Zhang Zhijun issued a message for the New Year: Carry on with the original aspiration and mission

　　Chinanews.com, Beijing, January 2. Zhang Zhijun, president of the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits, published a New Year message titled "Continuing the original intention, shouldering the mission, forging ahead and continuing the chapter" in the first issue of "Cross-Straits Relations" magazine in 2023. The full text is as follows:

　　The order of the year is often changed, and the chapter is renewed day by day.

On the occasion of the coming of the Guimao New Year, on behalf of the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits, I would like to extend my holiday greetings and New Year's greetings to the Taiwan compatriots and all friends who care about the development of cross-strait relations!

　　2022 is an important year in the history of the party and the country to inherit the past and usher in the future.

In the face of the severe and complex international situation and the ensuing risks and challenges, under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, the mainland of the motherland fully grasps the two major international and domestic situations, and effectively coordinates the epidemic prevention and control and economic and social development. Enthusiastic Winter Olympics to vigorous CIIE, from flying in China to dreaming of space stations, from aircraft carrier launching to large aircraft delivery, from comprehensive deepening of reform and opening up to high-quality development momentum, from overall economic and social stability to effective protection of people's livelihood and well-being, fully Demonstrate the institutional advantages and governance effectiveness of the socialist system with Chinese characteristics.

The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China held in October outlined a grand blueprint for building a modern socialist country in an all-round way under new historical conditions and winning new victories for socialism with Chinese characteristics. The major policy of career development has sounded the clarion call to march towards the second centenary goal.

Under the guidance of the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the pace of the Chinese nation moving forward along the correct path of socialism with Chinese characteristics will become more sonorous and powerful, and the prospect of rejuvenation will become even more unstoppable.

　　2022 is also an important year for ARATS to serve the overall situation and forge ahead.

Over the past year, faced with the challenge of collusion between "Taiwan independence" separatist forces on the island and external anti-China forces, and the increasingly complex and severe situation in the Taiwan Strait, the mainland of the motherland proceeded from the overall interests of the Chinese nation and the common aspirations of the compatriots on both sides of the strait, firmly grasping the overall situation and taking decisive measures. Take effective measures to resolutely fight back against "Taiwan independence" secession and external interference, extensively unite Taiwan compatriots to jointly promote cross-strait exchanges and cooperation, firmly promote the peaceful and integrated development of cross-strait relations, and firmly promote the process of reunification of the motherland.

Over the past year, the ARATS has thoroughly studied and implemented the Party’s overall strategy for resolving the Taiwan issue in the new era and the Party Central Committee’s decision-making and deployment on Taiwan, conscientiously studied and implemented the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, and under the guidance of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the Central Committee and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, it adheres to the principle of building the association The original intention, based on functional positioning, will make new efforts in serving the overall situation of the work, promoting exchanges and cooperation, and safeguarding the rights and interests of compatriots.

We firmly uphold the one-China principle and the "1992 Consensus", hold a series of activities to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the "1992 Consensus", systematically review and explain the historical latitude, core meaning and significance of the "1992 Consensus", and reflect the historical facts on both sides of the strait Respect and cherish the meaning and value of the consensus, and send out a strong voice of the times to oppose "Taiwan independence" separatist activities, maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, and look forward to the early reunification of the motherland.

We adhere to the concept of people-centered development and the concept of "one family across the strait", with the persistence and persistence of "the interests of the people are no small matter, and every branch and leaf are always concerned" to properly handle various Taiwan-related emergencies and emergency rescue matters , To maintain the order of normal cross-strait exchanges and protect the legitimate rights and interests of compatriots on both sides of the strait.

We have always maintained contact and exchanges with all walks of life in Taiwan, participated in Strait Forums, Cross-Strait Entrepreneur Summits, and Taiwan-related activities in various places, conducted research and discussion at the grassroots level, accepted media interviews, and held fellowship activities with representatives of Taiwan compatriots at traditional festivals, and extensively contacted friends from all walks of life in Taiwan. , publicize policies toward Taiwan, express concern and sympathy, listen to opinions and suggestions, and contribute to enhancing the feelings of compatriots on both sides of the strait and maintaining the momentum of cross-strait exchanges.

　　Everything in the past is a prologue; if you keep going, the future can be expected.

The new year is an important year for the start of building a modern socialist country in an all-round way.

With the comprehensive implementation of various strategic plans and major measures for the new era and new journey of the party and the country outlined by the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the mainland of the motherland will see higher-quality development, higher-level opening up, deeper domestic demand, and more High-efficiency governance will generate strong empowerment for cross-strait economic cooperation, provide a major niche for Taiwan compatriots and Taiwanese enterprises to share opportunities and achieve better development, and lay a more solid foundation and provide stronger support for promoting national rejuvenation and the reunification of the motherland.

　　Although the international situation is still turbulent and the cross-strait relations are still shrouded in gloom, no difficulties on the way forward can stop the Chinese nation's unremitting self-improvement and steady pursuit of self-improvement, nor can it stop the Chinese nation's pursuit of values ​​that are consistent with the Six Concerts and Kyushu.

We have a strong determination, a firm will, and a strong ability to curb external interference and "Taiwan independence" separatist activities, and ensure national sovereignty and territorial integrity; Integrate development and continue to enhance the interests and well-being of compatriots on both sides of the strait and the relationship between them.

We will earnestly follow General Secretary Xi Jinping's overall deployment and strategic arrangements for the current and future work on Taiwan in the report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, thoroughly implement the Party's overall strategy for solving the Taiwan issue in the new era, and anchor in the great cause of rejuvenation. Set the goal of the reunification of the motherland, grasp the current situation of the reunification of the motherland in the grand change, continue to stir up resonance with Chinese culture, consolidate recognition with brilliant achievements, inspire people with the Chinese spirit, inspire people with a grand blueprint, and promote the peaceful development and advancement of cross-strait relations. Make more efforts and make greater contributions to the process of peaceful reunification of the motherland.

I sincerely hope that compatriots on both sides of the strait will work together to shoulder the moral and righteousness, promote the ups and downs of cross-strait relations, return to the right track, create a bright future for national rejuvenation, and share the glory of the splendid Chinese prosperity.

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