Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun’s Regular Press Conference on September 29, 2025

Xinhua News Agency: Ahead of UNGA's 80th session, several U.S. lawmakers released a statement, accusing the Chinese mainland of "misrepresentation of UNGA Resolution 2758," claiming that the mainland has sought to "falsely conflate UNGA Resolution 2758 with its 'One China Principle'" and "diplomatically isolate Taiwan," and calling on the international community to "support Taiwan's meaningful participation in" the UN and its agencies. What is your comment?

Guo Jiakun: The Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Proclamation explicitly demand that all the territories Japan has stolen from the Chinese, such as Formosa, and the Pescadores, shall be restored to China. This constitutes an important part of the post-WWII international order. Taiwan is part of China. It was based on this fact and prerequisite that in 1971, the 26th session of UNGA adopted Resolution 2758 with an overwhelming majority, restoring all lawful rights of the People's Republic of China in the UN. The resolution reaffirmed that there is but one China in the world, Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory, the government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China, and there is no such thing as "two Chinas" or "one China, one Taiwan."

To this day, UNGA Resolution 2758 remains a valid and relevant document. It established not only the iron rule that must not be bent, but also an absolute principle that is part and parcel of the existing international order. Anything said or done to challenge the resolution amounts to an attempt to shake the foundation of the post-war international order and interfere in China's internal affairs. Such attempts will not succeed.

From a historic perspective, during UNGA's deliberation on the draft of Resolution 2758, a couple of countries put together a "dual representation" proposal to create "two Chinas" or "one China, one Taiwan." The proposal never passed and was ditched. What did not happen back then will certainly not happen today.

From a legal perspective, the UNGA Resolution resolved once and for all the question of the representation of the whole of China, including Taiwan, in the UN. The resolution has extensive legal authority. From 1971 to 1972, agencies of the UN system successively expelled "representatives" of the Taiwan authorities and restored the lawful seats of the People's Republic of China in accordance with the resolution. The UN Secretariat also issued clear legal opinions emphasizing that "Taiwan has no independent status as a province of China."

In practice, since the adoption of UNGA Resolution 2758, the UN system and other international and regional organizations have adhered to the one-China principle and made it clear that any matter related to the Taiwan region's participation in the activities of international organizations shall be handled under the one-China principle. The UN official documents refer to Taiwan only as "Taiwan, province of China." In total, 183 countries have established diplomatic relations with China on the basis of the one-China principle.

Let me stress once again that the future of the Taiwan region lies in the reunification of China. With a strong and prosperous motherland, our Taiwan compatriots will enjoy broader space for development and they will feel more secure and dignified. Nothing whatsoever will ever stop China's reunification.

Reuters: The K visa has generated a lot of interest worldwide. Could you share any new information or details on the K visa that will come into effect this Wednesday, from the application process and fee involved to any benefits and incentives the Chinese government will offer to K visa holders?

Guo Jiakun: To promote exchanges and cooperation between young science and technology talents between China and other countries, China decided to add a new type of visa to its ordinary visa categories, namely, K visa. For more details about the K visa, I would refer you to the information soon to be released by Chinese embassies and consulates overseas.

China Review News: The Taiwan authorities have in recent weeks sent people in various capacities to visit countries under different pretexts. Can I have your comment on that?

Guo Jiakun: We have noted the developments.

The Lai Ching-te authorities send people in so-called "private" or "unofficial" capacity to countries in the name of promoting trade, tech and culture, through which they blatantly peddle disinformation and fallacies to advance their separatist agenda, woo external forces to back their quest for "Taiwan independence" and hide their embarrassing governing incompetence through boastful acts. They've put on a hideous show in front of the world only to once again lay bare their nefarious agenda and despicable game. Nothing they do will ever change the fact that Taiwan is part of China, or the overwhelming international commitment to the one-China principle.

Let me stress again that there is but one China in the world, Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory, and the government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China. This is a prevailing international consensus and a basic norm governing international relations. The one-China principle is the prerequisite and basis for the establishment and development of diplomatic ties between China and all other countries. Certain Western politicians, to seek selfish interests, are hellbent on having official interactions with the Taiwan region. That is bound to have an impact on bilateral trust and mutually beneficial cooperation with China. We urge the countries concerned to adhere to their political commitment to China, honor their commitment to one-China through concrete action, make sure that relevant politicians make a clean break with "Taiwan independence" separatists, and not continue to stand on the opposite side of over 1.4 billion Chinese people.

Nothing will stop the Chinese people from realizing our just cause of national reunification. Nothing will cut the overwhelming international commitment to the one-China principle. Any attempt to challenge the one-China principle, the international rule of law, or the international order will be jointly rejected by the entire Chinese nation and the people of any peace-loving country that supports justice.

Reuters: Nathan Law was denied entry to Singapore on Saturday and was sent back to the U.S. where he flew from. Does Singapore still have an extradition treaty with Hong Kong? Should Singapore not have sent Nathan Law back to Hong Kong instead?

Guo Jiakun: I'm not familiar with that. Countries have the right to make their own decisions regarding entry and exit affairs. The person you mentioned faces an arrest warrant of the Hong Kong police for engaging in anti-China activities and seeking to destabilize Hong Kong.

China Daily: The Taiwan authorities have recently released the latest National Ocean Policy White Paper, claiming that in recent years, the activities of the coast guard vessels from the mainland around Diaoyu Dao disturbed Japanese vessels and fishing ships in relevant waters. They added that the mainland used that to demonstrate their sovereignty over the disputed island. What's China's comment?  

Guo Jiakun: Diaoyu Dao and its affiliated islands have always been China's territory. Facing provocation that harms China's territorial sovereignty, the Chinese government absolutely needs to do everything necessary in its response. The countermeasures are legitimate, lawful and fully justified.

Both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one and the same China. To uphold national sovereignty and territorial sovereignty is the shared responsibility of all Chinese people on both sides of the Strait. The DPP authorities have called white black, betrayed their ancestors, completely forfeited the national stance, and undermined the interests of the Chinese nation as a whole. Their moves once again reveal how far the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces would go without any moral boundary in order to seek selfish political gains. What awaits them is contempt from the Chinese people on both sides of the Strait and the judgement of history.

Reuters: During Foreign Minister Wang Yi's meeting with his North Korean counterpart Choe Son Hui, he said it's "our responsibility" to jointly promote regional peace and development. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said North Korea will never give up its nuclear weapons. Does China support North Korea's use and development of nuclear weapons for self-defense?

Guo Jiakun: On the talks between Chinese and DPRK foreign ministers, China has released a readout, which you may refer to. China's position and policy on the Korean Peninsula issue maintain continuity and consistency. China will continue playing a constructive role in its own way to keep the Peninsula peaceful and stable and promote the political settlement of the Peninsula issue.

Bloomberg: The Wall Street Journal reported that Chinese negotiators are pushing the U.S. to change the U.S.'s stance on the Taiwan question. The Chinese negotiators are asking the U.S. to officially declare that it "opposes" Taiwan independence. Previously, the statement from the U.S. has been that it "does not support" independence. Can you confirm that China is requesting the U.S. to oppose Taiwan independence? And can you give us any more details?

Guo Jiakun: The Taiwan question is at the core of China's core interests and the first red line that cannot be crossed in the China-U.S. relations. The one-China principle is a basic norm in international relations and a prevailing international consensus. It is also the political foundation of China-U.S. relations. Upholding the one-China principle absolutely entails opposing "Taiwan independence."

Bloomberg: Just now you said upholding the one-China principle entails opposing "Taiwan independence." The U.S. does not uphold the one-China principle. The U.S. has a one-China policy which is different. So is your request to the U.S. now that they change the one-China policy which they uphold to oppose the independence of Taiwan?

Guo Jiakun: I have responded to the issue. We urge the U.S. to handle Taiwan-related issues in accordance with the one-China principle and the three China-U.S. joint communiqués. 

The Paper: It's reported that at least 36 people were killed and over 50 people injured in a stampede at a campaign rally of a popular actor in Tamil Nadu, India, on September 27, according to the state's chief minister. What's China's comment?

Guo Jiakun: We take note of the tragedy and express our deep condolences for the victims. Our heart goes out to their families and those who are injured. In the wake of the incident, China's embassy in India expressed grief and sympathies. According to what we've learned, no Chinese fatalities or injuries have been reported so far.