Cambodian Officials, Experts Say Country Remains Firm on ‘One China’ Policy

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (Nov.26,2025) — Cambodia remains firmly committed to the “One China” policy, government officials and political experts said, stressing that the country’s position has not changed and shows no sign of wavering.

Chea Thyrith, spokesman for the ruling Cambodian People’s Party, told KPT English that the government continues to uphold the policy.

“Cambodia stands firm, both the party and the government, on the One China policy,” Thyrith said. “There is no change to this firm stance.”

He noted that Cambodia and China maintain strong ties at both government and party levels across all sectors, continuing joint national development from past to present.

Kin Phea, a political science expert, told KPT English that countries around the world base their diplomatic relations with China on recognition of the “One China” policy and the legitimacy of the Chinese government.

“Taiwan is a part of China. That is clear. Linking the Taiwan issue to political agendas is dangerous,” Phea said.

He warned that interfering in Taiwan’s affairs, particularly militarily, could drag nations into unnecessary conflict and destabilize the region.

Phea added that Cambodia’s stance reflects consistent diplomacy, recognizing the Chinese mainland as a strong partner and friend.

He said the position has remained unchanged from the late King Norodom Sihanouk, through former Prime Minister Hun Sen, to current Prime Minister Hun Manet.

China has recently condemned remarks by Japanese officials suggesting possible military intervention over Taiwan, underscoring the sensitivity of the issue and the global importance of the One China principle.

On Nov. 25, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning reiterated that there is only one China and that Taiwan is an inseparable part of its territory. She said this is “an unalterable fact that cannot be distorted or misrepresented.”

At a press conference, Mao said such remarks “seriously violate the principles” established in prior political agreements between China and Japan and “fundamentally erode” their bilateral relations.

She urged Japan to “fully and accurately” reaffirm the commitment made under the 1972 Sino‑Japanese Joint Communique, which recognized the government of the People’s Republic of China as the sole legitimate government of China and acknowledged Taiwan as part of its territory.