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The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council and the State Council Information Office of the People’s Republic of China published a white paper titled “The Taiwan Question and China’s Reunification in the New Era” on August 10, 2022. The white paper was released to reiterate the fact that Taiwan is part of China, to demonstrate the resolve of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Chinese people and their commitment to national reunification, and to emphasise the position and policies of the CPC and the Chinese government in the new era. The white paper points out that, Taiwan has belonged to China since ancient times. This statement has a sound basis in history and jurisprudence. The UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 is a political document encapsulating the one- China principle whose legal authority leaves no room for doubt and has been acknowledged worldwide. We are one China, and Taiwan is part of China. This is an indisputable fact supported by history and the law. Taiwan has never been a state and its status as part of China is unalterable.
The white paper says that, the CPC is committed to the historic mission of resolving the Taiwan question and realising China’s complete reunification. Under its resolute leadership, people on both sides of the Taiwan Straits have worked together to de- escalate tension across the Straits.
They have set out on a path of peaceful development and made many breakthroughs in improving crossStraits relations. Under the guidance of the CPC, great progress has been made in cross- Straits relations over the past seven decades, especially since the estrangement between the two sides was ended.
The white paper says that, peaceful reunification and “one country, two systems” are our basic principles for resolving the Taiwan question and the best approach to realising national reunification. Embodying the Chinese wisdom – we thrive by embracing each other – they take full account of Taiwan’s realities and are conducive to long- term stability in Taiwan after reunification. It is an approach that is grounded in democratic principles, demonstrates good will, seeks peaceful resolution of the Taiwan question, and delivers mutual benefit.
The white paper emphasises that, we are ready to create vast space for peaceful reunification, but we will leave no room for separatist activities in any form. We will work with the greatest sincerity and exert our utmost efforts to achieve peaceful reunification.