China reacts to Australia's rejection of UN resolution 2758, challenging its claim over Taiwan

Senator O'Neill said: "Taiwan is a key democratic partner for Australia in the Indo-Pacific region. We both want the region to be open, inclusive, and stable. The statement clarifies that a UN resolution only gave China a seat in the UN, and does not support China's claim over Taiwan or the 'One China' policy.

Edited By: Top Indian News Desk

Last Updated : 22 August 2024, 01:37 PM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping (X/Idan_Papii)

New Delhi: China's leader Xi Jinping is angry after Australia's senate passed a resolution disagreeing with China's view on Taiwan's status. Australia is a key ally of the US and a member of the QUAD group and this move challenges China's interpretation of international law. ustralia's senate has made a statement about Taiwan's status that China is likely to address soon. The statement makes it clear that a UN resolution only allowed China to join the UN, but does not endorse China's claim of ownership over Taiwan or its 'One China' principle.

Senator O'Neill said: "Taiwan is a key democratic partner for Australia in the Indo-Pacific region. We both want the region to be open, inclusive, and stable.

Australia rejects China's claim

Senator Fawcett warned that China's aggressive behavior is misusing a UN resolution to push its claim over Taiwan. This underscores the UN's credibility and challenges global rules. China has been pressuring smaller nations and African countries to endorse its 'One China' principle in joint declarations. India, too, had previously acknowledged this policy in joint statements with China, but stopped doing so after 2010.

China claims that a 1971 UN resolution (2758) proves Taiwan is part of China. Australia has a different view, arguing that the resolution simply allowed China to replace Taiwan's seat at the UN. This resolution was passed in 1971, during a time when the US, under President Richard Nixon, sought to build a relationship with China to balance the power of the Soviet Union.

Peace in Indo-Pacific

Several Australian senators supported the resolution, emphasizing its importance for maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. They called on China to halt its hostile actions towards Taiwan and instead pursue a path of diplomacy. One senator went further, proposing that military capabilities be bolstered to protect Taiwan from Chinese aggression.

The Australian motion is linked to the 2758 initiative, which seeks to counter China's distorted view of the UN Resolution and promote Taiwan's participation in UN bodies.

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