From April 1 to 11, Ma Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Kuomintang, led a delegation of young people from the Taiwan region to the Chinese mainland for important discussions. On April 10, Ma met with Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, marking their second meeting since their historic exchange in Singapore in 2015.
Ma's visit sends a strong signal of peaceful exchanges, contributing to the maintenance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits. During their meeting, Xi delivered a significant speech outlining the future development direction of cross-Strait relations, emphasizing the importance of peaceful reunification under the framework of \"One Country, Two Systems.\"
The current situation between the Chinese mainland and the Taiwan region remains complex. External forces, led by the United States, continue to interfere in the Taiwan region. The United States, Japan, and the Philippines have been holding summits to establish an \"anti-China encirclement,\" aimed at containing China should any issues arise in the Taiwan Straits. Additionally, the United States has been strengthening its military security ties with the Taiwan region, including recent arms sales and potential participation in the upcoming Han Kuang Exercise, the region's largest annual military exercise.
Simultaneously, separatist activities advocating for \"Taiwan independence\" are prevalent on the island. The current administration of Taiwan has responded harshly to incidents such as the ship collision on February 14 and has spread rumors to tarnish Ma Ying-jeou's exchange visit to the mainland.
The Chinese mainland remains confident and determined in its pursuit of reunification. It believes that resolving the Taiwan question and achieving reunification ultimately depend on the development and progress of the mainland. The mainland's comprehensive strength over the Taiwan region continues to grow, enhancing its resources and capabilities to achieve reunification, while also increasing its influence among the people in Taiwan.
Peaceful reunification and the \"One Country, Two Systems\" approach are viewed as the preferred solutions to the Taiwan question, serving the best interests of residents on both sides of the Taiwan Straits. Ma's exchanges on the mainland demonstrate the shared identity of compatriots from both sides, which is crucial for maintaining the current status of peace and stability. During his stay, Ma led the youth delegation to visit significant sites such as the Great Wall and the Memorial Hall of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, as well as prominent enterprises, thereby enhancing the Taiwan people's perception of the Chinese mainland.
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President Xi, Ma Ying-jeou meeting significant for cross-Straits ties
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