The South China Morning Post published on 29 December 2025 an article titled "China Hits Out at 'Support for Separatist Forces' After Israel Recognizes Somaliland" by Jevans Nyabiage.
China has strongly criticized Israel's recognition of Somaliland, which declared unilateral independence from Somalia in 1991. Israel is the first country to formally recognize Somaliland. China has taken a strong position on the Somaliland issue because it coincides with its position on Taiwan.
