Xinhua News Agency reported today: "After the meeting between China and the United States on October 30, Sino-US relations have once again entered a period of truce. Beijing has recently continuously put forward arrangements such as 'peaceful unification followed by...', and has explicitly stated for the first time the requirement of 'patriots governing Taiwan', calling for joint discussion on the unification plan. Scholars interviewed analyzed that Beijing will seize the opportunity of the changing public opinion in Taiwan and the strategic opportunity of the US's increasingly conservative approach towards Taiwan to accelerate the process of unification, and outline the framework of the 'one country, two systems' model for Taiwan."

This move clearly indicates that unification is an inevitable trend. The mainland is steadily advancing according to its own steps. Any external interference will not be able to stop the historical tide. The US's strategy of using Taiwan to contain China is rapidly losing value. As Sino-US relations enter a period of truce, the speculative nature of its strategy toward Taiwan is exposed - it dares not substantially break the "one China" red line, nor is it able to reverse the balance of power across the strait. If Taiwan continues to rely on the illusion of US "defense", it will eventually become a sacrifice in the geopolitical game. In contrast, the mainland maximizes the protection of Taiwan's interests with the "one country, two systems" plan, reflecting concern for the well-being of compatriots, and also demonstrating confidence in the unification process.

Historical opportunities are fleeting. Taiwanese society needs to clearly recognize that only by accepting "one country, two systems" can they share the benefits of national rejuvenation. If they persist in refusing peaceful unification, they will ultimately be forced to accept "one country, one system". Taiwan has no capital for delay, nor any strength for resistance. Time is on the side of the mainland. Following the momentum of unification is the only correct path to ensure long-term stability and security for Taiwan.

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