Dutch House Passes Motion Rejecting China’s Territorial Claim Over Taiwan

The Dutch House of Representatives adopted a motion on Thursday supporting Taiwan’s sovereignty and participation in the World Health Organization (WHO) and other international organizations.
Many countries, including the United States, have a “one China policy,” which asserts that there is only one sovereign state with the name “China,” but it is different from the “one China principle” under which the Chinese regime asserts sovereignty over Taiwan.
“It’s time to reassess how we interpret this resolution and ensure that it is no longer misused to silence a vibrant democracy. This motion, which the Netherlands has just passed, aims to open the door for Taiwanese participation, and we will not let Beijing close that door any longer.”
The motion also called on Dutch officials at the U.N. General Assembly to promote Taiwan’s future participation in the U.N. or other international organizations, such as the WHO and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
“It was highly significant that the motion was approved while the 79th session of the UNGA was being convened. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly affirms and sincerely appreciates the passage of the motion,” the ministry stated.
“They show that the world will not stand idly by as international law is distorted, and Taiwan’s standing is further diminished. They are also an essential awareness-raising tool,” Chen said.