(Deutsche Welle Chinese website) The Chinese Communist Party held its 20th National Congress (20th National Congress) on Sunday (October 16). The report reiterated that cross-strait “reunification” must be realized, and the option of invading Taiwan by force will not be given up. Taiwan’s presidential office responded by stating, “The Republic of China is a sovereign and independent country, and democracy and freedom are the belief and persistence of the people of Taiwan.” The mainstream public opinion in Taiwan also firmly rejects one country, two systems.
When Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed the Taiwan issue in his speech to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China on Sunday, he stressed that “the complete reunification of the motherland must be realized and it will be realized.” He mentioned: “The resolution of the Taiwan issue is the Chinese people’s own business, and it is up to the Chinese people to decide. We insist on striving for the prospect of peaceful reunification with the greatest sincerity and our best efforts.” and its secessionist activities” using force.
According to Taiwan’s “United Daily News”, Taiwan’s presidential spokesman Zhang Dunhan responded on Sunday that Taiwan’s national security team has closely grasped the relevant situation and will continue to pay close attention to relevant developments. He emphasized that Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen had clearly expressed Taiwan’s position in his speech on National Day this year, that is, to continue to stand firm on the “Four Persistences” and strengthen the “Four Resiliences”, not only to make Taiwan the Taiwan of the world, but also to give the world A better Taiwan.
Zhang Dunhan reiterated that Taiwan’s position is very firm. It is the consensus of the Taiwanese people that territorial sovereignty will not be compromised, democracy and freedom will not be compromised, and confrontation is definitely not an option for both sides of the strait. He said that maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and the region is the common responsibility of both sides, and quoted Tsai Ing-wen’s previous remarks saying that under rationality, equality and mutual respect, the Taiwan government is also willing to work with the Beijing authorities to seek mutual acceptance and maintain Approaches to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
Kuomintang sends congratulatory message
According to China’s CCTV’s “News Network” program, Taiwan’s Kuomintang sent a congratulatory message to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China on Sunday, and the Chinese Communist Party also replied to the congratulatory message. The two sides jointly emphasized the “1992 consensus” and opposed “Taiwan independence.”
The report pointed out that the Central Committee of the Chinese Kuomintang said in a congratulatory message on the 16th that on the basis of the “1992 Consensus” and opposition to “Taiwan independence”, various exchanges and cooperation between the two sides of the strait have achieved fruitful results. It is hoped that the two parties will continue to communicate, cooperate sincerely, deepen mutual trust, Seek common ground while reserving differences, jointly enhance the rights and interests of people on both sides of the strait, strive to maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, and create a prosperous development of cross-strait relations.
The report also stated that the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China stated in a telegram on the same day that over the years, the two parties have jointly promoted the peaceful development of cross-strait relations on the basis of adhering to the “1992 Consensus” and opposing “Taiwan independence” for the benefit of compatriots on both sides of the strait. At present, the situation in the Taiwan Strait is becoming more and more complex and severe. We hope that the two parties will grasp the overall situation, observe the general situation, stick to the righteousness, strengthen communication, enhance mutual trust, deepen cooperation on the basis of existing common politics, and work together for peace in the Taiwan Strait, the well-being of our compatriots, national reunification, and national rejuvenation. effort.
In the report titled “Congratulations to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China by Relevant Political Parties and Persons in Taiwan”, it also stated that the former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang, Lien Chan and Hong Xiuzhu, the chairman of the new party Wu Chengdian, and the chairman of the Non-Party Solidarity Alliance, Lin Bingkun, etc. Also sent a congratulatory letter.
Zhu Lilun: Defend the Republic of China
According to comprehensive Taiwan media reports, the Kuomintang said on Sunday that the relevant congratulatory messages are in accordance with the past. Zhu Lilun, chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang, said that the three most important tasks of the Kuomintang are to defend the Republic of China, safeguard democracy and freedom, and maintain cross-strait and regional peace. “These three central tasks are that we truly love Taiwan, and we absolutely focus on the Republic of China. To protect Taiwan and protect democracy and freedom is our common goal.”
Zhu Lilun also said that anyone who intends to destroy or harm the Republic of China is absolutely opposed to the end, and public opinion has repeatedly pointed to resolute opposition to “Taiwan independence” and resolute opposition to one country, two systems. These are very clear goals.
Regarding the Kuomintang’s congratulatory message to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, Taiwan’s “Liberty Times” reported that DPP legislator Wang Meihui criticized in an interview, “Xi Jinping said today that he will not give up the use of force, and the Kuomintang is eager to go along with the CCP, completely disregarding the opinions of the Taiwanese people. ”, referring to the Kuomintang “while cheating votes in Taiwan, while trying to curry favor with the Communist Party.”
Wang Meihui also questioned: “Do you agree with Xi Jinping’s idea of reunifying Taiwan so much, why didn’t the Kuomintang not raise opposition to reunification in the congratulatory message?”
Taiwan’s mainstream public opinion is far from the CCP’s point of view
Taiwan will hold local elections on November 26, and the issue of reunification and independence and Xi Jinping’s remarks on the Taiwan issue at the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China have also attracted special attention. Many analysts believe that the views of the CCP are far from the mainstream public opinion in Taiwan.
According to a poll conducted by National Chengchi University since 1992, the latest data in June 2022 show that less than 7% of Taiwanese support and favor reunification, about 30% support and favor independence, and maintain the status quo. 57% or so. Only 2.4% of Taiwanese identified themselves as Chinese, compared with 63.7% of Taiwanese and 30.4% of both.
Wang Xinxian, a distinguished professor of the East Asia Institute at National Chengchi University, once told DW that the middle option of the two surveys is a “safe haven”. If there is no pressure, the gap between the figures will be even greater. He also said that the Taiwanese’s “always maintaining the status quo”, in Beijing’s view, is “Chinese independence”, which will also not be accepted.
Zhang Wuyue, director of the Research Center for Cross-Strait Relations at Taiwan’s Tamkang University, previously told DW that Beijing’s policy toward Taiwan is “basically a failure.” Mainstream public opinion is “far apart”, but Beijing won’t change because of that.
(Comprehensive report)
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