His Excellency Chu Maoming, Chinese Ambassador to Dominica, responded to recent public statements by the Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, regarding Taiwan. Although Dr. Gonsalves is an experienced statesman, the Ambassador pointed out significant errors in his understanding of the one-China principle and the Taiwan issue.
Ralph Gonsalves
Key points of the answer
1. Historical and legal context:
• Since October 1, 1949, the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) has been recognized as the sole legal representative of all of China, including Taiwan.
• Resolution 2758 of the United Nations General Assembly, adopted in 1971, confirmed this reality, excluding any claim for representation from the Taiwanese authorities.
2. Status of Taiwan:
• Taiwan is legally a province of China, with no separate status. UN documents refer to it as “Taiwan, Province of China”, in accordance with international rules.
• Diplomatic relations can only be established between sovereign states. Comparing Taiwan to a province like Anhui, the Ambassador's native region, illustrates the inconsistency of diplomatic recognition of Taiwan.
3. One China Principle:
• More than 93% of UN member states, or 183 countries, recognize the PRC as the sole legitimate government of China, emphasizing the universal and inevitable nature of this principle.
4. Peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait:
• The Ambassador warned that Taiwanese separatists are a major threat to peace in the region. He defended the model of “peaceful reunification and one country, two systems” as the preferred solution to resolve the Taiwan question.
• Comparing Taiwan to the Ukrainian crisis is inappropriate, because the Taiwan question is a strictly internal matter for China.
Appel final
The Ambassador concluded by reiterating that Taiwan is an integral part of Chinese territory, a reality recognized by the international community. He called on the countries concerned, such as Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, to comply with international law, respect history and make decisions aligned with their fundamental interests. China is ready to open a new chapter in its relations with these nations based on the one-China principle.
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