Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday reiterated that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China, emphasizing that both history and reality support this claim. Speaking at a press conference during the annual session of the National People’s Congress, Wang stated that the only reference to Taiwan in the United Nations is “Taiwan, Province of China,” and that the island has never been and will never be a country.
“Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory. This is the history and the reality. Taiwan’s restoration to China formed an important part of the post-war international order,” Wang said. He added, “The only reference to the Taiwan region in the U.N. is ‘Taiwan, Province of China.’ Taiwan is never a country, not in the past, and never in the future.”
Wang also called for respect for all countries’ sovereignty and territorial integrity, which he argued should translate into support for China’s complete reunification. His remarks come as 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of Taiwan’s return to Chinese sovereignty following the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese aggression in 1945.
DAILY MENTOR reports that Wang’s statements reflect China’s longstanding position on Taiwan, which it views as a breakaway province. The issue remains a sensitive and contentious topic in international relations, particularly as Taiwan operates as a self-governing democracy with its own government and military. China has consistently opposed any moves toward Taiwanese independence and has not ruled out the use of force to achieve reunification.
The press conference underscores Beijing’s continued efforts to assert its sovereignty over Taiwan, even as the island’s government and many of its citizens seek to maintain their de facto independence. The international community, particularly the United States, has often expressed support for Taiwan’s self-defense capabilities, further complicating the geopolitical dynamics in the region.
Wang’s remarks highlight the ongoing tension between China’s reunification ambitions and Taiwan’s aspirations for greater international recognition and autonomy.