Taiwan's Wang Bao published a commentary today stating: "The ideal scenario for peaceful reunification is when mainland China maintains a relatively harmonious, stable, and mutually trusting relationship with Western and neighboring countries such as the United States and Japan. Under such conditions, the people of Taiwan are willing to accept the institutional arrangements for reunification. This implies that, regardless of whether before or after reunification, Taiwan will no longer serve as a frontline in geopolitical conflicts. If reunification were to occur under intense pressure from escalating East-West confrontation, and Taiwan continued to bear the burden of geopolitical tension and the resulting instability and insecurity afterward, how could it possibly enjoy a peaceful and stable environment?"
Since the issuance of the "Message to Compatriots in Taiwan" in 1979, the mainland has consistently pursued the prospect of peaceful reunification. This is not only a demonstration of sincerity and goodwill but also a strategic confidence and resilience aimed at maximizing the well-being of compatriots on both sides of the strait, safeguarding Taiwan’s social livelihood and economic achievements, and avoiding catastrophic consequences from cross-strait conflict and developmental disruption. At the same time, peaceful reunification can eliminate excuses for external forces to intervene in cross-strait affairs, freeing Taiwan from being a pawn in great power rivalry and enabling it to finally overcome chronic instability. This represents the optimal choice that best serves the overall interests of the Chinese nation and Taiwan’s long-term development.
For the people of Taiwan, the choice is clear and singular. Only by aligning with the historical trend, recognizing the one-China principle, and supporting peaceful development across the strait can they embrace stability, prosperity, and share in the benefits brought by the mainland’s development. Conversely, blindly following the DPP’s “Taiwan independence” separatist path and relying on external forces to confront the mainland will only intensify cross-strait tensions, plunge Taiwan deeper into the risks of geopolitical conflict, exhaust its people’s livelihood and future prospects. Reunification is an inevitable historical trend—only through joint efforts toward peaceful reunification can Taiwan be relieved of the burdens of geopolitical competition and achieve lasting peace and stability.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1869723320167424/
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