🌍 Quick take: The Chinese mainland's Foreign Ministry just dropped a position paper on UNGA Resolution 2758, the landmark 1971 vote that settled China's seat at the UN and locked in the one-China principle. Here's why it matters for the global order. 🔍
UNGA 2758 in a Nutshell
The resolution rebooted the UN seat for the People's Republic of China, expelling Chiang Kai-shek’s delegation and affirming that there's only one China—including the Taiwan region—with the PRC government as its sole legal representative. No more "two Chinas" or "one China, one Taiwan."
Why the Paper Now?
The position paper stresses that UNGA 2758 is non-negotiable. Challenging it would mean shaking the post–World War II international order and the UN's authority—a move that the paper warns is destined to fail. 🚧
Key Highlights:
- One-China Principle: There's only one China, and the Taiwan region is part of it. 🔒
- Global Consensus: Over 180 countries and regions recognize this principle as a basic norm in international relations.
- UN Authority: Questioning 2758 means questioning the United Nations itself—an outcome the global community won’t accept. ⚖️
Looking Ahead
While cross-strait reunification remains a work in progress, the message is clear: the one-China stance isn’t going anywhere. Watch this space for how Asia's geopolitical playlist evolves next! 🎧
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
