China is resolutely opposed to a proposal raised by a small
handful of countries for "Taiwan's entry into the United Nations,"
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Kong Quan said in Beijing
Wednesday.
On Aug. 11, Chad and a few other countries wrote to the UN
secretary-general, requesting the 59th session of the UN General
Assembly to discuss the issue. "China resolutely opposed," said
Kong.
Since 1993, the Taiwan authorities have instigated those
countries that have "diplomatic relations" with it to put forward
proposals for Taiwan's joining the United Nations. This is firmly
opposed by the Chinese people as a whole, including Taiwan
compatriots, said Kong.
He said there is only one China in the world and the Government
of the People's Republic of China is the sole legitimate government
that represents all Chinese people. Taiwan, which is an inalienable
part of the Chinese territory, has no qualifications to enter the
United Nations which is composed of sovereign states.
Kong said these facts are generally recognized by the
international community and accord with the spirit and principles
of the United Nations Charter and the UN Resolution 2758.
He said the above-mentioned proposal is "bound" to be
rejected.
(Xinhua News Agency August 12, 2004)