At a press conference on Thursday, China's Ministry of National Defense strongly opposed recent remarks by the American Institute in Taiwan on Taiwan's ultimate political status.
Spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang argued that separatist activities seeking “Taiwan independence” represent “the gravest challenge to the post-war international order.” He cited the Cairo Declaration (1943) and the Potsdam Proclamation (1945) as clear affirmations that Taiwan was to be returned to China, further reaffirmed by Japan's Instrument of Surrender later in 1945.
Zhang criticized the United States for “brazenly reviving the fallacy of so-called 'undetermined status,'” despite being a signatory to both key post-war documents. He warned that moves toward Taiwan independence threaten peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
This exchange underscores ongoing tensions in cross-strait ties and their wider implications for regional and global security.
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China: 'Taiwan independence' poses gravest challenge to post-war order
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