Taiwan Rejects China's Sovereignty Claims in Jerusalem Post Op-Ed

Ya-Ping (Abby) Lee, the representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Tel Aviv, has published an opinion piece in The Jerusalem Post strongly asserting Taiwan's sovereignty and rejecting China's territorial claims.

Key Arguments

The article, published on January 3, 2025, makes several important points:

1. Taiwan asserts itself as a sovereign, independent country (Republic of China)
2. The author argues that UN Resolution 2758 does not grant the People's Republic of China (PRC) sovereignty over Taiwan
3. Taiwan positions itself as a democracy where people determine their own future

Taiwan's International Role

The article emphasizes Taiwan's role as: - A responsible stakeholder in global peace and supply chain - A supporter of US sanctions on Iran and terrorist organizations - A maintainer of peace in the Taiwan Strait, where 50% of global maritime commerce passes through

Call for International Support

The piece concludes with a call for international support to maintain peace and stability, emphasizing Taiwan's alignment with democratic values and the rule-based international order.

Read the full article on The Jerusalem Post.