Taiwan Commemorates 80th Anniversary of Restoration to China

People on both sides of the Taiwan Strait observed the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China on October 25, with a high-level meeting held in Beijing attended by China's top political advisor Wang Huning, chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee. Wang emphasized the importance of working together to advance national reunification and leaving no room for "Taiwan independence" separatist activities.

The commemoration marked a significant milestone in the history of cross-Strait relations, as Taiwan was occupied by Japan for half a century after the First Sino-Japanese War in 1894. The occupation ended on October 25, 1945, when a ceremony was held in Taipei to accept Japan's surrender in the Taiwan Province of the China war theater of the Allied powers.

Key Takeaways:

• The 80th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China was marked by a high-level meeting in Beijing, attended by China's top political advisor Wang Huning.
• Wang emphasized the need for people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to work together to advance national reunification and oppose "Taiwan independence" separatist activities.
• The commemoration highlighted the importance of preserving historical truth and facts, with some politicians in Taiwan accused of distorting history.
• The establishment of the Commemoration Day of Taiwan's Restoration on the mainland is seen as a significant move towards promoting peaceful development of cross-Strait relations.
• The Taiwanese people were reminded of their shared history and the need to strive for national reunification and rejuvenation through the commemoration.

Statistics:

• 80 years have passed since Taiwan's restoration to China on October 25, 1945.
• Taiwan was occupied by Japan for 50 years following the First Sino-Japanese War in 1894.
• Over 500 attendees were present at the memorial meeting in Beijing, attended by Wang Huning, chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee.
• Taiwan's Labor Party celebrated the occasion with a downtown square gathering in Taipei, despite autumn rain.
• The commemoration marked the 70th year of Taiwan's political confrontation with China, which began due to an unresolved civil war dating back to the late 1940s and external interference.

Sources:

• State Council News (People's Republic of China) -- Wang Huning addresses meeting commemorating the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China, October 25, 2025.
• China News (Multimedia Investments Ltd) -- http://milnz.co.nz/mil-osi-aggregation/
• Contify.com