The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the government has no immediate plan to
recognize a Palestinian state.

The statement comes following announcements of formal recognition by several
countries - including the U-K and Canada on Sunday.

According to the foreign ministry, government is closely monitoring the
latest developments on the issue and is calling on Palestine to engage in
exchanges with Taiwan.

The ministry says Palestine and China established formal diplomatic ties back
in 1988 ...

.... and in June of 2023, both sides signed a joint statement to establish a
Chinese-Palestinian strategic partnership, in which Palestine affirmed that
Taiwan is an "inalienable part of China's territory."

The foreign ministry says Taiwan was included on a map released by the
Permanent Observer Mission of the State of Palestine showing countries that
recognize a Palestinian state on Sunday because it sees Taiwan as part of the
People's Republic of China.

The ministry is describing that map as being "disrespectful to Taiwan's
sovereignty."