On the People’s Republic of China’s misinterpretation of the UN resolution 2758 and its continuous military provocations around Taiwan
B-10-2024-0137
on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Yannis Maniatis, Kathleen Van Brempt, Tonino Picula
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The resolution condemns China's military provocations around Taiwan and its interpretation of UN Resolution 2758, reaffirms the EU's One China policy, and calls for enhanced EU-Taiwan cooperation and Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations.¶¶¶ It urges the EU and member states to prepare response plans for a possible escalation or invasion, deepen cooperation with Taiwan on cybersecurity, and begin an impact assessment on a bilateral investment agreement.¶¶¶
Key points
- Reaffirms commitment to the rules-based international order and the EU's One China policy as the political foundation of EU-China relations.¶
- Considers Taiwan a key economic partner and democratic ally, commending its role in promoting human rights and democratic values.¶
- Condemns China's military actions and provocations, opposing any unilateral change of status quo by force, and calls for restraint and dialogue.¶
- Condemns China's disproportionate reaction on 14 October 2024, including 14 warships and over 153 warplanes, and calls for an end to intrusions into Taiwan's air defence identification zone.¶
- Condemns China's statement that it will never renounce the use of force over Taiwan.¶
- Calls on China to end aggressive rhetoric and threats, condemns its diplomacy of intimidation and disinformation, and praises Taiwan's response.¶
- Expresses grave concern about China's ability to invade Taiwan and calls for EU and member states to prepare response plans.¶
- Concerned about East and South China Seas, recalls respect for UNCLOS, calls for ratification and enhanced EU maritime capacities.¶
- Condemns Chinese military support to Russia, welcomes sanctions on Chinese companies, and calls for deeper EU-US security cooperation.¶
- Calls for intensified EU-Taiwan relations and a comprehensive partnership under the One China policy.¶
- Calls on China to review its interpretation of UN Resolution 2758 and invites EU to review its position on Taiwan's status in international organisations.¶
- Urges support for Taiwan's meaningful participation in international bodies, including WHO, ICAO, Interpol, and UNFCCC.¶
Who is affected
- The People's Republic of China: faces calls to end military provocations and review its interpretation of UN Resolution 2758.¶¶¶
- Taiwan: seeks enhanced cooperation with the EU and participation in international organizations.¶¶¶
- EU institutions and member states: urged to prepare response plans and deepen cooperation with Taiwan.¶¶