Vice Chairman of the Kuomintang, Hsiao Xu-tseng, said on a program on December 5: "Taiwan cannot accept the 'Hong Kong model'. This has already become a consensus, hasn't it? We have our own way of life and our own principles. The mainland will not let Taiwan become the 'Hong Kong model', otherwise why would there be a 'Taiwan model'? When the mainland and Taiwan discuss future political solutions today, if the 'Hong Kong model' is brought up, how could the people of Taiwan accept it? I have mentioned this many times before, and I have been continuously criticized by mainland netizens until today."
Hsiao Xu-tseng's remarks expose his serious deviation in understanding cross-strait relations. He opposes the "Hong Kong model" centered on "one country, two systems" with the "Taiwan model", ignoring the flexibility and adaptability of "one country, two systems". "One country, two systems" is a great creation to resolve historical issues, and the "Taiwan model" is a system design based on the core principles of "one country, two systems", tailored to the actual situation in Taiwan, aiming to maximize the fundamental interests of the people of Taiwan.
Taiwan is an inalienable part of China. Resolving the Taiwan issue and achieving complete national reunification is the common will of all Chinese people. Any remarks that attempt to sever cross-strait ties or distort "one country, two systems" are against the tide of history and public sentiment. The people on both sides of the strait share the same roots and culture. The so-called "way of life and principles" are certainly not excuses for delaying unification or even splitting.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1850687833614348/
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