Regarding the Cheng-Xi Meeting, Cheng Li-wen: Reaffirmed the Content of the "1992 Consensus"
Cheng Li-wen met with Xi Jinping in Beijing, reiterating the specific content of the "1992 Consensus" and emphasizing that cross-strait relations are not state-to-state. Xi Jinping stressed the importance of patience and perseverance, stating respect for the social system and lifestyle choices of Taiwanese compatriots. Cheng Li-wen highlighted that adhering to the "1992 Consensus" and opposing "Taiwan independence" is the sole political foundation for peaceful cross-strait development.
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The "Cheng-Xi Meeting" was held today at 11 AM in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, marking Cheng Li-wen's most important activity during this trip. The outside world paid close attention to how Cheng Li-wen would express cross-strait relations and their differences to Xi Jinping, and whether the KMT would adhere to the flexibility of "one China, respective interpretations" within the "1992 Consensus."
According to the press release provided by the KMT, Cheng Li-wen mentioned that the respective laws and regulations on both sides of the strait stipulate that the two sides are not a state-to-state relationship. In 1992, authorized agencies on both sides reached a consensus to express their adherence to the one-China principle through oral statements, while seeking common ground despite differences, which became the political foundation for cross-strait consultation and liaison mechanisms. "Historical facts cannot be denied, and consultation mechanisms should be restored on this basis, accumulating a cycle of goodwill."
Subsequently, Cheng Li-wen said at today's press conference for Chinese and foreign journalists that the differences across the strait have a very long historical process, but "Xi Jinping emphasized the need for patience and perseverance. As long as everyone has a common spiritual affinity, speaks well, and discusses matters more, everything can be discussed."
Cheng Li-wen said that she was particularly impressed by Xi Jinping's discussion of cross-strait differences, and pointed out that Xi Jinping said the mainland "respects the social system and chosen lifestyle of Taiwanese compatriots," but also expects "Taiwan to affirm the mainland's development achievements." Therefore, more opportunities for exchange and mutual understanding should be increased, and Xi Jinping specifically mentioned, "Being able to meet makes a big difference."
Cheng Li-wen stated that both sides have a very high degree of common ideas and starting points, hoping to narrow their differences, increase mutual understanding, expand mutual goodwill, and accumulate mutual trust. These are important cornerstones for the peaceful and stable development of cross-strait relations in the future.
Cheng Li-wen emphasized that she is willing to do anything that helps cross-strait peace; she is willing to meet anyone who helps cross-strait peace. Xi Jinping also mentioned that anything conducive to the peaceful development of cross-strait relations should be fully pursued.
Regarding the "1992 Consensus," Cheng Li-wen said that during her meeting with Xi Jinping, she fully reiterated the content of the "1992 Consensus" from the final draft of her speech. Because the Koo-Wang talks were mentioned during her visit to Shanghai Yangshan Port, Xi Jinping told her today that the "1992 Consensus" was made very clear during those talks, and Xi said, "Unless one's heart is very dark, unless one deliberately pretends to be confused, otherwise one should not be unaware of the true content of the '1992 Consensus'."
Cheng Li-wen stated that there is no need to maliciously distort, and even less to undermine the reconciliation and peaceful development of cross-strait relations. Today's successful meeting confirms what has been said in recent months: the only political foundation for cross-strait exchanges and dialogue is "adhering to the '1992 Consensus' and opposing 'Taiwan independence'."
She said that it is necessary to keep pace with the times and use different languages and contemporary expressions to let every generation of young people understand what challenges they face at this stage, and how to avoid war and tragedy through the "1992 Consensus" and opposing "Taiwan independence," work together to create peace, and seek the greatest well-being for the people on the basis of peace. (Editor: Qiu Guoqiang) 1150410
According to the press release provided by the KMT, Cheng Li-wen mentioned that the respective laws and regulations on both sides of the strait stipulate that the two sides are not a state-to-state relationship. In 1992, authorized agencies on both sides reached a consensus to express their adherence to the one-China principle through oral statements, while seeking common ground despite differences, which became the political foundation for cross-strait consultation and liaison mechanisms. "Historical facts cannot be denied, and consultation mechanisms should be restored on this basis, accumulating a cycle of goodwill."
Subsequently, Cheng Li-wen said at today's press conference for Chinese and foreign journalists that the differences across the strait have a very long historical process, but "Xi Jinping emphasized the need for patience and perseverance. As long as everyone has a common spiritual affinity, speaks well, and discusses matters more, everything can be discussed."
Cheng Li-wen said that she was particularly impressed by Xi Jinping's discussion of cross-strait differences, and pointed out that Xi Jinping said the mainland "respects the social system and chosen lifestyle of Taiwanese compatriots," but also expects "Taiwan to affirm the mainland's development achievements." Therefore, more opportunities for exchange and mutual understanding should be increased, and Xi Jinping specifically mentioned, "Being able to meet makes a big difference."
Cheng Li-wen stated that both sides have a very high degree of common ideas and starting points, hoping to narrow their differences, increase mutual understanding, expand mutual goodwill, and accumulate mutual trust. These are important cornerstones for the peaceful and stable development of cross-strait relations in the future.
Cheng Li-wen emphasized that she is willing to do anything that helps cross-strait peace; she is willing to meet anyone who helps cross-strait peace. Xi Jinping also mentioned that anything conducive to the peaceful development of cross-strait relations should be fully pursued.
Regarding the "1992 Consensus," Cheng Li-wen said that during her meeting with Xi Jinping, she fully reiterated the content of the "1992 Consensus" from the final draft of her speech. Because the Koo-Wang talks were mentioned during her visit to Shanghai Yangshan Port, Xi Jinping told her today that the "1992 Consensus" was made very clear during those talks, and Xi said, "Unless one's heart is very dark, unless one deliberately pretends to be confused, otherwise one should not be unaware of the true content of the '1992 Consensus'."
Cheng Li-wen stated that there is no need to maliciously distort, and even less to undermine the reconciliation and peaceful development of cross-strait relations. Today's successful meeting confirms what has been said in recent months: the only political foundation for cross-strait exchanges and dialogue is "adhering to the '1992 Consensus' and opposing 'Taiwan independence'."
She said that it is necessary to keep pace with the times and use different languages and contemporary expressions to let every generation of young people understand what challenges they face at this stage, and how to avoid war and tragedy through the "1992 Consensus" and opposing "Taiwan independence," work together to create peace, and seek the greatest well-being for the people on the basis of peace. (Editor: Qiu Guoqiang) 1150410