Foreign Affairs Statement

The International Esports Federation (IESF) is a global organization dedicated to promoting and advancing esports worldwide, with the mission of fostering the recognition of esports as an official sport and uniting different nations and regions.

We are committed to complying with all international laws and regional regulations to maintain the legality and professionalism of our global operations. Regarding the recent foreign affairs issues involved in organizing the World Esports Championship Asia Regional Qualifiers (aka Asia Esports Championship 2024) and the World Esports Industry Development Conference (WEDC) in Mainland China in collaboration with Huati Esports (aka China National Cyber Games), we hereby declare the following:

1. Since March 1st, 2024, when Huati Esports officially began to act as the authorized host of IESF official events, there has been thorough communication between Huati Esports and IESF, and several special foreign affairs meetings have been convened to organize future cooperation in Mainland China concerning various foreign affairs matters. As an international organization, we fully respect and support the “One-China Principle” of the “People’s Republic of China”, recognizing that there is only one China, Taiwan is part of China, and the government of the People’s Republic of China is the sole legal government of China, as stipulated in the UN general Assembly resolution 2758 of October 25th, 1971.
2. Moving forward, we will continue to adhere strictly to the “One-China Principle”, fully comply with the “Nagoya Resolution” passed by the International Olympic Committee in 1979, and strictly follow the “Olympic model” in defining the names and emblems of the “Chinese Taipei” delegation participating in IESF events.
3. In the future, we will continue to give high priority to and handle sensitively all foreign affairs and activities involving Taiwan to ensure that they do not affect the normal business and foreign relations of IESF with any country.

To further clarify our position and prevent possible future misunderstandings, we will take the following measures:

1. Enhance the training of all IESF personnel on Taiwan-related foreign affairs issues to ensure all staff understand and correctly implement the IESF Statutes and relevant policies.
2. Regularly review all official content released externally to ensure it adheres to our commitment to the “One-China Principle.”

Going forward, IESF will continue to monitor developments related to its activities and adjust our actions according to international law and regional policies. We are committed to continuing to focus on promoting the development of esports globally and providing a stage for the world’s top esports talents.