Taiwan's MAC Criticizes Zheng-Xi Meeting: 'Peace Framework' is 'Unification Framework'
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) criticized the meeting between Kuomintang's Cheng Li-wen and CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping, stating that the so-called "peace framework" is essentially a "unification framework." MAC Minister Chiu Chui-cheng asserted that Cheng's adherence to the "1992 Consensus" endorses the CCP's intention to "eliminate the Republic of China." Chiu emphasized that the claims made by Xi and Cheng are based on the CCP's long-standing Taiwan policy, promoting political advancement to eliminate the Republic of China.
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Cheng Li-wen met with CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping at 11 AM today in the East Hall of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, and both delivered public speeches. Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Minister Chiu Chui-cheng and Deputy Minister Liang Wen-chieh held a press conference at 6 PM to respond.
Chiu Chui-cheng stated that the KMT and CCP reiterated the common political foundation of the "1992 Consensus" and "opposing Taiwan independence." However, after the "Five Points of Xi" in 2019, the "1992 Consensus" as defined by Beijing authorities means "one China" and "one country, two systems," which the government and people of Taiwan absolutely do not accept, and this is the Taiwan consensus.
Chiu Chui-cheng said that Cheng Li-wen's insistence on the "1992 Consensus" is actually endorsing the CCP's intention to "eliminate the Republic of China," treating the "poison of annexation" as a "peace antidote."
Chiu Chui-cheng stated that this interaction, under the guise of "peace" between the two parties, is essentially echoing the true nature of the CCP's united front strategy towards Taiwan, which is "national rejuvenation and unification" and "both sides of the strait belong to one China." The MAC expressed regret and emphasized that the so-called "opinions and propositions" of Xi and Cheng are actually entirely based on the CCP's long-standing Taiwan policy, promoting political advancement initiatives to eliminate the Republic of China.
Chiu Chui-cheng pointed out that Cheng Li-wen claimed to establish a "systematized cross-strait peace" and achieve a "peace framework," to "make the peaceful development of cross-strait relations irreversible and fundamentally eliminate all causes of conflict." However, for the CCP, only when Taiwan accepts "one country, two systems" and the Republic of China no longer exists will military intimidation cease, and only then will there be peace.
Chiu Chui-cheng criticized Cheng Li-wen's "peace framework" as essentially a "unification framework," packaging unification as peace; the so-called "systematized cross-strait peace" is essentially Xi Jinping's proposed "one country, two systems Taiwan plan."
He emphasized that the government is seriously concerned about how the KMT will implement its so-called "cross-strait peace framework" bipartisan political initiative. If this cooperation proceeds under conditions where: 1. the fact of the Republic of China's existence is not acknowledged; 2. the will of the Taiwanese people is not respected; 3. the CCP continues its military intimidation against Taiwan, the government will absolutely not accept it and will take necessary actions to safeguard the Republic of China and Taiwan's freedom and democracy.
Chiu Chui-cheng pointed out that Beijing's unilateral leadership of the KMT-CCP leaders' meeting is to "internalize cross-strait issues," confuse international public opinion, and achieve its goal of "opposing external forces' intervention." Cheng Li-wen's echoing of the CCP's narrative, and even praising the CCP's governance achievements, not only deviates from mainstream Taiwanese public opinion but also greatly differs from the international community's concern for peace in the Taiwan Strait and opposition to CCP coercion.
He criticized Cheng Li-wen for saying that Taiwan should not be a pawn, yet willingly becoming a "united front helper" for the CCP, whitewashing the CCP, and turning a blind eye to the CCP's ambitions of "hegemonic expansion" and "unification by force."
Chiu Chui-cheng reiterated that party-to-party exchanges cannot replace official cross-strait mechanisms, and any cross-strait affairs and interactions involving public authority must be handled by the government. He called on the CCP to pragmatically face Taiwan's democratically elected legitimate government and engage in positive interactions with us; Taiwan will also continue to work with allies to jointly strive for regional peace and prosperity. (Edited by Yang Sheng-ju) 1150410
Chiu Chui-cheng stated that the KMT and CCP reiterated the common political foundation of the "1992 Consensus" and "opposing Taiwan independence." However, after the "Five Points of Xi" in 2019, the "1992 Consensus" as defined by Beijing authorities means "one China" and "one country, two systems," which the government and people of Taiwan absolutely do not accept, and this is the Taiwan consensus.
Chiu Chui-cheng said that Cheng Li-wen's insistence on the "1992 Consensus" is actually endorsing the CCP's intention to "eliminate the Republic of China," treating the "poison of annexation" as a "peace antidote."
Chiu Chui-cheng stated that this interaction, under the guise of "peace" between the two parties, is essentially echoing the true nature of the CCP's united front strategy towards Taiwan, which is "national rejuvenation and unification" and "both sides of the strait belong to one China." The MAC expressed regret and emphasized that the so-called "opinions and propositions" of Xi and Cheng are actually entirely based on the CCP's long-standing Taiwan policy, promoting political advancement initiatives to eliminate the Republic of China.
Chiu Chui-cheng pointed out that Cheng Li-wen claimed to establish a "systematized cross-strait peace" and achieve a "peace framework," to "make the peaceful development of cross-strait relations irreversible and fundamentally eliminate all causes of conflict." However, for the CCP, only when Taiwan accepts "one country, two systems" and the Republic of China no longer exists will military intimidation cease, and only then will there be peace.
Chiu Chui-cheng criticized Cheng Li-wen's "peace framework" as essentially a "unification framework," packaging unification as peace; the so-called "systematized cross-strait peace" is essentially Xi Jinping's proposed "one country, two systems Taiwan plan."
He emphasized that the government is seriously concerned about how the KMT will implement its so-called "cross-strait peace framework" bipartisan political initiative. If this cooperation proceeds under conditions where: 1. the fact of the Republic of China's existence is not acknowledged; 2. the will of the Taiwanese people is not respected; 3. the CCP continues its military intimidation against Taiwan, the government will absolutely not accept it and will take necessary actions to safeguard the Republic of China and Taiwan's freedom and democracy.
Chiu Chui-cheng pointed out that Beijing's unilateral leadership of the KMT-CCP leaders' meeting is to "internalize cross-strait issues," confuse international public opinion, and achieve its goal of "opposing external forces' intervention." Cheng Li-wen's echoing of the CCP's narrative, and even praising the CCP's governance achievements, not only deviates from mainstream Taiwanese public opinion but also greatly differs from the international community's concern for peace in the Taiwan Strait and opposition to CCP coercion.
He criticized Cheng Li-wen for saying that Taiwan should not be a pawn, yet willingly becoming a "united front helper" for the CCP, whitewashing the CCP, and turning a blind eye to the CCP's ambitions of "hegemonic expansion" and "unification by force."
Chiu Chui-cheng reiterated that party-to-party exchanges cannot replace official cross-strait mechanisms, and any cross-strait affairs and interactions involving public authority must be handled by the government. He called on the CCP to pragmatically face Taiwan's democratically elected legitimate government and engage in positive interactions with us; Taiwan will also continue to work with allies to jointly strive for regional peace and prosperity. (Edited by Yang Sheng-ju) 1150410