Statement on the Philippines’ One China Policy

14 January 2024 – The Department of Foreign Affairs reaffirms the principles contained in the Joint Communique of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of the People’s Republic of China signed by President Ferdinand E. Marcos and Premier Zhou Enlai on 9 June 1975.

The Philippines is committed to its One-China Policy.

The Joint Communique states that “the two Governments agree to settle all disputes by peaceful means… without resorting to the use or threat of force.”