China appreciates Kiribati's decision to sever "diplomatic ties" with Taiwan

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang speaks at a routine press conference Sept. 19, 2019 in Beijing, China. (Photo from the Foreign Ministry website)

BEIJING, Sept. 20 (Xinhua) -- China highly appreciates the decision of the Kiribati government to recognize the one-China principle and break off the so-called "diplomatic relations" with the Taiwan authorities, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang said Friday. ■