(Study Regulations·Experts) Yang Yizhou: We must do our utmost to unite Taiwan compatriots in united front work with Taiwan
China News Service, Beijing, September 15 (Reporter Lu Mei) At the end of 2020, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China issued the revised "Regulations on the United Front Work of the Communist Party of China" (hereinafter referred to as the "Regulations").
Yang Yizhou, vice chairman of the All-China Association of Taiwan Compatriots, said in an exclusive interview with a reporter from Chinanews.com that the revised "Regulations" have made important adjustments to Taiwan and will greatly promote the establishment of a new pattern of united front work against Taiwan.
Yang Yizhou pointed out that the revised "Regulations" emphasized "extensively unite Taiwan compatriots at home and abroad, and develop and strengthen Taiwan's patriotic reunification force" in terms of the main tasks of the united front work with Taiwan.
This adjustment makes the tasks more focused and clear, and has profound practical significance. It will greatly promote the establishment of a new pattern of united front work with Taiwan.
First of all, the "Regulations" more embodies the people-centered concept.
The united front work is mainly the work of being a person, and the focus is on the work of representatives.
The United Front Work towards Taiwan must reflect what General Secretary Xi Jinping said in his important speech at the 40th anniversary of the publication of the "Message to Compatriots in Taiwan" on January 2, 2019: "We adhere to the policy of placing hope on the people of Taiwan, and respect the Taiwan compatriots as always. , Caring for compatriots in Taiwan, uniting compatriots in Taiwan, relying on compatriots in Taiwan, and wholeheartedly doing practical things, doing good deeds, and solving problems for Taiwan compatriots." The united front work on Taiwan must resolutely implement the spirit of the instructions of General Secretary Jinping, and focus on the work of the united front against Taiwan. Put it on the job of compatriots in Taiwan.
In other words, in the work of the united front in Taiwan, we must do our utmost to unite Taiwan compatriots widely, unite all Taiwan compatriots who can be united, unite people, pool forces, and establish the most extensive "anti-independence and promotion of reunification" in the world. The united front continuously expands the social foundation for "opposing independence and promoting reunification" to serve the realization of the complete reunification of the motherland.
Secondly, in accordance with the requirements in the "Regulations": "The united front works with people outside the party, and the focus is on the representatives." "Developing and strengthening Taiwan's patriotic reunification forces" is to strengthen the training of representatives of the Taiwan compatriots, that is, Taiwan. The power of patriotic reunification embodies what General Secretary Xi Jinping said: "The great motherland will always be the strong backing of all patriotic reunification forces!" To realize the complete reunification of the motherland, we place our hopes on the people of Taiwan, and even more hope on Taiwan's patriotic reunification.
This also shows the importance of developing and strengthening Taiwan's patriotic reunification force.
It can be said that the development and expansion of Taiwan's patriotic reunification power is a key factor in maintaining peace and stability in cross-strait relations and whether the task of opposing "independence" and promoting reunification can be accomplished.
Therefore, the work of the united front with Taiwan is of great significance to the realization of the reunification of the motherland.
Third, the current situation in cross-strait relations is complex and severe, and Taiwan’s development of patriotic reunification forces is facing tremendous pressure.
In the face of the new situation, the development and expansion of Taiwan's patriotic unification forces requires the joint promotion and accomplishment of the people of all ethnic groups across the country, especially the role of democratic parties, people without party affiliation, people's organizations, and social organizations.
They have a broad social foundation and important social resources. They are inextricably linked with Taiwan compatriots. They are an important path for Taiwan compatriots to integrate into the mainland of the motherland. They are unique in the work of uniting compatriots in Taiwan and developing and strengthening Taiwan’s patriotic reunification forces. , An irreplaceable role.
Therefore, the "Regulations" specifically pointed out that it is necessary to support democratic parties and people without party affiliation, guide relevant people's organizations and social organizations, and play a role in the united front work of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.
Talking about the historical tradition of Taiwan's patriotic reunification movement, Yang Yizhou said that as Chinese, Taiwan compatriots originally possessed the glorious patriotic spirit of the Chinese nation.
In the long course of history, Taiwan compatriots, in order to defend their hometown of Taiwan, safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the motherland, for their dignity as a Chinese, and for the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, they did not hesitate to shed their heads, sprinkle their blood, and persevere. Countless eloquent and moving poems have embodied the precious patriotism of the Chinese nation, formed the glorious patriotic tradition of Taiwan compatriots, and formed the patriotic unity force of Taiwan that embodies the patriotic spirit.
Yang Yizhou pointed out that although the compatriots on both sides of the strait were separated in 1949, the patriotic sentiments of the Taiwan compatriots continued to be separated. Many compatriots in Taiwan continued to fight for the reunification of the motherland and make their own contributions on the island of Taiwan.
After the mainland of the motherland put forward the policy of "peaceful reunification, one country, two systems" after 1979, many Taiwan compatriots inherited and carried forward the patriotic tradition, in order to pursue the reunification of the motherland, adhere to the one-China principle, ran across the strait, and fought against the separatist forces of "Taiwan independence" to promote Cross-strait exchanges and cooperation, peaceful development, and integrated development have made positive contributions to the process of promoting the reunification of the motherland.
As General Secretary Xi Jinping said: "The compatriots on both sides of the strait are all Chinese. The natural emotion and national identity of blood is thicker than water, and mutual assistance cannot be changed by anyone or any force." These compatriots in Taiwan have formed the patriotic unity of Taiwan. It plays a unique role in promoting the peaceful development of cross-strait relations and the reunification of the motherland.
Focusing on the current complex and severe situation across the Taiwan Strait, Yang Yizhou pointed out that, on the one hand, as the motherland's comprehensive strength increases and cross-strait exchanges become closer, the process of the motherland's reunification is constantly accelerating.
On the other hand, with the support of the United States, the "Taiwan independence" forces on the island of Taiwan have become extremely arrogant, and Taiwan's patriotic reunification forces have been suppressed.
It is more urgent to develop and strengthen Taiwan's patriotic power, and the task is more arduous.
It can be said that there are favorable opportunities for the development and expansion of the patriotic power of Taiwan compatriots, as well as severe challenges.
We must resolutely implement the spirit of the "Regulations," take advantage of various favorable opportunities, mobilize various resources, and take care of the patriotic reunification power of the older generation of Taiwan.
At the same time, we must fully carry forward the glorious patriotic tradition of Taiwan compatriots, educate and guide the vast number of Taiwan youths, awaken their national sentiments and national identity, and strive to cultivate generations of Taiwanese patriotic unity forces.
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