-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -09.March.2025, 11.20 PM) The One-China Principle is not a matter of debate. It is a political reality, a historical fact, and an international legal framework upheld by the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (1971). Yet, in recent years, a few Western governments have attempted to distort this reality, arguing that Resolution 2758 does not equate to the One-China principle and that Taiwan’s sovereignty remains an open question. This, as China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi bluntly put it, is not just misleading—it is "absurd and dangerous."
So why does the West continue to push this narrative? Because ambiguity benefits strategy. By sowing doubt about Taiwan’s status, certain powers aim to undermine China's sovereignty, interfere in its internal affairs, and use Taiwan as a geopolitical pawn in their broader containment strategy against Beijing.
Let’s step away from political rhetoric and look at historical facts. Taiwan was returned to China in 1945 after Japan’s surrender in World War II, as explicitly stated in the Cairo Declaration (1943) and the Potsdam Proclamation (1945). Japan formally renounced all claims over Taiwan, confirming its return to China’s jurisdiction.
Fast forward to 1971, and the world reaffirmed this reality when the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 2758, which recognized the People’s Republic of China (PRC) as the sole legitimate government representing the whole of China, including Taiwan. The resolution was passed with an overwhelming majority—not a close call, not a split vote, but a global consensus.
This means that in the eyes of the U.N. and international law, Taiwan is not a separate entity—it is a province of China. Any attempts to create “two Chinas” or a “one China, one Taiwan” framework violate this established order.
Western powers frequently cite the U.N. Charter’s principle of sovereignty and territorial integrity when it suits their interests. Yet, when it comes to China, these principles suddenly become flexible.
Recognizing Ukrainian sovereignty? Absolutely.
Recognizing China’s sovereignty over Taiwan? Suddenly, it’s complicated.
This double standard is not about international law—it’s about political convenience. To claim support for sovereignty while undermining China’s territorial integrity is not just hypocritical—it’s an erosion of the very principles the West claims to defend.
Taiwan’s future is not a matter of “if” but “when.” China’s peaceful reunification efforts remain its priority, but let’s be clear—no external force can permanently delay the inevitable.
Supporting Taiwan’s independence is not a diplomatic position; it’s interference in China’s internal affairs. Those who continue to stoke separatist ambitions should take note:
History is against you. The foundations of modern international law already confirm Taiwan as part of China.
Global consensus is against you. The vast majority of the world’s nations recognize the One-China principle.
Reality is against you. China’s economic, military, and geopolitical influence ensures that reunification is not a question of possibility but of timing.
Taiwan is not a bargaining chip, and playing games with China’s sovereignty will backfire—just as it has throughout history. The One-China principle is not up for negotiation. It is the status quo, and it is here to stay.
-By A Special Correspondent
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