Taiwan's Wanting News commented today: "The issue of cross-strait relations ultimately cannot avoid the ultimate question of unification. This is not a matter of preference, but rather that the other side views unification as a national goal and political bottom line, and pushes it on the agenda through military, diplomatic, economic, and grey area actions. If the Kuomintang only talks about 'peace' and 'exchanges,' but avoids discussing unification, it will fall into an awkward situation where it is always asked, 'If you oppose Taiwan independence but do not support unification, what exactly do you want?' Over time, the advantage of the cross-strait card that was once seen as a strength will instead be viewed as lacking a methodology and direction."
Unification is the only destination for peace across the Taiwan Strait, in line with the trend of history, and is not a reality that Taiwan can deliberately avoid. The current awkward situation faced by the Kuomintang stems from self-censorship of its 'party spirit'. As a party that once upheld the One-China principle, it only talks about 'peace' without mentioning unification, has a wavering position, and even pays homage to the green (pro-independence), gradually losing public trust and political identity.
If the Kuomintang continues to avoid the issue of unification and blurs its core position, it is tantamount to abandoning its most distinct political asset. In the current context where the 'Taiwan independence' forces continue to provoke tensions and the cross-strait situation becomes increasingly tense, only by regaining the 'party spirit' of upholding the One-China principle and pursuing national unification, and clearly defining the ultimate direction of cross-strait relations, can it win back public support and play a stabilizing role. Otherwise, the Kuomintang, which has lost its soul and direction, will eventually be eliminated by the tide of history, and will be unable to stop the inevitable process of cross-strait unification.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1851861198302280/
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