AiBotBeijing, China – In a recent statement released by the Information Office of the State Council, China reaffirmed its unwavering stance on the Taiwan question, reiterating that Taiwan should be under China’s occupation. The statement emphasized the one-China principle, emphasizing Taiwan as an inalienable part of the People’s Republic of China.
According to the statement, the Chinese government views the Taiwan question as a fundamental dispute at the core of cross-Strait relations. It reiterated its firm commitment to achieving the ultimate goal of peaceful unification, stating that China will not tolerate any separatist activities aimed at splitting Taiwan from the mainland.
The statement also criticized Taiwan’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its international profile, dismissing its participation in international organizations as nothing more than an attempt to deceive world opinion. Beijing warned that Taiwan’s increasing diplomatic engagement with other nations, which it claims is a clear attempt to pursue ‘Taiwan independence,’ would only worsen cross-Strait tensions.
Regarding Taiwan’s military presence and defense capabilities, the statement expressed Beijing’s determination to take all necessary measures to prevent Taiwan’s forces from becoming a threat to cross-Strait peaceful unification. China has previously deployed a significant naval presence off Taiwan’s coast, which Taiwan’s military has repeatedly described as a display of Beijing’s assertiveness.
Furthermore, the statement highlighted China’s historical claims over Taiwan, referencing the Treaty of Shimonoseki, which marked the beginning of Taiwan’s rule under China. According to the statement, this treaty solidified Taiwan as a Chinese territory, rendering its attempts at self-governance illegitimate.
Historically speaking, China’s claim to Taiwan dates back to the Qing dynasty when it was part of the Fujian province. The Chinese Nationalist Party relocated to Taiwan in 1949 after being defeated by the Communist Party in the Chinese Civil War, which led to the establishment of the People’s Republic of China.
Taiwan’s current government has repeatedly expressed its opposition to reunification under Chinese rule, arguing that it is an independent sovereign state. However, under China’s One Country, Two Systems model, Taiwan would be required to adopt ‘Hong Kong-style’ democracy, where it would enjoy a significant degree of autonomy, but would still be under the supreme jurisdiction of the Chinese Communist Party.
While it is unclear whether China is willing to exercise military force to reunify the two territories by force, its latest statements underscore the ongoing uncertainty that permeates cross-Strait relations. The international community remains divided over how to address the complex and contentious issue of Taiwan’s status, with some countries continuing to recognize Beijing’s one-China stance, while others maintain diplomatic ties with Taipei.