On October 5th, at the National Day celebration in Taipei, President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Tsai Ing-wen stated, “The People’s Republic of China just celebrated its 75th birthday on October 1st, and in a few days, the Republic of China (Taiwan) will be celebrating its 113th birthday. In terms of age, it is absolutely impossible for the People’s Republic of China to become the motherland of the people of the Republic of China. Instead, the Republic of China might be the motherland for the people in the People’s Republic of China who are over 75 years old.”
Tsai’s remarks elicited laughter and understanding at the event, sparking discussions in overseas media.
Japanese senior journalist Yabuta Akihio remarked that President Tsai has been delivering impactful statements recently. His speeches are not only resonant but also striking to the point, leaving Chinese President Xi Jinping speechless and unable to express his grievances. Last time, when Tsai mentioned that the Communist Party of China should reclaim the territories historically occupied by Russia, it caused chaos within the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and they have yet to respond. This notion of the 113-year-old Republic of China juxtaposed with the 75-year-old People’s Republic of China is again challenging for the mainland to counter. Traditional Chinese culture emphasizes respecting elders, so how does it make sense for the younger generation to demand recognition from the “elder” every day?
Some netizens expressed, “President Tsai Ing-wen’s speech at the National Day celebration was fantastic. He humorously pointed out the historical reality of both sides of the Taiwan Strait… This speech fully demonstrates his profound understanding of history and reality, cleverly defending Taiwan’s position, leaving a lasting impression.”
Personally, I believe Tsai Ing-wen’s “motherland statement” is vivid, humorous, and thought-provoking, once again exposing the three major flaws of the CCP on the international stage.
From the establishment of the Communist Party of China in 1949 to the present year of 2024, for 75 years, the CCP has always believed that the history of the Republic of China came to an end in 1949, and since then, there is no longer a Republic of China in the world.
The CCP has consistently proclaimed that “there is only one China in the world, the government of the People’s Republic of China represents the whole of China, and Taiwan is an inseparable part of China.”
The statement “there is only one China in the world” practically means that there is only one Communist Party-led “People’s Republic of China” in the world, and there is no other China – the Republic of China. The claim that “the government of the People’s Republic of China represents the whole of China” in actuality means that the government led by the CCP is the legitimate government for the 23 million people in Taiwan. The government of the Republic of China, elected by legal voters in Taiwan through a democratic process, lacks legitimacy. The assertion that “Taiwan is an inseparable part of China” actually refers to Taiwan as a part of the “People’s Republic of China,” with the Republic of China in Taiwan not having an inch of its own territory.
The objective reality is that since the Republic of China’s retreat to Taiwan in 1949, the Republic of China has continued to exist, now for 75 years.
For 75 years, the CCP has never effectively ruled Taiwan, nor has it received legitimate authorization from the people of Taiwan.
The Republic of China in Taiwan possesses all the elements of a legitimate government:
(1) It has its political institutions, with a presidential palace and five branches of government – the Executive Yuan, Legislative Yuan, Judicial Yuan, Examination Yuan, and Control Yuan.
(2) It has its military, including the army, navy, and air force.
(3) It has its people. According to the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of China’s statistics as of August 2024, the population of Taiwan stands at 23.4 million.
(4) It has its territory, effectively governing areas including Taiwan, the Penghu Islands, Kinmen, Matsu, as well as the Dongsha Islands, Nansha Taiping Island, and Zhongzhou Reef in the South China Sea, with a total land area of 36,192 square kilometers.
(5) It has its tax system, including nine national taxes, eight local taxes, and customs duties.
(6) It has its diplomacy. Currently, the Republic of China maintains diplomatic relations with 12 countries. As of September 10, 2024, passport holders with a unified identity number issued by the Republic of China can enjoy visa-free, landing visa, or e-visa entry into 141 countries and regions.
These six points are evident to the entire world. The CCP’s refusal to accept them does not negate their objective existence.
Back in history, after the establishment of the Republic of China in Nanjing in 1912, the age of 113 years for the Republic of China mentioned by Tsai Ing-wen can be traced back to then.
1912 marked the founding year of the Republic of China, known as the ROC.
Post its establishment, the Republic of China underwent twists and turns but also witnessed glorious moments. Notably, two outstanding periods were the “Golden Decade” from 1927-1937 when the ROC made significant advancements in politics, the military, economy, and culture, and the victorious eight-year resistance against the Japanese invasion from 1937-1945. During this period, the ROC forces fought cohesively against the Japanese forces, achieving the first complete victory in modern times against foreign invaders.
Chiang Kai-shek, the first President of the Republic of China in Taiwan, played a pivotal role during these phases of the ROC.
During the resistance, Chiang Kai-shek not only led the national resistance effort but also served as the supreme commander of China for the Allied forces, contributing significantly not only to China’s victory but also to the overall success in the global anti-fascist war.
What was the source of the People’s Republic of China? It was established on November 7, 1931, in Jiangxi, known as the Chinese Soviet Republic.
But, what sort of country was this?
This was a regime established within the boundaries of the Republic of China, orchestrated under the control of the Soviet Communist Party, aiming to undermine the legitimate authority of the Republic of China.
The regime’s formation served four detrimental purposes:
(1) It was established under the influence of the hostile force to the Republic of China, the Soviet Communists.
(2) Its primary objective was to subvert the legitimate authority of China, the Republic of China, with support from the Soviet Communists.
(3) It acted as a separatist regime in China, fostering ‘communist independence.’
(4) It declared allegiance to the Soviet Union as its “motherland,” presenting itself as the world’s proletarian “comrade” and the finest ally of the Soviet Union.
Tsai Ing-wen’s reference to the Republic of China in Taiwan marking its 113th birthday indicates that the Republic of China in Taiwan is the legal successor of the ROC on the mainland.
This signifies that there are many mainland Chinese, especially the “Little Pinks,” who are unaware of these historical truths. Therefore, here’s a focused discussion on the relationship between the Republic of China, the People’s Republic of China, and the United Nations.
The Republic of China shares five crucial relationships with the United Nations:
(1) The Republic of China is a signatory to the United Nations Charter Declaration.
(2) It is a founding member of the United Nations.
(3) It is a signatory to the United Nations Charter.
(4) It was one of the earliest five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.
(5) It was a United Nations member state for 26 years (1945-1971).
As for when the People’s Republic of China, led by the CCP, entered the United Nations – it was in 1971.
On October 25, 1971, the United Nations General Assembly passed Resolution 2758 to “restore the lawful rights of the People’s Republic of China in the United Nations.”
What does “restore” imply? It signifies a return to the previous state.
Article 23 of the UN Charter states, “The Republic of China, France, the Soviet Socialist Republics, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the United States of America should be permanent members of the Security Council.”
The UN Charter, adopted in 1945, saw only one amendment in 1965, which was the expansion of non-permanent seats from six to ten. To this day, the language regarding the five permanent members remains unaltered in Article 23.
The United Nations Charter explicitly states “The Republic of China,” not the People’s Republic of China. In 1945, during the UN’s inception, there was no mention of the People’s Republic of China. So, the concept of “restoring the lawful rights of the People’s Republic of China” raises questions.
This is why on October 26, 1971, President Chiang Kai-shek issued a statement that the Republic of China was withdrawing from the United Nations after the General Assembly passed a resolution to transfer the seat to the ‘representative’ of the mainland.
At the time, the reason the CCP obtained a seat in the United Nations was due to its reckless abandonment of the Chinese people’s lives. On one hand, millions of Chinese were dying due to famine caused by the CCP, while on the other, the CCP was relentlessly assisting countries like Albania.
During 1959-1962, the Great Leap Forward initiated by the CCP resulted in the death of 36 million Chinese. Despite this, during a negotiation with Albania, a representative named Pupo Shyti stated, “We understand the famine in China, but as long as we get what we want from China (the CCP), we only need to ask.”
It is essential to note that the CCP’s entry into the United Nations in 1971 occurred amidst what is known as the “Ten Year Catastrophe” of the Cultural Revolution. In September of that year, a significant event was the mysterious demise of Lin Biao, the appointed successor by Mao Zedong and one of his ‘closest comrades.’ Lin’s plane crashed in Mongolia under contentious circumstances. Following the Cultural Revolution, the CCP’s Sixth Plenum of the 11th Central Committee in 1981 condemned the Cultural Revolution as a “serious calamity that brought severe distress to the nation and the people.”
Had nations like the United States understood the true impact of the CCP’s political movements, especially the Cultural Revolution, and its devastation on China, the Chinese people, and the Chinese nation, they might not have granted entry to the CCP in 1971.
During a television broadcast in Taiwan on September 1st, President Tsai Ing-wen remarked, “China’s motives to annex Taiwan are not for territorial integrity. If it were genuinely about territorial integrity, why haven’t they reclaimed the lands occupied by Russia as per the Aihun Treaty?”
This statement strikes at the heart of the CCP’s act of ceding over a million square kilometers of Chinese territory in the Northeast to Russia.
On October 5th, Tsai Ing-wen delivered another impactful statement, exposing three major scandals of the CCP.
Tsai Ing-wen speaks the truth. His revelations enable readers to comprehend more about the reality of the CCP, which can only be seen as positive.
大紀元首發