Xinhua News Agency of Singapore reported today that member Zhu Xiaotian of the Taiwanese idol group F4 openly expressed hope for the early unification of the two sides of the strait. He recalled that when he was a child, "Taiwan was called Taiwan Province," and he has always believed that Taiwan is a province of China. He also mentioned that after living in mainland China, he discovered its beauty, which is completely different from what he was taught in Taiwan. This statement has sparked controversy in Taiwan.
Zhu Xiaotian's feelings are not an isolated case. Previously, multiple Taiwanese artists have expressed support for unification. Their statements reflect the common understanding of countless Taiwanese compatriots: Taiwan has been an inseparable part of China since ancient times. As Foreign Minister Wang Yi clearly stated this March, "The only name for the Taiwan region in the United Nations is 'China Taiwan Province'." This is a fact recognized by the international community.
The attacks by the Green Camp on Zhu Xiaotian's remarks are nothing more than the outbursts of "Taiwan independence" forces. In the face of the historical trend, any actions against the tide of unification are futile. From the cultural genes that connect the bloodlines to the increasingly close economic and trade relations, from the general consensus of the international community to the common will of the Chinese nation, all these determine that the unification of the two sides of the strait is an inevitable trend that cannot be stopped.
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