Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Tong Defa, has firmly reiterated China’s position on Taiwan calling it a matter of historical fact, legal certainty, and international consensus. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra, the Ambassador emphasized that the “One-China Principle” remains the political foundation of China’s diplomatic relations, including its long-standing ties with Ghana.
“This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War and the restoration of Taiwan to China,” Ambassador Tong said. “Taiwan has been an inalienable part of China since ancient times. Both historical records and international law confirm this.”
He cited key international agreements—the Cairo Declaration (1943), the Potsdam Proclamation (1945), and Japan’s Instrument of Surrender (1945)—as legally binding documents that affirmed the return of Taiwan to China after Japan’s defeat in World War II. According to the Ambassador, these documents form the legal bedrock of the post-war international order.
“Taiwan’s return to China was not incidental—it was a direct outcome of the Allied victory. The Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Proclamation clearly stipulated that all territories Japan had taken from China, including Taiwan, be returned,” he stated.
Ambassador Tong also referenced the UN General Assembly Resolution 2758, adopted in 1971, which recognized the People’s Republic of China (PRC) as the sole legal representative of China at the United Nations. He stressed that this resolution conclusively settled the issue of China’s representation and reaffirmed Taiwan as part of China.
“The authority of Resolution 2758 cannot be challenged,” he said. “It is supported by more than 180 countries, including Ghana, which played a historic role in its passage.”
He commended Ghana’s enduring commitment to the One-China policy, recalling that then-Deputy Foreign Minister John Agyekum Kufuor cast Ghana’s vote in favor of Resolution 2758. Even during the 1966 coup period when Ghana severed ties with China, the government refrained from establishing official relations with Taiwan.
“Both the NDC and NPP governments have consistently respected China’s sovereignty and opposed any form of ‘Taiwan independence.’ We are grateful for Ghana’s principled support,” the Ambassador added.
Ambassador Tong stressed that the One-China principle remains non-negotiable and warned against foreign interference and separatist movements in Taiwan.
“Upholding the One-China principle means firmly opposing all forms of Taiwan independence and supporting national reunification,” he concluded.
The ambassador’s comments come amid rising global attention to cross-strait relations and reflect Beijing’s efforts to reinforce its sovereignty claims and diplomatic alignments across Africa and beyond.
