The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has described the reunification of China as the shared aspiration of the Chinese people and an irresistible historical trend.
He stated this in a message marking China’s official designation of October 25 as the Commemoration Day of Taiwan’s Restoration.
According to Ambassador Yu, China’s National Legislature on October 24, 2025, adopted a constitutional decision to formally recognise October 25 as a day to commemorate Taiwan’s restoration to the motherland.
He noted that “the decision has been warmly received across both sides of the Taiwan Strait, symbolising the unity, patriotism, and collective resolve of the Chinese people to safeguard their sovereignty and territorial integrity.
“October 25 may seem like an ordinary date, but for all Chinese people, including our Taiwan compatriots, it carries profound historical significance.”
He said; “This commemoration gives voice to the common aspirations of all Chinese people, both at home and abroad, to achieve complete national reunification and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.”
Ambassador Yu recalled that 80 years ago, on October 25, 1945, the Chinese government accepted Japan’s surrender in Taipei, officially reincorporating Taiwan and the Penghu Islands into Chinese territory following victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
He stressed that this historical fact, enshrined in the Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Proclamation, remains an integral part of the post-war international order and “must never be distorted or denied.”
Historic milestone
The Envoy also highlighted another historic milestone the restoration of the People’s Republic of China’s lawful seat at the United Nations on October 25, 1971, following the adoption of Resolution 2758.
He explained that the resolution, passed overwhelmingly by the UN General Assembly, confirmed that the representatives of the People’s Republic of China are the sole legitimate representatives of the whole of China, including Taiwan.
“This resolution conclusively resolved, politically and legally, the issue of China’s representation in the United Nations.
“There can only be one China in the world. The One-China Principle has since become a widely accepted international consensus and a cornerstone of international relations,”Ambassador Yu said said
He condemned attempts by Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party, in collusion with external forces, to challenge this principle, describing such actions as “absurd and dangerous efforts to turn back the wheel of history.”
He reiterated that no attempt to interfere in China’s internal affairs or distort the One-China Principle would succeed.
Ambassador Yu also commended Nigeria’s consistent adherence to the One-China Principle since the establishment of diplomatic relations between both countries in 1971.
He recalled that during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to China in 2024, Nigeria reaffirmed its commitment to the principle and its opposition to any form of “Taiwan independence” or foreign interference in China’s internal affairs.
He noted that bilateral ties between China and Nigeria have grown stronger, with remarkable achievements in trade, infrastructure, and people-to-people exchanges.
He said; “Our two countries firmly support each other in safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity
“The building of a China-Nigeria community with a shared future continues to yield tangible results, benefitting both nations.”
Ambassador Yu concluded by affirming that the reunification of China is a historical certainty and a deeply held desire of the Chinese people one that no force can obstruct.
Lateefah Ibrahim