Infographic: Xi Jinping Urges US to Oppose Taiwan Independence! MAC Counters Beijing, Acknowledges ROC's Continental Origin: 'We Are the US' WWII Ally'

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the US, where he was personally welcomed by President Trump. Xi Jinping mentioned that during World War II, China and the US fought side by side against fascist aggression. The Chinese side's stance on maintaining national unity and territorial integrity is clear, and they hope the US will maintain its stance against 'Taiwan independence.'

Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) stated that the Republic of China was a steadfast ally of the US during WWII, and the CCP's distorted rhetoric cannot change the objective facts and current situation of the Taiwan Strait, where the ROC and the PRC are not subordinate to each other. Former President Tsai Ing-wen, in her 2019 Double Ten National Day speech, referred to the ROC, which has a history of 108 years, as having only 70 years of history since its relocation to Taiwan in 1949, cutting ties with the mainland. Tsai Ing-wen also made similar expressions in subsequent Double Ten speeches, which sparked much discussion at the time.

This time, the MAC's statement emphasizes that the ROC was a steadfast ally of the US during WWII. The Beijing authorities' narrative of WWII is a complete distortion of historical facts. The People's Republic of China, established in 1949, did not exist during WWII.

The MAC's statement reconnects the history of the ROC to mainland China and does not use the self-designation 'Republic of China Taiwan.'

Key Points of Xi Jinping's Remarks on Taiwan and Taiwan MAC's Response Scope of Issues Key Points of Xi Jinping's Remarks on Taiwan During His US Visit Key Points of Taiwan MAC's Response Taiwan Strait Sovereignty and Position Urged the US to maintain its stance against 'Taiwan independence' and handle the Taiwan issue carefully. Emphasized that China's stance on maintaining national unity and territorial integrity is clear, and the goal of unification is unshakable. Reaffirmed that the ROC is a sovereign state and that the ROC and the PRC are not subordinate to each other is an objective fact and the current situation in the Taiwan Strait. Uphold the 'Four Persistences' to defend the right of 23 million Taiwanese people to decide Taiwan's future. WWII Historical Narrative Mentioned the history of 'China and the US fighting side by side' against fascist aggression during WWII. Used the history of WWII to link the cooperation between the two countries and emphasized maintaining the post-war international order. Pointed out that the People's Republic of China, established in 1949, did not exist during WWII. Emphasized that the ROC, not the PRC, truly fought side by side with the US during WWII. Cross-Strait Relations and Dialogue Advocated that properly handling the Taiwan issue is a solid foundation for the 'constructive strategic stable relationship' between the US and China. Opposed US arms sales to Taiwan and urged the US to stop selling weapons to Taiwan. Urged the CCP authorities to stop military threats and political pressure on Taiwan. Advocated facing the reality of cross-strait relations and engaging in equal dialogue with Taiwan's democratically elected government. Xi Jinping Urged the US to Maintain Its Stance Against Taiwan Independence During this visit, Xi Jinping, in his remarks at the White House welcoming ceremony, mentioned that during World War II, China and the US fought side by side against fascist aggression. Regarding this history, the Chinese people will not forget it, and the American people have not forgotten it either. Xi Jinping, during his talks with Trump at the White House, pointed out that the Chinese side's stance on maintaining national unity and territorial integrity is very clear. They hope the US will maintain the correct stance of opposing 'Taiwan independence' and handle the Taiwan issue carefully, laying a solid foundation for Sino-American strategic cooperation and the development of bilateral relations.

On the morning of September 24, Washington time, US President Trump held a grand ceremony at the White House to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state visit to the US. Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan posed for a photo with President Trump and his wife Melania (Xinhua News Agency).

MAC: The ROC and the PRC Are Not Subordinate to Each Other In response to Xi Jinping's remarks, the MAC issued a statement saying that the ROC is a sovereign state and that the ROC and the PRC are not subordinate to each other is an objective fact and the current situation in the Taiwan Strait, which will not change due to Beijing's self-deceptive fallacies. The CCP's propagation of incorrect historical views cannot erase the historical fact that the ROC was a steadfast ally of the US during WWII.

The MAC pointed out that the CCP repeatedly uses the Sino-American interaction arena to propagate its stance on Taiwan, attempting to link the Taiwan issue to the 'constructive strategic stable relationship' between the US and China. However, Sino-American strategic stability is not an excuse for the CCP to annex Taiwan and destroy regional peace and the status quo in the Taiwan Strait. In fact, the root cause of the tensions in the Taiwan Strait lies in the Beijing authorities' more aggressive expansionist actions in recent years, including the continued harassment of Taiwan by PLA aircraft and ships, and even the regular law enforcement patrols in our eastern sea areas, threatening Japan, the Philippines, and other first island chain countries, challenging the US leadership and the rules-based international order, which has become the greatest threat to stability in the Taiwan Strait and the region.

The MAC issued a statement in response to Xi Jinping's remarks, emphasizing that the ROC was the US' WWII ally (photo by Keh Sheng-hui).

The MAC emphasized that the Beijing authorities' narrative of WWII is a complete distortion of historical facts. The People's Republic of China, established in 1949, did not exist during WWII. Historical evidence also proves that, according to Mao Zedong's instructions, the CCP focused on its own development during WWII, with seven parts development, two parts response, and one part anti-Japanese resistance. The ROC, not the CCP, truly fought side by side with the US. Moreover, the CCP even advocated resisting the US and aiding Korea during the Korean War, becoming the US' main opponent. The CCP's incorrect narrative cannot erase the historical contributions of the ROC during WWII.

The MAC reaffirmed that the government's cross-strait policy stance is consistent and steadfast, adhering to the 'Four Persistences,' neither submissive nor arrogant, maintaining the status quo, and defending the right of 23 million Taiwanese people to decide Taiwan's future. The CCP's distorted rhetoric cannot change the objective facts and current situation of the Taiwan Strait, where the ROC and the PRC are not subordinate to each other. We urge the CCP authorities to stop threatening and pressuring Taiwan, face the reality of cross-strait relations, and engage in dialogue with our democratically elected government, which will help promote the healthy development of cross-strait relations.