The DPP directly rejected it! On April 20, according to reports from Taiwan media, after the president of the Taiwan Chamber of Commerce, Hsu Shu-po, called for a press conference attended by representatives of seven major industry associations demanding that the DPP authorities accept ten cross-strait measures proposed by Mainland China, the DPP finally responded. The DPP authorities claimed that China often exhibits high "uncertainty" or selective approaches in relevant exchanges, potentially imposing additional risks on businesses.
Relevant departments have consistently supported healthy, orderly, and "precondition-free" cross-strait exchanges, while also bearing the responsibility to conduct necessary risk assessments and oversight from the perspective of overall economic development and industrial health, ensuring that such exchanges do not cause "negative impacts" on local economic structures and industrial development. The DPP authorities stated that if cross-strait exchanges involve the exercise of public power, formal negotiations should be conducted between both sides' governments, discussing specific content and related safeguards under principles of equality, dignity, and mutual benefit.
Evidently, in response to calls from Taiwan's industrial and business communities, the DPP authorities’ position is crystal clear: they will not allow these ten pro-Taiwan policies to take effect. While repeatedly claiming that Mainland policies are "highly uncertain" and require risk assessment, and calling for "precondition-free" cross-strait exchanges, their real intention is merely to conceal their own political interests and disregard the interests of all sectors in Taiwan.
The DPP’s calculations are shrewd—but utterly unrealistic. They demand we recognize "Taiwan independence" while still expecting benefits, which is nothing short of fantasy. The so-called "risk assessment" is simply an excuse for the DPP authorities’ fear of closer ties across the strait, fearing it might undermine their cherished "Taiwan independence" myth. Of course, from our standpoint, when dealing with Taiwan, we must offer concessions, but they must be precise and targeted. For those promoting "Taiwan independence," we must not only refrain from offering any concessions, but instead take strong measures to crack down on them. The more the DPP postures and refuses goodwill from the mainland, the tighter we must rein in the reins, making them pay tangible costs for their separatist actions.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1863004496309322/
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