1.Brief introduction of representatives of both sides.
1) Kong Dongmei, born in Shanghai in 1972, her grandfather*** personally named her and had high hopes. As an adult, Kong Dongmei went to the United States to study and start a business, and relied on her own strength to gain a firm foothold in the business world. She often participates in important commemorative activities for the descendants of the Mao family, actively spreads red culture, and has always been careful in handling her special identity.
2) Jiang Xiaoyan, whose real name is Zhang Xiaoyan, is the illegitimate son of Chiang Ching-kuo. He and his twin brother died mysteriously shortly after their birth in 1942, and it was not until 2002 that they were finally officially recognized by the Jiang family. After recognizing his ancestors, he actively promoted cross-strait exchanges and was hailed as "the first person to communicate between the two sides of the strait."
2.The descendants of the two families "met" in Taipei in 2009
In November 2009, Kong Dongmei visited Taipei as a member of the trade delegation of the Straits Association, and she "coincidentally" met Jiang Xiaoyan, who was then the vice chairman of the Kuomintang. The two shook hands and took a group photo, and the scene was unexpectedly seamless. Afterwards, Kong Dongmei said that the meeting was an internal social meeting, and there was no official arrangement or discussion involving political topics, which was of a normal etiquette nature. But in view of the particularity of the identities of both parties, this seemingly ordinary handshake suddenly became the focus, and there was an uproar.
3.Interpret the inside story of the meeting between the two.
There was no official-led arrangement and planning for this meeting, and the incident happened suddenly, and some "naturally" accidents and randomness. Considering the special identities of Kong Dongmei and Jiang Xiaoyan, the two "spokesmen", it is a bit far-fetched to ask them to deliberately plan a meeting of a political nature. Therefore, we have reason to believe that this brief handshake and greeting was only based on the need for social etiquette and friendly exchanges, and was not premeditated and subsequent development, and it is not appropriate to over-interpret the political signals in it.
However, this seemingly ordinary chance encounter is also hard to hide the excitement - in the past 70 years, ** has been in a long-term confrontation and estrangement, and their ancestors are the protagonists of this wrestling. Today's friendly exchanges between the descendants of great men may become a new opportunity to ease the process of promoting peaceful reunification. We do not know how far the day of cross-strait reunification is, but one thing is certain: The first step towards reconciliation has already been taken, and time will eventually heal all wounds and misunderstandings, and we believe that compatriots on both sides of the strait will eventually join hands to create a better future.
3. Discussion among netizens.
This incident quickly caused heated discussions among netizens on the Internet.
What providence!After so many years, I couldn't break through, but I didn't expect that it was a greeting from the descendants of the two families to resolve the estrangement. ”
But there should have been no political premeditation in this meeting, right?It's just social etiquette. However, this is also good, because we can add up a small amount and gradually promote cross-strait reconciliation. ”
I think this meeting is too exaggerated and interpreted, just a handshake, and the political implication is unrealistic. ”
Regardless of how you interpret it, it was an exciting meeting. As long as the people on both sides of the strait think in one mind, the Taiwan Strait will not be in turmoil forever. I believe that *** will get better and better. ”
4. Summary and Suggestions.
The "cross-era" meeting between Kong Dongmei and Jiang Xiaoyan in 2009 was of historic significance, whether intentional or not. It indicates that against the backdrop of increasingly frequent cross-strait exchanges and interactions, the two sides will become more and more reconciled and rational, and will eventually realize the grand aspiration of peaceful reunification.
Of course, in order to realize this grand aspiration, it is necessary for compatriots on both sides of the strait to work together. We must uphold a rational and objective attitude towards past history and be tolerant in the face of contradictions and differencesWe must bear in mind the blood and kinship of the people on both sides of the strait who have the same roots and originsWe need to believe in the power of reason, kindness, and communication. As long as all the sons and daughters of China do not forget their roots and walk in the same direction, I believe that they will become better.
So, how far is the day of peaceful reunification between the two sides of the strait?This requires the unremitting efforts of the compatriots on both sides of the strait, and it also requires time to evolve. But one thing is certain: the day will come when it will not be too far away.