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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Minsk, May 21 /Xinhua/ — The one-China principle cannot be challenged, UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 cannot be distorted, Chinese Ambassador to Belarus Zhang Wenchuan said in an article published in the SB. Belarus Segodnya newspaper on Monday.
He noted that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Taiwan. The return of Taiwan to China is an important part of the results of the victory in World War II and the post-war international order.
“I have noticed that recently, some countries have been distorting and challenging UN General Assembly Resolution 2758, spreading absurd claims such as that the resolution ‘does not confirm, equate or reflect the consensus on the one-China principle’, and rekindling the so-called ‘undefined status of Taiwan’ theory, thereby attempting to undermine the legal basis of the one-China principle. Such rhetoric, like the attempts of some countries to deny the enormous contribution of the Soviet people, including the Belarusian people, to World War II, not only distorts historical facts, but also openly challenges the authority of the UN and the post-war world order. This is extremely absurd and dangerous,” Zhang Wenchuan notes in his article.
The diplomat particularly emphasized that the historical context and legal facts of Taiwan’s belonging to China since ancient times are obvious. There is only one China in the world, and Taiwan has been an integral part of China’s territory since time immemorial, which has long been a historical fact and international consensus.
He also pointed out in the article that UNGA Resolution 2758 resolved the issue of who is the legitimate representative of China, which strengthened the international community’s commitment to the one-China principle. This resolution completely and finally secured China’s sole place in the UN from the political, legal and procedural points of view, and completely excluded any questions about the so-called “two Chinas” or “one China, one Taiwan”. Challenging UNGA Resolution 2758 is tantamount to challenging the post-World War II world order and the authority of the UN.
“Any action that challenges UNGA Resolution 2758 is not only a challenge to China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, but also a challenge to the authority of the UN and the international order established after World War II, and a flagrant reversal of history. Not only will 1.4 billion Chinese never agree with this, but all people around the world who defend truth and peace will also not support it,” the diplomat emphasized.
“China and Belarus are all-weather and comprehensive strategic partners. Both sides unswervingly and firmly support each other on issues concerning each other’s core interests and major issues, jointly safeguard the results of the victory in World War II and the post-war international order, and unite against all vile acts aimed at distorting the truth and history. China and Belarus will continue to uphold historical justice, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, and jointly advance the great cause of building a community with a shared future for mankind,” Zhang Wenchuan concluded. -0-