In late October 2025, commentator Zhong Taiwen from Xinhua painted a bold picture: achieving national reunification between the Chinese mainland and the island of Taiwan is "inevitable and irresistible." 🤔💡 Let's unpack why this is such a hot topic:
Unity Brings Strength
China’s long history shows that when people stand together, they thrive. From the Song (960–1279) and Yuan (1279–1368) dynasties onward, the island of Taiwan was part of a unified, multiethnic state. Even during 50 years of Japan’s occupation, resistance efforts by residents of Taiwan alongside their Chinese mainland compatriots never dimmed—and by 1945, both sides joined forces to win the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.
Cross-Strait Ties = Win-Win
Over the past seven decades, and especially in recent years, cross-strait ties have expanded massively. Trade, tourism, education and tech collaborations have brought real benefits to residents on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. It's proof that peaceful engagement often leads to shared prosperity. 💼✈️📱
Facing "Separatist" Head-On
Not everyone is on board. The so-called 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces—likened to ants trying to shake the tree—are accused of pushing de-Sinicization, fueling divisive narratives and even aligning with outside powers to block the mainland’s development. According to Zhong Taiwen, these tactics threaten Taiwan’s future and will ultimately be judged harshly by history.
A Just Cause, Historically Rooted
Resolving the Taiwan question isn't just about national pride—it's tied to international law and the postwar order established after WWII. Zhong argues that reunification rests on two pillars: the collective will of the Chinese people (including Taiwan compatriots) and China’s sovereign right to make decisions about its own territory. 🌏🤝
For young, globally-minded professionals, the debate over reunification highlights a bigger theme: how do history, identity and modern challenges intersect in our fast-changing world? Whether you're coding the next big app or diving into international relations, this conversation shows that unity vs. division is always a livewire issue.
What do you think about China’s reunification being called inevitable? Drop your thoughts below! 💬👇
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Achieving China's reunification is inevitable and irresistible
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