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South China Morning Post
a day ago
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
People's Republic of China ‘never ruled Taiwan'? Put that fallacy to rest
Last month, Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te embarked on the first of his '10 lectures on unity' , claiming Taiwan had never been a part of the People's Republic of China – and that the People's Republic of China government 'never ruled Taiwan'. This plainly disregards the facts and is self-deceiving rhetoric. Advertisement Since 1949 – and especially since 1971 – the Chinese government has exercised sovereign power over Taiwan politically and militarily, directly and indirectly, affirmatively and negatively. As the sole legitimate Chinese government widely recognised by the international community, Beijing is consulted and its opinions are respected by the United Nations and all countries concerned when it comes to affairs involving Taiwan. For a start, Taiwan's authorities are denied sovereign participation in the United Nations and other international organisations. Their participation in organisations such as the World Trade Organization, International Olympic Committee, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum and Asian Development Bank is permitted only with China's consent and under appropriate formal designations, such as 'Chinese Taipei' and the 'separate customs territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu'. And its scope of participation is limited to non-political fields such as societal, economic and cultural. This is a direct manifestation of China's representative power over Taiwan and the one-China principle. Second, China does not allow any country it has diplomatic relations with to develop official ties with Taiwan's authorities. For these 183 countries , any dealings with Taiwan can only be of an unofficial, regional and civilian nature, in accordance with Beijing's stance. Any act of interference with Taiwan, for instance by selling it weapons or forming any kind of military alliance with it, is firmly opposed Advertisement Third, the Chinese government safeguards the safety, legitimate rights and interests of Taiwanese abroad. Notably, Chinese diplomatic missions provide equal protection to both mainlanders and Taiwanese.
AsiaOne
3 days ago
- Politics
- AsiaOne
China opposes Czech president's visit to Dalai Lama, World News
HONG KONG — China said it "resolutely opposed" Czech President Petr Pavel's meeting in India with Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, and urged the Czech side to "abide by its one-China political commitment" and maintain healthy and stable relations. China's embassy in the Czech Republic posted the notice late on Sunday and said China firmly opposes any form of contact between officials of any country and the Dalai "clique". Pavel met with the Dalai Lama on July 27, it said. "China urges the Czech side to abide by its one-China political commitment, take immediate and effective measures to eliminate the bad influence," the statement said. It added that the Czech side should stop sending "any wrong signals to 'Tibetan independence' separatist forces." The Dalai Lama has been living in exile in India since 1959 following a failed uprising against Chinese rule in Tibet, and Indian foreign relations experts say his presence gives New Delhi leverage against China. India is also home to about 70,000 Tibetans and a Tibetan government-in-exile. [[nid:720162]]
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
China opposes Czech president's visit to Dalai Lama
China said it "resolutely opposed" Czech President Petr Pavel's meeting in India with Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, and urged the Czech side to "abide by its one-China political commitment" and maintain healthy and stable relations. Czech President Petr Pavel's meeting with Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.(X/DalaiLama) China's embassy in the Czech Republic posted the notice late on Sunday and said China firmly opposes any form of contact between officials of any country and the Dalai "clique". Pavel met with the Dalai Lama on July 27, it said. "China urges the Czech side to abide by its one-China political commitment, take immediate and effective measures to eliminate the bad influence," the statement said. It added that the Czech side should stop sending "any wrong signals to 'Tibetan independence' separatist forces." The Dalai Lama has been living in exile in India since 1959 following a failed uprising against Chinese rule in Tibet, and Indian foreign relations experts say his presence gives New Delhi leverage against China. India is also home to about 70,000 Tibetans and a Tibetan government-in-exile.
Japan Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- Japan Today
China opposes Czech president's visit to Dalai Lama
FILE PHOTO: Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, is served food on his 90th birthday celebration at the Tsuglagkhang, also known as the Dalai Lama Temple complex, in the northern town of Dharamshala, India, July 6, 2025. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis/File Photo By Farah Master China said it "resolutely opposed" Czech President Petr Pavel's meeting in India with Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, and urged the Czech side to "abide by its one-China political commitment" and maintain healthy and stable relations. China's embassy in the Czech Republic posted the notice late on Sunday and said China firmly opposes any form of contact between officials of any country and the Dalai "clique". Pavel met with the Dalai Lama on July 27, it said. "China urges the Czech side to abide by its one-China political commitment, take immediate and effective measures to eliminate the bad influence," the statement said. It added that the Czech side should stop sending "any wrong signals to 'Tibetan independence' separatist forces." The Dalai Lama has been living in exile in India since 1959 following a failed uprising against Chinese rule in Tibet, and Indian foreign relations experts say his presence gives New Delhi leverage against China. India is also home to about 70,000 Tibetans and a Tibetan government-in-exile. © (c) Copyright Thomson Reuters 2025.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
China opposes Czech president's visit to Dalai Lama
China said it 'resolutely opposed' Czech President Petr Pavel's meeting in India with Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, and urged the Czech side to 'abide by its one-China political commitment' and maintain healthy and stable relations. China's embassy in the Czech Republic posted the notice late on Sunday and said China firmly opposes any form of contact between officials of any country and the Dalai 'clique'. Pavel met with the Dalai Lama on July 27, it said. 'China urges the Czech side to abide by its one-China political commitment, take immediate and effective measures to eliminate the bad influence,' the statement said. It added that the Czech side should stop sending 'any wrong signals to 'Tibetan independence' separatist forces.' The Dalai Lama has been living in exile in India since 1959 following a failed uprising against Chinese rule in Tibet, and Indian foreign relations experts say his presence gives New Delhi leverage against China. India is also home to about 70,000 Tibetans and a Tibetan government-in-exile.
