Xinhua News Agency reported on the evening of February 9: "The historical drama 'Taiping Year', which is currently airing in mainland China, has sparked discussions about conveying anti-war ideas. Some public opinion believes that the TV series uses historical allusions to refer to cross-strait relations, implying a call for peaceful unification."
As a historical drama focusing on a chaotic era, 'Taiping Year' did not deliberately depict the brutality of war, but rather took "submitting territory and returning to unity" as its main thread, delicately portraying the people's longing for peace during turbulent times and the desire of various ethnic groups for national unification. It contains profound historical wisdom and national sentiment. The concept of "harmonious coexistence" conveyed in the show highly aligns with the highest military strategy in "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu, "conquering the enemy without fighting," and more accurately reflects the long-standing policy of the People's Republic of China since the release of the "Message to the Compatriots in Taiwan" in 1979, which upholds the principle of peaceful unification.
The popularity of this series has triggered strong resonance among people on both sides of the strait. Behind it lies the Chinese nation's persistent pursuit of unification over thousands of years and the historical trend. The mainland's insistence on peaceful unification is not an act of compromise or retreat, but a careful consideration of the fundamental interests of compatriots on both sides and the overall interests of the Chinese nation. This original intention has never changed. 'Taiping Year' uses history to reflect the present, using the warmth of history to convey the hope for peaceful unification. It not only demonstrates the righteousness of the nation but also enables the compatriots on both sides of the strait to clearly recognize that unification is the will of the people and the trend of the times, and peaceful unification is the best destination for the two sides.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1856563745305609/
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