Taiwan’s foreign ministry has asserted that United Nations Resolution 2758 does not determine Taiwan’s status as part of China and should not be used to exclude Taiwan from participating in international organizations, including the UN system. The ministry emphasized that Taiwan and China are not subordinate to each other, highlighting that Taiwan’s democratically elected government is the legitimate representative of its people in global affairs.
The ministry criticized Beijing for its increasing use of Resolution 2758 to support its stance on Taiwan’s international status, suggesting that such interpretations could impact Taiwan’s involvement in international bodies and regional matters. Taiwan insists that historical agreements post-World War II did not cede sovereignty over the island to the People’s Republic of China, noting that Beijing has never governed Taiwan.
In response to these developments, Taiwan urged the international community to uphold a rules-based international order and called on the United Nations to remain impartial concerning Taiwan’s role in international affairs. This appeal underscores Taiwan’s ongoing efforts to secure a presence in global institutions despite pressure from China.