Wang Yi on Taiwan

Wang Yi, as Foreign Minister, forcefully asserts that Taiwan's status as historically and legally part of China is settled, often referring to it as being “sealed with seven locks” based on international commitments following World War II. He frequently cites historical documents like the Cairo Declaration and Potsdam Proclamation, alongside UN General Assembly Resolution 2758, as irrefutable proof that Taiwan belongs to the People's Republic of China. Any attempt to seek or support "Taiwan independence" is condemned as a violation of China's Constitution, international law, and an act of interfering in China's internal affairs. This firm stance means that any perceived move toward independence is treated as a direct challenge to China's sovereignty.

His position emphasizes that opposing separatist forces is mandatory to safeguard peace across the Taiwan Strait, framing it as an irreconcilable conflict with stability. Furthermore, he uses this platform to criticize foreign interference, warning that encouraging Taiwanese independence, particularly by countries like the United States, will inevitably lead to confrontation between China and those powers. This is coupled with sharp condemnation of regional actors, such as Japanese leaders, whose remarks on a Taiwan contingency are denounced as infringing on China's territorial integrity and challenging the post-WWII international order.