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Australian Senate Passes Motion Rejecting China's Taiwan Claims

Aug 22, 2024, 04:20 AM

The Australian Senate has unanimously passed an urgency motion regarding UN Resolution 2758, led by Senators David Fawcett and Deborah O'Neill. The motion rejects China's interpretation of the resolution and its implications for Taiwan's status. Taiwan's de facto embassy in Canberra has praised Australia for taking a definitive stand against what it describes as authoritarian attempts to isolate Taiwan. This move marks Australia as the first nation to oppose China's use of the resolution to bolster its 'One China' policy.