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In the name of Sun Yat-sen’s memory, China has issued a high-profile signal against Taiwan. The official media emphasized opposing Taiwan independence and promoting reunification; The Mainland Affairs Council reported that the focus of Xi Jinping’s speech was to strengthen the legitimacy of the CCP’s rule.
China held a “Meeting to Commemorate the 160th Anniversary of the Birth of Dr. Sun Yat-sen” on the morning of the 12th (Taiwan celebrates his 161st birthday).Communist Party of China General SecretaryXi Jinping Gave a speech related to Taiwan. An editorial in China’s state-run Global Times said the high-profile commemoration held three signals for Taiwan, including “clearing up the source” of Taiwan’s historical view of independence and separatism. The best way to console Sun Yat-sen is to make complete reunification of the motherland a reality.
Xi Jinping said at the memorial meeting on the 12th that the Chinese Communist Party is the most faithful successor to Sun Yat-sen’s revolutionary cause. Sun Yat-sen has always firmly defended national unity and firmly opposed separatism. He also referred to Taiwan, saying, “We will of course pay close attention to the actual situation in Taiwan and take full care of the interests and feelings of Taiwan’s compatriots, but we will never leave any room for Taiwan independence and various forms of separatist activities.”
On the evening of the 12th, the Global Times asked “Has Taiwan understood the important signal issued by this conference?” Published an editorial titled. It said that for Taiwan, the first important signal is the importance of convincing Sun Yat-sen for “unification of the motherland”. The most vigorous slogan that Sun Yat-sen raised throughout his life was “Revitalize China”, and the heaviest concern in his heart was national reunification. On the other hand, the current Democratic Progressive Party officials are pursuing “de-Sinicization”, which is a complete betrayal and insult to Sun Yat-sen’s lifelong patriotism. The article states that Beijing’s solemn commemoration of Sun Yat-sen is a direct attack on Taiwan independence and separatist forces themselves, and a powerful refutation and correction of the historical view of Taiwan independence and separatism.
The second signal is to further clarify China’s policy stance on peaceful reunification and anti-secession issues under the new cross-Strait status, the editorial said. “All walks of life in Taiwan must see clearly that the door to peaceful reunification is open and must not let the “independence” manipulation of DPP officials block the path of cross-Strait communication.”
The third hint, the editorial said, is that “only by improving our historical position and broadening our minds to the times can we grasp the profound essence of ‘A Family Has Something to Say’.”
The editorial concluded that the Chinese Communists are the staunchest supporters, the most loyal allies and the most loyal successors of Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s revolutionary cause. No matter how the “Taiwan independence” separatist forces struggle, historical conservatism and moral commanding heights will always be firmly held by the side that firmly promotes national reunification and national rejuvenation. “We hope that Taiwanese compatriots will recognize the general trend, distinguish between right and wrong, and work with our Chinese compatriots to take concrete actions to shoulder the historical responsibility of national reunification and national rejuvenation.”
Liang Wenjie, vice chairman of the Mainland Affairs Council, pointed out on the 12th that Xi’s speech did not contain much Taiwan-related content and the wording was the same as before. This speech was mainly to celebrate Sun Yat-sen’s birthday and to establish the legitimacy of the Chinese Communist Party’s rule and the purity and greatness of “Xi Thought”.
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The Global Times said there were three overtones: one was to use Sun Yat-sen as a symbol of reunification of the motherland and criticize the historical view of Taiwan independence; the second was to reaffirm the position of peaceful reunification and anti-separatism; The third was to call for an understanding of cross-Strait relations in a way that “makes one family talk well”.
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Xi Jinping called the CCP the most faithful successor to Sun Yat-sen’s revolutionary cause, and said that it will take into account Taiwan’s reality and the interests and feelings of its compatriots, but will leave no room for various types of separatist activities for Taiwan’s independence, and clearly reiterated its anti-independence stance.
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Liang Wenjie believes that this time Xi Jinping’s Taiwan-related content does not contain much and the words are trite. Overall, it is like remembering Sun Yat-sen for establishing the legitimacy of the Chinese Communist Party’s rule and at the same time highlighting the correctness and importance of “Xi Jinping Thought.”
