In nine consecutive rounds of negotiations, the Kinmen incident, which had gone through turmoil, finally ushered in a breakthrough. The ninth round of closed-door talks lasted for an hour, and what attracted people's attention was that the Taiwan authorities accepted two of the four demands put forward by the mainland delegation for the first time. The announcement of the results of the negotiations has aroused the attention of all parties. It has been learned that on the evening of 27 July, a delegation led by Hsu Ching-chie, deputy director of the "Coast Guard," who was the head of the Taiwan side for talks, once again held a dialogue with representatives from the mainland. Compared with the previous eight rounds, the length and content of the negotiations have increased significantly, giving people a signal of cautious optimism.
For the first time, the mainland delegation made its position clear, demanding that the Taiwan authorities return the bodies of the fishermen killed and the detained fishing boats so that their relatives can handle the aftermath. In addition, the mainland stressed a thorough investigation of the Kinmen incident and punished those involved according to the results of the investigation. The Taiwan authorities are required to compensate the families of the fishermen and make a public apology. Among them, the Taiwan authorities' attitude of acceptance was unexpected, and they only agreed to two demands, the return of the body and compensation to the family, and they were hesitant to thoroughly investigate the incident and punish those responsible. As for the public apology, the two parties reached a consensus on a written apology, laying the foundation for resolving the dispute.
In the sinking of the fishing boat, the pain of the fishermen in death is indescribable. The mainland delegation's demand for the return of the bodies and ships is in sharp contrast to the repeated refusal of the Taiwan authorities. For the families, being able to meet for the last time and parting is a ray of hope in their grief.
Expanding: In the depths of the sea, every fisherman in distress has a heart of longing. The return of human remains is not only a humanitarian act, but also a sign of respect for the dignity of the living. Boats are more of a means of livelihood for them, memories of their past lives. This decision may be the beginning of a peaceful rest for the deceased and a source of comfort for the families.
Finding out the truth and upholding justice is a sensitive issue and a test of the transparency of law enforcement. The mainland demands that Taiwan undertake the investigation and determination of responsibility for this matter, and use the law to eliminate public harm for the people. In Taiwan, there is still controversy over the authenticity of the incident and the attribution of responsibility, and the fishing vessel has pushed the situation into a more stressful situation.
Expanding: The truth of the accident is a public event that involves the interests of many parties. Whether it is ** or public opinion, the results of the survey should be true and fair. The family and society look forward to the fair operation of the system, and the punishment of those responsible is a call for the rule of law, and more importantly, a respect for the public's explanation.
Indemnity is not a matter of life, but of law. The mainland's proposal is morally justifiable, and the Taiwan authorities have expressed their willingness to shoulder this responsibility. Although the storm of public apology has taken a turn for the better, it is undeniable that it is still a historic shift that lays the foundation for future reconciliation between the two sides.
Expanding: Consolation is more important than money, it is a respect for the family, and it is also a recognition of social responsibility. And publicly apologize and admit their mistakes, and correct their mistakes in a principled way of being a person and doing things. This may be a friendly commitment from the heart to clear the clouds for the relief of ***.
The cross-strait negotiations are not only about the specific issue of the Kinmen incident, but also a test of the ability to communicate and solve problems. In this negotiation, the Taiwan authorities agreed to the return of the remains and compensation to the families of the four demands made by the mainland, which shows the compromise and efforts of the two sides in resolving the issue. At the same time, there are still differences in the attitudes and positions of the two sides on the issue of truth investigation and accountability, and further progress needs to be made through follow-up communication and consultation. I hope that in the future, we will continue to move forward on the basis of mutual respect, equality and friendship, and truly realize the situation of peaceful coexistence and mutual benefit and win-win results between the two sides of the strait.