Hou Yu-ih on China's 10 Taiwan-related Measures: People's Interests are the Priority
In response to the CCP's announcement of 10 Taiwan-related measures, New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih stated that cross-strait exchanges should prioritize the people's interests and be conducted under conditions of peace, dialogue, dignity, and friendliness.
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Central News Agency, New Taipei, 13th - Following KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun's visit to China, the CCP's Taiwan Affairs Office announced 10 measures concerning Taiwan. New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih responded by stating that both sides of the strait should place the utmost priority on the interests of the people and engage in exchanges based on peaceful dialogue, dignity, and friendliness.
Hou made these remarks today during a media availability after presiding over the groundbreaking and blessing ceremony for the MRT development project at Sanxia Station on the Sanying Line. He was asked by the media for his opinion on the 10 Taiwan-related measures announced by the CCP.
Hou stated that exchanges between the two sides must be initiated under the principles of equality, dignity, and respect. He emphasized that during the exchange process, building more trust should begin with areas of the lowest political significance, such as religion and culture, followed by joint progress in industry and economy.
He expressed his belief that leaders on both sides of the strait must take the responsibility to avoid war, with peace being the ultimate goal. The purpose of exchange is to communicate and minimize conflict, all with the people's interests as the highest priority. Therefore, regardless of how many 'pro-Taiwan' measures there are, 'we hope to have good exchanges under the conditions of peaceful dialogue, dignity, and friendliness.' (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150413
Hou made these remarks today during a media availability after presiding over the groundbreaking and blessing ceremony for the MRT development project at Sanxia Station on the Sanying Line. He was asked by the media for his opinion on the 10 Taiwan-related measures announced by the CCP.
Hou stated that exchanges between the two sides must be initiated under the principles of equality, dignity, and respect. He emphasized that during the exchange process, building more trust should begin with areas of the lowest political significance, such as religion and culture, followed by joint progress in industry and economy.
He expressed his belief that leaders on both sides of the strait must take the responsibility to avoid war, with peace being the ultimate goal. The purpose of exchange is to communicate and minimize conflict, all with the people's interests as the highest priority. Therefore, regardless of how many 'pro-Taiwan' measures there are, 'we hope to have good exchanges under the conditions of peaceful dialogue, dignity, and friendliness.' (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150413