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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) — The Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) of China adopted a resolution at its 18th session establishing October 25 as Taiwan Liberation Memorial Day.
In accordance with the resolution adopted at the five-day session that opened on Friday, the state will hold commemorative events in various forms on this day.
In 1895, the Qing Dynasty government, defeated in the war waged by Japan against China, was forced to cede Taiwan and the Penghu Islands to Japan.
In 1945, all Chinese people, including Taiwanese compatriots, won a great victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, which led to the return of Taiwan to the bosom of the motherland.
According to the resolution, the liberation of Taiwan from Japanese occupation is an important outcome of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and convincing evidence of the Chinese government's restoration of sovereignty over Taiwan.
It is pointed out that this liberation is an important link in the historical fact and legal chain confirming that Taiwan is a part of China, as well as the common glory of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait and the national memory of the entire Chinese people.
This decision was made in accordance with the Constitution and is aimed at upholding the results of the Victory in the World Anti-Fascist War and the post-war international order, demonstrating a firm will to adhere to the one-China principle and protect national sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and strengthening the common national and historical memory of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
Explaining the draft resolution of the NPC Standing Committee, Shen Chunyao, Chairman of the Legislative Affairs Working Committee of the NPC Standing Committee, recalled that on October 25, 1945, a surrender ceremony for Japanese troops in Taiwan Province in the Chinese theater of war was held in Taipei, marking the return of Taiwan and the Penghu Islands to Chinese sovereignty.
Shen Chunyao noted that in recent years, NPC deputies, members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and Taiwan compatriots have repeatedly proposed establishing Taiwan Liberation Memorial Day and holding commemorative events in this regard.
According to him, the establishment of Taiwan Liberation Memorial Day and the holding of commemorative events at the state level help reflect the undeniable historical fact that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China, strengthen the international community's commitment to the one-China principle, guide compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to preserve and spread the great spirit forged during the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, and inspire all Chinese to unite in the struggle for the reunification of the motherland and the revival of the nation.
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