MOFA response to media inquiries on AIT statement that China deliberately twisted meaning of World War II-era documents

September 13, 2025

In response to media inquiries, a spokesperson for the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) said on the evening of September 12 that China had deliberately twisted the meaning of World War II-era documents-including the Cairo Declaration, the Potsdam Proclamation, and the Treaty of San Francisco-in an attempt to facilitate its coercive behavior toward Taiwan. Stating that Beijing's narrative was totally wrong and that such documents never determined Taiwan's ultimate political status, the spokesperson added that China's false legal narratives aimed to isolate Taiwan from the international community and restrict other nations' sovereign choices as to their interactions with Taiwan.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs notes that the AIT also expressed disappointment at Solomon Islands excluding dialogue and development partners from attending the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting and reiterated the US position that all PIF partners, including Taiwan, should continue to be invited.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung welcomes and appreciates the AIT publicly and clearly reiterating the United States' policy position regarding Taiwan, refuting China's false and untrue statements, and once again demonstrating staunch support for Taiwan's international participation. Furthermore, Minister Lin once again emphasizes the objective fact that neither the Republic of China (Taiwan) nor the People's Republic of China (PRC) is subordinate to the other and that the PRC has no right to represent Taiwan in the international community.

The PRC government has recently turned to lawfare in a bid to alter the regional status quo and rationalize its aggressive actions, undermining peace and stability. As a responsible member of the international community, Taiwan will continue to maintain the status quo and encourage partner countries to clearly oppose China's false statements. Taiwan will also continue to work with such partners as the United States to jointly safeguard peace, stability, and prosperity throughout the region and across the Taiwan Strait.