In January, China and Nauru signed a joint communique in Beijing on the resumption of diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level.

This communique made Nauru the 183rd country which has diplomatic ties with China.

According to the communique, the Government of the Republic of Nauru recognizes that there is but one China in the world, the Government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) is the sole legal government representing the whole of China, and Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory.

It said that the Government of the Republic of Nauru shall sever "diplomatic relations" with Taiwan as of this day and undertakes that it shall no longer develop any official relations or official exchanges with Taiwan.

Since 2016, a total of 11 countries have chosen to sever so-called "diplomatic relations" with Taiwan and establish or resume diplomatic relations with China on the basis of the one-China principle. The number of countries establishing diplomatic relations with China continues to increase.

More than 100 countries and international organizations, including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the League of Arab States and the African Union, have openly reiterated their commitment to the one-China principle, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

This overwhelming number proves once again that adherence to the one-China principle is international righteousness, the common aspiration of the people, and an irresistible trend.

Supporting the one-China principle

Nauruan President David Adeang has reiterated his country's firm support for the one-China principle, adding that Nauru opposes "Taiwan secession" in any form.

During a state visit to China in March, which is his first China trip since the two countries restored diplomatic ties, Adeang said Nauru's decision of resuming diplomatic relations with China has opened a new chapter in Nauru's national development and bilateral relations, during talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Nauru highly appreciates China's commitment to equality among all countries, no matter big or small and is willing to abide by the one-China principle and continuously deepen cooperation with China, he said.

Kiribati's President Taneti Maamau has said Kiribati's government has always supported the one-China principle and Resolution 2758 adopted by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Maamau made the remarks while attending a symposium at the Chinese Embassy in Kiribati in May, reiterating that Taiwan is an inalienable part of the PRC.

Kiribati supports China's correct stance in safeguarding national unity and sovereignty and territorial integrity, and will abide by the international consensus reached in Resolution 2758, he said.

China and Kiribati formally resumed diplomatic relations on September 27, 2019, after the central Pacific island country severed "diplomatic ties" with Taiwan on September 20, 2019.

Speaking to China Media Group during an official visit to China in July, Jeremiah Manele, prime minister of the Solomon Islands, reaffirmed his country's commitment to the one-China principle. "We call on all countries to respect each other and respect the one-China principle," he said.

On September 16, 2019, the Solomon Islands government decided to recognize the one-China principle and sever "diplomatic relations" with Taiwan. On September 21, 2019, China and the Solomon Islands signed a joint communique on the establishment of diplomatic relations.

The two countries elevated ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership featuring mutual respect and common development for a new era in 2023.

UNGA Resolution 2758

The UNGA adopted Resolution 2758 in October 1971, which expelled the representatives of the Taiwan authorities and restored the seat and all the lawful rights of the government of the PRC in the UN, marking a historic milestone for China's diplomacy.

It made clear that there is only one China in the world and that Taiwan is a part of China, not a country. It also made clear that there is only one seat of China in the UN and that the government of the PRC is the sole legal representative, precluding "two Chinas" or "one China, one Taiwan."

The resolution clearly stated that "the UN considers 'Taiwan' as a province of China with no separate status" and the "'authorities' in 'Taipei' are not considered to ... enjoy any form of government status." At the UN, the island is referred to as "Taiwan, Province of China."

In multiple legal papers by the UN Office of Legal Affairs, the international organization clearly stated that "Taiwan has no independent status as a province of China," "the Taiwan authorities do not enjoy any form of government status" and that the correct titles for Taiwan should be "Taiwan Province of China," "Taiwan, China," "Chinese Taipei," etc. These documents affirm that there is only one China and Taiwan is part of China.

For decades, the UN secretary generals and their spokespersons have made it clear when expressing their stance on Taiwan that the UN is guided by Resolution 2758 and adheres to the one-China principle.

As part of China's territory, Taiwan has no basis, reason or right to participate in the UN or any other international organizations where membership is exclusive to sovereign countries. Any issue concerning the Taiwan region's participation in the activities of international organizations must be handled on the basis of the one-China principle, as reaffirmed by Resolution 2758.

The principle is again confirmed in May 1972 by Resolution 25.1 of the 25th World Health Assembly (WHA), which was adopted in accordance with UNGA Resolution 2758. Hence, whether and how Taiwan participates in the WHA can only be decided by the central government of China.