China’s Foreign Ministry released a landmark position paper Tuesday, doubling down on the one-China principle tied to a pivotal UN resolution that shaped Taiwan’s status in global diplomacy. The document, timed ahead of the UN General Assembly’s annual session, warns against undermining the post-WWII international order. 🕊️
What’s Resolution 2758?
Adopted in 1971, UNGA Resolution 2758 recognized the People’s Republic of China (PRC) as the sole legal representative of China at the UN, replacing the Taiwan-based Kuomintang authorities. The paper stresses that the resolution “brooks no challenge” and solidifies Taiwan’s status as part of China. 🇺🇳
Why It Matters Now
With tensions simmering in the Taiwan Strait, the paper slams recent efforts by “a handful of external forces”—a nod to the U.S.—to push narratives about Taiwan’s “undetermined status.” It argues such moves threaten global stability and violate the UN Charter. 🚨
Key Takeaways
📜 The resolution resolved Taiwan’s representation in the UN as a procedural issue, not a territorial dispute.
🌍 183 countries now recognize the one-China principle, per the paper.
⚖️ Challenging the resolution = challenging the UN’s authority, says China.
The document also revisits Cold War-era drama, recalling how the U.S. tried—and failed—to block the PRC’s UN entry with tactics like proposing “dual representation” for both Beijing and Taipei. Spoiler: It didn’t work. 🎬
As the world navigates shifting geopolitics, China’s message is clear: “Any attempt to turn back the wheel of history is doomed to fail.” ⏳
