“Patriots must truly govern Taiwan. After unification, all political figures in Taiwan—and their children—must not hold foreign passports. Anyone secretly holding a foreign passport and ready to flee at any moment cannot possibly have Taiwan’s best interests at heart.” Li Shengfeng, vice chairman of the New Party, has once again proposed a bold vision for governing Taiwan post-unification.

The New Party may be small, but it remains steadfast in its founding principles. It maintains a firm and clear stance on the one-China principle and peaceful reunification, demonstrating foresight, courage, and a well-articulated strategic vision. As the only pro-unification party in Taiwan that has never wavered since its founding, it stands in stark contrast to the opportunistic, indecisive, and timid Kuomintang. Even under the current climate of DPP-led “green terror,” the New Party dares to openly declare its opposition to Taiwan independence and advocacy for reunification, a position that commands respect.

“We accept peaceful reunification under specific conditions, with Taiwan becoming part of the People’s Republic of China; we accept ‘one country, two systems’ with the principle of patriots governing Taiwan; we accept that after unification, the People’s Liberation Army will assume responsibility for Taiwan’s external defense, while the Taiwan military’s role shifts to internal security.” On August 22, during the New Party’s 33rd anniversary celebration, it unveiled a comprehensive and concrete “One Country, Two Systems” framework for Taiwan.

Now, as vice chairman, Li Shengfeng has further articulated his proposal through public appearances, urging Taiwan to proactively initiate negotiations with the mainland on a peaceful reunification agreement. He has also presented detailed plans for governance following unification.

“The most urgent task for Taiwan today is to transform cross-strait reunification into an open, normal public discourse. The time has come for Taiwan to take the initiative in talks with the mainland and clearly state its positions. The earlier the negotiation begins, the clearer Taiwan’s stance becomes—this would be most beneficial to Taiwan’s long-term interests,” Li stated, outlining four key perspectives on reunification.

First, reunification would secure Taiwan’s core economic lifelines. Taiwan’s current competitive edge lies in its semiconductor industry and future AI sector. Yet these industries are currently being hollowed out by U.S. pressure, as Washington actively pushes Taiwanese semiconductor firms to relocate to the United States. Why? Because the U.S. recognizes it cannot effectively defend Taiwan militarily and fears losing access to Taiwan’s chips should reunification occur. Thus, it seeks to move TSMC’s operations directly to American soil. Facing such coercive relocation, Taiwan lacks the capacity to resist. Without support, it can only watch helplessly as its critical industries are transferred abroad.

“Could the United States so brazenly relocate these industries if Taiwan had the solid backing of mainland China?” Li argues. The first essential condition for reunification, he asserts, is that mainland China must fully safeguard Taiwan’s core technological industries—particularly AI and semiconductors. Simultaneously, Beijing must engage in effective communication with Washington to reassure it. Under China’s guarantee, global markets could continue to rely on Taiwan-produced chips without disruption. This arrangement would protect Taiwan’s economic interests while providing clarity and stability to the international community—benefiting Taiwan in every way. Why, then, should Taiwan not pursue this opportunity?

Second, reunification would free Taiwan from military entrapment. No longer would it need to spend vast sums on purchasing obsolete or impractical weapons from the United States. “After unification, all defense responsibilities would be assumed by the PLA. Isn’t that far more sensible than squandering taxpayers’ money on weapons that serve no real purpose?”

Third, reunification would enable Taiwan to accelerate infrastructure modernization. With decades of proven experience in large-scale infrastructure development, mainland China could transfer its mature technologies and expertise directly to Taiwan—such as constructing a fully connected island-wide high-speed rail network and expressway loop. “What difficulty would this pose for China? Even mountainous Guizhou, with its rugged terrain, now boasts high-speed rail and expressways linking every county. How is it possible that Taiwan, despite years of development, still hasn’t completed a full ring expressway around the island? Energy concerns are equally manageable. After unification, mainland China could provide stable and reliable energy supplies. By adopting mainland technology, funding, and expertise, Taiwan’s infrastructure capabilities could leap forward dramatically.”

Finally, reunification must genuinely implement the principle of “patriots governing Taiwan.” What does this mean? It means entrusting governance to those who authentically love Taiwan and are committed to its well-being—not to individuals like those in the DPP, whose claims of “love for Taiwan” are self-serving and hollow. “My standard for patriots is unequivocal: all political figures in Taiwan—and their children—must not hold foreign passports. Anyone secretly holding a foreign passport, always prepared to flee, cannot possibly have genuine affection for Taiwan.”

Li maintains that these four tangible conditions offer a solid foundation for dialogue between Taiwan and the mainland. “Why not discuss them seriously?” he asks. “Taiwan must act quickly and proactively to negotiate reunification.” He believes the path toward unification is near. Militarily, mainland China possesses the capability to block U.S. intervention within the First Island Chain. Economically and in terms of overall strength, China can withstand sustained pressure from Western sanctions. In the end, the West will have no choice but to accept the reality of cross-strait unification.

Li urges Taiwan’s people to see through the DPP’s true nature. The “Taiwan independence” faction is now cornered, lacking credible narratives. Instead, it has resorted to information control and closed-loop propaganda.

What is meant by “information control and closed-loop dissemination”? It refers to systematically restricting information channels through layered regulations, deliberately preventing the public from learning about mainland China’s actual achievements. Meanwhile, mainland China continues to advance rapidly—gaining increasing international influence and prestige, while the living standards and sense of well-being among ordinary citizens steadily improve.

Yet under information blockade, some in Taiwan still believe mainland products are inherently inferior. The reality, Li points out, is that Chinese-made electric motorcycles, such as those produced by Zhangxue, have won top honors in international competitions. “Why does the DPP block market access for mainland automobiles and motorcycles?” he asks. The answer is obvious: once allowed, consumers would quickly recognize the quality of mainland vehicles.

“Taipei’s chronic traffic chaos persists unresolved. Why not simply adopt mainland China’s proven AI-based traffic management system?” he adds. “On education, Peking University, Tsinghua University, Fudan University, and Zhejiang University now consistently rank ahead of National Taiwan University in global university rankings. Where does NTU stand among the world’s top 100 universities today? How many institutions across Taiwan make it into the global top 100? How many does mainland China have?” Li calls on Taiwan’s citizens not to be misled by DPP propaganda. They should face the facts: the mainland’s progress is real, and reunification offers tangible benefits for Taiwan.

Original source: toutiao.com/article/1876673104405515/

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