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AddedEuropean Parliament resolution on the misinterpretation of UN resolution 2758 by the People’s Republic of China and its continuous military provocations around Taiwan

RemovedEuropean Parliament resolution on the People’s Republic of China’s misinterpretation of the UN resolution 2758 and its continuous military provocations around Taiwan

(2024/2891(RSP))

The European Parliament,

Added– having regard to its previous resolutions on the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Taiwan,

Added– having regard to its resolution of 16 September 2021 on a new EU-China strategy,

– having regard to its recommendation of 21 October 2021 to the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on EU-Taiwan political relations and cooperation,

– having regard to its resolution of 7 June 2022 on the EU and the security challenges in the Indo-Pacific,

– having regard to its resolution of 15 September 2022 on the situation in the Strait of Taiwan,

Changed– having regard to its resolution of 1613 SeptemberDecember 20212023 on aEU-Taiwan newtrade EU-Chinaand strategy,investment relations,

Removed– having regard to its recommendation of 13 December 2023 to the Council and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy concerning EU-China relations,

Removed– having regard to the EU-China summit of 1 April 2022,

Removed– having regard to the EU’s ‘One China’ policy,

– having regard to the Strategic Compass for Security and Defence, approved by the Council on 21 March 2022,

Removed– having regard to the G7 Foreign Ministers’ statement of 3 August 2022 on preserving peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait,

Added– having regard to the joint communication from the Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of 16 September 2021 entitled ‘The EU strategy for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific’ (JOIN(2021)0024),

Removed– having regard to the seventh high-level meeting of the EU-US Dialogue on China and the sixth meeting of the EU-US High-Level Consultations on the Indo-Pacific, which took place on 9 and 10 September 2024,

Added– having regard to the EU’s ‘One China’ policy,

Removed– having regard to the statement of the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of 18 April 2023 on EU-China relations,

Added– having regard to the EU-China summit of 7 December 2023,

Removed– having regard to the joint communication from the Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy to the European Parliament and the Council of 22 June 2016 entitled ‘Elements for a new EU strategy on China’ (JOIN(2016)0030) and the joint communication from the Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy to the European Parliament, the European Council and the Council of 12 March 2019 entitled ‘EU-China – A strategic outlook’ (JOIN(2019)0005),

Added– having regard to the European Council conclusions on China of 30 June 2023,

Removed– having regard to UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) of 25 October 1971 on the restoration of the lawful rights of the People’s Republic of China in the United Nations,

Added– having regard to the visits of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of 25 to 27 July 2023 and of the Committee on International Trade of 19 to 21 December 2022 to Taiwan,

Added– having regard to the statement of 1 September 2024 by the Spokesperson of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on the latest dangerous actions in the South China Sea,

Added– having regard to the statements by the Spokesperson of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on China’s military drills around Taiwan, including the most recent statement of 14 October 2024,

Added– having regard to the G7 Foreign Ministers’ statements of 18 April 2023 and of 3 August 2022 on preserving peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait,

Added– having regard to the statement by the Chair of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of 23 September 2024,

Added– having regard to the joint declaration by the G7 Defence Ministers of 19 October 2024,

Added– having regard to the urgency motion on Taiwan passed by the Australian Senate on 21 August 2024,

Added– having regard to UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) of 25 October 1971,

Added– having regard to the motion on UN Resolution 2758 passed by the Dutch House of Representatives on 12 September 2024,

Added– having regard to the press statement by the US Department of State of 13 October 2024,

Added– having regard to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS),

– having regard to Article 7 of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), concluded on 9 May 1992,

– having regard to Rule 5 of the Standing Rules of Procedure of the Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO),

– having regard to Article 4 of the Constitution of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol),

Changed– having regard to Article 8 and Article 18, paragraph (h),18(h) of the Constitution of the World Health Organization (WHO),

Changed– having regard to RuleRules 136(2) and (4) of its Rules of Procedure,

Change 1

RemovedA. whereas many of the most important global issues, such as the fight against climate change, the preservation of human health, the regulation of air navigation and the suppression of transnational crime, require multilateral cooperation involving all countries and stakeholders;

AddedA. whereas UN Resolution 2758 was passed by the UN General Assembly on 25 October 1971 and shifted the official recognition from the Republic of China (Taiwan) to the People’s Republic of China (PRC); whereas today Taiwan, while not being a member of the United Nations, maintains diplomatic relations with 11 of the 193 United Nations member states, as well as with the Holy See;

RemovedB. whereas the statutes of most international organisations tasked with addressing these global issues, including the WHO, the UNFCCC, Interpol and the ICAO, provide opportunities for non-state entities to participate without infringing the rights of member states;

AddedB. whereas the EU and Taiwan are like-minded partners that share the common values of freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law; whereas Taiwan is a vibrant democracy, with a flourishing civil society; whereas Taiwan held peaceful and well-organised elections on 13 January 2024;

RemovedC. whereas Taiwan has established a vibrant political system with pluralism and a thriving democracy, has consistently demonstrated a peaceful and cooperative attitude globally, has significantly enhanced global developments and thus could contribute greatly to the work of various international organisations;

AddedC. whereas following the adoption of UN Resolution 2758, Taiwan lost its access to participation in multilateral forums, such as the WHO;

RemovedD. whereas UN Resolution 2758 addresses the status of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), but does not determine that the PRC enjoys sovereignty over Taiwan, nor does it make any judgement on the future inclusion of Taiwan in the UN or any other international organisation; whereas, however, the PRC continues to misinterpret UN Resolution 2758 to block Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organisations; whereas these actions highlight the PRC’s ambition to alter the existing multilateral international order and can be seen as an expression of systemic rivalry;

AddedD. whereas Taiwan has never been part of the PRC; whereas the Republic of China was established in 1912 and the PRC in 1949;

RemovedE. whereas the EU’s commitment to effective multilateralism, with the UN at its core, is central to its external policy, as international cooperation remains indispensable in effectively addressing global crises, threats and challenges; whereas the EU and Taiwan are like-minded partners that share the common values of freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law; whereas, therefore, the EU has a vital interest in Taiwan’s participation in international organisations, including Interpol, the UNFCCC, the ICAO and the WHO;

AddedE. whereas UN Resolution 2758 addresses the status of the PRC, but does not determine that the PRC enjoys sovereignty over Taiwan, nor does it make any judgement on the future inclusion of Taiwan in the UN or any other international organisation; whereas, however, the PRC continues to misinterpret UN Resolution 2758 to block Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organisations and unilaterally change the status quo; whereas these actions highlight the PRC’s ambition to alter the existing multilateral international order and undermine international law, and can be seen as an expression of systemic rivalry;

AddedF. whereas the EU continues to maintain its own ‘One China’ policy, which is different from the PRC’s ‘One China’ principle; whereas the EU’s long-standing position has been to support the status quo and a peaceful resolution of differences across the Taiwan Strait, while encouraging dialogue and constructive engagement;

AddedG. whereas through their statement of 23 September 2024 the G7 members, among other things, underlined their support for ‘Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations as a member where statehood is not a prerequisite and as an observer or guest where it is’;

H. whereas supporting Taiwan’s participation in international organisations does not undermine the EU’s commitment to its ‘One China’ policy, which remains the political foundation of EU-China relations;

Change 2

RemovedG. whereas the recent military exercises conducted by the PRC in the Taiwan Strait and around Taiwan, particularly the drills initiated on 14 October 2024, are of significant concern; whereas these recent exercises, code-named ‘Joint Sword-2024B’, have involved extensive military activities, including 125 aircraft sorties and the mobilisation of 17 naval and coastguard vessels near Taiwan;

AddedI. whereas over the past decade the PRC has persistently tried to increase its influence over international institutions, using this to sideline Taiwan and prevent Taiwanese passport holders, including journalists, non-governmental organisation workers and political activists, from accessing international institutions; whereas the PRC exercises transnational repression by misusing extradition treaties to target Taiwanese people abroad and therefore put them at risk of arbitrary persecution and human rights abuses;

RemovedH. whereas the PRC appears to be seeking to perpetuate its overly aggressive actions, trying to erode the status quo in the Taiwan Strait, which may lead to a dangerous escalation, even if unintended, with a severe impact on global stability and peace, including for the EU;

AddedJ. whereas the statutes of most international organisations tasked to address global issues, including the WHO, the UNFCCC, Interpol and the ICAO, provide opportunities for entities such as Taiwan to participate without infringing on the rights of member states;

Change 3

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Change 4

RemovedJ. whereas the Taiwan Strait is the primary route for ships travelling to Europe from the PRC, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan and is thus of vital strategic importance for the EU;

AddedL. whereas the PRC is a one-party state that is entirely controlled and ruled by the Chinese Communist Party;