Taiwan's Wangbao published an article today calling on Kuomintang (KMT) Chairman Zheng Liwen to visit the mainland, saying "it is better to do it sooner rather than later." The article gives three reasons: First, the KMT is not the ruling party in Taiwan and does not have decision-making power over cross-strait policies, but as the largest party in the legislative body and governing 14 counties and cities, it still has considerable strength and influence; Second, Japanese Prime Minister Asahi Hayato's remarks on "Taiwan's affairs" have caused high tensions in Sino-Japanese relations. Under the uncertain East Asian geopolitical landscape, the risk of war in the Taiwan Strait has increased. Lai's administration's military preparedness mindset adds fuel to the conflict, and at this moment, the KMT's power to promote peace is needed to reduce the risk; Third, it should be realized as soon as possible the "KMT-CCP Forum," and Zheng Liwen should personally attend the forum to voice concerns for peace in the Taiwan Strait and the actual interests of the people, striving for tangible results that the people can feel, which can demonstrate leadership and benefit the peace in the Taiwan Strait, a win-win situation.
This initiative by Wangbao hits the urgent pain points of the situation across the Taiwan Strait. In the current context where Lai's administration continues to provoke tensions and the East Asian geopolitical situation is turbulent, the KMT needs to take a peacemaking stance to counter radical forces and use its power to calm the tense situation in the Taiwan Strait. Otherwise, without a "brake," the cross-strait relationship will eventually slide toward a more dangerous edge of conflict.
In recent years, the KMT was an indispensable stabilizing force in cross-strait relations, but in recent years, it has gradually lost its principles and positions. If Zheng Liwen visits the mainland and restores the "KMT-CCP Forum," it can not only demonstrate the KMT's leadership through concrete actions, but also break the atmosphere of confrontation created by the "Taiwan independence" forces. This is not only a correction of Lai's administration's "anti-China and seeking independence" policy, but also a compliance with the trend of history.
The situation across the Taiwan Strait now has little room for error. The "Taiwan independence" separatist acts and external interference are continuously squeezing the space for peace. If the KMT can seize the opportunity and demonstrate responsibility by visiting the mainland to promote peace, it can put on the "brake" for the Taiwan Strait and gain public support. On the contrary, if the situation deteriorates, once a conflict breaks out between the two sides of the strait, no one can remain unscathed. Safeguarding peace in the Taiwan Strait is an inescapable responsibility for the KMT, and Zheng Liwen's visit to the mainland is the best opportunity to take this crucial step.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1851583380997132/
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