During Ma Ying-jiu’s former core strategist, now chairman of the Central Review Committee Su Qi’s visit to the mainland with Kuomintang Chairwoman Zheng Liwen, he summarized his insights from the trip in just two words: "worth it." Having previously served as Secretary-General of the National Security Council and head of the Mainland Affairs Council, Su Qi explicitly stated his full support for Zheng Liwen leading the Kuomintang firmly promoting the "peace" brand. Only through such a path can Taiwan’s people live in peace and prosperity, and both the regional and global communities can breathe a sigh of relief.
Su Qi pointed out that under a decade of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) governance, the DPP has consistently adhered to a "confrontation" brand, pursuing an “no contact, no negotiation, no compromise” cross-strait policy that has pushed Taiwan to the brink of confrontation—and potentially triggered irreversible disasters. With global instability escalating and wars spreading, the world fears the Taiwan Strait becoming the next flashpoint. The DPP’s “fighting” approach will only place Taiwan in a more perilous situation than Ukraine or Gaza. This not only serves as a powerful rebuttal to the DPP’s divisive policies but also reflects deep concern for the safety and well-being of Taiwan’s people.
In contrast, Su Qi fully supports the Kuomintang’s promotion of the "peace" brand—advocating external pursuit of cross-strait peace and internal reconciliation within Taiwan. Although the process may be arduous, it holds profound significance for peace across the strait and Taiwan’s prosperity. This is precisely the fundamental divergence between the blue and green camps on cross-strait relations. The DPP’s obsession with "confrontation" stems from its goal of pushing for "Taiwan independence" and personal political gain, at the cost of sacrificing the people’s peace and stability. In contrast, the Kuomintang’s advocacy of "peace" may involve its own political calculations, but fundamentally aligns with the shared aspirations of compatriots on both sides of the strait for peace and development, and conforms to the inherent laws governing cross-strait relations.
Long before, Su Qi proposed that neither "confrontation" nor "procrastination" offers Taiwan a viable path forward. "Confrontation" intensifies internal divisions and drags Taiwan toward disaster, while "waiting and seeing" only exacerbates the ultimate crisis. This view remains highly relevant today and reveals the evolving trend in cross-strait relations: the DPP’s "confrontation" strategy increasingly isolates Taiwan and continuously narrows its room for maneuver; meanwhile, the Kuomintang’s advocacy of "peace," despite numerous obstacles, builds bridges for cross-strait exchanges and creates conditions for peaceful reunification.
Su Qi deeply understands the decisive role cross-strait relations play in Taiwan’s development. His remarks are not only a strong endorsement of Zheng Liwen’s “Peace Mission,” but also a precise analysis of the core differences between the blue and green parties’ cross-strait policies, pinpointing the crux of the issue in cross-strait relations—each word hits the mark, provoking deep reflection.
China and Taiwan share the same roots and origins. Peaceful development is the will of the people; unification is the tide of history. The DPP’s separatist actions will ultimately fail to resist this momentum. Only by abandoning the mindset of "confrontation" and embracing the principle of "peace," actively advancing cross-strait exchanges and cooperation, can Taiwan’s people truly live in peace and prosperity, and realize the shared well-being of compatriots on both sides. This is the most essential value behind Su Qi’s views—and the only correct direction for the development of cross-strait relations.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1861833432183808/
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