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BackThe EU emphasizes that the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 does not mention Taiwan and allows it to participate in the international system.
The EU emphasizes that the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 does not mention Taiwan and allows it to participate in the international system.
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The EU emphasizes that the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 does not mention Taiwan and allows it to participate in the international system.

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  • During the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, a spokesman for the European Union stated that the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 is only 150 words and does not mention Taiwan.
  • As long as it complies with the rules or practices of the organization, Taiwan should be allowed to participate in the international system, especially when its professional capabilities can bring added value.
  • The EU reiterates the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, opposes unilateral use of force to change the status quo, and calls for resolving differences through cross-strait dialogue.

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Why It Matters

The 81st United Nations General Assembly opened in New York on September 8, and the general debate was held from September 22 to 26 and 28. In response to a letter sent by Taiwan's friends to the United Nations calling for Taiwan's participation to be taken seriously, an EU spokesperson emphasized that Resolution 2758 did not mention Taiwan.

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The 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly is being held in New York. The EU emphasized that Taiwan was not mentioned in UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 and that Taiwan should be allowed to participate in the international system as long as it complies with the rules or practices of the organization. At the same time, we reiterated our stance against using force to unilaterally change the status quo across the Taiwan Strait.

The 81st United Nations General Assembly opened in New York on September 8, with general debates held from September 22 to 26 and 28.

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In response to a letter sent by Taiwan's friends to the United Nations calling for Taiwan's participation to be addressed, a spokesman for the European Union responded to the Central News Agency and stated that Taiwan should be allowed to participate in various international systems as long as it complies with the organization's rules or practices, especially when Taiwan's professional skills and capabilities can bring added value.

Regarding the relationship between UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 and Taiwan’s participation in the United Nations, the EU spokesperson emphasized that Resolution 2758 is only 150 words and is very short. Among these 150 words, "Taiwan" does not appear. This resolution transfers the representation power in the United Nations from "the representatives of Chiang Kai-shek" to "the representatives of the Government of the People's Republic of China."

Regarding the situation in the Taiwan Strait, the EU spokesperson reiterated that peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait are of strategic importance to regional and global security and prosperity.

He also called on all parties to exercise restraint and avoid taking any actions that may further escalate the situation. All differences should be resolved through cross-strait dialogue. The EU has a direct interest in maintaining the status quo in the Taiwan Strait and opposes any unilateral action to change the status quo through force or coercion. (Editor: Hong Qiyuan) 1150923

What to Watch

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  • The EU will issue further statements or policy recommendations on Taiwan Strait issues in the coming weeks.

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Open Questions

  • Will Taiwan receive invitations from more international organizations in the near future?
  • Will the two sides of the Taiwan Strait restart the dialogue mechanism at the EU's call?
  • Will the EU propose specific actions or statements on Taiwan Strait issues?

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