Official government announcements or parliamentary records

UK Parliament Unanimously Passes Initiative 2758 Motion on Taiwan, Rejecting China's Claims

Nov 28, 2024, 12:34 PM

On November 28, 2024, the UK Parliament unanimously passed a motion regarding Taiwan, led by MP Blair McDougall, as part of Initiative 2758. This motion is the fifth to be adopted under this initiative, which has also received support from Australia, the Netherlands, the European Union, and Canada. The motion rejects China's interpretation of international law concerning Taiwan. The Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed gratitude to the UK Parliament for the decision, emphasizing that the resolution does not affirm the People's Republic of China's sovereignty over Taiwan or define its status within the United Nations. The debate on this motion took place after a prior discussion on the international status of Taiwan, highlighting ongoing concerns regarding the non-recognition of the British National Overseas (BNO) passport and its impact on Hong Kong residents accessing their Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) savings.