Chinese ambassador to UK reiterates Taiwan inseparable from China

The Chinese people and their armed forces will never allow Taiwan to be separated from China or tolerate any external forces in undermining the efforts for reunification, said Zheng Zeguang, Chinese Ambassador to the UK.

Both the Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Proclamation, issued by major victorious nations of World War II including China and the UK, stated in explicit terms that Taiwan is a territory that Japan had stolen from the Chinese, and shall be restored to China, he told a reception in London on Friday to celebrate the 98th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army.

"All countries having diplomatic ties with China must properly handle Taiwan-related issues, which is key to the smooth development of our bilateral relations," the ambassador said.

80th anniversary

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as the 80th anniversary of the recovery of Taiwan from Japanese occupation.

Ambassador Zheng emphasized that we should not forget that the Chinese and British people were once allies who fought side by side and helped each other in the war, leaving behind many touching stories. 

"We should remember history, honor those fallen heroes, cherish peace and strive for a better future," Zheng said.