In the past, the “1992 Consensus” was regarded as the “confidential language” of the Kuomintang and the Communist Party, but the recent remarks by Kuomintang Chairman Zhu Lilun that the 1992 Consensus was “a consensus without consensus” triggered a backlash from the Chinese side. Wang Yang, chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, also reiterated that the “1992 Consensus” is the basis for cross-strait negotiation when meeting with former Kuomintang chairman Hong Xiuzhu and other officials.
When KMT Chairman Zhu Lilun gave a speech at a US think tank on the 6th, the latest version of the “1992 Consensus” was “Non-Consensus Consensus”. He said that the two sides of the Taiwan Strait use creative ambiguity to shelve disputes, and don’t waste time on this so-called “consensus without consensus.” Just like the one-China policy of the United States, it is also a “consensus without consensus” and “creative ambiguity.”
“Creative ambiguity is like the US one-China policy” Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council approves that the 1992 consensus cannot be distorted
In response to Zhu Lilun’s statement on the 9th, Ma Xiaoguang, a spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of China, criticized: “The “1992 Consensus” cannot be arbitrarily distorted. The current situation in the Taiwan Strait is complex and severe, and cross-strait relations are becoming increasingly tense; on major issues involving national justice, right and wrong, and other major issues, we must keep our heads up Sober, grasp the right direction, take a long-term perspective, and stand on the right side of history, not the other way around.
Zhu Lilun said on Facebook on the 10th that with regard to cross-strait relations, the Central Party Department of the Kuomintang hangs up the slogan “Protect Taiwan, Protect Democracy, Fight for the Future”, and will definitely defend the Republic of China and democracy and freedom, whether it is the expression of the CCP or any specific political party. , will not change the original intention of the Kuomintang since its founding.
China’s official Xinhua News Agency reported that Wang Yang, chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, on behalf of General Secretary Xi Jinping of the Communist Party of China, met with former Kuomintang chairman Hong Xiuzhu and others to attend the “Joining Hands to Realize Dreams – Cross-Strait Exchange Seminar” on the 9th, saying: “The Chinese dream is a dream shared by compatriots on both sides of the strait.” , “The reunification of the motherland is a historical trend and an inevitable requirement for the realization of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.”
Wang Yang pointed out: Mainland China not only has the strategic determination of peaceful reunification, but also has a strong will to safeguard “national sovereignty and territorial integrity”; on the basis of adhering to the “1992 Consensus”, China is willing to conduct democratic consultations with all parties, groups and people in Taiwan to jointly To promote the peaceful development of cross-strait relations, it is hoped that the people of Taiwan will “stand on the right side of history” and take a clear stand against “Taiwan independence” and interference by external forces.
This event invites people from the Communist Party to participate and is not open to Taiwanese media. According to reports, Hong Xiuzhu and other Taiwanese people have spoken successively. They believe that under the current situation, we must cherish the “1992 Consensus”, jointly maintain the foundation of the peaceful development of cross-strait relations, promote the integration and development of the two sides, and strengthen the education of Chinese history and culture.
DPP legislator Chen Tingfei pointed out in an interview with Radio Free Asia that Wang Yang’s speech is completely inconsistent with the situation in Taiwan, and Taiwan and China are not subordinate to each other at all.
Chen Tingfei said: “Wang Yang said these words, there has been no change from the past to the present, just in a self-feeling, self-bounce-like tone, we never agree, there is no 1992 consensus at all; nor do we agree with reunification, Taiwan is the A sovereign and independent country is recognized by all countries. Now the situation has become more and more obvious, why the Kuomintang and Taiwanese people are willing to set an example? This is something we cannot understand.”
Li Dewei, a legislator of the Kuomintang, said in an interview with Radio Free Asia: “I am a legislator of the Republic of China, and I hope that one day the Republic of China will unite China. Of course, I think that how to implement the Constitution of the Republic of China, the most important thing is to put the spirit of the Constitution, the party program and the party constitution of the Kuomintang into practice. Chairman Wang Yang has his opinions and views, which I respect. But from my standpoint, how to make the Republic of China stronger and stronger and carry forward the spirit of the Republic of China is the key point.”
After Zhu Lilun said there was “no consensus”, some Blue Committee felt embarrassed about cross-strait issues
To Zhu Lilun, he said that the 1992 Consensus was a “consensus without consensus.” Wang Yang then reiterated the “1992 Consensus.” Many KMT legislators who usually talk eloquently have avoided talking.
Zeng Mingzong: “I don’t want to comment on cross-strait affairs.”
Ye Yulan: “I’m sorry, I’m inconvenient now.”
Concubine Chen Ting said: “When Zhu Lilun returns to Taiwan, let’s see if he is talking about the same as in the United States, saying that the Kuomintang is pro-American and anti-communist, or will he come back and change his tune?”
Liu Junchuan, deputy director of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of China, also played the tune of the United Front at the same meeting mentioned above. He said, “After the reunification, all Taiwan compatriots who support the reunification of the motherland will truly be the masters of Taiwan, Taiwan will always maintain peace, its economy will be more developed, its culture will be more prosperous, its society will be more harmonious, its people’s livelihood will be improved, and it will be safer and more stable internationally. with dignity”.
Green Committee: Senior CCP officials have “wishful thinking” about Taiwan
Chen Tingfei said that Liu Junchuan’s speech could not be recognized in Taiwan: “Even Biden said that China has no jurisdiction to steal and occupy Taiwan. It is very clear that this is China’s wishful thinking. Moreover, the CCP’s military planes and warships frequently circle Taiwan to put pressure on it. , let alone Taiwan will be safer after reunification.”
Li Dewei pointed out that there is no consensus in the so-called 1992 Consensus, which means that both sides of the strait advocate the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of China. ; Both sides want to develop and grow, and whoever wins will survive.
Regarding Liu Junchuan’s remarks that after the CCP unified Taiwan, Taiwan will be safer and more dignified internationally, Li Dewei said: “I agree that if the Republic of China can unify the whole of China, it will definitely do better.”
Taiwan Mainland Affairs Council: The “1992 Consensus” defined by the CCP has no room for the Republic of China
Qiu Chuizheng, spokesman for Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council, which is in charge of cross-strait affairs, emphasized at a regular press conference on the 9th: “The CCP has defined the 1992 Consensus as the principle of one China, and both sides of the strait belong to one China and seek reunification. Under this definition, Taiwan is dwarfed and there is no The space for the existence of the Republic of China has been questioned and rejected by the majority of Taiwanese public opinion.”
Qiu Chuizheng pointed out that Taiwan has implemented democratic politics, and the president and local chiefs are all directly elected, and they are already their own masters. The dictatorship of the CCP is the root cause of regional instability and the greatest threat to Taiwan’s survival and security.
Qiu Chuizheng said: “We doubt that any area under the CCP’s governance is as harmonious, healthy, safe, and dignified as Mr. Liu said? We firmly believe that Taiwan can only defend its sovereignty, strengthen its ability to defend itself, and be determined to strengthen international cooperation. , is the key to maintaining peace in the Taiwan Strait.”
Radio Free Asia reporter Xia Xiaohua Taipei reporting editor Xu Shuting Chen Meihua, He Ping.com editor Ruizhe