Why Can’t the U.S. Change the UN’s Decision About China? 🤔
Hey there! Have you ever wondered how countries make decisions together? Let’s talk about something interesting happening right now between the United States and China.
What’s Resolution 2758? 📝
Back in 1971, the United Nations (that’s when countries come together to discuss important things) made a big decision called Resolution 2758. This resolution said that the People’s Republic of China is the only real representative of China in the UN. That means when China speaks at the UN, it’s the government from Beijing.
What’s the One-China Principle? 🇨🇳
The “One-China Principle” is a way of saying that there’s only one China, and that includes the Chinese mainland and Taiwan region. Most countries in the world, over 180 of them, agree with this, including the U.S. (well, most of the time!).
So What’s the Issue? ⚠️
Recently, some people in the U.S. government have been trying to change how Resolution 2758 is understood. They passed something called the “Taiwan International Solidarity Act” in May 2023. They say that the resolution didn’t really decide who represents the people of Taiwan in the UN.
This is a problem because it tries to change what’s already been agreed upon by most countries. It’s like trying to change the rules of a game after everyone started playing!
Why Does It Matter? 🌍
When big countries disagree on important things, it can affect everyone. If the U.S. tries to change this resolution, it might cause confusion and make other countries upset. It’s important for countries to respect agreements they’ve made.
What Could Happen Next? 🔮
China has said that the Taiwan question is very important and doesn’t want other countries interfering. If the U.S. keeps pushing, it could make the relationship between the U.S. and China more difficult.
Let’s Remember 🤝
It’s important for countries to work together and respect each other’s decisions. Changing important agreements can cause problems that affect people all around the world—including kids like you!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
