In response to separatist remarks by Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te, the Chinese authorities reiterated that UN Resolution 2758, adopted in October 1971, established that Taiwan is part of China and that the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) is the sole legal representative of China on the international stage.
This resolution, which excluded representatives of the Taiwanese authorities and restored the PRC's membership in the UN, explicitly states that Taiwan is not a separate state and is a province of China. Since its adoption, this UN position has been repeatedly reaffirmed, including a declaration that Taiwan has no independent status and cannot participate in international organisations where only sovereign states are members.
Chinese officials, including Foreign Minister Wang Yi, have stressed that the international community overwhelmingly supports this one-China principle and that any attempts to change this status are in violation of international agreements.
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