On October 24th, the European Parliament passed a resolution titled “ Misinterpretation of UN resolution 2758 by the People’s Republic of China and its continuous military provocations around Taiwan” with 432 votes in favor, 60 against, and 71 abstentions. The resolution offered the clearest stance to date on UN Resolution 2758, emphasizing that it does not take a position on Taiwan’s participation in the United Nations General Assembly. The resolution strongly opposes the People’s Republic of China’s misinterpretation of history and international rules, which it uses to block Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations. It calls on the EU to use diplomatic and economic measures to counter China’s coercion. The resolution describes Taiwan as a key, like-minded partner for the EU in the Indo-Pacific region and encourages the EU and member states to deepen cooperation and exchanges with Taiwan in areas such as economic investment, the semiconductor supply chain, disaster relief, and civil defense. It also calls for continued support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL).
The resolution condemns the military exercises and ongoing provocations by the People’s Liberation Army around the Taiwan Strait and commends the restraint shown by the Taiwanese government.
Source: Radio Free Asia, October 25, 2024
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