China News Service, Beijing, March 13 (Lin Shixiong, Xu Xueying) In response to whether the mainland's position on "peaceful reunification" has changed, Chen Binhua, spokesperson of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, pointed out in Beijing on the 13th that we are willing to create broad space for peaceful reunification, with the greatest sincerity and to do our best. We strive to strive for the prospect of peaceful reunification, but we will never promise to give up the use of force and reserve the option to take all necessary measures. This is aimed at interference from external forces and a very small number of "Taiwan independence" separatists and their separatist activities.
On the same day, the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council held a regular press conference in Beijing.
A reporter asked, in the Taiwan-related part of this year's "Government Work Report," it only emphasized "unswervingly advancing the great cause of reunification of the motherland" and did not mention "peaceful reunification." Does this represent a change in the mainland's position?
Chen Binhua made the above remarks when answering questions.
He pointed out that "peaceful reunification, one country, two systems" is the basic policy for solving the Taiwan issue, is the best way to achieve the reunification of the motherland, and is most beneficial to compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait and the Chinese nation.
Some public opinion believes that the mainland's policy towards Taiwan will not change due to the results of the island's election, but its efforts to oppose "independence", promote reunification, and promote integration will be strengthened.
In this regard, Chen Binhua pointed out that the central government’s policy towards Taiwan is clear and consistent.
We will conscientiously study and understand the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important speech, adhere to the Party’s overall strategy for solving the Taiwan issue in the new era, firmly grasp the leadership and initiative in cross-Strait relations, and unswervingly promote the great cause of the reunification of the motherland.
Adhere to the one-China principle and the "1992 Consensus", resolutely oppose "Taiwan independence" separatism and external interference, promote cross-Strait economic and cultural exchanges and cooperation, deepen cross-Strait integrated development in all fields, and unite all Chinese people, including compatriots on both sides, to jointly promote peace in the motherland reunification process and jointly create the great historical cause of motherland reunification and national rejuvenation.
Talking about the contributions of various democratic parties in the work on Taiwan, Chen Binhua said that for a long time, all democratic parties have given full play to their respective advantages and actively made suggestions and carried out a large number of activities to promote cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation, enhance mutual understanding between compatriots on both sides of the Strait, and promote the development of cross-Strait relations. work and made important contributions.
The Taiwan Affairs Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council will strengthen contact and communication with various democratic parties and people's organizations to jointly implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech and do a good job in dealing with Taiwan in the new era.
Regarding the Taiwan-related content in this year's "Government Work Report", Chen Binhua pointed out that the relevant content concentrated on expounding the current major policies, principles, positions, goals and tasks of the work on Taiwan, and has important guiding significance for doing a good job in this year's work on Taiwan.
"The current situation across the Taiwan Strait is complex and severe, but the basic pattern and development direction of cross-Strait relations have not changed and cannot be changed. The historical process of national strength, national rejuvenation, and cross-Strait reunification is even more unstoppable," Chen Binhua said.
He stressed that he hopes that Taiwan compatriots will see clearly the current situation, recognize the advantages and disadvantages, grasp the historical trend, adhere to the national justice, work with the mainland compatriots to create the glorious cause of motherland reunification and national rejuvenation, and share the dignity and glory of being Chinese.
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