Full Text: The Taiwan Question and China's Reunification in the New Era
BEIJING
-- The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council and the State Council
Information Office of the People's Republic of China published a white
paper titled "The Taiwan Question and China's Reunification in the New
Era" on Wednesday.
The white paper was released to reiterate the fact that Taiwan is
part of China, to demonstrate the resolve of the Communist Party of
China (CPC) and the Chinese people and their commitment to national
reunification, and to emphasize the position and policies of the CPC and
the Chinese government in the new era.
Taiwan has belonged to China since ancient times. This statement has a
sound basis in history and jurisprudence, according to the white paper.
The UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 is a political document
encapsulating the one-China principle whose legal authority leaves no
room for doubt and has been acknowledged worldwide, says the white
paper.
The one-China principle represents the universal consensus of the
international community; it is consistent with the basic norms of
international relations, says the white paper.
"We are one China, and Taiwan is part of China. This is an
indisputable fact supported by history and the law. Taiwan has never
been a state; its status as part of China is unalterable," says the
white paper.
The CPC is committed to the historic mission of resolving the Taiwan
question and realizing China's complete reunification. Under its
resolute leadership, people on both sides of the Taiwan Straits have
worked together to de-escalate tension across the Straits. They have set
out on a path of peaceful development and made many breakthroughs in
improving cross-Straits relations, according to the white paper.
Under the guidance of the CPC, great progress has been made in
cross-Straits relations over the past seven decades, especially since
the estrangement between the two sides was ended. Increased exchanges,
broader cooperation and closer interactions have brought tangible
benefits to people across the Straits, especially of Taiwan. This fully
demonstrates that cross-Straits amity and cooperation are mutually
beneficial, says the white paper.
"The realization of complete national reunification is driven by the
history and culture of the Chinese nation and determined by the momentum
towards and circumstances surrounding our national rejuvenation. Never
before have we been so close to, confident in, and capable of achieving
the goal of national rejuvenation. The same is true when it comes to our
goal of complete national reunification," says the white paper.
China's development and progress -- in particular, the great
achievements over four decades of reform, opening up and modernization
-- have had a profound impact on the historical process of resolving the
Taiwan question and realizing complete national reunification,
according to the white paper.
The actions of the Democratic Progressive Party authorities have
resulted in tension in cross-Straits relations, endangering peace and
stability in the Taiwan Straits, and undermining the prospects and
restricting the space for peaceful reunification. These are obstacles
that must be removed in advancing the process of peaceful reunification,
says the white paper.
External forces have encouraged and instigated provocative actions by
the separatist forces; these have intensified cross-Straits tension and
confrontation, and undermined peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific
region. This runs counter to the underlying global trends of peace,
development and win-win cooperation, and goes against the wishes of the
international community and the aspiration of all peoples, says the
white paper.
Relying on external forces will achieve nothing for Taiwan's
separatists, and using Taiwan to contain China is doomed to fail. The
wheel of history rolls on towards national reunification, and it will
not be stopped by any individual or any force, says the white paper.
Peaceful reunification and "one country, two systems" are our basic
principles for resolving the Taiwan question and the best approach to
realizing national reunification. Embodying the Chinese wisdom -- we
thrive by embracing each other -- they take full account of Taiwan's
realities and are conducive to long-term stability in Taiwan after
reunification, according to the white paper.
"To realize peaceful reunification, we must acknowledge that the
mainland and Taiwan have their own distinct social systems and
ideologies. The 'one country, two systems' principle is the most
inclusive solution to this problem. It is an approach that is grounded
in democratic principles, demonstrates good will, seeks peaceful
resolution of the Taiwan question, and delivers mutual benefit. The
differences in social system are neither an obstacle to reunification
nor a justification for secessionism," says the white paper.
"We are ready to create vast space for peaceful reunification; but we
will leave no room for separatist activities in any form," it says.
"We will work with the greatest sincerity and exert our utmost
efforts to achieve peaceful reunification. But we will not renounce the
use of force, and we reserve the option of taking all necessary
measures. This is to guard against external interference and all
separatist activities. In no way does it target our fellow Chinese in
Taiwan. Use of force would be the last resort taken under compelling
circumstances," it adds.
The future of Taiwan lies in China's reunification, and the wellbeing
of the people in Taiwan hinges on the rejuvenation of the Chinese
nation. "We will join hands with our fellow Chinese in Taiwan to strive
for national reunification and rejuvenation," says the white paper.
Once peaceful reunification is achieved under "one country, two
systems," it will lay new foundations for China to make further progress
and achieve national rejuvenation. At the same time, it will create
huge opportunities for social and economic development in Taiwan and
bring tangible benefits to the people of Taiwan, it says.
Peaceful cross-Straits reunification is of benefit not only to the
Chinese nation, but to all peoples and the international community as a
whole, says the white paper.
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Spokesperson makes remarks on white paper on Taiwan question and China's reunification in new era
A spokesperson for the Taiwan Work
Office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on
Wednesday made remarks on a newly published white paper titled "The
Taiwan Question and China's Reunification in the New Era."
Xinhua丨Updated:
August 10, 2022
A
spokesperson for the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China
(CPC) Central Committee on Wednesday made remarks on a newly published
white paper titled "The Taiwan Question and China's Reunification in the
New Era."
The white paper was released by the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council and the State Council Information Office.
In
August 1993 and February 2000, the Chinese government published two
previous white papers on Taiwan. These two white papers provided a
comprehensive and systematic elaboration of the basic principles and
policies regarding the resolution of the Taiwan question, said the
spokesperson.
As China's national
rejuvenation has become a historical inevitability, we now have better
conditions, more confidence, and greater capabilities to achieve
national reunification. As China embarked on a new journey to build a
modern socialist country in all respects, it is necessary to issue a new
white paper on national reunification, said the spokesperson.
The
white paper was released to reiterate the fact that Taiwan is part of
China, to demonstrate the resolve of the CPC and the Chinese people and
their commitment to national reunification, and to emphasize the
position and policies of the CPC and the Chinese government in the new
era, the spokesperson said.
Summarizing
the main contents of the white paper, the spokesperson said it cited a
large number of facts in history and jurisprudence to show the
indisputable and unalterable fact that Taiwan is part of China.
The
white paper gave a comprehensive summary of the CPC's resolute efforts,
major achievements and precious experience in promoting China's
complete reunification.
The white
paper gave a systematic elaboration on the CPC and the Chinese
government's principles and policies in advancing national reunification
in the new era, and portrayed the bright prospects after the peaceful
reunification is achieved under "one country, two systems."
The
white paper also demonstrated our strong confidence towards complete
national reunification, our resolute determination in fighting against
separatist forces seeking "Taiwan independence" and external
interference, as well as our original aspiration in safeguarding the
well-being of people on both sides of the Taiwan Straits, said the
spokesperson.
Under the current
complex international and cross-Straits situation, the release of the
white paper is conducive to exposing the "Taiwan independence"
separatist forces' collusion with external forces in making
provocations, as well as their vicious words and deeds that attempt to
undermine China's sovereignty and territorial integrity or stand in the
way of its reunification, the spokesperson said.
The
white paper conveyed the CPC and the Chinese government's willingness
to continue to work with the greatest sincerity and utmost efforts to
achieve peaceful reunification and win over the understanding and
support of compatriots on both sides of the Straits, especially Taiwan
compatriots, and the international community, said the spokesperson,
adding that the white paper will help pool strength to advance national
reunification.
Peaceful cross-Straits
reunification is of benefit not only to the Chinese nation, but to all
peoples and the international community as a whole. We hope Taiwan
compatriots will stand on the right side of history, be proud of their
Chinese identity, and fully consider the position and role of Taiwan in
China's rejuvenation. We hope they will pursue the greater good of the
nation, resolutely oppose separatism and any form of external
interference, and make a positive contribution to the just cause of
China's peaceful reunification, said the spokesperson.
The
spokesperson expressed the hope that Hong Kong and Macao compatriots
and overseas Chinese will remain committed and further contribute to the
peaceful development of cross-Straits relations and China's peaceful
reunification.
The spokesperson also
expressed the hope that the international community and all countries
that have established diplomatic ties with China will abide by the
one-China principle, properly handle Taiwan-related issues, develop
better understanding and give more support to the Chinese people for
their just cause of opposing "Taiwan independence" separatist activities
and striving for national reunification.
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