China News Agency, Taipei, January 6th. The Cross-Strait Peaceful Development Forum, composed of several organizations of Taiwan’s unification faction, issued a statement on the 6th, pointing out that only by clarifying the one-China principle, opposing interference by external forces, opposing "Taiwan independence", and working together towards national unity can we achieve peace and prosperity. Fundamentally ensure cross-strait peace.

  In response to the recent U.S. passage of the "National Defense Authorization Act" that includes "military financing" for Taiwan, a new round of arms sales to Taiwan and the anti-tank minelaying system, and the Taiwan authorities' announcement to extend compulsory military service, etc., have worsened the situation in the Taiwan Strait and deepened public concerns. , the Cross-Straits Peace and Development Forum issued the statement.

  The statement pointed out that in order to maintain its hegemonic status, the United States uses Taiwan as a pawn, disregarding Taiwan's social economy, environmental ecology, financial budget, and even sacrificing people's lives.

The "Taiwan independence" elements are trying to use external forces to fantasize about the possibility of secession, which has worsened the cross-strait situation.

  The Cross-Strait Peaceful Development Forum stated that all walks of life in Taiwan should recognize the root cause and background of the deterioration of cross-strait relations, so as to avoid further misjudgment of the situation by the public.

It is necessary to promote social consensus on the principle that the two sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one China, legally and historically. This is the key to solving the current situation in the Taiwan Strait.

  "We should encourage more exchanges and dialogues of goodwill between the two sides of the strait." The statement pointed out that people of insight from all walks of life in Taiwan should further promote the power to promote peaceful dialogue between the two sides of the strait; Disasters" can stop Taiwan from walking on a dangerous path.

Only through national reunification can there be long-term, positive and peaceful development, and Taiwan can be prevented from becoming a victim of external forces.

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