The Chinese mainland has voiced strong opposition against attempts by the Taiwan region's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities and certain Western nations to misinterpret the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution 2758. This resolution, according to the Chinese mainland, firmly embodies the one-China principle.
Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, criticized the DPP authorities and some Western countries for their efforts to distort the meaning of UNGA Resolution 2758. He accused them of falsely claiming that the resolution is unrelated to Taiwan and using the \"representation of China at the UN\" to push their own narratives.
Chen emphasized that such distortions violate international law and challenge the established international order. He stated that these actions aim to generate momentum for \"Taiwan independence,\" thereby undermining the international community's support for the one-China principle.
Taiwan's Historical Ties to China
Chen elaborated on Taiwan's inclusion as part of China by highlighting historical records. He pointed out that Taiwan has been under Chinese jurisdiction since ancient times, with references dating back to the Three Kingdoms Period in 230 AD. Successive Chinese dynasties established administrative control over Taiwan, culminating in its designation as the 20th province of China in 1885.
The Treaty of Shimonoseki in 1895 ceded Taiwan to Japan after China's defeat in the First Sino-Japanese War. However, post World War II agreements, including the Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Proclamation, affirmed Taiwan's return to Chinese sovereignty. On October 25, 1945, Taiwan was officially reintegrated into China.
Following the establishment of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in 1949, the PRC assumed the role of China's sole legitimate government, maintaining sovereignty over Taiwan. Chen noted that the Taiwan question remains a residual issue from the Chinese civil war, with China's sovereignty over Taiwan unchanged.
Clarifying UNGA Resolution 2758
Chen addressed misconceptions surrounding UNGA Resolution 2758, which was adopted during the assembly's 26th session in October 1971. He clarified that the resolution unequivocally rejected proposals for \"Two Chinas\" or \"One China, One Taiwan,\" thereby reaffirming the PRC's representation of the entire Chinese territory, including Taiwan.
The resolution aligns with the UN Charter's principles and settles the political and legal matters regarding China's representation in the United Nations. Chen emphasized that there is no ambiguity in the resolution about China's territorial integrity.
Global Consensus on the One-China Principle
Highlighting international practices, Chen stated that in all UN dealings, Taiwan is referred to as \"Taiwan, Province of China.\" Official UN legal opinions affirm that Taiwan is part of China, and its status has never been altered. This has been the consistent stance of the UN and its specialized agencies.
Under the one-China principle, China has established diplomatic relations with 183 countries. Notably, the United States recognizes the PRC as China's sole legal government and acknowledges Taiwan as part of China, as reflected in the Sino-U.S. Joint Communiques.
Chen concluded by asserting that the one-China principle represents a universal consensus and a fundamental norm in international relations, reflecting global opinion trends and historical trajectory.
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Chinese mainland slams attempts to misinterpret UNGA Resolution 2758
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