South Africa demands Taiwan to move the de facto embassy to Johannesburg, China supports the decision
South Africa gave Taiwan six months to move its liaison office from Pretoria to Johannesburg, which caused a mixed reaction. Taiwan accused Pretoria of pressure from China, and Beijing welcomed the decision, emphasizing the "one China" principle.
South Africa has demanded that Taiwan move its de facto embassy from Pretoria to Johannesburg, giving it six months to do so. The move provoked a sharp reaction from Taiwan, which accused Pretoria of succumbing to pressure from China. China, in turn, welcomed this decision, emphasizing the principle of "one China". Beijing established diplomatic relations with South Africa in 1998, after the rupture of Pretoria's relations with Taiwan.
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