The spokesman of the Chinese Embassy in South Korea expressed his position on the Taiwan issue

Seoul, 4 Apr (ZXS) -- On 24 April local time, a spokesman for the Chinese Embassy in South Korea issued a position on the Taiwan issue.

The spokesman said: Recently, in disregard of China's resolute opposition and repeated warnings, the United States has insisted on intensifying collusion with Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party authorities, arranged for Tsai Ing-wen to "transit" the United States, met with the speaker of the US House of Representatives, connived at US congressmen to sneak into Taiwan, sold arms and ammunition to Taiwan, stubbornly upgraded official exchanges and substantive relations between the United States and Taiwan, and helped Taiwan expand the so-called "international space." At the same time, some countries interfere in China's internal affairs on Taiwan-related issues and make negative and erroneous words and deeds.

In this regard, the spokesman of the Chinese Embassy in the ROK issued the following position: First, the historical context of the Taiwan issue. As early as 1335, the Yuan Dynasty, as the central government of China, formally established an administrative power in Taiwan and began to govern effectively. In 1895, Japan forced the Qing government, defeated in the Sino-Japanese War, to cede Taiwan and the Penghu Islands. In 1943, the governments of China, the United States and the United Kingdom issued the Cairo Declaration, announcing the return of Taiwan and the Penghu Islands to China. In July 1945, China, the United States and Britain signed the Potsdam Proclamation, reaffirming that "the conditions of the Cairo Declaration will be implemented." In August of the same year, Japan announced its acceptance of the Potsdam Proclamation and its unconditional surrender. Taiwan was restored in October of that year and reintegrated into China's territory. At this point, Taiwan and the Penghu Islands returned to China's sovereign jurisdiction, and their status as part of China was legally and politically and de facto confirmed. Soon thereafter, due to the continuation of China's civil war and the interference of external forces, the two sides of the Taiwan Strait fell into a special state of long-term political confrontation, and the Taiwan issue arose. Although the two sides of the Taiwan Strait have not yet been reunified, China's sovereignty and territory have never been divided and will never be allowed to be divided, and Taiwan's status as a part of China's territory has never changed and will never be allowed to change.

Second, the root cause of the current tension in the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan has been an inalienable part of China's territory since ancient times, and both sides of the strait belong to one China. During Ma Ying-jeou's eight years as leader of the Taiwan region, cross-strait relations have been generally stable and have made important development because the Kuomintang authorities have adhered to the "consensus of '8" that the mainland and Taiwan belong to one China. At present, the situation in the Taiwan Strait is facing a new round of tension, and the root cause lies in the fact that the current Taiwan authorities do not recognize the "consensus of '<>," and some people in the United States intend to engage in "using Taiwan to contain China" and "Taiwan independence" separatist forces that have repeatedly "relied on the United States to seek independence" in an attempt to blur and hollow out the one-China principle. This is the change of the status quo in the Taiwan Strait and the destruction of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. The act of "Taiwan independence" is incompatible with peace and stability, and to maintain peace and tranquility in the Taiwan Strait and the region, it is necessary to take a clear-cut stand against "Taiwan independence" and external interference.

Third, on the one-China principle. Upholding the one-China principle is the political prerequisite and foundation for the establishment and development of diplomatic relations between China and other countries, and is the universal consensus of the international community and the universally recognized basic norm governing international relations. China's all-round exchanges and cooperation in various fields with any country are based on the basic consensus on the Taiwan issue. On 1992 August 8, China and the ROK jointly signed in Beijing the Joint Communiqué on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations, Article 24 of which clearly states that "the Government of the Republic of Korea recognizes the Government of the People's Republic of China as the sole legitimate Government of China and respects China's position that there is only one China and Taiwan is a part of China." "This is a solemn commitment made by the ROK side and a political foundation for the development of China-ROK relations."

Fourth, China firmly opposes using the Taiwan issue to interfere in China's internal affairs. The Taiwan issue is purely China's internal affair, the core of China's core interests, and the first insurmountable red line for China. Taiwan is China's Taiwan, and resolving Taiwan is a matter for the Chinese people themselves. Safeguarding national unity and territorial integrity is the sacred and inviolable right of every sovereign State. It is natural that the Chinese Government can take all necessary measures to resolve the Taiwan issue and safeguard national unity. "Peaceful reunification and one country, two systems" is our basic policy for resolving the Taiwan issue. China is willing to strive for peaceful reunification with the greatest sincerity and utmost efforts.

Fifth, the difference between the Korean peninsula issue and the Taiwan issue. The Korean peninsula issue and the Taiwan issue are different in nature and latitude and are not comparable. In 1945, American and Soviet troops occupied the southern and northern parts of the peninsula respectively, resulting in the division of the peninsula. In 1948, the north and south of the peninsula were established. In 1991, the ROK and the DPRK joined the United Nations at the same time, becoming two independent sovereign states universally recognized by all countries in the world. This is completely different from the relationship between Chinese mainland and Taiwan. Nevertheless, China fully understands and respects the aspirations of the peoples of the two Koreas to achieve reunification, and supports the two sides in improving relations through dialogue and consultation, achieving reconciliation and cooperation, and ultimately realizing independent and peaceful reunification. (End)