A few days ago, in the "nine-in-one" election in Taiwan, the Kuomintang candidate Jiang Wanan won more than 570,000 votes and was elected mayor of Taipei City. This is also the Kuomintang has once again "taken in charge" Taipei City after 8 years.
As one of the organizers of the "Shanghai-Taipei City Forum", it can be said that after Jiang Wan'an took office, his attitude towards the "Twin Cities Forum" has become an important influencing factor in cross-strait relations.
According to Taiwan Network , Jiang Wanan promised in an interview with reporters that will continue to run the "Two Cities Forum" and must be substantial and meaningful, and must meet the expectations of the people in Taipei and continue the exchanges between the two cities.
Taipei Mayor-elect Jiang Wanan
"Two Cities Forum" has been held for more than ten years. It is not only an important platform for the two cities to conduct economic and cultural exchanges, but also an important carrier for carrying the common needs of peace, development and exchanges between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait when cross-strait relations are tense.
Judging from Jiang Wan'an's current statement, his attitude towards the "Two Cities Forum" has changed compared to before, and the direction of the change is positive.
You should know that Jiang Wanan once threatened to suspend the "Two Cities Forum", claiming that unless the mainland meets its three conditions: the mainland will no longer "disturb Taiwan", the status of both sides is "equal", and releases goodwill to Taiwan.
But these three points are actually not valid at all. First of all, the so-called "disturbance of Taiwan" was actually because the Taiwan authorities colluded with external forces at that time, which led to tense situation in the Taiwan Strait. The mainland's behavior was entirely to maintain peace in the Taiwan Strait; secondly, the mainland's series of "benefiting Taiwan policies" are enough to prove our kindness to our compatriots in Taiwan; finally, the two sides of the Taiwan Strait insist on "one China", so how can the "reciprocity" come from.
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Now Jiang Wan'an has changed his mind and promised to continue the "Two Cities Forum" and said that he wants to do it better. The reasons for this are 3 main points: the real needs of Taipei citizens, the change of wind direction on the island, and the changes in the situation in the Taiwan Strait.
First of all, the "Two Cities Forum" is an exchange mechanism that benefits the two cities. Since its inception, Shanghai and Taipei have signed more than 40 memorandums of cooperation, and the contents involved have been extended from medical care and technology to culture, youth exchanges, etc.
Taiwan media bluntly stated that continuing the "Two Cities Forum" is the mainstream public opinion of the majority of Taiwanese people and the common expectation of both sides of the Taiwan Strait. It can be said that the achievements of the "Two Cities Forum" over the years have reflected the high understanding of the two cities and also reflected the recognition and support of the people.
After all, it is because of this platform that allows the two citizens to communicate better. This also reflects that the real needs of the current Taipei citizens and the Taiwanese people are actually long-term stable development and a peaceful and happy life. Therefore, as the future mayor of Taipei, Jiang Wanan also chose to continue the "Two Cities Forum" based on public opinion.
The "famous talker" Huang Zhixian
Secondly, driven by mainstream public opinion on the island, the calls for peaceful reunification on the island are now getting higher and higher. The poll results released by the island media show that 68.5% of Taiwanese people now believe that the window for cross-strait exchanges should be further broadened.
In addition, DPP Chairman Tsai Ing-wen resigned because of blame. Chinese Kuomintang Chairman Zhu Lilun's commitment to peace in the Taiwan Strait can also show that the continuous and stable exchanges between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait are the general trend and the will of the people. In the words of Huang Zhixian, the "famous mouth" on the island, it means: The process of national reunification has begun to accelerate.
This also fully proves that cross-strait reunification is the general trend and the will of the people. It is precisely because Jiang Wan'an and the Kuomintang where they are recognized that they are able to promote cross-strait exchanges on the basis of adhering to the "1992 Consensus ".
Finally, the goodwill released by the mainland to Taiwan compatriots for a long time, and the firm determination to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity shown by the Chinese People's Liberation Army in recent years also indicates that the reunification of the motherland is just around the corner.
Tsai Ing-wen
In this context, the "Taiwan independence" elements' delusions in "independence" will surely be thwarted, and the Kuomintang also needs to use practical actions to adapt to the needs of the development of the times and lay a solid foundation for peaceful exchanges across the Taiwan Strait.
In short, Jiang Wanan's current positive change in attitude towards the "Two Cities Forum" is actually inevitable under the general trend of national reunification. The current focus of cross-strait exchanges is actually not how to restore, but on what basis.
What Jiang Wanan needs to do after becoming mayor is actually to create a greater space for exchanges between the two cities and cross-strait communication on the basis of adhering to the "1992 Consensus".
Jiang Wanan is regarded as a rising star among the current politicians in Taiwan, and has high expectations for important figures on the island such as former Kuomintang chairman Hung Hsiu-chu . I hope that Jiang Wanan not only promises, but also uses practical actions to find a good way out for the future development of Taiwan and open up a new path for the peaceful reunification of the two sides of the Taiwan Strait.
Former Chairman of the Kuomintang Hung Hsiu-chu
With the lessons of "Taiwan independence" elements such as Tsai Ing-wen and the correct political guidance of Hung Hsiu-chu and others, we hope that Jiang Wanan can take advantage of the good opportunity of the "Two Cities Forum" to drive more young generations on the island and make more substantial progress for the active development of cross-strait relations.
