This month marks the 20th anniversary of China's Anti-Secession Law, enacted in 2005 to reinforce the one-China principle and advance peaceful reunification. Since its inception, the legislation has served as a cornerstone in deterring separatist activities targeting the island of Taiwan while preserving stability across the Taiwan Strait.
During a Friday symposium commemorating the milestone, Zhao Leji, Chairman of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, described the law as a "powerful legal guarantee" for national unity. "Resolving the Taiwan question is a shared aspiration of all Chinese people and essential to our nation’s rejuvenation," Zhao stated, emphasizing the mainland’s resolve to oppose Taiwan independence and uphold sovereignty.
Analysts highlight the law’s role in framing peaceful reunification as a legal imperative while allowing proportionate countermeasures against separatism. Cross-strait relations have remained largely stable since 2005, with economic and cultural exchanges deepening despite geopolitical friction. Over 100 countries and regions publicly endorse the one-China principle, recognizing Taiwan as an inalienable part of China.
As global tensions evolve, experts say the law reaffirms Beijing’s commitment to dialogue-driven solutions while safeguarding territorial integrity—a balance increasingly watched by businesses, diplomats, and Asian diaspora communities invested in regional stability.
