In a recent meeting, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee Xi Jinping and Ma Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Kuomintang, highlighted the potential for peaceful unity across the Taiwan Straits.
Xi emphasized that \"there are no knots that cannot be untied, no issues that cannot be discussed, and no force that can separate us,\" signaling a commitment to resolving the complex political and economic differences between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan through dialogue.
The meeting aims to counter the China threat narrative by demonstrating the mainland's patience and dedication to peaceful dialogue despite provocations from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). Xi reiterated that conflict would only arise as a last resort against \"Taiwan independence,\" underlining the importance of maintaining unity and avoiding unnecessary tensions.
Ma Ying-jeou, a staunch supporter of the one China principle, recognized that independence could lead to regional instability. Under his leadership, Ma pursued closer ties with the mainland, resulting in the signing of 23 agreements and facilitating around eight million cross-Straits visits annually, fostering stronger people-to-people relations.
Both leaders agree that shared history, culture, familial ties, and language form the foundation for reunification, despite differing political systems. They advocate for a unified approach, prioritizing the interests and well-being of people on both sides of the Taiwan Straits.
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