Chang Jung-kung: Interact Based on One's Own Legal System to Achieve Dignified Peace
Chang Jung-kung stated in Beijing that cross-strait peace is highly possible, emphasizing that the KMT's stance of adhering to the '1992 Consensus' and opposing Taiwan independence aligns with Xi Jinping's views. He argued that the existence of the Mainland Affairs Council and Straits Exchange Foundation signifies that cross-strait relations are not state-to-state, and interacting with mainland China based on Taiwan's own legal system leads to dignified peace. Chang criticized the DPP's promotion of Taiwan's internationalization as leading to a 'One China' policy and suggested that building cross-strait mutual trust would expand Taiwan's international space, potentially allowing participation in RCEP and CPTPP. He also hinted at forthcoming concrete cross-strait economic and tourism policies from mainland China.
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Chang Jung-kung accepted media interviews this morning in Beijing at the China Grand Hotel. He was one of the main promoters of Cheng Li-wen's visit to China. Chang Jung-kung stated that upon hearing CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping say that developing cross-strait relations requires long-term effort, perseverance, and patience, he believes that cross-strait peace is very possible, depending on how Taiwan promotes its own cross-strait policy.
He said that the Kuomintang's consistent主張 is to adhere to the '1992 Consensus' and oppose Taiwan independence. This is the existing political foundation across the strait, and it should be consistent with Xi Jinping's ideas.
He then emphasized that adhering to the '1992 Consensus' and opposing Taiwan independence is based on Taiwan's fundamental law and legal system. The existence of the Mainland Affairs Council and the Straits Exchange Foundation represents that cross-strait relations are not state-to-state relations; otherwise, the Democratic Progressive Party would have the absolute power to immediately abolish both councils. Therefore, interacting with the mainland based on one's own legal system achieves dignified peace.
Chang Jung-kung also said that the 23 cross-strait agreements were signed during the KMT's last administration. More agreements provide more guarantees for peace, and their existence institutionalizes cross-strait peace.
Chang Jung-kung also said that he saw national security officials claiming that the Cheng-Xi meeting would de-internationalize the Taiwan issue. He argued that 'the internationalization of the Taiwan issue promoted by the DPP is actually 'One China-ization',' because all countries in the world have a One China policy, and a One China policy exists because of cross-strait relations. Taiwan cannot not have a way to deal with 'One China' itself, and the '1992 Consensus' is that way.
He claimed that the DPP has been in power for 10 years and has promoted the internationalization of the Taiwan issue, but only 12 diplomatic allies remain. 'The more internationalized, the more 'One China-ized'.' It is better to solve the problem from its root. After building cross-strait mutual trust, Taiwan can have the opportunity to participate in RCEP and CPTPP, and Taiwan's international space will be larger.
Regarding whether mainland China will release concrete cross-strait economic and tourism policies, Chang Jung-kung said that there had been communication with the mainland beforehand on how to promote cross-strait economic cooperation to bring tangible benefits to Taiwan, which is also Xi Jinping's proposition. 'We might as well wait and see,' for another day or two.
As for the government's statement that it will take action, Chang Jung-kung said that as long as it is beneficial to Taiwan, he believes the Taiwanese people will make their choice. The people's eyes are discerning; this is a choice between conflict and peace. (Edited by Chou Hui-ying) 1150411
He said that the Kuomintang's consistent主張 is to adhere to the '1992 Consensus' and oppose Taiwan independence. This is the existing political foundation across the strait, and it should be consistent with Xi Jinping's ideas.
He then emphasized that adhering to the '1992 Consensus' and opposing Taiwan independence is based on Taiwan's fundamental law and legal system. The existence of the Mainland Affairs Council and the Straits Exchange Foundation represents that cross-strait relations are not state-to-state relations; otherwise, the Democratic Progressive Party would have the absolute power to immediately abolish both councils. Therefore, interacting with the mainland based on one's own legal system achieves dignified peace.
Chang Jung-kung also said that the 23 cross-strait agreements were signed during the KMT's last administration. More agreements provide more guarantees for peace, and their existence institutionalizes cross-strait peace.
Chang Jung-kung also said that he saw national security officials claiming that the Cheng-Xi meeting would de-internationalize the Taiwan issue. He argued that 'the internationalization of the Taiwan issue promoted by the DPP is actually 'One China-ization',' because all countries in the world have a One China policy, and a One China policy exists because of cross-strait relations. Taiwan cannot not have a way to deal with 'One China' itself, and the '1992 Consensus' is that way.
He claimed that the DPP has been in power for 10 years and has promoted the internationalization of the Taiwan issue, but only 12 diplomatic allies remain. 'The more internationalized, the more 'One China-ized'.' It is better to solve the problem from its root. After building cross-strait mutual trust, Taiwan can have the opportunity to participate in RCEP and CPTPP, and Taiwan's international space will be larger.
Regarding whether mainland China will release concrete cross-strait economic and tourism policies, Chang Jung-kung said that there had been communication with the mainland beforehand on how to promote cross-strait economic cooperation to bring tangible benefits to Taiwan, which is also Xi Jinping's proposition. 'We might as well wait and see,' for another day or two.
As for the government's statement that it will take action, Chang Jung-kung said that as long as it is beneficial to Taiwan, he believes the Taiwanese people will make their choice. The people's eyes are discerning; this is a choice between conflict and peace. (Edited by Chou Hui-ying) 1150411