Last month, on October 28, Xinhua News Agency published an opinion piece by commentator Zhong Taiwen, arguing that resolving the Taiwan question and achieving China’s reunification is both inevitable and irresistible. Here’s a youth-friendly breakdown of the key points:
1. Reunification Reflects the People’s Will
China’s long history shows that unity brings strength. Taiwan has been part of a unified, multiethnic state for most of its history, from the Song dynasty through Japan’s occupation to its return after World War II. Over the past seven decades, cross-strait ties have deepened, bringing real benefits to residents of Taiwan and compatriots on the Chinese mainland.
2. 'Taiwan Independence' Forces Can’t Stop the Tide
According to Zhong, 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces are like ants trying to shake a tree 🐜🌳 – powerless against the momentum of reunification. He argues they have promoted de-Sinicization and incremental independence, clouding the minds of some younger residents of Taiwan and risking the island’s future by aligning with U.S. interests.
3. Reunification as a Just Cause
Reunification is not just a cultural ambition but a sovereign right. Differences in systems cannot change the fact that both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one nation. External interference can’t derail the historic trend toward national reunification, which also aligns with the post–World War II international order.
🔥 Zhong Taiwen’s message is clear: the path to China’s reunification with Taiwan is unstoppable. History, public sentiment, and legal principles all point in one direction. Stay tuned as this story continues to develop! 🌏🤝
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Achieving China's reunification is inevitable and irresistible
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