Shocking news is coming! The 40-minute cross-strait talks were unveiled, the mainland put forward four major conditions, and the Taiwan authorities finally "compromised"? Recently, the situation in the Taiwan Strait has continued to heat up due to concerns caused by the capsizing of a fishing boat. However, the latest news of the negotiations is jaw-dropping, which are the four conditions that make the Taiwan authorities show a "compromise" posture for the first time?
According to reliable sources, Zhou Mei-wu, director of Taiwan's "Coast Guard," held a 40-minute meeting with relevant mainland personnel in Kinmen. This negotiation, in sharp contrast to the previous stalemate between the two sides, highlights some new changes. What makes people even more curious is what four specific demands have been put forward by the mainland side that have forced the Taiwan authorities to make some adjustments?
To reveal these four conditions, the mainland side demanded that "the truth be made public, a public apology should be made public, responsibility should be seriously pursued, and the families of the victims should be comforted." This does not seem to be an overly demanding request, but rather plausible. Considering that the cause of this incident was a collision between a Taiwan authorities' maritime guard vessel and a mainland fishing boat, resulting in the capsizing of the fishing boat and the fishermen, the demand put forward by the mainland side seems to be to restore the facts and demonstrate responsibility, and it is also a concern for the fishermen's families.
These four conditions are not deliberately unacceptable, but to build a good faith foundation to ensure the sustainable development of the partnership. Announcing the truth, apologizing, holding accountable, and condolences are a series of measures aimed at laying a solid foundation for future cooperation.
However, although the two sides have reached some preliminary consensus in this negotiation, a final agreement has not yet been reached. In particular, on the issue of "apologies," the Taiwan authorities have shown some hesitation, perhaps for fear of being seen as admitting guilt or downgrading their status. This has also given rise to some speculation about the real motives of the Taiwan authorities for "compromise."
Some people hold that the so-called "compromise" of the Taiwan authorities may not come from the heart, but is an expedient measure forced by the situation. Recently, the mainland coast guard has comprehensively stepped up patrols and law enforcement in relevant waters, showing a tough attitude. The Taiwan authorities had planned to use military means to confront the mainland, but in the face of the mainland's hard-line stance, they chose to "bow their heads" perhaps just to stabilize the situation.
However, during the negotiations, the Taiwan authorities were somewhat ambivalent about whether to apologize to the mainland fishermen. On the one hand, they are worried that apologizing to the fishermen will be interpreted as a confession of guilt, which will cause psychological pressure; On the other hand, there is a fear that the apology will be interpreted as "inferior" to the mainland and damage the so-called "dignity".
However, for the people on both sides of the strait, admitting mistakes and apologizing is the first step to solve the problem. If it is difficult for the Taiwan authorities to take even such a step, how can the mainland believe in its future commitments? In ***, a rational and responsible attitude can create conditions for peaceful coexistence.
Although there has been some initial progress in the cross-strait talks, the final result remains to be seen. In the face of complexity, we hope that both sides can embrace future cooperation with a more open and responsible attitude and contribute to maintaining regional peace and stability. Let us look forward to witnessing the development and change of ***. [END].