And we support the one-China principle of the People's Republic of China. And we can't go back on it. We reiterated it when we signed a joint press release [with China] back in 1998. This was included in the joint press release. So we support the one-China principle," said Touadera.

The president stressed that the Central African Republic acknowledges Resolution 2758 of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), which restored all the rights of the People's Republic of China and recognized the representatives of its government as the only legitimate representatives of China to the UN.

"And of course, we also support the United Nations Resolutions, notably Resolution 2758, which recognizes one China. This is the position of the Central African Republic on this issue," he said.

In the South Asian Region, Speaker of the Sri Lankan Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena reiterated that Sri Lanka upholds the one-China policy and opposes any attempt to split China.

"The one-China policy is also another important aspect of the basic agreements that Sri Lanka and China had. So we have reiterated one-China policy in several locations, and we have been following the same principle up to now. So we are very happy that we are not going to support any kind of independence or any kind of separation with China. And we believe that China's territorial integrity is intact, and should be intact also," he said.

World leaders reiterate commitment to one-China principle

The alarming surge in dengue fever cases and deaths has gripped Indonesia, with experts attributing the outbreak to the impact of climate change which has led to warmer weather conditions.

Indonesia's Health Ministry reported roughly 62,000 dengue cases with 475 deaths from January to mid-April, almost triple the 22,500 cases and 170 deaths during the same period of last year.

The sharp increase is a cause for concern as hospitals across the country, including one in south Jakarta, have grappled with a daily influx of dengue patients.

Doctors have observed an unusual trend in symptoms this year, where many people mistaken dengue for the common cold due to atypical manifestations. This made them to delay their visit to the hospital and usually they come only when their conditions have worsened.

Health experts identify the hot weather induced by the El Nino climate pattern as one of the primary drivers of this surge. The warmer rainy season has accelerated the life cycle of mosquitoes, enabling them to mature rapidly and prolong their lifespan.

The Health Ministry emphasizes that the most effective approach to mitigating the outbreak lies in regular water source drainage, proper covering of water containers, and the elimination of potential mosquito breeding grounds through recycling initiatives.

Recognizing the significance of public participation in safeguarding communities against the outbreak, the Indonesian government has underscored the crucial role individuals play, starting at the household level and expanding efforts to the national scale.

Alarming surge in dengue fever cases, deaths sweeps across Indonesia