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ONE CHINA, MULTIPLE INTERPRETATIONS

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​ONE CHINA, MULTIPLE INTERPRETATIONS 

The concept of 'One China' presented and, still presents a major challenge to the process of negotiation occurring between China and Taiwan.    From the time of its inception, the application of the concept has changed from 'One China' as a description of the final political status of China and Taiwan after the process of negotiations to a description of the status of China and Taiwan during the process of negotiations.  The definition of 'One China' has become increasingly important to the point that actions taken by the Taiwanese side perceived by the Chinese side to be contrary to the 'One China' principle have interrupted the negotiation process.   The Taiwanese side insists that it is a de facto sovereign country and, thus, during the negotiation process it should be treated as such (the issue of parity); whereas the Chinese side contends that Taiwan must first acknowledge the 'One China' principle.   When both sides use the term 'One China' it is unclear whether they speak about 'One China' during the process of negotiation or 'One China' as a description of the final outcome.  

​Strait Talk, Chapter Six: The Negotiations

Background on One China

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According to a previously published article titled "One China, Five Interpretations" and the forthcoming e-book with the same title,  the concept of ‘one China’ is the long-standing framework guiding relations between the People’s Republic of China (PRC), Taiwan, and the United States of America (U.S.).  But, as our research shows, there are five different interpretations of the concept:  The PRC has two; the U.S. has two; and Taiwan has one. 

The PRC maintains a "One China Principle"(一个中国的原则), in which China and Taiwan are one China with two systems as now exists with Hong Kong and Macao.  The U.S. maintains a "One China Policy" (一个中国的政策).  The U.S.'s "One China Policy" contains two competing frameworks: the communiqué framework consisting of the three U.S.-PRC Joint Communiqués (1972, 1979, and 1982) while the second framework consists of the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act (TRA), the Six Assurances (1982), and Reagan’s Secret Memorandum on the 1982 Communiqué. 

​The U.S.’s “One China Policy” can support two policies favoring either China or Taiwan.  This compels the PRC to advocate that the U.S. follow a “One China Policy” consisting of the communiqués framework and the Three Non-Supports (三不支持), as indicated in the Chinese version of China’s White Paper titled "The One China Principle and the Taiwan Issue" (一个中国的原则与台湾问题).    

The ROC interpretation is evolving from the original understanding when the Kuomintang (KMT) was in complete control of political policy in Taiwan. That understanding was based upon the 1992 Consensus (One China under the Kuomintang (一個中國中華民國) and the “Six Assurances" from the United States that stated the U.S. would promote a peaceful resolution to the problem, would not mediate between the two, but would continue arms sales to Taiwan to reinforce its defense.  

Lastly, Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) does not support the concept of 'one China'.  It actively advocates a "Dynamic" status quo policy that promotes "Taiwanese independence" on Taiwan which, in effect, means the goal to maintain and advance Taiwan as a separate political entity from China.

Implications for the Cross-Strait Relationship

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Since the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has now replaced the KMT in Taiwan there are efforts to redefine relations between China and Taiwan to allow for more Taiwan independence. As a result the DPP actively promotes its interpretation of the status quo, which is that Taiwan is an independent, sovereign country.  In more recent times, the DPP also refuses to verbalize the phrase “1992 Consensus”, which, from China's viewpoint, represents not only a rejection of China's "One China Principle" but also support for forces of Taiwanese independence.  The Tsai administration's ongoing rejection of the "One China Principle" could prompt China to invoke the 2005 Anti-Secession Law which has the potential to trigger hostilities that drag the U.S. in. 

People's Republic of China (PRC)

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The Importance of the "One China Principle"
The one-China principle is the political foundation of cross-Straits relations. The 1992 Consensus embodies the one-China principle and defines the fundamental nature of cross-Straits relations; it thus holds the key to the peaceful development of relations between the two sides of the Taiwan Straits.
Secure a Decisive Victory in Building a Moderately Prosperous Society in All Respects and Strive for the Great Success of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era
President Xi Jinping 
Delivered at the 19th National Congress  of the Communist Party of China
October 18, 2017
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On the basis of the one-China principle, let us shelve for now certain political disputes and resume the cross-straits dialogue and negotiations as soon as possible. On the premise of the one-China principle, all issues can be discussed.
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Former President Jiang Zemin
​16th Party Congress
​November 17, 2002

Official Government Position

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Government stand on the 'taiwan issue'
Content and Meaning
  • ​Contents and Meaning of the Basic Policy of “Peaceful Reunification and One Country, Two Systems"  
  • Meaning of the Fundamental Policy of “Peaceful Reunification and One Country. Two Systems" ​​

The Reasons
  • Why Should the Chinese Government Stick to the One-China Principle? 
  • Adherence to the One-China Principle is the Basis for Peaceful Settlement of the Taiwan Question 
  • The Chinese Government Resolutely Opposes Separatist Views of "Two Chinas", "One China, One Taiwan" 

Basic Attitude
  • The Chinese Government s Principled Stand on Handling of the Taiwan Question by International Community
  • The Chinese Government Conscientiously Protects the Legal Rights and Interests of Taiwan Compatriots in Foreign Countries  
  • The Chinese Government s Basic Attitude of Handling Taiwan-related Issues in International Affairs​
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one china principle key documents
Anti-Secession Law adopted by NPC (Full text) (March 14, 2005)

Four-point guidelines on cross-Straits relations set forth by President Hu (Full text) (March 14, 2005)

Taiwan urged to back "1992 Consensus' (February 28, 2005)

Spokesman reiterates One-China Policy (February 27, 2005)

Chen urged not to distort "1992 Consensus", (November 14, 2004)

Backgrounder: "1992 Consensus" on "one-China" principle (November 03, 2004)

Jia Qinglin Reiterates One-China Principle (March 03, 2004)

UN Decision Represents Consensus on One-China Principle: Chinese Envoy (September 18, 2003)

The Significant Change of Taiwan Policy of the CCP (June 25, 2003)

10th anniversary of Wang-Koo Talks Commemorated (April 26, 2003)

10th Anniversary of '92 Consensus' Commemorate (November 21, 2002)

All Cross-Straits Issues Can Be Discussed Under One-China Principle (November 08, 2002)

Historical Facts About 'One-China' Consensus: Article (April 28, 2002)

Cross-Strait Relations: One-China Principle Is the Focus (December 30, 2001)

Origin of the One-China Principle (December 18, 2001)

Cross-Straits Dialogue on 'One China' Consensus May Be Reopened (December 17, 2001)

One China Is An Indisputable Fact (April 10, 2001)

Historical Document Proves Taiwan Belongs to China (February 04, 2001)

China-US Joint Statement (October 29, 1997)

Deng Xiaoping’s Six Conceptions for the Peaceful Reunification (June 26, 1983)

Ye Jianying on Taiwan's Return to Motherland and Peaceful Reunification (September 30, 1981)

U.S.-PRC Joint Communique (January 01, 1979)
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Message to Compatriots in Taiwan (December 26, 1978)

One-China Principle (March 01, 1979)

Sino-US Joint Communiqué (The Shanghai Communiqué) (February 28, 1972)
important speeches
Hu Jintao
  • ​Let Us Join Hands to Promote the Peaceful Development of Cross-Straits Relations and Strive with a United Resolve for the Great Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation (December 31, 2008)​​
  • Hu: Opportunity for cross-Strait relations should be cherished (May 28, 2008)
  • Hu Jintao: "Taiwan independence" activities doomed to fail (March 04, 2008) 
  • Hu Jintao appeals for "peace agreement" with Taiwan (October 15, 2007)
  • Four-point guidelines on cross-Straits relations set forth by President Hu (Full text) (March 04, 2005)​
  • Hu: Nature of Taiwan Issue is China's Sovereignty (April 22, 2003)
  • Party Chief Hu Jintao on Taiwan Issue (2003)

Jiang Zemin
  • Jiang on Taiwan Straits 
  • Jiang Appeals for Resumption of Cross-Straits Dialogue ASAP (November 11, 2002)
  • All Cross-Straits Issues Can Be Discussed Under One-China Principle (November 08, 2002) 
  • Jiang: Speech in English Elaborates on Consensus and Taiwan Question (October 25, 2002)
  • Jiang Urges Resumption of Straits Dialogue (March 10, 2002)
  • President Jiang on Taiwan Issue and International Situation (February 01, 2002) 
  • Chinese President Jiang Gives New Year s Address (December 31, 2001) 
  • Jiang: Solving Taiwan Issue Conforms to Popular Sentiment (October 29, 2001) 
  • CPC Sincerely Wishes to Make a Peaceful National Reunification Miracle (September 11, 2001) 
  • ​President Jiang:"Taiwan Independence" will not be Tolerated (March 30, 2000)
  • ​China Not to Abandon Use of Force if Taiwan Seeks Independence (September 08, 1999)​​
  • Jiang Zemin: Continue to Promote the Reunification of the Motherland (Eight Point Proposal) (January 30, 1995)
  • ​Jiang Zemin: Report at the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (October 12, 1992)

Deng Xiaoping
  • Deng Xiaoping on One country, two systems (1984)   
  • Deng Xiaoping on Peaceful Reunification of Chinese Mainland and Taiwan (June 06, 1983)  
  • Deng Xiaoping’s Six Conceptions for the Peaceful Reunification (June 26, 1983)  

Mao Zedong
  • Mao: Message to Compatriots in Taiwan  
  • Mao Zedong: The Chinese People Have Stood Up!​
white papers
China's Military Strategy (Full Text) (May 26, 2015)

​China s National Defense in 2000 (April 16, 2001)

​The One-China Principle and the Taiwan Issue (February 21, 2000)

The Taiwan Question and the Reunification of China (September 01, 1993)

China's Political Party System (November 15, 2007)​
additional key documents and statements
​U.S. reaffirms commitment to one-China policy (2010) 

Obama reiterates one-China policy (2009)​

Bush reiterates one-China policy (2006) ​​

Beijing and Taipei Agree to Disagree on "One China" (1992)​  ​

Constitution of the People's Republic of China (1982)

PRC Statement on the 1982 Communiqué (1982)

Sino-US Joint Communiqué (1982)
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Xi Jinping on the "One China Principle" 
We must uphold the one-China principle and the 1992 Consensus, promote the peaceful development of cross-Straits relations, deepen economic cooperation and cultural exchange between the two sides of the Straits, and encourage fellow Chinese on both sides to oppose all separatist activities and work together to realize Chinese national rejuvenation. 
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Secure a Decisive Victory in Building a Moderately Prosperous Society in All Respects and Strive for the Great Success of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era
President Xi Jinping 
Delivered at the 19th National Congress  of the Communist Party of China
October 18, 2017

Xi Jinping
​Administration
​(2012 - )

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2018
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference (May 3, 2018)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference (May 2, 2018)
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Chinese state councilor meets Trump, urges better coordination on int'l issues​​​​​
2017
China reaffirms one-China policy for Taiwan in int'l activities, Xinhua (December 25, 2017)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference (December 14, 2017)​

Mainland opposes military interaction between the U.S. and Taiwan: spokesperson, Xinhua (December 13, 2017)

​​Top political advisor vows "utmost sincerity" in cross-Strait development, Xinhua (November 24, 2017)


One-China principle reiterated after speech, China Daily (October 27, 2017)


One-China principle key to cross-Strait relations: spokesperson, Xinhua (October 10, 2017)​


Mainland hopes Taiwan makes wise decision on cross-strait relations, Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council (June 14, 2017)


Only one China in the world: mainland spokesperson, Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council (June 13, 2017)


List of Outcomes of the 19th China-EU Summit (June 04, 2017)


WHO's newly elected chief reaffirms one-China principle, New China (May 26, 2017)​


Mainland warns any attempts to establish "two Chinas" or "one China, one Taiwan" doomed to fail, Xinhua (May 18, 2017)​​


China denounces name change of Taiwan body in Japan, Xinhua (May 17, 2017)


Endorsing one-China principle only way to break deadlock in cross-strait ties: spokesperson, Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of the PRC (April 28, 2017)


Mainland urges Taiwan to endorse one-China principle, Xinhua (April 27, 2017)


"Taiwan independence" can never be allowed: Chinese mainland spokesman, ​Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of the PRC (March 29, 2017)​

 
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference (March 29, 2017)
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Mainland official calls for better cross-Strait exchanges,Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of the PRC (March 28, 2017)​​


Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference (March 20, 2017)


Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference (February 24, 2017)


Mainland Taiwan Affairs Chief Warns Against Complicated Cross-strait Situation, Xinhua (February 24, 2017)​


Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference (February 17, 2017) 
 
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Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference (February 15, 2017)


Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference (February 10, 2017)
 

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference (February 9, 2017)


Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference (January 25, 2017)
 
 
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference (January 19, 2017)
 
 
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference (January 16, 2017)
 
 
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference (January 9, 2017)

2016
China denounces name change of Japanese body in Taiwan, Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of the PRC (December 29, 2016)


CPC, KMT to strengthen exchanges based on 1992 Consensus: spokesperson, Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of the PRC (December 29, 2016)


China urges U.S. to carefully handle Taiwan issue, Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of the PRC (December 29, 2016)

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"Taiwan independence" biggest threat to peace, stability in the Strait: spokesperson, Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of the PRC (December 29, 2016)


One-China principle always upheld in handling Taiwan's external exchanges: spokesperson, Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of the PRC (December 27, 2016)


Mainland stresses one-China principle on cross-Strait affairs, Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of the PRC (December 15, 2016)


One-China principle cornerstone of peace, stability across Taiwan Strait: spokesperson, ​Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of the PRC (December 15, 2016)


​​Zhang Zhijun Calls for maintaining Peaceful Development of Cross-Strait relations to Promote Economic Development, China Radio International (CRI) (December 07, 2016)


China lodges representations to U.S. over Trump's call with Taiwan leader, Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of the PRC (December 06, 2016)

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Xi proposes talks to end cross-Strait hostility, Xinhua (November 01, 2016)

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Mainland spokesman tells Taiwan: no room for obscurity, Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of the PRC (October 12, 2016)


Mainland's Taiwan affairs spokesman reiterates one-China principle, Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of the PRC (October 06, 2016)


National reunification inevitable: mainland spokesperson, Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of the PRC (September 30, 2016)


1992 Consensus not an additional premise: spokesperson, Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of the PRC (September 28, 2016)


Prerequisite for Taiwan to participate in int'l activity is adherence to one-China policy: Beijing, China Daily (September 23, 2016)


Existing cross-strait pacts to continue: Chinese official, Focus Taiwan News Channel (August 26, 2016)

​Mainland stresses one-China principle in relations with Taiwan, Xinhua (July 17, 2016)


​Spokesman denies anti-Taiwan sentiment among mainlanders, Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of the PRC (June 25, 2016)


Mainland cautions Taiwan on so-called "ambassador" appointment, Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of the PRC (May 25, 2016)​


China Voice: One China principle, touchstone for Taiwan's new leader, Xinhua (May 21, 2016)


Mainland's Taiwan affairs authorities' statement on cross-Straits relations (Full Text), Xinhua (May 20, 2016)​


Taiwan's participation in WHA based on One China principle, Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of the PRC (May 12, 2016)


One-China principle in WHA "unquestionable": spokesman, Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of the PRC (May 12, 2016)


AIIB will address Taiwan's membership bid under "One China" principle: Spokesperson (April 14, 2016)


Policy on cross-Strait ties unchanged: spokesman, Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of the PRC (March 03, 2017)


Remarks by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Council of Foreign Relations (February 23, 2016)​​


Mainland highlights 1992 Consensus as Tsai elected Taiwan leader, Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of the PRC (January 16, 2016)


Taiwan's participation in WHA based on One China principle, Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of the PRC (May 06, 2016)


AIIB will address Taiwan's membership bid under "One China" principle: Spokesperson, Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of the PRC (April 13, 2016)

​Xi knows unification is futile now: Ma, Taipei Times (March 27, 2016)


President-elect urged to specify nature of cross-strait relations, Focus Taiwan News Channel (March 24, 2016)


Chinese premier stresses vital importance of '1992 consensus', Focus Taiwan News Channel (March 24, 2016)


Statesmen's Forum: Wang Yi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, PRC  "Chinese Foreign Policy and U.S.-China Relations", Center for Strategic and International Studies (February 25, 2016)​


More measures for cross-Strait economic ties: premier, Xinhua (March 16, 2016)


PRC Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry​, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC (July 26, 2016)​​​

2013 - 2014
Xi's comments show mainland's good faith to Taiwan: spokesman, Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of the PRC (May 14, 2014)


Xi Jinping meets with KMT honorary chairman, China Daily (June 13, 2013)



Premier Li promises more consideration to interests of Taiwan, The National People's Congress of the PRC (March 17, 2013)



​Mainland reaffirms opposition to U.S.-Taiwan arms sales, Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of the PRC (January 16, 2013)

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Xi Jinping 
I hope parties and organizations in Taiwan accept the 1992 Consensus.
President Xi Jinping 
​"Xi calls for adhering to one-China principle ​ in meeting with Ma"
Xinhua
​November 2015

Hu Jintao Administration
​(2002 - 2012)

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2012
Mainland to hold symposium to mark 20th anniversary of "1992 Consensus"


Hu meets KMT honorary chairman on cross-Strait ties


Mainland hopes to enhance political trust across Taiwan Strait


Mainland supports military trust talks with Taiwan


Leaders reiterate opposition to "Taiwan independence", spokesman says


​Hu Jintao's Report, 18th Party Congress, Enriching the Practice of "One Country, Two Systems" and Advancing China's Reunification
2010 - 2011
​​​Chinese spokeswoman stresses importance of "1992 consensus" in cross-Strait talks (2011)


Taiwan Affairs Office advocates mutual trust on Cross-Strait ties (2010)


​Cross-Straits Dialogue on 'One China' Consensus May Be Reopened (nd)
 
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2007 - 2009
Official: Taiwan talks may resume soon (2008)


Chinese, U.S. presidents hold telephone talks on Taiwan, Tibet (2008)



Hu Jintao's Report, 17th Party Congress (2007)



China's mainland reiterates consistent policy towards Taiwan (2007)



Revised Taiwan Textbooks Slammed (2007)

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White paper lauds parties' joint effort (2007)
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2005 - 2006
Wu Bangguo's Speech at the Brazilian Congress (Full Text) (2006)


US, Japan meddling in China's internal affair (2005)



Resolving Taiwan question "entirely" internal affair of China: legislator​ (2005)



Taiwan urged to back "1992 Consensus" (2005)



Spokesman reiterates One-China Policy (2005)



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Hu to Rice: Taiwan secessionists harmful (2005)
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2003 - 2004
Premier tells US to honor promises on Taiwan (2004)


Chinese president meets US Senate leader (2004)


US military should end deployment (2004)


United States can't be trusted on Taiwan (2004)


Taiwan's attempt to split China foiled in UN 59th General Assembly session (2004)


Chinese, US presidents discuss trade, Taiwan issue (2004)


​One-China policy only option for Chen (2004)


Opposition to "Taiwan independence" in interests of China, US: President Hu (2004)


Jia Qinglin Reiterates One-China Principle​ (2004)


Spokesperson Kong Quan's Remarks on Powell's Statement on Taiwan's Referendum Topics (2004)


​Chen urged not to distort "1992 Consensus" (2004)


China makes solemn representation to US over anti-China items in US Defense Bill (2004)


Backgrounder: "1992 Consensus" on "one-China" principle (2004)



Jia Qinglin Reiterates One-China Principle (2004)



China slams US congratulation to Taiwan authority (2004)



US report on China's military forces "ill-motivated" (2004)



Cheney: US supports one-China policy (2004)



Spokesman: Chen a threat to Straits peace (2004)


Press Conference by Minister of Foreign Affairs Li Zhaoxing during the Second Session of the 10th (2004)


China to Consider Legal Means to Promote Reunification (2004)

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Separatism Means Dead End for Chen (2004)



Premier Wen Jiabao Warns Taiwan Not to Misuse Democracy​ (2003)



President Hu Jintao Addresses Australian Parliament (2003) 



Vice FM Zhou Wenzhong calls on U.S. to stop upgrading relations with Taiwan (2003)



UN Decision Represents Consensus on One-China Principle: Chinese Envoy (2003)



One China Is An Indisputable Fact (2003) 



Taiwan Authorities Urged to Embrace One-China Principle (2003)



UN Decision Represents Consensus on One-China Principle: Chinese Envoy (2003)


The Significant Change of Taiwan Policy of the CCP (2003)


​​Chen Pursues Dangerous Line (2003) ​​


10th anniversary of Wang-Koo Talks Commemorated (2003)

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China Not to Tolerate Splitting Taiwan from Motherland: Premier (2003)
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Hu Jintao on the One China Principle
We must continue to adhere to the one-China principle. Although the mainland and Taiwan are yet to be reunified, the fact that both belong to one China has never changed. 

Hu Jintao
Rep
ort to the Eighteenth National Congress of the Communist Party of China  
November 8, 2012


Jiang Zemin Administration
(1993-2002)

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2002
Enhanced Mutual Understanding and Trust Towards a Constructive and Cooperative Relationship Between China and the United States (2002)


FM Spokesman Comments on U.S. Official's Remarks (2002)


Chinese Embassy Spokesman: China Opposed to Official Contacts or Exchanges between U.S. and Taiwan in Any Form (2002)


China Protests US Official Contacts With Taiwan (2002)


China Calls for Changes to Taiwan Provisions in US Act (2002)



10th Anniversary of '92 Consensus' Commemorated (2002)


Historical Facts About 'One-China' Consensus: Article (2002)


Foreign Minister Tang Jiaxuan Gives a Press Conference during the Annual NPC Session (2002)


​China's Policy on Taiwan Remains Unchanged: Premier Zhu (2002)


​All Cross-Straits Issues Can Be Discussed Under One-China Principle (2002)
2001
​President Jiang Zemin Meets the New York Times (2001)


FM Spokesperson on President Bush's remarks on US arms sale to Taiwan (2001)


Historical Document Proves Taiwan Belongs to China (2001)


Cross-Strait Relations: One-China Principle Is the Focus (2001)


Taiwan Leader's Transit Visit to U.S. Opposed (2001)


Chinese Embassy Spokesman Xie Feng's Letter to The Washington Post Regarding Its Article "Embrace Taiwan" (2001)



Cross-Straits Dialogue on 'One China' Consensus May Be Reopened (2001)


One China Is An Indisputable Fact (2001)


China Opposes Anti-China U.S. Defense Act​ (2001)


China Opposed to U.S. Sales of "Maverick" Missiles to Taiwan (2001)
​2000
China Opposes U.S. Stopover by Chen Shui-bian​ (2000)


Taiwan New Leader Lacks Sincerity: Statement​ (2000)


President Jiang Calls for Joint Reunification Efforts Across Taiwan Straits​ (2000)


President Jiang Reiterates One China Principle​ (2000)


Li Zhaoxing: No Change in China's Policy on Taiwan Question​ (2000)


China Opposes Any Country Inviting Chen Shui-bian to Visit (2000)​


1999
Spokesman on Lee Teng-Hui's Separatist Malice​ (1999)


China Opposes Including Taiwan In TMD​ (1999)
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Chinese NPC Foreign Affairs Committee Condemns U.S. Congressional Bill (1999)
​1998
Clinton-Jiang Summit in Beijing (1998)

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Taiwan - an Inalienable Part of China​, Yu Shuning Spokesman of the Chinese Embassy in the United States of America (1998)
​1997
China-U.S. Joint Statement  (1997)


Qian Qichen Reiterates "One China" Principle (1997)


Chinese Ambassador Refutes Attempts to Split China (1997)
​1996
Taiwan Authorities Urged to Take Steps to Improve Cross-Straits Ties (1996)


Early Political Negotiations Across Taiwan Straits Urged​ (1996)

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Jiang Zemin Urges Taiwan to Respond to Call for Negotiations (nd)
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One China
The Taiwan question is the most important and the most sensitive issue at the core of China- U.S. relations. We hope that the U.S. side will adhere to the principles set forth in the three China-U.S. joint communiqués and the joint China-U.S. statement, as well as the relevant commitments it has made in the interest of a smooth growth of China-U.S. relations. 
President Jiang Zemin
June 27, 1998
Clinton-Jiang Summit 

Yang Shangkun Administration
(1988-1993)

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1992
Beijing and Taipei Agree to Disagree on "One China" (November 16, 1992)
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The One China Principle
At this working-level consultation in Hong Kong, SEF representatives suggested that each side use respective verbal announcements to state the one China principle. 
People's Daily, PRC, November 6, 1992

Deng Xiaoping Administration
(1978-1989)

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1979
Message to Compatriots in Taiwan (1979)
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On Reunification
From the day when Taiwan was unfortunately separated from the motherland in 1949, we have not been able to communicate with or visit each other, our motherland has not been able to achieve reunification, relatives have been unable to get together, and our nation, country and people have suffered greatly as a result. All Chinese compatriots and people of Chinese descent throughout the world look forward to an early end to this regrettable state of affairs. 
Message to Compatriots in Taiwan 
​January 01. 1979

Republic of China (ROC Taiwan)

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Tsai Ing-wen Administraiton (2016 - )

2017
​​​Premier Lai sees no immediate fallout from pro-independence comment, Focus Taiwan News Channel (September 29, 2017)


Challenges to Taiwan's diplomacy come from China's pressure, Focus Taiwan News Channel (June 22, 2017)


Taiwan criticizes China's behavior at labor meeting, Focus Taiwan News Channel (June 18, 2017)


Taiwan denounces China for damaging cross-strait peace, Focus Taiwan News Channel (June 13, 2017)


Most Taiwanese reject one-China as precondition for ties with Beijing, Focus Taiwan News Channel (June 08, 2017)


Ex-VP Meets with Chinese Vice Premier in Boao, Focus Taiwan News Channel (March 24, 2017)


72 Taiwan schools found to have signed 'inappropriate' study pledges, Focus Taiwan News Channel (March 17, 2017)

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MAC Taiwan urges US support in maintaining cross-strait peace, Focus Taiwan News Channel (January 19, 2017)
2016
MAC appeals to Beijing to recognize Taiwan's good will, Focus Taiwan News Channel (July 22, 2016)


Inaugural address of ROC 14th-term President Tsai Ing-wen (May 20, 2016)


DPP to Redraft Bill on Monitoring Cross-Strait Pacts, Taipei Times (February 19, 2016)
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Tsai Ing-wen on 'one Chiana'
We will also work to maintain the existing mechanisms for dialogue and communication across the Taiwan Strait.
President Tsai Ing-wen Inaugural address 
​May 20, 2016

Ma Ying-jeou Administration (2008-2016)

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2016
​Taiwan wants China to face reality of separate rules since 1949, Focus Taiwan News Channel (March 24, 2016)


China acknowledgement helps ties: Ma, Taipei Times (February 28, 2016)
​2015
2014
2013
KMT agrees on "One China Framework", CCTV (June 14, 2013)

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MAC: "One China" Is the Republic of China, ​Mainland Affairs Council (June 14, 2013)


​MAC: The Republic of China is a Sovereign, Independent State; Cross-Strait Relations Positioned in Accordance to Constitution and Does Not Parrot the Mainland's "One China Principle" (2013)
2012
Speech by Minister Wang at the SEF 20th Anniversary of the "1992 Consensus" (2012)

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The Republic of China’s Mainland Policy:Piloting Cross-Strait Relations to Create a Peaceful Environment for Benign Interaction between the Two Sides of the Taiwan Strait (2012)
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Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on "One China"
As stipulated in the ROC Constitution and the Act Governing Relations between the People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area, the relationship across the Strait is defined as "one Republic of China, two areas". The ROC government has never changed its position on cross-strait relations; therefore whether it be the "one China principle", "one China framework", or "one China concept", the "one China" is the Republic of China. 
MAC: "One China" Is the Republic of China 
June 14, 2013

Chen Shui-bian Administration
​(2000-2008)

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2008
  • A Vision for Peace and Prosperity in East Asia: A Taiwan Perspective, Kuomintang News Network (November 21, 2007)
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    TIME interview with Ma Ying-jeou, Time (July 10, 2006)
2007
  • ​Chen Updates Cross-Straits “Guidelines”, Taipei Times (August 07, 2005)​​

    President Chen Presides over a High-level National Security Meeting, Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Archives (November 10, 2004)
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    ​President Chen's Address to the National Day Rally, Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Archives (October 10, 2004)​​
2006
President Chen's Interview by Julian Lopez Gomez, Euronews (May 17, 2006) 


MAC Press Release on NUC II (March 14, 2006)


​President Chen Shui-bian's New Year's Day Message and the Development of Cross-strait Relations (January 01, 2006)
​2005
Chen Updates Cross-Straits “Guidelines” (August 07, 2005)
2004
President Chen Presides over a High-level National Security Meeting (November 10, 2004)
2002
Important Statements regarding the Consensus of 1992: The Significance and Contribution of the “One China, with Respective Interpretations” Consensus (November 04, 2002)

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President Chen on "One Country on Each Side" (August 03, 2002)
2000
President's Advisory Group on Cross Strait Relations ​​(November 26, 2000)


​President Chen Shui-bian's Third Press Conference ( excerpt : cross-strait relations) (September 06, 2000) 


President June 20 Press Conference ( excerpt : cross-strait relations) (June 20, 2000)


President Chen's 520 Inaugural Speech:Taiwan Stands Up:Advancing to an Uplifting Era (excerpt) (May 20, 2000)


Statement on mainland China's White Paper (February 25, 2000)


How We View Beijing's White Paper MAC Chairman Su Chi at the February 25, 2000 Press Conference, Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) General Policy (February 25, 2000)
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How We View Beijing's White Paper "China Principle and the Taiwan Issue", Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) General Policy (February 22, 2000)


In Response to the White Paper Entitled The One China Principle and the Taiwan Question (February 22, 2000)