China's Position on the One-China Principle and the Taiwan Issue: A Call for Respect and Peaceful Reunification

China and Canada fought side by side in the Asian theater of World War II, and Taiwan's return to China is an integral part of the victory of World War II and the post-war international order. Despite this shared history, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities in Taiwan have colluded with external forces to challenge the authority of the United Nations and the post-war international order, distorting UN General Assembly Resolution 2758. In response, Chinese Ambassador to Canada Wang Di published an article emphasizing China's position on the One-China principle and the Taiwan issue, reiterating the country's commitment to peaceful reunification.

Key Takeaways:

• The One-China principle, as embodied in UN General Assembly Resolution 2758, is a basic norm of international relations and a broad consensus of the international community, with more than 180 countries recognizing China's sovereignty over Taiwan.
• Taiwan's return to China is an integral part of the victory of World War II and the post-war international order, as stipulated in the Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Declaration.
• The DPP authorities in Taiwan have maliciously distorted UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 to seek "independence," colluding with external forces and challenging the authority of the United Nations and the post-war international order.
• China's reunification with Taiwan is unstoppable, and the "Taiwan independence" separatist plot will not succeed, with the realization of complete reunification being the common aspiration of all Chinese people.
• The Chinese government emphasizes the importance of peaceful reunification and one country, two systems, with a willingness to strive for peaceful reunification with utmost sincerity and efforts.
• China calls on the Canadian side to carry forward the correct view of World War II history, abide by the one-China principle, and meet China halfway to improve and develop bilateral relations.

Statistics:

• 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Canada (established in 1969)
• 20th anniversary of the establishment of a strategic partnership between China and Canada (established in 2006)
• Over 180 countries have established and developed diplomatic relations with China on the basis of the one-China principle
• China's reunification with Taiwan is described as a "historical trend that cannot be stopped by anyone or any force"
• 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the 80th anniversary of the recovery of Taiwan (2025)

Sources:

• The Hill Times, July 2, 2024
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Original Press Release, July 2, 2025