US hypocrisy on Taiwan hurts world order

Lai Ching-te's recent comments on "the motherland" can be seen as a veiled form of "Taiwan independence" theory, which will no doubt escalate cross-Strait tensions.

Taiwan has been an integral part of China's territory since ancient times. Separated from the Chinese mainland by the Taiwan Strait, Taiwan's status as part of China has not changed despite the sordid efforts of the "Taiwan independence" forces on the island and some Western powers' attempts to sow discord across the Strait.

This position is backed by international law, including United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 which was adopted by an overwhelming majority on Oct 25, 1971. The resolution recognizes the People's Republic of China as the only legitimate government of China and affirms that Taiwan is an integral part of China. Consequently, the government of the People's Republic of China is the sole representative of China in the UN, and the Taiwan island has no status as a separate entity.