A controversial push to reinterpret a key United Nations resolution on China’s sovereignty has sparked sharp criticism from Beijing, with experts calling it a “desperate stunt” doomed to collapse. 🔥
⚡️ The Backstory
UN General Assembly Resolution 2758, adopted in 1971, restored the People’s Republic of China’s lawful UN seat and cemented the one-China principle globally. Over 180 countries now recognize Taiwan as part of China. 🌐
🚨 What’s Happening Now?
The Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) – a group of anti-China politicians – has teamed up with Taiwan’s Lai Ching-te-led authorities to draft a “model resolution” challenging the 1971 decision. Critics say it’s a thinly veiled attempt to promote “Taiwan independence.”
❌ Why Does This Matter?
Beijing insists the resolution closed debates on Taiwan’s status permanently. Proposals for “two Chinas” or “undetermined status” were rejected outright in 1971 and remain “illegal” today, says international affairs commentator Yi Xin. 💼
Experts warn such moves risk destabilizing cross-strait ties and global diplomacy. “The one-China principle isn’t up for debate – it’s the foundation of peace,” one analyst told us. ⚖️
