In August 2023, Jiang Wanan resolutely went to Shanghai to participate in the 14th "Twin Cities Forum" between Shanghai and Taipei, despite facing strong opposition and various difficulties. During the forum, Jiang Wanan delivered a friendly speech, visited Shanghai's urban construction, had a cordial conversation with the leaders of Shanghai, had a warm interaction with the citizens, and signed a number of twin-city cooperation projects, which were warmly welcomed by the leaders and citizens of Shanghai. He stressed on many occasions that "the two cities are good, the two sides of the strait are good, and we must be patient and confident." This statement has left a deep impression on people.
First, talk about "we need to be patient and have faith." Taiwan has been a part of China since ancient times, and the two sides of the Taiwan Strait share the same culture and ancestry, and are linked by blood. Since the Three Kingdoms period, there have been documents in all Chinese dynasties that Taiwan is part of China. Historically, the Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties all exercised direct jurisdiction over Taiwan, and this is a sufficient historical fact. Therefore, the separation of the two sides of the strait is only temporary, and reunification is inevitable. Although the two sides of the strait have gone through three separations in history, these are all temporary stages, and the final reunification is the trend of the times, and no one can stop it, and we must have confidence.
However, due to historical reasons, the two sides of the strait have gone through the sad process of separation three times. The first separation took place between 1624 and 1662, when the Dutch occupied Taiwan for 38 years before being recovered by Zheng Chenggong of the Ming Dynasty. The second secession was from 1895 to 1945, when Japan occupied Taiwan for 50 years, placing it in colonial status. In 1945, after Japan's surrender, Taiwan was returned to China in accordance with the Cairo Declaration. However, after the civil war between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party in 1949, it has been 75 years since the two sides of the strait were separated again. Although the separation had a cause for external invasion, the third separation stemmed from internal contradictions.
For a long time, the two sides of the strait have been in a state of separation, and there are differences in politics, economy, culture, and lifestyle. Coupled with the "de-Sinicization" education of the ** forces, many Taiwan compatriots do not recognize themselves as Chinese, and "no reunification, no independence, and maintaining the status quo" has become a more common consensus in Taiwan. This is a regrettable but unfortunate reality. Although the two sides of the strait will eventually be reunified, this is a long-term process that requires a gradual and moderate approach. Therefore, Jiang Wanan's remark that "we must be patient and confident" is very much in line with the mainland's policy toward peaceful reunification.
At the same time, Jiang Wanan showed great ambitions. As the great-grandson of Chiang Kai-shek, his pursuit of family and country feelings and national feelings was even stronger. Jiang Wanan, 45 years old last year, is a representative of the new generation of Kuomintang forces, and has at least 30 years of working experience. In the next 10 years, he is likely to be a strong contender for Taiwan's leadership. If he can become the leader of the Taiwan region, I believe that he will do his best to promote the process of peaceful reunification between the two sides of the strait until the great cause of peaceful reunification of the motherland is accomplished.
Next, let's talk about "Twin cities are good, and the two sides of the strait are good". In view of the current complex cross-strait relations and the reality of Taiwan, large-scale high-level friendly interaction is not realistic. Jiang Wanan went to Shanghai to attend the forum and did not meet with the leaders of the mainland's Taiwan Affairs Office. At present, all he can do is to expand cross-strait exchanges, promote peaceful development, and oppose the "recognition of the "one-China principle" instead of talking about reunification. This is in line with the current realities. Where there is life, there is hope. We should be more understanding and tolerant of Jiang Wanan and give him more time.
In January 2024, under the advocacy of Jiang Wanan, Taipei City held the "Subject 3 Dance" competition. In February, Taipei City held the 2024 "Dragon Leap Light City" lantern festival, and at the invitation of Jiang Wanan, Shanghai also participated in the lantern show. Through practical actions, Jiang Wanan promoted point-to-point friendly interaction between the two sides of the strait, enhanced mutual understanding, made the compatriots on both sides of the strait feel the cultural roots of the same origin and ancestry, and strengthened the sense of national identity of the compatriots on both sides of the strait. Through point-to-point cooperation, the in-depth integration of the two sides of the strait has been promoted, which will ultimately help accomplish the great cause of the peaceful reunification of the motherland.
In general, Jiang Wanan's actions and statements show his deep understanding and positive attitude. His efforts have not only promoted cross-strait exchanges and cooperation, but also provided new opportunities for Taiwan's peaceful development. In the future, we should continue to support Jiang Wanan and other people with vision and determination to jointly promote the direction of peace, stability and development.
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