On November 3, 2025, Chinese Ambassador to Canada Wang Di published an article entitled “Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Restoration of Taiwan, Upholding the Victorious Results of World War II and the Post-War International Order” in Ottawa Life Magazine. The full article is below:
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the restoration of Taiwan. The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China has decided to declare October 25 as Taiwan Restoration Day. On October 25 this year, a major ceremony to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the restoration of Taiwan was held in Beijing. They are clear evidence of the entire Chinese people's firm stance in upholding the One China principle and defending national sovereignty and territorial integrity. They represent the common aspirations of all Chinese sons and daughters at home and abroad, including our Taiwanese compatriots, and demonstrate the strong determination of the Chinese Communist Party to pursue the historic mission and achieve the complete reunification of China.
Eighty years ago, the Chinese people defeated the Japanese militarist aggressors and won the great victory in the Chinese people's war of resistance against Japanese aggression and the anti-fascist world war. On October 25, 1945, the ceremony accepting Japan's surrender in Taiwan Province in the Chinese theater of war in World War II took place in Taipei. From that day on, Taiwan and the Penghu Islands were again under Chinese sovereignty. The restoration of Taiwan is irrefutable evidence that China has resumed the exercise of sovereignty over Taiwan, an important part of the legal and historical fact that Taiwan is part of China, and the common memory of the entire Chinese nation.
Taiwan's return to China is a victorious outcome of World War II and an integral part of the postwar international order. In 1971, the 26th session of the United Nations General Assembly initially overwhelmingly rejected proposals for “dual representation,” creating “two Chinas” or “one China, one Taiwan,” or seeking “Taiwan self-determination,” before passing Resolution 2758 by an absolute majority. The resolution specifically states: “It recognizes the representatives of the Government of the PRC as the only legitimate representatives of China to the United Nations.” UNGA Resolution 2758 completely ruled out the possibility of “two Chinas,” “one China, one Taiwan,” or “Taiwan independence” under international law. Canada also voted for this resolution. The One China principle has become a universal consensus in the international community and a basic norm in international relations. To date, 183 countries, including Canada, have established and expanded diplomatic relations with China on this basis. In light of historical facts and international justice, any attempt to distort and question UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 and exaggerate the theory of “Taiwan's indeterminate status” is doomed to failure.
There is only one China in the world and Taiwan is part of China. This is the true status quo of the Taiwan issue. The one who wants to change this status quo is the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) of Taiwan, which seeks “Taiwan independence,” and the external forces that support and encourage it. Fixated on the separatist stance of “Taiwan independence,” the DPP authorities refuse to recognize the One China principle and distort and deny the 1992 consensus. They have increased military buildup with the intention of pursuing “independence” and rejecting reunification. Working with external forces, the DPP seeks to create “two Chinas” or “one China, one Taiwan.” The biggest threat to cross-strait peace and stability is the DPP authorities, not anyone else. To truly maintain cross-strait peace and stability, the one-China principle must be upheld and “Taiwan independence” must be clearly rejected. Stressing that the status quo in the Taiwan Strait should be maintained without explicitly opposing “Taiwan independence” is nothing more than tacit support for separatist activities that would seriously undermine peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
The complete reunification of China is the common goal of all Chinese people and a historical trend that no one and no power can stop. China is willing to show utmost sincerity and make the greatest efforts to pursue peaceful reunification, but will never allow Taiwan to be separated from China. Any necessary measures we take against the provocations and coercion of the “Taiwan Independence” forces are only measures to protect national sovereignty and territorial integrity and thwart the conspiracy to divide the country. These measures must not be compromised by external force.
This year marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Canada and the 20th anniversary of our strategic partnership. China-Canada relations have recently shown positive dynamics of improvement and development. Chinese President Xi Jinping had a successful meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney last week. We hope that Canada will adhere to the one-China principle, protect the political foundation of China-Canadian relations, cooperate with China on the basis of equality and mutual respect, implement the important consensus of the leaders of both countries, and promote the early return of bilateral relations to the right path of sound, steady and sustainable development.