South Africa Reinforces ‘One China’ Policy: Orders Relocation of Taiwan’s Pretoria Office

In a significant diplomatic move, the South African government has reaffirmed its commitment to the One China Policy by directing Taiwan’s representative office in Pretoria to relocate. This decision, announced in early March 2025, aligns with South Africa’s long-standing recognition of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) as the sole legal government of China.

The directive reportedly follows a series of high-level engagements between South African and Chinese officials, reinforcing Pretoria’s stance on Taiwan as an inalienable part of China. The move also underscores South Africa’s —