Editor's Note:
At present, the situation in the Taiwan Strait is facing a new round of tension. On August 10, the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council and the Information Office of the State Council issued a white paper entitled "The Taiwan Issue and the Cause of China's Reunification in the New Era," which further reaffirmed the fact that Taiwan is a part of China and demonstrated the firm will and strong determination of the COMMUNIST Party of China and the Chinese people to pursue the reunification of the motherland. Starting from today, Nanfang + has launched a series of reports entitled "Overlooking the Two Sides of the Strait" to interpret the white paper from the perspectives of international perspective, historical longitude and latitude, economic and trade exchanges, and people-to-people exchanges, and look forward to the bright prospects for cross-strait reunification. Please note.
In October 1971, the United Nations General Assembly issued a resolution, making the one-China principle the universal consensus of the international community; After 51 years, more than 170 countries and many international organizations have reaffirmed the one-China principle and supported China in resolutely safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The white paper "The Taiwan Issue and the Cause of China's Reunification in the New Era" published by the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council and the New Office of the State Council on 10 July pointed out that the Western forces represented by the United States have colluded with the "Taiwan independence" forces to achieve their political goal of "using Taiwan to control China," violated international law, infringed upon China's sovereignty and dignity, and trampled on the basic norms governing international relations.
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Experts said that the international community has gradually realized that peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait are in the interests of the entire world. Realizing the peaceful reunification of the two sides of the strait will inject positive energy into the prosperity and stability of the Asia-Pacific region and the world, and will also contribute to the effective solution of problems such as global economic development, scientific and technological progress, and the division between the rich and the poor in the world.
A final word: The resolution of the UN General Assembly affirms the one-China principle
For the new China, October 25, 1971 was an important day. On that day, the 26th session of the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 2758 by an overwhelming majority:
"Restore all rights of the People's Republic of China, recognize the representatives of her Government as the sole legitimate representatives of China in the Organization of the United Nations and immediately expel the representatives of Chiang Kai-shek from the seats he illegally occupies in the Organization and all the organs to which it belongs."
This is an information photo from the 26th session of the United Nations General Assembly on 25 October 1971.
Professor Chen Xiancai, director of the Institute of Political Science at the Institute of Taiwan Studies at Xiamen University, said: The value of the resolution lies in the fact that the international community has reaffirmed the one-China principle on the basis of history and reality, and also in formally affirming that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China. Moreover, the resolution formally affirms that the People's Republic of China is the sole legitimate government representing all of China.
After 1949, with the support of the United States and other Western forces, the situation of the Taiwan authorities occupying the united Nations seat for a long time was completely broken. This is not only a victory for the Communist Party of China and the Chinese people, but also a major setback for the long-term intervention of the United States and other external forces in the Taiwan issue. Chen Xiancai said.
The white paper points out that this resolution not only completely resolves the issue of the representation of all Of China in the United Nations, including Taiwan, politically, legally, and procedurally, but also makes it clear that China has only one seat in the United Nations and that there is no such thing as "two Chinas" and "one China, one Taiwan."
Hammer it out. Subsequently, the relevant specialized agencies of the United Nations restored the legitimate seat enjoyed by the People's Republic of China and expelled the "representatives" of the Taiwan authorities by formal resolutions and other means.
The white paper mentions that GENERAL ASSEMBLY Resolution 2758 is a political document embodying the one-China principle, and international practice has fully confirmed its legal effect and cannot be misinterpreted. "The one-China principle is the universal consensus of the international community and the proper meaning of abiding by the basic norms governing international relations." The white paper is presented.
At present, 181 countries in the world, including the United States, have established diplomatic relations with China on the basis of the one-China principle. The Communiqué on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China and the United States issued in December 1978 stated: "The United States of America recognizes the Government of the People's Republic of China as the sole legitimate government of China. Within this context, the people of the United States will maintain cultural, commercial and other unofficial relations with the people of Taiwan. ”
Naming the Dpp: Colluding with External Forces to Seek "Independence"
It is worth noting that the white paper for the first time named the DPP authorities for their "independence" behavior. The white paper pointed out that the DPP authorities refused to accept the one-China principle, distorted and negated the "1992 Consensus," falsely claimed that "the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China are not subordinate to each other," and openly threw out the "new two-state theory."
"The white paper is the first time to name the DPP's act of seeking independence, first, to show that we must resolutely struggle against the 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces and absolutely not allow the 'Taiwan independence' forces' conspiracy to succeed; second, it is also a warning to Taiwan society and the international community that we must be vigilant against the serious consequences of the 'Taiwan independence' forces." Chen Xiancai explained.
In addition, the white paper also mentions that in recent years, some forces in some countries headed by the United States have colluded with the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, and their essence is to try to change Taiwan's status as a part of China, create "two Chinas" and "one China, one Taiwan," and achieve their political goal of "using Taiwan to control China."
"These acts distort UN General Assembly Resolution 2758, violate international law, seriously betray the political commitments made by relevant countries to China, infringe on China's sovereignty and dignity, and trample on the basic norms governing international relations." The white paper is presented.
Chen Xiancai said that the DPP has long promoted "Taiwan independence" separatist activities, especially in recent years, it has stepped up its collusion with external forces in an attempt to separate Taiwan from Chinese territory. ”
On August 2 this year, relations in the Taiwan Strait were extremely tense, and the reason was that US House Speaker Pelosi visited Taiwan in spite of China's strong opposition and protests. Chen Xiancai said that the ultimate purpose of the United States and other external forces colluding with "Taiwan independence" forces is to stop China's reunification process and undermine China's peaceful rise.
"They don't want to see a unified, powerful China in the East." Chen Wencai said.
However, "Taiwan independence" and the external forces behind it are unpopular in the international community. Just after Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, more than 170 countries and many international organizations reaffirmed their adherence to the one-China principle and supported China's resolute safeguarding of its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The President of the General Assembly and the Secretary-General of the United Nations have made it clear that the United Nations will continue to adhere to General Assembly Resolution 2758, the core of which is the one-China principle.
Bright prospects: Cross-strait reunification will help the peaceful development of the Asia-Pacific region
Chen Xiancai said that after Pelosi went to Taiwan, international public opinion began to discuss the situation in the Taiwan Strait, and gradually realized that peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait are in the interests of the whole world, and the international community has become more and more aware of China's firm will and strong will to safeguard the core interests of the country.
"As everyone knows, the Taiwan issue is China's internal affair and brooks no interference from external forces." Nasser Bushiba, chairman of the Moroccan Association for African-Chinese Cooperation and Development, said: For the sake of personal or group interests, US politicians have seriously violated the one-China principle and flagrantly interfered in the internal affairs of other countries, which is a sabotage and trampling on the international order.
"With the release of the white paper, it will undoubtedly allow more countries and people in the world to understand the historical origin of the formation of the Taiwan issue, make their understanding of the Taiwan issue more accurate, and also help us to win more support and understanding in the international community." Therefore, the white paper is of special significance in the current complex situation in the Taiwan Strait. Chen Xiancai said.
The white paper points out that the realization of peaceful cross-strait reunification is not only a blessing for the Chinese nation and the Chinese people, but also a blessing for the international community and the people of the world. China's reunification will not harm the legitimate interests of any country, including its economic interests in Taiwan, but will only bring more development opportunities to all countries and inject more positive energy into the prosperity and stability of the Asia-Pacific region and the world.
"There is no doubt that cross-strait reunification will bring great significance to peace and development in the Asia-Pacific region and the whole world." Chen Xiancai said that once the two sides of the strait are reunified, it will greatly promote the stability of the world situation and the consolidation of international security, and will inevitably become an important driving force for promoting the development of the global economy, especially in the Asia-Pacific region, and will also contribute to global economic development, scientific and technological progress, and the effective solution of the world's problems of rich and poor.
The white paper mentions that after reunification, relevant countries can continue to develop economic and cultural relations with Taiwan. With the approval of the Central Government of China, foreign countries may set up consular offices or other official or parastatal institutions in Taiwan, international organizations and institutions may set up offices in Taiwan, relevant international conventions may be applied in Taiwan, and relevant international conferences may be held in Taiwan.
Nasser told reporters that he believes that the Chinese people on both sides of the strait have enough wisdom to find a perfect solution, and he believes that China has the determination, faith and ability to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
【Planner】Huang Can, Chen Zhi
【Coordinator】 Hu Nianfei
【Execution】Zhao Xiaona Xu Mian
[Reporter] Zhao Xiaona
【Author】 Zhao Xiaona
【Source】 Southern Press Media Group South + client