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China urges U.S. to stop interfering in Taiwan question, uphold one-China principle

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China urges U.S. to stop interfering in Taiwan question, uphold one-China principle

2025-01-16 17:07 Last Updated At:23:17

China on Thursday urged the United States to stop interfering in the Taiwan region and to adhere to the one-China principle, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Thursday.

Guo Jiakun, the spokesman, made the remarks at a press conference in Beijing in response to a question about statements by Marco Rubio, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of State, during a confirmation hearing on Wednesday, where he described China as a significant adversary and advocated for bolstering Taiwan region's defenses.

"China's development follows a clear historical logic and is driven by strong internal dynamics. Our objective is clear and resolute: to deliver a better life for our people and make a greater contribution to the global community. China has consistently approached and managed China-U.S. relations based on the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation proposed by President Xi Jinping, while firmly safeguarding its sovereignty, security and development interests. The U.S. should foster a correct understanding of China, and cease unjustified attacks and smear campaigns against the country," Guo said.

Guo also underscored China's position on the Taiwan question.

"Taiwan is China's Taiwan, and the Taiwan question is purely China's internal matter that brooks no external interference. The greatest challenges to peace across the Taiwan Strait are the separatist activities and the interference and sabotage by external forces. The U.S. should adhere to the one-China principle and the three joint communiques between China and the U.S., honor its commitment not to support Taiwan secession, stop enabling separatist forces, and cease interfering in China's internal affairs using the Taiwan question," Guo concluded.

China urges U.S. to stop interfering in Taiwan question, uphold one-China principle

China urges U.S. to stop interfering in Taiwan question, uphold one-China principle

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Women, children face dire struggles amid ongoing Sudan armed conflict

2025-02-09 17:43 Last Updated At:19:47

The ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has triggered a humanitarian crisis, leaving millions in Sudan, especially women and children, struggling with food insecurity, displacement, and violence.

The armed conflict that erupted in Sudan in mid-April 2023 has been ongoing for nearly two years, creating a severe humanitarian disaster in the country. A recent report released by the United Nations indicates that by 2025, more than 15 million women in Sudan will require humanitarian assistance.

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)'s report -- "Sudan: Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan 2025 - Overview" -- highlights that Sudanese women and children are disproportionately affected by the conflict, facing more acute challenges such as food shortages, survival crises, and the risk of gender-based violence.

The report reveals that approximately 24.6 million people in Sudan are in a state of "severe food insecurity" or worse, with women and children being particularly vulnerable. They face greater difficulties in accessing food, drinking water, healthcare, and ensuring their personal safety.

"Life is so hard. We don't have clean drinking water, and the water supply in grocery stores has also been cut off. We are short of food and water, and we are in despair. The prices of everything are continuously rising," said Sakina Ahmed, a resident.

Due to the severe damage and shortages in healthcare facilities, the situation for pregnant women and newborns in Sudan is dire. According to data from Sudan's Ministry of Health, 295 out of every 100,000 pregnant women die, and 51 out of every 1,000 newborns die.

Additionally, Sudan's education system has been severely disrupted by the conflict. Over 10,000 schools have been closed as a result of the fighting, and more than 90 percent of the 19 million school-age children are unable to access formal education, with girls being particularly affected by school dropouts, the report said.

"I was an eighth-grade student, but because of the conflict, I've been out of school for one year and four months," said Asrar Essam.

According to a statement by the UN resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, the armed conflict, along with the resulting mass displacement of people and widespread food insecurity, has led to a significant increase in gender-based violence, including sexual assaults.

The UN has called on Sudan to establish non-violent response mechanisms and strengthen accountability systems to safeguard the safety and dignity of all vulnerable groups. Most importantly, the UN has emphasized the urgent need to end the armed conflict and restore peace and stability.

Women, children face dire struggles amid ongoing Sudan armed conflict

Women, children face dire struggles amid ongoing Sudan armed conflict

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