China’s Foreign Ministry has fired back at recent U.S. comments on Taiwan, declaring Washington “has no right” to reinterpret a key UN resolution that shaped global recognition of the One-China principle. The dispute centers on UN General Assembly Resolution 2758, adopted in 1971, which affirmed the People’s Republic of China as the sole legitimate representative of China at the UN.
The Core of the Clash
Yang Tao, a senior Chinese foreign affairs official, criticized remarks by U.S. diplomat Mark Lambert, who claimed the resolution doesn’t endorse the One-China principle. “Taiwan is an inseparable part of China’s territory,” Yang emphasized, pointing to the resolution’s text that expelled representatives of the Chiang Kai-shek group and restored Beijing’s UN seat.
Why This Matters Now
The U.S. comments come amid rising tensions, with Beijing accusing Washington of “historical amnesia” regarding post-WWII agreements like the Cairo Declaration, which recognized Taiwan as Chinese territory. Yang warned that using Taiwan as a geopolitical “card” would fail, calling it a challenge to “the international order.”
Global Implications
UN documents consistently refer to Taiwan as “Taiwan, province of China,” and Yang stressed that all member states must honor this framework. The spat highlights ongoing friction as major powers navigate sensitive cross-strait ties.
The dispute centers on UN General Assembly Resolution 2758, adopted in 1971, which affirmed the People’s Republic of China as the sole legitimate representative of China at the UN.
The spat highlights ongoing friction as major powers navigate sensitive cross-strait ties.
