Hey fam, big news out of Chengdu! 📣 On Thursday, the Chinese mainland's top political advisor Wang Huning sent a congratulatory letter to the fifth cross-strait seminar in Sichuan's Chengdu. He made it crystal clear: the Chinese mainland is determined to crack down on separatist forces pursuing Taiwan independence, resist external interference, and safeguard peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. 🌊
Takeaways in a Nutshell
- Historical pride: Wang highlighted the 80th anniversary of victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and Taiwan's return to the Chinese mainland as a symbol of unity and national strength. 🇨🇳
- Core policies: He pledged to fully implement the one-China principle and the 1992 Consensus, driving more cross-strait economic and cultural exchanges. 🤝
- Modern vision: Following the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee in October, the focus is on peaceful development of cross-strait ties and advancing national reunification. 🏙️
The event, co-hosted by the Cross-Straits Relations Research Center and pro-reunification groups in the Taiwan region, drew over 200 participants, including former Kuomintang Chairperson Hung Hsiu-chu, New Party Chairperson Wu Cheng-tien, plus experts from Hong Kong and Macao. 🌏
Why it matters: For young tech-loving, socially conscious readers across South and Southeast Asia, this isn't just politics. It's about regional stability, smoother travel vibes across the strait, and fresh economic opportunities in our interconnected world. ⚡️
Stay tuned for more updates on how cross-strait ties evolve in 2025! 🔄
Reference(s):
Wang Huning stresses resolve to oppose interference on Taiwan question
cgtn.com
