By Mewati Sitaram
The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council and the State Council Information Office of the People’s Republic of China published a white paper titled “The Taiwan Question and China’s Reunification in the New Era” on Wednesday.
The paper emphasizes China’s historical and cultural significance spans over 5,000 years, with a rich heritage that has made a substantial impact on global society. The nation has endured a tumultuous past, overcame adversity and embraced development opportunities, ultimately striving towards national rejuvenation. In the pursuit of this goal, the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Chinese government are committed to rallying compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Straits, shouldering historic responsibilities, and working towards national reunification.
The document emphasizes the CPC’s consistent efforts to resolve the Taiwan question and achieve complete national reunification. It underscores the importance of upholding the one-China principle, striving for the wellbeing of all Chinese people, defending national sovereignty, and promoting extensive unity and solidarity. The CPC and the Chinese government are resolute in their determination to address the challenges and complexities surrounding national reunification, demonstrating the strength and confidence to overcome risks and threats in the process.
The document highlights the principles of peaceful reunification and the One Country, Two Systems approach, emphasizing the importance of respecting state sovereignty and territorial integrity. It condemns external interference in the Taiwan question, asserting that the Chinese government has the right to settle the issue free from external influence.
Furthermore, the document outlines the efforts to promote peaceful cross-Straits relations and integrated development, emphasizing the shared aspiration of all Chinese people for national reunification. It acknowledges the challenges posed by the Taiwan authorities and external forces, which have intensified efforts to divide the country and obstruct the process of national rejuvenation.
The CPC and the Chinese government have adopted innovative measures to safeguard peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits, despite the intensified efforts of separatist forces and external interference. The document emphasizes the importance of defeating separatism and external interference, highlighting the shared destiny and common future of the people on both sides of the Taiwan Straits.
The Chinese government is committed to creating conditions for closer exchanges and communication between the two sides, aiming to reduce misconceptions and misgivings and resist the manipulation of separatists. It emphasizes the significance of national reunification in achieving lasting peace and prosperity for the Chinese people on both sides of the Straits.
In conclusion, the document reiterates the Chinese government’s commitment to national reunification and emphasizes the importance of the joint efforts of both sides in achieving this goal. It underscores the benefits of national reunification for the Chinese people and the Chinese nation, emphasizing the shared destiny and common future of the people on both sides of the Taiwan Straits. The Chinese government is dedicated to improving systems and policies to guarantee the wellbeing of Taiwan compatriots and ensure their equal treatment on the mainland, aiming to strengthen mutual understanding and forge closer bonds of heart and mind between the people on both sides.
Editor in Chief : Mewati SItaram
