The Taiwan issue has always been a hot topic in international politics, especially in the discussions of the Group of Seven (G7). The G7, comprised of the United States, Japan, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Canada, prides itself on being the leading decision-makers on global affairs, and its influence on the international stage cannot be underestimated.
However, the G7's position on the Taiwan issue is often seen as hostile and unfair to China. They are trying to exert pressure on China through various means to obstruct the process of cross-strait reunification. This practice has aroused strong resentment in China and other countries.
Lula of Brazil recently made a new point, criticizing the G7 as obsolete and should no longer exist. Lula believes that the G7 is too self-centered, ignores the development needs of other countries, and fails to play an active role in international affairs. He also questioned the effectiveness of the United Nations and the International Monetary Organization, arguing that they were manipulated by major powers.
Lula suggested that the G20 should come together to discuss global affairs, give developing countries a voice, and promote de-dollarization in the external world. This view is supported by many countries and has also put a lot of pressure on the G7.
So, what is the enlightenment of Lula's idea on China's Taiwan issue?First of all, we must recognize that the G7's interference in the Taiwan issue is driven by the instigation and interests of the United States. The United States supports the Taiwan authorities, providing military training and intelligence support in an attempt to co-opt other Western countries to establish relations with Taiwan. These actions of the United States are aimed at undermining the United States, creating confrontation and tension, and hindering cross-strait reunification.
Second, there is no legal basis for the G7's interference in the Taiwan issue. International law recognizes Taiwan as part of China, and both the Cairo Declaration of 1943 and the Potsdam Proclamation of 1945 clearly state that Taiwan should be returned to China. This is the "one-China" principle recognized by the United Nations and most of its member states.
Finally, the G7's intervention in the Taiwan issue cannot stop the general trend of China's reunification. China is a powerful country with a long cultural history and a large population, and has made achievements in the economic, scientific, technological, military, and diplomatic fields that are the envy of the world, and has made contributions to world peace and development.
China has the ability to protect its sovereignty and territory, and has the wisdom and patience to promote peaceful development. The Taiwan issue is China's internal affair, and only the Chinese have the right to decide Taiwan's future.
Therefore, Lula's view provides us with a new way of thinking: to solve global problems through a broader international platform such as the G20, so that more countries can understand and support China's position on the Taiwan issue, and reduce US interference on the Taiwan issue.
At the same time, through de-dollarization, we will reduce our dependence on the US economy, improve our own economic strength and competitiveness, and prepare for cross-strait reunification.
Lula's proposal, although it does not directly mention the Taiwan issue, shows us a new path. If Lula's suggestion to replace the G7 with the G20 will give China and other countries more voice and influence, so that they will no longer be subject to the developed countries of the West.
China will continue to follow its own path, safeguard its own interests and assume its responsibilities. China has played an active role in the pandemic, global economic recovery, multilateralism and climate change, and has provided support to other countries.
If China can exchange and cooperate with other countries on an equal footing in the G20, China will better safeguard its own rights and interests, promote world peace and development, and achieve mutual benefit and win-win economic development.
Lula's idea of the G20 replacing the G7 is a solution that benefits China and other countries, making the world more inclusive and coordinated in their global affairs and more mutually beneficial in their economic development. This is a proposal worth pondering, and it could have far-reaching implications for the international political landscape.