Zheng-Xi Meeting Concludes: Cheng Li-wen Proposes 5 Points Including Expanding Taiwan's International Space
At the 'Zheng-Xi Meeting,' Cheng Li-wen presented five proposals aimed at cross-strait peace and public welfare. Key points include enhancing Taiwan's international participation, restoring cross-strait negotiation mechanisms, and maintaining peace and stability. She also advocated for Taiwan's involvement in regional economic integration like RCEP and CPTPP. The proposals emphasize mutual benefits and continued communication between the KMT and CCP.
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The "Zheng-Xi Meeting" was held at 11 AM today in the East Hall of the Great Hall of the People. After Xi Jinping's speech, Cheng Li-wen spoke.
However, midway through Cheng Li-wen's speech, Chinese mainland personnel asked the media to leave. According to the full text of Cheng Li-wen's speech provided by the Kuomintang, Cheng Li-wen mentioned that this trip was self-motivated by "cross-strait peace and benefiting the people's livelihood," and she put forward five proposals, including enhancing Taiwan's international activity space through political mutual trust.
Cheng Li-wen stated that Taiwan had previously participated in the World Health Assembly and the International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly in appropriate ways based on the "1992 Consensus," but later lost these opportunities. In the future, after rebuilding political mutual trust across the strait, efforts should be made to facilitate Taiwan's return to the World Health Assembly and the International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly, and to explore Taiwan's participation in the International Criminal Police Organization Assembly.
She also mentioned that regional economic integration is crucial for Taiwan's economic development, and cross-strait economic cooperation can mutually promote Taiwan's participation in regional economic integration. The two sides should explore Taiwan's accession to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Other proposals put forward by Cheng Li-wen include promoting the peaceful development of cross-strait relations. She stated that the peaceful development of cross-strait relations conforms to the common aspirations of people on both sides and the overall interests of the Chinese nation, and must be firmly promoted. The two sides of the Taiwan Strait should not be antagonistic but should coexist harmoniously. Both sides of the strait and both the KMT and CCP have a responsibility to promote peace through exchanges, enhance development through cooperation, institutionalize the peaceful development of cross-strait relations, and gradually achieve a "peace framework."
Another proposal by Cheng Li-wen is to seek the restoration of cross-strait negotiation mechanisms. She mentioned that the respective laws and regulations of both sides stipulate that the relationship between the two sides is not a state-to-state relationship. "In 1992, authorized agencies on both sides of the strait reached a consensus to express their adherence to the 'One China Principle' through oral statements, while seeking common ground while reserving differences, which became the political foundation for cross-strait negotiation and liaison mechanisms."
Cheng Li-wen stated that historical facts cannot be denied, and negotiation mechanisms should be restored on this basis to build a virtuous cycle of goodwill.
Another proposal is to safeguard peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and enhance mutual benefit across the strait. Cheng Li-wen stated that "the relevant regulations of both sides of the strait and international realities embody 'One China.'" The two sides should cooperate under these regulations and realities, handle differences, negotiate to resolve antagonistic states, and contribute to regional security.
Cheng Li-wen stated that the 23 economic cooperation agreements, such as the three direct links and tariff reductions, have promoted common development and prosperity, and should continue to be promoted on the basis of adhering to the common political foundation to enhance public support for cross-strait peace.
The final proposal is to continue to leverage the communication platform function of the KMT and CCP. Cheng Li-wen stated that the mechanisms of the two-party platform, including high-level dialogues, think tank forums, youth exchanges, grassroots exchanges, and protection for Taiwanese businesspeople, have all led and assisted in creating cross-strait relations. Currently and in the future, this platform should continue to encourage exchanges, cooperation, communication, and consultation in various fields and at all levels across the strait.
In addition, Cheng Li-wen also mentioned that currently, there are at least three directions for joint efforts: striving to safeguard Chinese history and promote Chinese culture. Through continuous promotion of common origins, there will be no differences that cannot be resolved, no bonds that cannot be put aside, and history can be advanced.
Cheng Li-wen stated that striving to enhance common well-being and promote exchanges and cooperation is the most solid guarantee for the peaceful development of cross-strait relations. Furthermore, striving towards a better cross-strait relationship and strengthening people's livelihoods: the hope of the two sides lies in the youth, and young friends should be encouraged to engage in more exchanges so that cross-strait relations can continuously develop positively.
Cheng Li-wen finally stated that interactions and exchanges should be reciprocal, and she hopes that one day she will "have the opportunity to be the host and welcome General Secretary Xi and everyone present in Taiwan." (Editor: Chiu Kuo-chiang) 1150410
However, midway through Cheng Li-wen's speech, Chinese mainland personnel asked the media to leave. According to the full text of Cheng Li-wen's speech provided by the Kuomintang, Cheng Li-wen mentioned that this trip was self-motivated by "cross-strait peace and benefiting the people's livelihood," and she put forward five proposals, including enhancing Taiwan's international activity space through political mutual trust.
Cheng Li-wen stated that Taiwan had previously participated in the World Health Assembly and the International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly in appropriate ways based on the "1992 Consensus," but later lost these opportunities. In the future, after rebuilding political mutual trust across the strait, efforts should be made to facilitate Taiwan's return to the World Health Assembly and the International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly, and to explore Taiwan's participation in the International Criminal Police Organization Assembly.
She also mentioned that regional economic integration is crucial for Taiwan's economic development, and cross-strait economic cooperation can mutually promote Taiwan's participation in regional economic integration. The two sides should explore Taiwan's accession to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Other proposals put forward by Cheng Li-wen include promoting the peaceful development of cross-strait relations. She stated that the peaceful development of cross-strait relations conforms to the common aspirations of people on both sides and the overall interests of the Chinese nation, and must be firmly promoted. The two sides of the Taiwan Strait should not be antagonistic but should coexist harmoniously. Both sides of the strait and both the KMT and CCP have a responsibility to promote peace through exchanges, enhance development through cooperation, institutionalize the peaceful development of cross-strait relations, and gradually achieve a "peace framework."
Another proposal by Cheng Li-wen is to seek the restoration of cross-strait negotiation mechanisms. She mentioned that the respective laws and regulations of both sides stipulate that the relationship between the two sides is not a state-to-state relationship. "In 1992, authorized agencies on both sides of the strait reached a consensus to express their adherence to the 'One China Principle' through oral statements, while seeking common ground while reserving differences, which became the political foundation for cross-strait negotiation and liaison mechanisms."
Cheng Li-wen stated that historical facts cannot be denied, and negotiation mechanisms should be restored on this basis to build a virtuous cycle of goodwill.
Another proposal is to safeguard peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and enhance mutual benefit across the strait. Cheng Li-wen stated that "the relevant regulations of both sides of the strait and international realities embody 'One China.'" The two sides should cooperate under these regulations and realities, handle differences, negotiate to resolve antagonistic states, and contribute to regional security.
Cheng Li-wen stated that the 23 economic cooperation agreements, such as the three direct links and tariff reductions, have promoted common development and prosperity, and should continue to be promoted on the basis of adhering to the common political foundation to enhance public support for cross-strait peace.
The final proposal is to continue to leverage the communication platform function of the KMT and CCP. Cheng Li-wen stated that the mechanisms of the two-party platform, including high-level dialogues, think tank forums, youth exchanges, grassroots exchanges, and protection for Taiwanese businesspeople, have all led and assisted in creating cross-strait relations. Currently and in the future, this platform should continue to encourage exchanges, cooperation, communication, and consultation in various fields and at all levels across the strait.
In addition, Cheng Li-wen also mentioned that currently, there are at least three directions for joint efforts: striving to safeguard Chinese history and promote Chinese culture. Through continuous promotion of common origins, there will be no differences that cannot be resolved, no bonds that cannot be put aside, and history can be advanced.
Cheng Li-wen stated that striving to enhance common well-being and promote exchanges and cooperation is the most solid guarantee for the peaceful development of cross-strait relations. Furthermore, striving towards a better cross-strait relationship and strengthening people's livelihoods: the hope of the two sides lies in the youth, and young friends should be encouraged to engage in more exchanges so that cross-strait relations can continuously develop positively.
Cheng Li-wen finally stated that interactions and exchanges should be reciprocal, and she hopes that one day she will "have the opportunity to be the host and welcome General Secretary Xi and everyone present in Taiwan." (Editor: Chiu Kuo-chiang) 1150410