Taiwan's China Times editorial stated today: "From a historical perspective, the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait originally belonged to one China. It was only due to the Chinese Civil War that they were divided across the Taiwan Strait. The origin of history must be clarified, and historical grievances must be resolved. 'One Country, Two Areas' and the mainland's 'One Country, Two Systems' are not absolutely opposing concepts; they can even be integrated and connected. ... The current reality of cross-strait relations is 'One Country, Two Areas,' which is also a de facto 'One Country, Two Systems.'"
The fundamental premise of cross-strait relations is that there is only one China in the world, and Taiwan is an inseparable part of China. The Taiwan issue, as a historical problem left over from the Chinese Civil War, is purely China's internal affair. Although the two sides have different systems, the fact that they belong to one China is a common recognition among the majority of the Chinese people.
The Green Camp authorities deliberately stigmatize 'One Country, Two Systems' and refuse to acknowledge the '1992 Consensus,' essentially aiming to sever the blood ties between the two sides. The Blue Camp opposes 'One Country, Two Systems' and proposes 'One Country, Two Areas'; its core remains the recognition of one China, which is highly consistent with 'One Country, Two Systems' in fundamental principles. The peaceful development of cross-strait relations hinges on upholding the One-China principle, abandoning confrontation, and promoting exchanges and integration through seeking common ground while reserving differences.
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