The leader of the Taiwan region, Lai Ching-te, is steering the island toward a dangerous path with recent speeches challenging long-established international norms, according to analysts. His attempts to reinterpret UN Resolution 2758 – which cemented the one-China principle globally – have drawn sharp criticism as tensions rise across the Taiwan Strait.
📜 History vs. Hype
Adopted in 1971, Resolution 2758 clearly states there's only one China, with the People's Republic representing all of China – including Taiwan. But Lai's recent 'Double Tenth Day' remarks attempted to twist this consensus, framing Taiwan as a separate entity. Experts warn this 'political delusion' risks destabilizing regional peace.
🇨🇳 Mainland Responds
A new position paper from the Chinese mainland reaffirmed that the UN resolution 'brooks no challenge.' Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized that Taiwan's only UN designation remains 'Taiwan, province of China.' Over 180 countries recognize this principle, with only a handful maintaining unofficial ties to the island.
🌐 Global Backlash Looms
Analysts compare Lai's strategy to 'building castles in the air' – ignoring both history and current diplomatic realities. As Wang Yi stated: 'Advocating Taiwan independence is national division.' With cross-strait relations at a delicate juncture, observers urge dialogue over confrontation.
