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China's One-China Principle and UN General Assembly Resolution 2758: A Historical Context

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Chinese Ambassador to Oman Lyu Jian published a signed article on October 15, 2025, explaining the historical context of the Taiwan issue and elaborating on the One-China Principle and China's position on UN General Assembly Resolution 2758. The article highlights China's relationship with Oman, which has consistently adhered to the One-China Principle, and emphasizes the importance of the One-China Principle as a universal consensus of the international community. The article also notes that Taiwan's return to China is an integral part of the victory of World War II and the post-war international order.

Key Takeaways:

  • The One-China Principle is a universal consensus of the international community and the political foundation for China to establish and develop diplomatic relations with 183 countries, including Oman.
  • China and Oman have a millennium-long friendship, with Oman consistently adhering to the One-China Principle.
  • Taiwan's return to China is an integral part of the victory of World War II and the post-war international order.
  • UN General Assembly Resolution 2758, adopted in 1971, restored all the legitimate rights of the People's Republic of China in the United Nations and definitively resolved the issue of representation for all of China, including Taiwan.
  • The resolution possesses broad and authoritative legal force and has effectively promoted the One-China Principle as a fundamental norm of international relations.
  • The United Nations system and other international and regional organizations adhere to the One-China Principle, making it clear that any issues concerning Taiwan's participation in international organizations must be handled under the One-China Principle.

Statistics:

  • China has diplomatic relations with 183 countries, including Oman.
  • The One-China Principle is a universal consensus of the international community.
  • UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 was adopted in 1971.
  • 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the liberation of Taiwan.
  • 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War and the founding of the United Nations.

Sources:

  • Lyu Jian, "The One-China Principle and UN General Assembly Resolution 2758," Al-Zai'an, October 15, 2025.

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