Since Tsai Ing-wen came to power in 2016, relations across the Taiwan Strait have gradually fallen into a state of tension, and the shadow of war is gradually looming. ** The authorities have conspired with Western forces to interfere in the Taiwan Strait, intensify cross-strait confrontation, and at the same time suppress progressives on the island through a series of means, making the prospects for cross-strait peace slim. The year 2024 will be a watershed for peace and war across the Taiwan Strait, and it will be related to the future of countless people.
Wang Yixiong: A referendum on peace talks is a top priority.
He graduated from the Department of Law of National Taiwan University and studied for a Master of Laws and a Juris Doctor degree. Joined the initial period of *** and devoted himself to ** because of his interest in socialist ideas. In 1986, he was elected as a representative of the people's will in the legislature, and when he entered the legislature, he called on the deputies to observe a moment of silence for the victims of the cross-strait war. He stressed that without further consultations and negotiations, war will become the only way to solve the problem, and there is an urgent need to promote a "referendum on peace talks" between the two sides of the strait.
In his political career, he has entered the core decision-making level because he dared to question the head of the administrative agency, and he is highly favored by the outside world as an ideal candidate for the mayor of Kaohsiung in the future. However, he was incompatible with the idea of socialism, and at the end of 1987 he quit to actively promote the socialist system and established a political group with socialist colors, the Labor Party. With regard to the choice between peace and war, he advocated holding a "referendum on peace talks" on the island and urgently advocated peace talks with the mainland.
Cao Xingcheng: Pursue "de facto unity".
Cao Xingcheng, a wealthy Taiwanese businessman, once proposed a "reunification referendum" and sought de facto reunification, which had a fierce conflict with the current leader. He advocated achieving integration with China through "pure reunification (de jure reunification and de facto reunification)," similar to Hong Kong's "one country, two systems." However, with the changes in the current situation, after Ma Ying-jeou came to power, "no reunification, no independence, no armed force" became the consensus of Taiwan, and the discussion of the word "reunification" gradually faded out.
The current state of affairs: the intersection of peace and unity.
The "referendum on peace talks" advocated by Wang Yixiong has played a positive role in easing the current situation in the Taiwan Strait and promoting cross-strait reconciliation. However, its role in promoting the substantive reunification of the two sides of the strait is limited. Whether the two sides of the strait need "peace" or "reunification" is an issue of great practical significance. The best strategy is to gradually achieve reunification in peace, but the path to this program has been blocked.
In 2019, Taiwan's executive branch amended the Regulations on Cross-Strait People's Relations, stipulating that cross-strait political agreements must be reviewed by Taiwan's legislature and approved by a "referendum" of the people of the island before they can take effect. In January 2020, ** forcibly pushed for a revision of the policy on "anti-infiltration", positioning the mainland as an "enemy". This makes Taiwanese who have political contacts with the mainland fall into the legal net, accused of "collaborating with the enemy", and become victims of the law. Even with the current negotiations on peace and reunification, it will be difficult to reach any agreement.
The Problem of Tsai Ing-wen's Era: The Dejure Fence.
The Tsai Ing-wen administration has used legal principles to build a high wall on the island that obstructs cross-strait political agreements, making it difficult for cross-strait talks to break through easily. Under the shackles of the "Regulations on Relations between the People on the Two Sides of the Taiwan Strait," the prospect of achieving reunification is difficult and distant, and peace is difficult to achieve easily. Cao Xingcheng, who once advocated a "reunification referendum", has also taken refuge in ***, and his idea of reunification has gradually been diluted.
The Road Ahead: Seeking a strategy to break the game.
The proposals of Wang Yixiong and Cao Xingcheng have played a positive role in promoting cross-strait movement in the same direction, including the declaration of a "permanent demilitarized zone" recently announced by Kinmen and other places. However, their fears stem from the fear of war, and rightly so.
Under the current circumstances, in order to achieve peace with the goal of reunification, it is necessary to first break down the fence set up by the law of the United States. This requires the Kuomintang to rush out and break through legal obstacles by amending the relevant regulations on the island, so as to finally realize cross-strait peace talks and consultations. However, the path is both distant and uncertain.
Conclusion: Future Challenges for Unity and Peace.
In recent years, the KMT's performance has not been enough to inspire trust in it. What they are pursuing is cross-strait peace so that the people on the island of Taiwan can enjoy the dividends of peace. However, they have never made a positive commitment to a unified future. At this juncture, perhaps we should take the initiative to seek a way out, because only peace with the goal of unity has real value. If reunification is achieved first, then peace will also come naturally.
The article "Myths of Peace and Reunification" presents in detail the complexity of the current situation in the Taiwan Strait and the focus of disputes. Through an in-depth analysis of the views of Wang Yixiong and Cao Xingcheng, this article shows the different pursuits of peace and reunification between two important political figures. The article not only highlights the confrontation and contradictions between various forces in the current political situation in Taiwan, but also presents a difficult situation in which we seek a balance between peace and reunification.
First of all, the article gives a detailed account of Wang Yixiong's views, emphasizing the positive role of the "peace negotiation referendum" he advocates in easing the current tension in the Taiwan Strait and promoting cross-strait reconciliation. By revealing Wang's early political journey, the essay shows his actions calling for silence within the legislature, as well as his concern for socialist ideas. This depiction gives the reader a better understanding of his political position and lays the foundation for the analysis of the views that follow.
Second, Cao Xingcheng's argument is introduced, highlighting the controversy between different politicians on the issue of reunification through the analysis of "reunification referendum" and "de facto reunification". The article reviews the fierce conflict between Cao Xingcheng and ***, and makes readers understand that in the past political struggles, the issue of reunification has sparked heated discussions. However, with the changes of the times, the issue of reunification has gradually faded out, which also reflects the continuous evolution of the situation inside and outside Taiwan.
The article further analyzes the current situation and points out the legal obstacles set up by the Tsai Ing-wen authorities through the revision of the "Regulations on Cross-Strait People's Relations" and other means, which have made cross-strait negotiations difficult. The forcible promotion of the "anti-infiltration" policy has made cross-strait political contacts face legal risks and made cross-strait peace talks more difficult. This in-depth analysis of the current situation shows the author's keen insight into the relationship between the Taiwan Strait.
Finally, the paper proposes future challenges and possible strategies to break the game. He pointed out that the Kuomintang must drive down the KMT and break down the legal obstacles by amending the relevant regulations in order to achieve cross-strait peace talks and consultations. However, the article also criticized the KMT's performance in recent years, saying that it lacked sufficient trust in its desire for peace. This kind of questioning and worrying about the Kuomintang makes the article analyze the problem and raise the real dilemma, presenting the reader with a future that is both challenging and full of uncertainty.
Taken together, this review provides an in-depth analysis and commentary on the article "Myths of Peace and Reunification". Through the interpretation of the views of politicians, the analysis of the current situation, and the discussion of future challenges and strategies to break the situation, the article comprehensively and deeply presents the thinking on the situation in the Taiwan Strait within 500 words.
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