In 1945, Japan unconditionally surrendered to the Allied Forces. In September 1951, Japan signed the San Francisco Peace Treaty with 48 countries led by the United States . When the treaty came into effect on April 28, 1952, the sovereignty of Taiwan and Pescadores Islands officially became undecided territories, and the residents of Taiwan also lost their nationality. We declare the right to decide the sovereignty of Taiwan belongs to those six million Taiwanese and their descendants.
Taiwanese people are not the Chinese whom Chiang Kai-shek brought from mainland China . Although they have lived in Taiwan for many years, they have never recognized Taiwan as a sovereign nation and refuse to be called Taiwanese. The Republic of China is Chiang Kai-shek’s government in exile group; many countries consider it as a fallen government. Although the People’s Republic of China insists that Taiwan and Pescadores Islands are part of Chinese territories; it is factually untrue and there is no basis under International law. Taiwanese people never recognize it.
We, the people of Taiwan , hereby declare our strong will and determination to build a nation called Taiwan , and to establish equal and reciprocal relations with all nations in the world. Taiwan naturally and rightfully belongs to the Taiwanese people. We exercise our innate self-determination and right to build a democratic Taiwan . We wish all nations and democracy-loving people of the world to give their recognition and strong supports to our cause.
Signed:
CCY Center International Cultural Foundation Taiwan Civilian Democratic party
Taiwan Rescue Action Alliance Taiwan Constituent Assembly
Taiwan Friends Association Taiwan Society North
Union of Taiwanese Teachers Formosa Nation Legal-Strategy Association
Farmers Association Nation Building Party
Taiwan Civilian Republican Party Taiwan Pan-American Alliance
For further information, please contact:
Taiwan Rescue Action Alliance
3F-1, No. 76, Sec. 1. Chung-Hsiao E. Rd. , Taipei 100, Taiwan
[email protected] FAX: (02)2392-7636
