Wang Yi Reaffirms One-China Principle, Condemns "Taiwan Independence

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, addressed China's foreign policy and external relations at a press conference in Beijing. He emphasized that the only designation for the Taiwan region within the UN is "Taiwan, Province of China."

Wang Yi stated unequivocally that Taiwan has never been, and will never be, a country. He responded to claims that UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 does not fully address Taiwan's sovereignty, calling such narratives a challenge to the UN's authority and the post-war international order. He described these claims as absurd and dangerous.

The Foreign Minister's statement regarding Taiwan's status within the UN gained significant attention on Chinese social media. Several Taiwan-based celebrities subsequently reposted messages affirming that Taiwan is an inseparable part of China.

Professor Zhu Songling from the Institute of Taiwan Studies of Beijing Union University noted that the increasing expression of patriotic sentiments by Taiwanese celebrities is a result of political, economic, and social factors. He highlighted a broader trend of embracing national identity as Chinese.

Wang Yi reiterated that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory, a historical and current reality. He referenced the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's recovery, highlighting the Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Proclamation, which affirmed Taiwan's return to China after Japan's defeat in World War II. He emphasized that these events, along with Japan's surrender, solidified China's sovereignty over Taiwan and formed part of the post-war international order.

He further explained that UN Resolution 2758, adopted in 1971, restored the lawful rights of the People's Republic of China at the UN and expelled the representatives of the Taiwan authorities. This resolution, he stated, resolved the issue of China's representation, including Taiwan, and prevented the creation of "two Chinas" or "one China, one Taiwan."

Wang Yi underscored that the principle of sovereignty is fundamental to the UN Charter. He warned against double standards and stated that respecting China's territorial integrity means supporting complete reunification, while commitment to one-China means opposing any form of "Taiwan independence." He concluded that realizing China's complete reunification is a shared aspiration and an unstoppable trend.

"Taiwan independence" forces and external interference, such as the United States. He also addressed China-Japan relations, warning that provoking trouble in the name of Taiwan would invite trouble for Japan. He emphasized that the one-China principle is the foundation of China-Japan relations.