China News Service, Beijing, June 8 (Li Xuefeng Zhu He) The second "Joining Hands to Realize Dreams - Cross-Strait Compatriots Exchange Seminar Activity" was co-sponsored by the Cross-Strait Relations Research Center and the Taiwan Unification Organization and organized by the Beijing Cross-Strait People-to-People Exchange Promotion Association. "It will be held in Beijing from the 7th to the 8th.

More than 120 people from relevant parties on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, leaders and representatives of party groups, experts and scholars, and representatives of Taiwan compatriots and Taiwan youth attended the event.

Focusing on the theme of "New Historical Orientation and the Great Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation", the guests exchanged and discussed three topics, "New Era and National Reunification", "New Journey and Cross-Strait Integration", and "New Vision and Youth Pursuit of Dreams", and reached eight consensuses.

  1. Work together to realize the great dream of national rejuvenation.

National rejuvenation is the common expectation of compatriots on both sides of the strait.

In the face of a century of changes and the overlapping and intertwined effects of the epidemic of the century, compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait must help each other, stand on a new historical position, forge ahead in a new historical journey, seize new historical opportunities, respond to new historical challenges, and work together to promote the realization of the dream of national rejuvenation, national prosperity and strength. The people's dream of happiness, sharing the pride and glory of being Chinese.

  Second, cherish and defend the "1992 Consensus".

Thirty years ago, the two sides reached the "1992 Consensus" embodying the one-China principle, which played an important role in building political mutual trust, conducting dialogue and consultation, and promoting the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations.

Compatriots on both sides of the strait should cherish it, resolutely oppose any fallacies that distort and deny the "1992 Consensus", and jointly promote the peaceful development of cross-strait relations and the peaceful reunification of the motherland.

On June 8, Hu Zhiwei, chairman of the Taiwan Chinese Dachen Association, read the consensus of the discussion.

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  3. Resolutely oppose the separatist act of "Taiwan independence".

"Taiwan independence" is a dead end.

Cross-strait peace, economic development, and life improvement are the voices of the majority of Taiwan compatriots.

The "Taiwan independence" forces and their separatist acts are the root cause of the complicated and severe situation in the Taiwan Strait, and harm the interests and well-being of the Taiwan compatriots.

We must fight resolutely against the separatist forces of "Taiwan independence" and safeguard the development achievements of cross-strait relations and the prospect of peaceful reunification of the motherland.

  4. Resolutely oppose the interference of external forces.

Issues on both sides of the strait are family affairs of compatriots on both sides of the strait, and should be resolved by the Chinese on both sides of the strait, and no external forces should interfere.

Resolutely oppose the US and other external forces sowing discord between the Chinese on both sides of the strait, condoning and instigating the "Taiwan independence" forces to "seek independence" provocations, pushing the Taiwan Strait into a dangerous situation, and obstructing the Chinese nation at the expense of the interests, well-being and even lives of the majority of Taiwan compatriots. Great Rejuvenation.

Around the theme of "new historical orientation and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation", the guests exchanged and discussed three topics including "new vision and youthful pursuit of dreams".

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  Fifth, deepen the practice of cross-strait integrated development.

Relevant policies and measures should continue to be deepened and practical, so as to enhance the well-being of compatriots from various aspects such as living convenience and career development.

Give full play to the exchange energy of emerging online platforms, establish a common "life circle", "business circle" and "friend circle" for compatriots on both sides of the strait, jointly promote the excellent traditional Chinese culture, promote cross-strait people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and continuously deepen the spiritual harmony of compatriots.

Resolutely oppose "Taiwan independence" forces using the epidemic to engage in political manipulation, and safeguard the health and well-being of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.

  Sixth, strengthen the common historical memory of both sides of the strait.

The pursuit of unification is the main theme of the Chinese nation's 5,000-year-old civilization.

The two sides of the strait are a community of destiny linked by blood, and the compatriots on both sides of the strait are brothers who have broken bones and connected tendons.

History and facts have repeatedly proved that cooperation between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait will bring benefits to both sides, while separation will bring both harms.

This year marks the 360th anniversary of the national hero Zheng Chenggong's recovery of Taiwan. We must vigorously promote the national spirit with patriotism as the core, strengthen the historical understanding and motherland consciousness that both sides of the strait belong to the same China, guide the historical view distorted by the "Taiwan independence" forces, and guide Taiwanese youths to stay away from The consciousness of "Taiwan independence" has aroused the collective awakening of Taiwan compatriots.

Pictured is the event site.

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  7. Explore the governance of Taiwan after reunification.

The two sides of the Taiwan Strait must be unified, and they are bound to be unified. This is a historical conclusion that no force can stop.

It is necessary to clearly explain the benefits of unification, and raise our arms for unification; we have to put it into practice and do it for unification.

On the basis of the one-China principle, all parties, groups, and personalities on both sides of the strait will jointly negotiate cross-strait relations and the future of the nation, and explore issues such as the important role the patriotic reunification force will play in the governance of Taiwan after reunification, the promotion of stability and prosperity in Taiwan, and the interests and well-being of Taiwan compatriots.

  8. To shoulder the responsibility of youth for national rejuvenation.

Young people, the soul of the country.

Young people on both sides of the strait must deeply grasp the changes in the world, the times, and the history, share historical responsibilities, and integrate personal development into the great cause of realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and national reunification. Heart and determination, strengthen the backbone, ambition and confidence of being a Chinese in dealing with various challenges, pursue dreams, build dreams, and realize dreams in the struggle for national rejuvenation, and write wonderful chapters with my youth.

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