China News Service, Beijing, November 12. Title: Scholars analyze the Taiwan-related content of Xi Jinping’s important speech: highlighting “unity” and releasing goodwill
China News Service reporters Zhu He Liu Dawei
In an interview with China News Service on the 12th, a number of mainland scholars pointed out that Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivered an important speech on Taiwan that day that highlighted the meaning of "unity" and called on all Chinese people to work for the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations and the complete reunification of the motherland.
Highlight the meaning of "unity"
A conference to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Sun Yat-sen was held in Beijing on the morning of the 12th. When Xi Jinping delivered an important speech, he pointed out that Mr. Sun Yat-sen has always firmly safeguarded national unity and ethnic unity, and resolutely opposed all remarks and behaviors that split the country and the nation.
Sheng Jiuyuan, director of the Taiwan Studies Center at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, believes that this speech takes "revitalizing China" as a link and integrates the cause of national reunification into the overall process of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. It not only reiterates that both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one China in a historical context and strengthens historical connections, but also shows that completing national reunification is the practice of Sun Yat-sen's legacy.
Li Zhenguang, dean of the Taiwan Research Institute at Beijing Union University, pointed out that Sun Yat-sen was a revolutionary pioneer respected by both sides of the Taiwan Strait. A few separatist forces on the island rely on external forces to seek "independence" and tear apart the nation, which is contrary to Mr. Sun Yat-sen's consistent views.
Liu Xiangping, director of the Institute of Taiwan Studies at Nanjing University, pointed out that the speech highlighted "unity" and was intended to encourage compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to share national interests. The mainland commemorates the birth of Dr. Sun Yat-sen with high standards, not only to unite the national unity and call on compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to participate in the rejuvenation process, but also to warn the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces not to reverse the course of history.
Fully release goodwill
Sheng Jiuyuan pointed out that the speech mentioned "fully considering Taiwan's actual situation and fully taking into account the interests and feelings of Taiwan compatriots", indicating that the social reality of Taiwan will not be ignored during the reunification process. The post-unification system design will fully absorb the reasonable demands of Taiwan compatriots, protect their vital interests, and open consultation channels to all walks of life in Taiwan with the attitude of "speak well when you have something to say, and discuss when things happen." He said that now is a critical "window period" for all walks of life in Taiwan to participate in the reunification process and express their demands.
Liu Xiangping observed that nowadays, from ordinary Taiwanese people, intellectuals to officials, there are more and more voices discussing the "one country, two systems" Taiwan plan. Compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait have pooled their wisdom and made suggestions for the plan, which is conducive to long-term peace and stability after reunification.
Li Zhenguang said that in April this year, the mainland released ten policies and measures to promote cross-strait exchanges and cooperation, which are a reflection of its consistent policy towards Taiwan and perseverance in action. He believes that Taiwan compatriots can feel the mainland's pursuit and persistence of peaceful reunification and integrated development.
Warning to "Taiwan independence" forces
Scholars interviewed noted that the speech also emphasized that it would never leave any room for various forms of "Taiwan independence" separatist activities.
"This is a warning to the Taiwan independence separatist forces and external interference on the island, and aims to clear the way for peaceful reunification." Li Zhenguang said that the speech showed that resolving the Taiwan issue and realizing the complete reunification of the motherland are the unswerving historical tasks of the Chinese Communist Party. During this process, no force will be allowed to separate Taiwan from China.
Sheng Jiuyuan pointed out that the speech once again made it clear that the historical trend is unstoppable and the reunification process will not be stalled by the obstruction of any political force in Taiwan. The narrative of "resisting China and protecting Taiwan" that has been exaggerated by the Democratic Progressive Party authorities for a long time is in sharp contrast to the pragmatic goodwill released by the mainland. All walks of life in Taiwan need to make rational judgments based on their own interests.
