Trade representative and Chief of Taiwan Mission in Nigeria Mr. Andy Yih-Ping Liu has called for global peace, solidarity and sustainability.
Liu in a statement ahead of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), noted that it is imperative that the UN system includes Taiwan in its framework.
The envoy said that excluding Taiwan citizens from participating in the world body undermines the stability of the Asian region and jeopardises global peace, stressing that Taiwan is key to global peace and success of the UN system.
According to him, Taiwan has consistently engaged as a crucial partner in global supply chains, being the producer of over 90 percent of the world’s high-end semiconductors and a significant portion of the advanced chips driving the Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution.
His words: “Taiwan Strait sees half of the world’s seaborne trade, making it a vital international waterway.
“Despite the peace and stability that have benefited billions of people worldwide, courtesy of the efforts of Taiwan, China continues to escalate its aggressive actions against Taiwan. This persistent behaviour by China undermines the stability of the region and jeopardises global peace.
“Interestingly, in recent years, world leaders have emphasised the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait during bilateral and multilateral gatherings such as the G7, EU, NATO, and ASEAN meetings.
“However, the UN has yet to take action to address the challenges posed by China or to include Taiwan in its system.
“It is our considered view that the most pressing tasks facing the United Nations is to resist succumbing to pressure from the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) and refrain from further distorting UNGA Resolution 2758, which was adopted in 1971. The PRC has been deliberately misrepresenting Resolution 2758 and falsely conflating it with its own one China principle, which differs from the one China policy adopted by many countries.”
He lamented that the misinterpretation of Resolution 2758 has led to the relentless suppression of Taiwan’s legitimate right to participate meaningfully in the UN and its specialised agencies.
The consequences of this misrepresentation Liu said extend beyond denying Taiwanese citizens and journalists access to UN premises.
He noted that it prevents them from attending meetings, engaging in news gathering, and participating in various activities.
“Beijing’s manipulation of Resolution 2758 to propagate the falsehood that Taiwan is part of the PRC is a key element in a broader campaign to lay the groundwork for a potential armed invasion of Taiwan.
“However, it is important to note that Resolution 2758 specifically addresses China’s representation in the UN and does not mention Taiwan. It does not assert that Taiwan is part of the PRC or grant the PRC the right to represent Taiwan within the UN system. In essence, the resolution is unrelated to Taiwan.
“It is overdue for the international community to address these issues and uphold the principles of fairness, transparency, and respect for sovereignty. Fortunately, in recent months, numerous senior US officials have spoken out against the People’s Republic of China’s misrepresentation of Resolution 2758 in order to justify its unfounded claim over Taiwan. Additionally, on July 30.
