Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, July 30th: The ideological connotation and historical significance of the "1992 Consensus"

　　Yang Mingjie, Director of the Taiwan Institute of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences

　　This year marks the 30th anniversary of the "1992 Consensus" reached between the two sides.

Thirty years ago, the Chinese on both sides of the Taiwan Strait chose to replace confrontation with dialogue, resolve differences through communication, and promote cooperation through consultation, and reached the "1992 Consensus", which verbally stated that "both sides of the strait adhere to the one-China principle."

Over the past 30 years, the "1992 Consensus" has played an irreplaceable and important role in building political mutual trust, conducting dialogue and consultation, and developing cross-Strait relations.

Thirty years later, this consensus, which reflects the political wisdom of Chinese people on both sides of the strait to put aside disputes and seek common ground while reserving differences, still has strong vitality as the political foundation of cross-strait relations.

　　The "1992 Consensus" cannot be tampered with or denied.

In 1992, ARATS and Taiwan SEF were authorized to negotiate on how to express adherence to the one-China principle in cross-strait affairs talks.

Through the Hong Kong talks in October 1992 and a series of correspondence between the two sessions, the two sides reached a consensus.

Its core meaning is that "both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one China and work together to seek national reunification".

This consensus was later known as the "1992 Consensus".

Although the "1992 Consensus" is a consensus expressed orally, its process and content are clearly documented and recorded.

The historical face of the "1992 Consensus" is very clear, there is no room for "fuzzification", and no one or any force can deny or distort it.

　　The "1992 Consensus" embodies the wisdom of Chinese people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.

The Taiwan issue is China's internal affairs.

The two sides of the Strait are one family, and the affairs of the two sides of the Strait are family affairs.

Judging from the formation process of the "1992 Consensus", Chinese people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are fully wise and capable of solving their own problems.

During the negotiation between the two sessions, there were some differences on how to express adherence to the one-China principle in the text of the agreement, but the differences did not prevent the consensus from being reached.

The two sides of the strait expressed their common attitude of "adhering to the one-China principle" and "working hard to seek national reunification", putting aside temporary differences on the political meaning of one-China, fully demonstrating the common national meaning of the Chinese people on both sides of the strait, and fully embodying the wisdom of traditional Chinese culture of seeking common ground while reserving differences.

　　The "1992 Consensus" is the pinnacle of cross-strait relations.

The "1992 Consensus" embodies the one-China principle, clearly defines the fundamental nature of cross-strait relations, and lays the political foundation for the development of cross-strait relations.

After the "1992 Consensus" was reached, a breakthrough was made in the negotiations between the two sessions.

The "Wang-Koo Talks" were successfully held, and four agreements including the "Wang-Koo Talks Common Agreement" were signed.

However, since then, the Taiwan authorities have created "two Chinas" separatist activities, and cross-strait talks at all levels have been forced to be interrupted.

When Ma Ying-jeou came to power in 2008, the two sides resumed institutional consultations on the basis of the "1992 Consensus", signed 23 agreements including the "Cross-Strait Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement", held a historic meeting between leaders of the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, and opened a new stage in the development of cross-Strait relations.

Since May 2016, the DPP authorities have refused to recognize the "1992 Consensus", which directly led to the interruption of the negotiation between the ARATS and the Taiwan SEF. severely challenged.

　　The "1992 Consensus" concerns the future development of cross-strait relations.

The "1992 Consensus" is the premise for the negotiation between the two sessions of the two sides of the strait, the basis for the exchange of political parties on the two sides of the strait, the basis for the cross-strait negotiation on foreign affairs, and the cornerstone of high-level interaction between the two sides of the strait. It is of great practical significance for promoting the development of cross-strait relations in the new era.

Adhering to the one-China principle and the "1992 Consensus" is not only the political foundation for promoting the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations at the current stage, but also the political foundation for starting cross-strait democratic consultation and exploring the "two systems" Taiwan plan.

In the future, no matter how the two sides of the strait conduct dialogue, communication and democratic consultation, they must adhere to the core essence of the "1992 Consensus" that "both sides of the strait belong to one China."

　　"The tide is flat and the banks are wide, and the wind is hanging."

Our adherence to the "1992 Consensus" reflects respect for public opinion on both sides of the strait, safeguards the interests of compatriots on both sides of the strait, and safeguards the fruits of the peaceful development of cross-strait relations.

We must fully understand the significance of the "1992 Consensus", consolidate the ideological foundation for the peaceful development of cross-strait relations, and work together for the complete reunification of the motherland under the guidance of the Party's overall strategy for resolving the Taiwan issue in the new era.

Political parties, groups, and personalities in Taiwan can only follow the historical trend of the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, see clearly the historical trend of the inevitable reunification of the motherland, agree with and defend the "1992 Consensus" that embodies the one-China principle, and firmly oppose "Taiwan independence" and interference by external forces. Only then can we ensure peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, safeguard the well-being and interests of the Taiwan compatriots, and ensure the prosperity and development of the Taiwan region.