News 1+1丨Zhu Lilun is elected chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang, can he open a new cross-strait situation? Expert analysis →
On September 25, Zhu Lilun was elected chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang. What changes will his election bring to the Kuomintang?
How will it promote cross-strait exchanges?
Zhang Huahua, deputy director of the Scientific Research Office of the Institute of Taiwan Studies of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
Zhu Lilun: Adhere to the "1992 Consensus" and oppose "Taiwan Independence"
On September 25, Zhu Lilun was elected chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang.
Zhu Lilun said that he will unite with the Kuomintang to fight against the DPP.
The more important statement is that he adheres to the "92 Consensus" and opposes "Taiwan independence". After taking office, he will rebuild the cross-strait exchange platform and communication channels and emphasize that "doing is more important than saying".
What is the significance of adhering to the "1992 consensus" and opposing "Taiwan independence" to cross-strait relations?
Zhang Hua, Deputy Director of the Scientific Research Office of the Institute of Taiwan Studies of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences:
On September 26, in the congratulatory telegram from General Secretary Xi Jinping to Mr. Zhu Lilun and the telegram from Mr. Zhu Lilun to General Secretary Xi Jinping, they repeatedly emphasized adherence to the "92 Consensus." The opposition to the words "Taiwan independence" is sufficient to show that these eight words are vital to cross-strait relations and the relations between the two parties.
Especially in history, the KMT and the Communist Party have promoted the development of cross-strait relations on the basis of such a common political foundation.
After Mr. Zhu Lilun was elected chairman of the Kuomintang, both the Chinese mainland and the Kuomintang on the island have adhered to the "92 Consensus" and opposed "Taiwan independence". In party relations, it is possible to promote the development of cross-strait relations on the basis of common political relations.
How has the benign interaction between the two parties affected cross-strait relations?
Zhang Hua, deputy director of the Scientific Research Office of the Institute of Taiwan Studies of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences:
On the island of Taiwan, the Kuomintang is the largest "opposition party". At present, in the severe and complicated atmosphere of cross-strait relations, it can adhere to the "92 Consensus" and oppose "Taiwan independence." This shows that the Kuomintang has a certain role in cross-strait relations. It is also expected that in the future, Chairman Zhu Lilun will be able to fulfill his promises in the election, such as building a cross-strait platform, and even setting up service offices in the mainland.
If it can be implemented, it will be a major blessing to compatriots on both sides of the strait, especially Taiwan compatriots on the island. It can promote peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and can also promote cross-strait reunification and even the great rejuvenation of the nation.
The future test and challenge of the Kuomintang
Zhu Lilun's next main task should be whether he can win the local elections in Taiwan next year, and then allow the Kuomintang to return to power in 2024.
Where is Taiwan's future?
For Zhu Lilun, who was just elected chairman of the Kuomintang, the challenge was huge.
Among them, how to deal with cross-strait relations?
How to restart cross-strait exchanges?
How to promote the peaceful reunification of the two sides of the strait?
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The DPP smeared and attacked Zhu Lilun. What is the DPP worried about?
Zhang Hua, deputy director of the Scientific Research Office of the Institute of Taiwan Studies of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences:
Everyone is not surprised by the DPP’s current reaction, because in the political process on the island, the DPP will definitely attack whatever the KMT insists on.
On the day of Zhu Lilun's election, we saw the DPP attacking and discrediting Zhu Lilun in all aspects. In the process, Zhu Lilun attacked hard.
The reason why Zhu Lilun is brave to do this is that his current policies and propositions are in the interests of the people on the island, and what the DPP fears is that the public opinion on the island represented by Zhu Lilun will rise, so that the lies made up by the DPP in the past will be thoroughly exposed. In the next few elections, the DPP may lose votes and thus lose the current ruling power. This is what the DPP is most worried about.
What challenges does Zhu Lilun face next?
Zhang Hua, Deputy Director of the Scientific Research Office of the Institute of Taiwan Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences:
① The internal integration of the blue camp, such as the current unity of various factions in the Kuomintang, I believe this is not a big problem, but after all, this is a problem and he has to solve it slowly.
②The DPP is currently in power on the island. In the past few years, the DPP authorities have begun to use various resources to "hunt and kill" the KMT. After Zhu Lilun becomes the chairman of the KMT, such actions will never stop.
③ In the subsequent political process on the island of Taiwan, there will be several challenges that the Kuomintang will have to face, such as the local elections in 2022 and the election of leaders in the Taiwan region in 2024. They will all be tough battles.