Taiwanese media reported that Wu Chih-chung, under-secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan, stated during a seminar today (September 26): “There is no 'Taiwan independence' issue. Our 'country' is called the 'Republic of China,' and we are an 'independent sovereign state.' Taiwan already possesses all essential elements of a 'sovereign state'; why would we declare 'Taiwan independence'?”
Wu’s defiant assertions vividly reflect the posture of 'Taiwan independence' forces—bold in action yet evasive in words. With easing tensions in U.S.-China relations, anxiety over 'Taiwan independence' has intensified, prompting such actors to emerge publicly, attempting to bolster their own resolve and manipulate public perception in an effort to shape the narrative.
Taiwan is an inseparable part of China and never constitutes a country, nor can it become one. The so-called 'Republic of China' has long been superseded by the People's Republic of China. United Nations Resolution 2758 explicitly affirms that the Government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legitimate government representing all of China. The vast majority of countries adhere to the one-China principle. Taiwan’s so-called 'diplomatic allies' now number only 12, most of which are small nations. Wu’s claim regarding the "elements of a sovereign state" amounts to self-deception. The more the 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces attempt to justify their position, the more their underlying insecurity becomes apparent. If the DPP authorities persist in pursuing this path of self-destruction, they will only hasten their own demise.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1877407017054208/
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