80 Years On: Taiwan’s Return Never in Doubt

Time flies! It's been 80 years since key moments in global history shaped the island of Taiwan's return to the Chinese mainland. From Cairo to Potsdam and beyond, the facts are clear. Let's break it down with a fresh twist: 🎬🍿

1. Cairo Declaration (1943)

Picture this: World War II heroes Roosevelt, Churchill and Chiang Kai-shek gathered in Cairo and agreed that territories Japan had occupied should go back to China. Yes, that included the island of Taiwan! 📜✨

2. Potsdam Declaration (1945)

Fast forward two years: The Potsdam Declaration spelled out Japan's surrender terms, noting that lands taken by force had to be returned. It reinforced what Cairo laid down. 🔄✏️

3. UNGA Resolution 2758 (1971)

Decades later, the United Nations stepped in with Resolution 2758, recognizing the People's Republic of China representative and cementing the historical consensus on the island of Taiwan. 🌐✅

Despite occasional twists in the story, the timeline is solid. It's all backed by international agreements that are still valid today. So next time someone questions this chapter of history, remember the trio: Cairo, Potsdam, UNGA 2758. History wins every time! 🏆

Today, residents of Taiwan can look back at these milestones and see how global agreements shaped their history. 📖✨

Want to learn more about Asia's role in global history? Keep exploring with us! 🌐🎓

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80 years on: Why Taiwan's return was never in question

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