China urges Paraguayan government to heed call of its people, make right decision: FM spokesperson

BEIJING, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- China urges the Paraguayan government to heed the call of its people, embark on the right course as early as possible, and make the right decision to recognize the one-China principle and sever so-called "diplomatic ties" with the Taiwan authorities, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday.

Guo's remarks were made in response to the latest poll conducted in Paraguay this month, which showed nearly 90 percent of Paraguayan people recognize the importance of establishing diplomatic relations with China.

"In recent years, we have heard time and again the strong call of people from various sectors in Paraguay to develop relations with China," Guo told a daily news briefing.

He noted that the poll once again demonstrates the keen desire of the Paraguayan people for the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Paraguay.

"We would like to stress again that China's reunification is unstoppable," said Guo.

Guo said that maintaining so-called "diplomatic relations" with the Taiwan authorities does not serve the fundamental and long-term interests of Paraguay and its people, and also goes against the prevailing consensus of the international community on upholding the one-China principle.

"We urge the Paraguayan government to heed the call of its people, embark on the right course as early as possible, come to the right side of history, and make the right decision to recognize the one-China principle and sever so-called 'diplomatic ties' with the Taiwan authorities," the spokesperson said.