Taiwan’s foreign ministry has asserted that United Nations Resolution 2758 does not define Taiwan as part of China and should not be used as a basis to exclude Taiwan from participating in international organizations, including the United Nations. The ministry emphasized that Taiwan and China operate independently from each other and that Taiwan’s democratically elected government is the legitimate representative of its people in global affairs.
The declaration from Taiwan comes amid increasing pressure from Beijing, which has been interpreting Resolution 2758 in ways that support its claim over Taiwan’s international status. Taiwan argues that such interpretations could impede its participation in international organizations and regional dialogues. Beijing, according to Taiwan, has never governed the island, and historical agreements post-World War II did not transfer sovereignty over Taiwan to the People’s Republic of China.
Resolution 2758, adopted in 1971, recognized the People’s Republic of China as the “only legitimate representative of China to the United Nations,” effectively replacing the Republic of China (Taiwan) in the UN. However, Taiwan maintains that the resolution does not address or resolve the question of Taiwan’s sovereignty or its ability to participate in international organizations.
In light of these developments, Taiwan has called on the international community to uphold a rules-based international order and urged the United Nations to remain neutral concerning Taiwan’s participation in global affairs. The foreign ministry stressed the importance of inclusivity and neutrality in international bodies to ensure fair representation and engagement for all parties involved.