Cheng Li-wen Visits Mainland China; Chinese Scholars: Common Political Foundation Promotes Cross-Strait Peace
Legislator Cheng Li-wen is leading a delegation visiting mainland China. Scholars believe the '1992 Consensus' serves as the basis for promoting cross-strait peace. This visit is also seen as signaling to the US that the KMT is a force for stability in the Taiwan Strait.
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Legislator Cheng Li-wen is currently leading a delegation visiting mainland China. This morning, she paid respects at Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum in Nanjing.
Bao Chengke, a researcher at the Shanghai Cross-Strait Research Association, told CNA on the 8th that the core requirements of the '1992 Consensus' are 'both sides belong to one China' and 'promoting peaceful unification across the strait.' From 1949 to the present, the cross-strait issue has always been a 'domestic political dispute' that still needs to be resolved.
Bao Chengke believes that whether the cross-strait political dispute needs to be resolved immediately is another matter and may require more time. However, 'promoting unification' is the ultimate goal. Cheng Li-wen's current visit to the mainland with her delegation represents some positive directions for the KMT-CCP relationship, adding points to cross-strait peace and stability.
He said that as long as both sides adhere to the common political foundation of '1992 Consensus, Oppose Taiwan Independence,' cross-strait relations can develop, or at least, in the form of KMT-CCP exchanges, it can create benefits for Taiwanese people. He hopes to strengthen ties with the KMT based on promoting the common political foundation of '1992 Consensus, Oppose Taiwan Independence,' and the prospects for cross-strait peaceful development are promising.
Bao Chengke mentioned that in Cheng Li-wen's public remarks at the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, she discussed historical events like the Treaty of Shimonoseki and Taiwan's colonization by Japan, as well as the February 28 Incident. She emphasized the harm caused by the February 28 Incident to Taiwanese society, but did not dwell on the harm and damage caused by Japanese colonization to Taiwan, which differs from the mainland's understanding.
Ni Yongjie, director of the Shanghai Taiwan Research Institute, told CNA that Cheng Li-wen's decision to lead a delegation to the mainland at this time is the correct choice. It expresses her desire for peace and expectations for stable development of cross-strait relations. Her visit is possible because of the foundation of '1992 Consensus, Oppose Taiwan Independence,' etc., and expresses hope for the 'great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.'
He believes that Cheng Li-wen's delegation visit indicates that among the various forces in the Taiwan Strait, the KMT can achieve cross-strait exchanges and send a signal to the United States that the KMT can be a 'stabilizing force in the Taiwan Strait.'
Ni Yongjie pointed out that Cheng Li-wen's delegation visit is, of course, to seek a solution for resolving cross-strait differences. The extent to which this can be achieved depends on the efforts of the KMT and CCP. Given the current tense situation and turbulent cross-strait relations, the significance of this visit lies in the KMT being a stable force, a force for dialogue, that can promote positive development in cross-strait relations and prevent them from heading towards a precipice. (Editor: Qiu Guoqiang) 1150408
Bao Chengke, a researcher at the Shanghai Cross-Strait Research Association, told CNA on the 8th that the core requirements of the '1992 Consensus' are 'both sides belong to one China' and 'promoting peaceful unification across the strait.' From 1949 to the present, the cross-strait issue has always been a 'domestic political dispute' that still needs to be resolved.
Bao Chengke believes that whether the cross-strait political dispute needs to be resolved immediately is another matter and may require more time. However, 'promoting unification' is the ultimate goal. Cheng Li-wen's current visit to the mainland with her delegation represents some positive directions for the KMT-CCP relationship, adding points to cross-strait peace and stability.
He said that as long as both sides adhere to the common political foundation of '1992 Consensus, Oppose Taiwan Independence,' cross-strait relations can develop, or at least, in the form of KMT-CCP exchanges, it can create benefits for Taiwanese people. He hopes to strengthen ties with the KMT based on promoting the common political foundation of '1992 Consensus, Oppose Taiwan Independence,' and the prospects for cross-strait peaceful development are promising.
Bao Chengke mentioned that in Cheng Li-wen's public remarks at the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, she discussed historical events like the Treaty of Shimonoseki and Taiwan's colonization by Japan, as well as the February 28 Incident. She emphasized the harm caused by the February 28 Incident to Taiwanese society, but did not dwell on the harm and damage caused by Japanese colonization to Taiwan, which differs from the mainland's understanding.
Ni Yongjie, director of the Shanghai Taiwan Research Institute, told CNA that Cheng Li-wen's decision to lead a delegation to the mainland at this time is the correct choice. It expresses her desire for peace and expectations for stable development of cross-strait relations. Her visit is possible because of the foundation of '1992 Consensus, Oppose Taiwan Independence,' etc., and expresses hope for the 'great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.'
He believes that Cheng Li-wen's delegation visit indicates that among the various forces in the Taiwan Strait, the KMT can achieve cross-strait exchanges and send a signal to the United States that the KMT can be a 'stabilizing force in the Taiwan Strait.'
Ni Yongjie pointed out that Cheng Li-wen's delegation visit is, of course, to seek a solution for resolving cross-strait differences. The extent to which this can be achieved depends on the efforts of the KMT and CCP. Given the current tense situation and turbulent cross-strait relations, the significance of this visit lies in the KMT being a stable force, a force for dialogue, that can promote positive development in cross-strait relations and prevent them from heading towards a precipice. (Editor: Qiu Guoqiang) 1150408