Free media in India: Centre strongly reacts to Chinese mission’s letter to national press
In a hard-hitting response to Chinese mission’s letter to the Indian media to comply with “One China” coverage, the Centre on Thursday stated that there’s free media in India and it stories on points that they see match. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava stated, “Free media in India that reports on issues that they see fit.”
READ | Get misplaced: Taiwan reacts after Chinese mission asks Indian media to comply with ‘one China’ coverage
Ahead of Taiwan’s nationwide day on October 10, the Chinese mission in Delhi wrote to Indian media and known as upon them to not check with Taiwan as a “nation”. Chinese mission within the letter stated, “would like to remind our media friends that there is only one China in the world” and the “Government of the People’s Republic of China is the sole legitimate government representing the whole of China.”
It added, “Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory. All countries that have diplomatic relations with China should firmly honour their commitment to the One-China policy, which is also the long-standing official position of the Indian government.”
The letter got here hours after main nationwide newspapers in India carried full-page advert, on Zee Media working a programme on Taiwanese nationwide day. The programme went on air at 7 pm on Wednesday and can once more go on air on Thursday at 5.30 pm.
The letter by Chinese mission additionally hoped, “Indian media can stick to Indian government’s position on Taiwan question and do not violate the One-China principle”, asking the Indian media to not refer Taiwan as a “country” or “The Republic of China” or its Taiwan president Tsai ing-wen as President because it sends “wrong signals to the general public.”
Reacting to it, Taiwan’s overseas minister Joseph Wu on Wednesday requested the Chinese mission to “get lost”. A tweet by Taiwanese Foreign Ministry, stated, “India is the largest democracy on earth with a vibrant press and freedom-loving people. But it looks like communist China hoping to march into the subcontinent by imposing censorship.”
“Taiwan’s Indian friends will have one reply: GET LOST! JW”. The tweet was undersigned with initials–JW or Joseph Wu, the overseas minister of Taiwan.
It was on October 10, 2011, that the beginning of Wuchang Uprising resulting in the tip of China’s Qing Dynasty and institution of the Republic of China. This day is marked in Taiwan, and this 12 months shall be celebrated amid tensions between China and Taiwan.
Speaking on the Chairman of High Council for National Reconciliation of Afghanistan Dr Abdullah Abdullah’s go to, he stated India’s improvement partnership was appreciated and Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed shut ties. Abdullah briefed the PM on the Afghan peace course of and on the continuing talks in Doha.
The PM reiterated India’s dedication to sustainable peace in Afghanistan and welcomed efforts to everlasting ceasefire there. During the assembly, Prime Minister reaffirmed India’s long run dedication to additional deepening the historic ties between India and Afghanistan, Srivastava added.
Srivastava stated, “Seven Indians working at a construction company were kidnapped in Libya on September 14. Our embassy in Tunisia has contacted the Libyan government and international organisations. They are working for the release of these Indians. We have been informed that they are safe.”
On India-US 2+2 assembly, the MEA spokesperson stated, “2+2 ministerial meeting is scheduled later this year. We are in the process of working out mutually convenient dates.”
Speaking on Vijay Mallya, he stated, “After the dismissal of Vijay Mallya’s appeal against extradition orders, he tried to appeal to Supreme Court which was rejected too. He’s exhausted all appeals. We’re in constant touch with the UK government. We’re told a legal matter has to be resolved without which he can’t be extradited.”
“Core issues need to be addressed, which includes unimpeded consular access,” stated the MEA spokesperson on Kulbhushan Jadhav.
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