Earlier today, Tuesday, November 25, 2025, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning 🗣️ reaffirmed the one-China principle during the daily news briefing. She emphasized that there is only one China and that the Taiwan region is an inalienable part of China's territory, calling it an ironclad fact that cannot be distorted.
The statement responded to recent remarks by some individuals in Japan who claimed that the Republic of China, not the People's Republic of China, accepted Japan's 1945 surrender. Mao Ning argued that these views ignore the Potsdam Proclamation and the 1972 Sino-Japanese Joint Statement, which recognizes the Government of the People's Republic of China as the sole legal Government of China.
Here's a quick history check ⚖️: In 1945, Japan signed the Instrument of Surrender, pledging to return Taiwan to China. In 1949, the Government of the People's Republic of China replaced the Republic of China's administration, but China's sovereignty and territorial boundaries – including the Taiwan region – remained unchanged under international law.
Mao Ning stressed that as a result, the Government of the People's Republic of China fully enjoys and exercises sovereignty over the Taiwan region both in law and in practice. She called on critics to respect historical facts and international agreements rather than twist them for political aims.
For young professionals and students in South and Southeast Asia, this exchange highlights how historical treaties and diplomatic statements still shape today's geopolitics 🌏. Whether you're catching up on global affairs during a coffee break or scrolling through news apps, understanding these legal milestones helps make sense of current cross-strait ties.
Stay tuned for more updates on how regional politics and international law intersect and how they might impact trade, tech supply chains, and cultural exchanges across Asia 🤝.
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Spokesperson: There is only one China, and Taiwan is part of it
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