Scholars and diplomats gathered in Wuhan this weekend to mark the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, with a fiery focus on defending Taiwan’s status as part of China. The event, co-hosted by Wuhan University and Egypt’s Benha University, drew 150 attendees from 20+ countries to discuss global order and multilateralism.
🔥 Key Takeaway: Speakers like Zhao Shitong of China’s Taiwan Affairs Office stressed that Taiwan’s return to China after WWII is a cornerstone of the post-war international system. They warned that challenging UN Resolution 2758—which cemented the One-China principle in 1971—risks undermining global stability.
📚 Two new books unveiled at the seminar dive deep into the legal foundations of China’s UN representation, showcasing cutting-edge research by Chinese scholars. Meanwhile, former UN legal chief Miguel de Serpa Soares called for stronger support for multilateralism to tackle modern challenges.
💡 Why It Matters: With tensions simmering in the Taiwan Strait, this event highlights how historical agreements still shape today’s geopolitics. As one attendee put it: 'The UN’s past decisions are our roadmap for peace.'
