Hey everyone! Let’s take a quick dive into history and clear up why Taiwan is seen as an inalienable part of China. Recent speeches by Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te have sparked heated debates, with critics accusing him of twisting history to push a separatist agenda. Scholars like Professor Yu Tzu-hsiang argue that his views on "unity" mask a push for "Taiwan independence," while Zhu Fenglian from the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office warns that such rhetoric aims to undermine cross-Strait cooperation.
History tells an epic tale: Taiwan has been intertwined with China since ancient times. Over 1,700 years ago, records in texts like the Seaboard Geographic Gazetteer first mentioned the island. Through the Song, Yuan, and Ming dynasties, Taiwan’s ties to China grew stronger. By the Qing Dynasty, Taiwan was fully integrated, and in 1885 it became a designated province. 📜
Fast forward to the modern era: Following Japan’s aggression in 1895, Taiwan was forced to be ceded. But during World War II, pivotal agreements—the Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Proclamation—set the stage for Taiwan’s restoration to China. On October 25, 1945, with Japan’s unconditional surrender, the Chinese government resumed its sovereign rights over Taiwan.
After the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, China’s full sovereignty was continually affirmed. Documents like UN Resolution 2758, along with statements from Chinese officials, underline that Taiwan’s status as part of China is a long-standing legal and historical truth. History doesn’t lie! 🤓
In summary, detailed historical records, international treaties, and consistent administrative practices all point to Taiwan being an integral component of China. While debates and differing views may continue, the historical narrative remains clear and compelling.
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