Major diplomatic breakthrough for Taiwan as the CCP's "One China Policy" beings to decline

 Direct translation

⚡️Major diplomatic breakthrough for Taiwan! ☠️A harbinger of the collapse of the CCP's "One China Policy"

—Taiwan's diplomacy achieves a breakthrough; the CCP's "One China Policy" begins to decline

Editor: Zhongkang / Source: People's Daily / https://www.aboluowang.com/2025/1111/2303805.html

On 7 November 2025, Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim delivered a speech at the European Parliament, receiving thunderous applause, with European parliamentarians vying to take photos with her.

The CCP's international suppression of Taiwan, employing every means to restrict its diplomatic space, has resulted in Taiwan having only 12 diplomatic allies.

However, recently, the CCP's "wolf warrior" diplomacy has begun to weaken, with more and more countries, undeterred by the CCP's "One China Policy," openly engaging in friendly exchanges with Taiwan.

The Republic of China's (Taiwan) presence on the international stage is becoming increasingly popular and respected.

At the recent Trump-Xi meeting in South Korea, the CCP dared not even mention the word "Taiwan" in front of the Trump team, making the talks pragmatic and avoiding verbal sparring.

This move by the United States may have sent a new signal to Western countries.

According to Taiwanese media reports, the 2025 summit of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance (IPAC) on EU-China policy took place on 7 November 2025 at the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium.

The Republic of China (Taiwan) attended the event for the first time as a full member state. Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim personally attended and delivered a speech, emphasizing that Taiwan is a "trustworthy partner" amidst global turmoil and an "indispensable part" of international dialogue on peace, prosperity, and democracy.

This speech not only attracted international attention but also sparked discussion in Taiwan.

However, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) expressed strong indignation and lodged a formal protest with the European Union.

On 9 November 2025, Hsiao Bi-khim returned to Taiwan. In her return address at Taoyuan International Airport, she stated that Taiwan's international situation has always been very difficult, but "we have never backed down, letting the world see Taiwan's strength and support Taiwan. We will continue to demonstrate Taiwan's ambition, goodwill, and democratic power to the world with confident, pragmatic, and firm steps."

Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung pointed out that Hsiao Bi-khim's public speech in Europe represents a new approach and space, and that the EU and relevant European countries must withstand pressure from the CCP during the process.

In the past, European countries faced significant pressure from Beijing. However, the EU has recently begun emphasizing strategic autonomy and rejecting the CCP's version of the "One China Principle." From G7 foreign ministers' meetings to the European Parliament's declaration that UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 is irrelevant to Taiwan, the EU has a so-called "One China Policy," and can also have a "Taiwan Policy." Russia's invasion of Ukraine has increased European countries' empathy for Taiwan, and Taiwan's importance in the world is gradually increasing.

Meanwhile, DPP spokesperson Cho Kuan-ting revealed on the online program "Making Money in '94" that Hsiao Bi-khim's trip was kept extremely secret to prevent CCP encirclement and obstruction. Until the last moment before departure, Hsiao Bi-khim still thought it was a video conference.

Cho Kuan-ting said, "When the CCP learned that Hsiao Bi-khim was going to give a speech at the European Parliament, it began to pressure EU countries. Even when Hsiao Bi-khim's advance team's plane was about to land in Belgian airspace, suddenly all the drones inexplicably took off, causing the entire airport to be temporarily closed."

Hsu Kuo-yung, Secretary-General of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) of Taiwan, stated that the IPAC summit was a very important diplomatic event for Taiwan, and the entire nation was happy that Hsiao Bi-khim was able to deliver her speech smoothly at IPAC. "We are happy for her; this is the greatest encouragement for Taiwan's freedom and democracy to be recognized in the world."

Regarding the CCP's actions... Frustrated, Hsu Kuo-yung said, "China is unhappy about everything, so let it continue to be unhappy."

Taiwanese lawyer Lin Chih-chun posted on Facebook on 8 November 2025, stating that Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim's speech at the European Parliament and Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung's current attitude towards Europe as if it were his kitchen, "This would have been unimaginable during President Ma Ying-jeou's era!" He bluntly stated that the European Parliament only recognizes "Taiwan," and that the so-called "going global" under President Ma was like being led by a leash by the CCP. Tsai Ing-wen and Hsiao Bi-khim have proven that "Taiwan" can also go global, and only by using "Taiwan" can it truly go global.

Lin Chih-chun's post sparked heated discussion among netizens, with many agreeing: "Leashed like a dog, so apt," "Vice President Hsiao's English name is in Taiwanese!", "Incompetent Ma made Taiwan suffer for eight years," and "As a result, a bunch of people in Taiwan are collapsing every day, shouting that Taiwan isn't a country."

Some Taiwanese netizens commented, "The CCP's outburst of anger shows we've done the right thing."

Veteran media personality Wang Ruide stated in an interview program, "Forward to New Taiwan," that thanks to the efforts of Taiwanese diplomats, Taiwanese people are gaining increasing respect overseas.

He cited an example: recently, when he entered Italy, although Italy is also a member of the CCP's "Belt and Road" initiative, Italian customs officials immediately allowed him to pass through customs upon seeing his Taiwanese passport, without questioning or even stamping it.

Meanwhile, tourists holding PRC passports had to wait in long queues for questioning and inspection.

Aboluowang commentator Wang Duren stated that the CCP's "One China Policy" is being gradually dismantled by the international community. The CCP's past reliance on threats and economic coercion to isolate Taiwan diplomatically is now ineffective. The absence of "Taiwan" at the Trump-Xi meeting symbolizes that the U.S. is no longer allowing the CCP to define its agenda. The EU's support for Taiwan signifies the collapse of the CCP's "discourse hegemony." Taiwan's diplomatic breakthrough is not only a tactical victory but also marks a crack in the CCP's deterrence system. "When Taiwan begins to receive invitations from the world, the CCP's threats become empty echoes; the truly isolated entity is no longer Taiwan."