"As a nation which has steadfastly nurtured the friendly relations with the People's Republic of China, the Union of Myanmar has consistently adhered to the principle of one-China policy and regarded Taiwan as an integral part of China, " the statement said, referring to the Taiwan authorities' recent bid for a referendum on joining the UN as "Taiwan."

"The Union of Myanmar is of the view that Taiwan's push for referendum on joining the UN would raise tension in cross-straits relations and jeopardize the peace and stability in the region," the statement said, adding that "Myanmar, therefore, opposes Taiwan's UN membership bid under any appellation."