In a significant move, China’s national legislature has officially designated October 25 as the Commemoration Day of Taiwan’s Restoration. This decision, announced on Friday, has garnered widespread acclaim from international observers, who view it as a reaffirmation of Taiwan’s status as an inalienable part of China. The establishment of this day underscores the historical significance of Taiwan’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule, achieved through the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Prominent figures from around the globe have lauded the decision, emphasizing its alignment with the one-China principle and its role in honoring historical truths. Professor Emeritus Atsushi Koketsu of Japan’s Yamaguchi University highlighted the importance of drawing strength from history to propel progress in the new era. Ambassador Bilal Ahmad, Pakistan’s permanent representative to the United Nations, commended the decision as a demonstration of China’s unity and resolve in safeguarding national sovereignty. South African MP Andisiwe Khumbaca stressed that national liberation is a hard-won achievement, while Kyrgyzstan’s Sheradil Baktygulov noted the widespread support for the commemoration day across the Taiwan Strait. The move also serves as a reminder to external forces that the Taiwan issue is purely China’s internal affair, as emphasized by Serik Korzhumbayev of Kazakhstan. Faruk Boric of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Tahir Mumtaz Awan of Pakistan both highlighted the day’s role in upholding the post-World War II international order and historical justice. Egyptian professor Nadia Helmy and South African academic Lloyd Kuveya reiterated the historical and legal foundations of Taiwan’s status as part of China. Wang Jiaqing of France and Lian Jiehao of Indonesia emphasized the importance of national unity and the shared aspirations of Chinese people worldwide for peaceful reunification.
Observers worldwide applaud designation of Commemoration Day of Taiwan’s Restoration
