China News Service, Beijing, February 8th: For the sake of peace, tranquility, and prosperity, compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait should work together to eliminate interference.
China News Service reporter Rong Haisheng
The Year of the Dragon in the Lunar Calendar is approaching, and Taiwan’s transportation hubs are filled with crowds of people returning home to celebrate the New Year. Taipei Main Station, Taoyuan Airport and other places are full of strong pre-holiday atmosphere. In the spirit of the New Year, there is the most cherished emotional connection among Taiwanese people.
After a year of hard work, people look forward to the moment when family and friends gather together to bless and cheer each other up.
The Spring Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival are all three traditional festivals that are so important to Chinese people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Among them, the Spring Festival is the most solemn. In Baodao, during this most important holiday of the year, people meet and sit, drink good tea, and support the elderly and young to watch lion and dragon dances and folk parades, so that their tired bodies and minds can rest and recover in order to welcome the new year. The next journey of life. During this time, the outside world can also get a glimpse of the important position of Chinese culture in the lives of Taiwanese people.
The year 2023 that just passed was not easy. Taiwan's economic growth rate is estimated at 1.4%, a 14-year low. After recommendations from celebrities and voting by the public, the word "que" was selected as the representative word of the year. People are facing many setbacks and difficulties. The business community is worried about the lack of water, electricity, workers, land, and talents. People's daily diet is lacking in eggs, food and meat. They are seeking medical advice and even lack antibiotics and other commonly used drugs.
As we are about to enter the Year of the Dragon, many people express their hope for good weather at gatherings and temples. The two elections in Taiwan that just took place in January failed to reduce potential risks and crises in the Taiwan Strait. On the contrary, uncertainty increased, which undoubtedly added some uneasiness to this year's Spring Festival in Baodao.
Many people are looking at the Democratic Progressive Party, which continues to be in power, and urge it to face cross-strait relations rationally, but there is no sign of review yet. More people expect that the non-green forces that have gained an advantage in Taiwan's legislative body can effectively supervise and check the DPP's governance, control "Taiwan independence" adventures, and are wary of all kinds of external interference.
In the new year, the treasure island of Taiwan faces many variables. Most people in Taiwan have expectations for cross-strait peace and stability. To stabilize cross-Strait relations and avoid deterioration of the situation, compatriots on both sides, especially people of insight, should have the courage to shoulder responsibilities, work together to eliminate interference, improve and develop cross-Strait relations, and maintain a good life of peace, tranquility, and prosperity. (over)