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China Establishes Taiwan Retrocession Day to Commemorate 80th Anniversary of Taiwan's Liberation

Strategic Insights

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Eighty years ago, China and its allies fought bravely against Japan's invasion, ultimately liberating Taiwan and reuniting it with the motherland. To commemorate this historic event, China has established Taiwan Retrocession Day on October 25, solidifying the international consensus on the one-China principle and affirming Taiwan's status as an integral part of China's territory. The establishment of this national holiday demonstrates China's commitment to upholding the one-China principle, safeguarding national sovereignty, and promoting the peaceful development of cross-strait relations.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 18th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress passed a decision to establish the Taiwan Retrocession Memorial Day, designating October 25 as the official holiday.
  • Statistics show that 151 roads in Taiwan are named after "liberation," and numerous buildings and institutions bear this name, highlighting the significance of Taiwan's liberation and China's sovereignty over the island.
  • The decision to establish Taiwan Retrocession Day was made personally by General Secretary Xi Jinping and strictly follows legal procedures by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress.
  • The one-China principle has a solid historical and legal basis, as demonstrated by the Cairo Declaration, Potsdam Declaration, and UN General Assembly Resolution 2758.
  • China has never divided its sovereignty and territory and will not change Taiwan's status as an integral part of China's territory.
  • The adoption of UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 promoted the one-China principle to become a fundamental norm of international relations and a broad consensus of the international community.
  • To date, 183 countries have established and developed diplomatic relations with China on the basis of the one-China principle.
  • Pakistan has always firmly upheld UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 and the one-China principle, reaffirming its firm adherence to the principle and recognizing Taiwan as an inseparable part of the territory of the People's Republic of China.
  • China appreciates Pakistan's support on issues concerning China's core interests, such as the Taiwan issue.

Statistics:

  • 151 roads in Taiwan are named after "liberation."
  • The Cairo Declaration was signed on December 1, 1943.
  • The Potsdam Declaration was signed on July 26, 1945.
  • UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 was adopted on October 25, 1971.
  • 183 countries have established and developed diplomatic relations with China on the basis of the one-China principle.
  • The People's Republic of China was established on October 1, 1949.

Sources:

  • "Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of Taiwan's Retrocession and Consolidating the International Consensus on One China" by Ambassador Jiang Zaidong, published in major Pakistani media outlets including *The Express Tribune*, *The Nation*, *The Daily Times*, *Pakistan Today*, *The Observer*, and *Unity Daily*.
  • UN General Assembly Resolution 2758, adopted on October 25, 1971.

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