The Cross-Strait Peace and Development Forum issued a statement: We must be highly vigilant against Lai Qingde's "pragmatic new expression of Taiwan independence"

　　The Voice of the Straits Radio, Fuzhou News on January 20 (author Zhu Le) The Cross-Strait Peaceful Development Forum, which is composed of several Taiwan unified associations, issued a statement on the 20th stating that Lai Qingde's "pragmatic new expression of Taiwan independence" will bring new turmoil to the Taiwan Strait. People from all walks of life in Taiwan must be highly vigilant.

　　In response to Lai Qingde's previous statement of "peaceful protection of Taiwan" and his statement at a press conference held as the new chairman of the Democratic Progressive Party that "Taiwan is already a sovereign and independent country, there is no need to declare Taiwan's independence", alleging that " The cross-strait peace and development forum issued this statement.

　　The statement pointed out that Lai Qingde's "new expression of Taiwan independence" seems to be fine-tuning his "pragmatic Taiwan independence" line in an attempt to confuse Taiwan voters and seek the support of the United States, but in essence it still does not break away from the true nature of "Taiwan independence". Declare the so-called "Independence of the Republic of Taiwan".

As the chairman of the ruling party, and at the same time will further compete for the 2024 general election, Lai Qingde's "new expressions of pragmatic Taiwan independence" are bound to bring new turbulence to the situation in the Taiwan Strait.

　　The statement stated that no matter whether it is advocating "pragmatic Taiwan independence" or "legal Taiwan independence," as long as "Taiwan independence" is advocated, it is impossible to have real peaceful and stable development in the Taiwan Strait, and naturally it is impossible to "protect Taiwan."

Therefore, Lai Qingde's "new expression of pragmatic Taiwan independence" is just old wine in new bottles, which cannot conceal the evil nature of "Taiwan independence politicians" deceiving voters and playing power games.

　　The statement emphasized that Taiwan's only future lies in the early reunification of the two sides of the strait.

"Taiwan independence" will inevitably bring about war and turmoil; any status quo cannot be maintained for a long time, not to mention, "maintaining the status quo" will only make the separation between the two sides of the strait permanent and permanent; only reunification can bring long-term stability and peaceful development to both sides of the strait Only in this way can Taiwan be freed from the intervention of foreign forces headed by the United States, and it can also bring comprehensive new hope for Taiwan's economic development, public construction, social welfare and people's well-being.

Therefore, what Lai Qingde said about "peacefully protecting Taiwan", "pragmatic Taiwan independence" and "non-subordination between the two sides of the strait" are all false propositions, while "peacefully unifying and protecting Taiwan" and "peacefully unifying and strengthening Taiwan" are true propositions.

　　The Cross-Strait Peaceful Development Forum calls on people from all walks of life in Taiwan to clearly realize that only by adhering to the "both sides of the strait belong to one China" and the "1992 Consensus" and early democratic consultations between people of insight from all walks of life on both sides of the strait on cross-strait relations and national reunification can we ensure the stability of the Taiwan Strait. Only peaceful and stable development can bring real well-being and prosperity to the people of Taiwan.

　　The full text of the statement is as follows:

　　Lai Ching-te, who claims to be a "pragmatic worker for Taiwan independence", has previously thrown out the so-called "peaceful protection of Taiwan". At a press conference held by the new chairman of the Democratic Progressive Party, he also pointed out that "Taiwan is already a sovereign and independent country. There is no need to declare Taiwan's independence again," and claimed that "the two sides of the strait are not affiliated with each other," and "only 23 million people can decide the future of Taiwan." The line of the "Taiwan Future Resolution" in 1999.

　　In this regard, the "Cross-Strait Peaceful Development Forum" composed of more than 20 opposition political parties and associations in Taiwan pointed out that Lai Qingde's "new expression of Taiwan independence" seems to be fine-tuning his "pragmatic Taiwan independence" line in an attempt to confuse Taiwanese voters and seek US support. Support, but in essence it still does not break away from the true nature of "Taiwan independence". The only difference is that they dare not declare the so-called "independence of the Republic of Taiwan".

As the chairman of the ruling party, and at the same time will further compete for the 2024 general election, Lai Qingde's "new expressions of pragmatic Taiwan independence" are bound to bring new turbulence to the situation in the Taiwan Strait.

　　Whether it is advocating "pragmatic Taiwan independence" or "legal Taiwan independence", as long as "Taiwan independence" is advocated, there will be no real peaceful and stable development in the Taiwan Strait, and naturally it will be impossible to "protect Taiwan."

Therefore, Lai Qingde's "new expression of pragmatic Taiwan independence" is just old wine in new bottles, which cannot conceal the evil nature of "Taiwan independence politicians" deceiving voters and playing power games.

In fact, the defeat of the DPP in the nine-in-one election has fully proved that its so-called "resistance to China to protect Taiwan", "resistance to reunification with military force", and "relying on the United States to seek independence" have led to fierce wars in the Taiwan Strait and endangered the livelihood of the people in Taiwan. Withered, it has already lost the hearts of the people. However, Lai Qingde and the DPP have not yet deeply reflected on it. They still want to go all the way to the "two-state theory" line, which shows that they have no political morality and no people in their hearts.

　　The Cross-Strait Peace and Development Forum solemnly pointed out that the only future for Taiwan lies in the early reunification of the two sides of the Strait.

"Taiwan independence" will inevitably bring about war and turmoil; any status quo cannot be maintained for a long time, not to mention, "maintaining the status quo" will only make the separation between the two sides of the strait permanent and permanent; only reunification can bring long-term stability and peaceful development to both sides of the strait Only in this way can Taiwan be freed from the intervention of foreign forces headed by the United States, and it can bring comprehensive new hope for Taiwan's economic development, public construction, social welfare and people's well-being.

Therefore, what Lai Qingde said about "peacefully protecting Taiwan", "pragmatic Taiwan independence" and "non-subordination between the two sides of the strait" are all false propositions, while "peacefully unifying and protecting Taiwan" and "peacefully unifying and strengthening Taiwan" are true propositions.

　　The Cross-Strait Peaceful Development Forum solemnly appeals to all walks of life in Taiwan to clearly realize that the essence of Lai Qingde's "pragmatic Taiwan independence" is almost the same as that of "legal Taiwan independence", and that the DPP's "Taiwan independence line" will only bring disasters to the people of Taiwan; Awaken, unite, and adhere to the standpoint of "both sides of the strait belong to one China" and the "1992 Consensus". Only in this way can we bring real well-being and prosperity to the people of Taiwan.

Cross-strait Peace and Development Forum

January 20, 2023

　　(Voice of the Straits)