China Marks October 25 as Taiwan Restoration Day, Reinforcing Sovereignty Claims

China has declared October 25 as Commemoration Day of Taiwans Restoration, emphasizing its sovereignty claims over Taiwan and historical connections to the island.

• On October 25, China officially designated Commemoration Day of Taiwans Restoration to mark the 1945 transition of Taiwan to the Republic of China.
• Beijing asserts that this new holiday reinforces the historical ties between Taiwan and the mainland, highlighting Chinas ongoing claims over the self-ruled island.
• The announcement may escalate tensions with Taipei, as Taiwan continues to assert its autonomy from China amidst increasing pressure from the mainland.