Photo: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian

When asked to comment on reports that the ROK listed Taiwan as "China (Taiwan)" on its electronic arrival card system, and the Taiwan authorities have claimed that they will change the designation of "Korea" to "South Korea" on some of its entry and exit documents, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory. The one-China principle is a basic norm in international relations and a prevailing international consensus. 

"We believe the ROK will continue to adhere to the one-China principle, which is clearly stated in the China-ROK joint communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations, and will handle the Taiwan question accordingly," the spokesperson added.

Taiwan's so-called "foreign affairs department" claimed that it had already changed the designation of Korea on Taiwan's "Alien Resident Certificate" to "South Korea" on March 1, The Chosun Daily reported on Wednesday, citing Taiwan's local media. 

It further warned that if ROK does not respond positively by March 31, corresponding measures will be taken regarding Taiwan's "electronic entry registration form," The Chosun Daily said. 

When commenting on the matter in December 2025, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said that no matter how hard the Democratic Progressive Party authorities scheme and plot, they cannot change the fact that the Taiwan region is part of China, nor can they shake the basic international pattern where the international community adheres to the one-China principle.

Global Times