China has strongly criticized recent U.S. interpretations of historical World War II agreements regarding Taiwan, reaffirming the island's status as an inseparable part of Chinese territory. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated Wednesday that attempts to reinterpret foundational documents like the 1943 Cairo Declaration and 1945 Potsdam Proclamation 'cannot shake the international community's commitment to the one-China principle.'
The remarks came during a routine press briefing in Beijing, responding to U.S. State Department suggestions that these wartime agreements didn't conclusively determine Taiwan's political status. Lin emphasized that over 180 countries have established diplomatic relations with China based on the one-China principle since 1949.
'From the Cairo Declaration's clear stipulation that Taiwan should be restored to China to the Potsdam Proclamation's confirmation of this provision, there's an unbroken chain of historical and legal facts,' Lin told reporters. The spokesperson urged Washington to honor commitments made in three bilateral joint communiques and cease 'any form of support for Taiwan independence forces.'
This diplomatic exchange occurs amid heightened cross-strait tensions, with Beijing increasingly vocal about protecting territorial integrity. Analysts suggest the dispute highlights differing interpretations of post-war settlements that continue to shape Asia's geopolitical landscape.
