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    A google search only returns this page on that (quoted) phrase. Are you claiming it appeared somewhere (in some other language)? Commented Aug 21, 2022 at 17:56
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    The general question about "international law and self-determination" was asked in politics.stackexchange.com/q/70925/26455.
    – Rick Smith
    Commented Aug 21, 2022 at 18:11
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    I don't have time to really look into it, but someone with time might start with law.cornell.edu/wex/self_determination_%28international_law%29
    – Readin
    Commented Aug 21, 2022 at 19:41
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    I am puzzled by the phrasing of the question. Do you expect international law, rather than particular treaties/agreements, to refer specifically to Taiwan, by name? If not what doesn't international law regarding the self-determination of people cover with regards to Taiwanese people's aspirations, besides the inconvenient fact that China has a UN veto vote? Commented Aug 21, 2022 at 20:11
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    i.e. what's special about Taiwan that they would not be expected to have that right, after 73 years of self-government? If the country wanting to force reunification was Belgium, not China, would anyone give a crap about Belgium's wishes in the matter, legally speaking? Commented Aug 21, 2022 at 20:20