Time to Choose: Peace or Confrontation Across the Taiwan Strait ✌️🔥
Hey there, global news enthusiasts! 🌍 There's a buzz across the Taiwan Strait as the Chinese mainland has called upon the new leader of the Taiwan region to make a pivotal choice between peaceful development and confrontation. 🎯
Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, dropped some significant remarks during a press conference on Wednesday. When asked about the possible mentions of cross-Strait relations in Lai Ching-te's upcoming inauguration speech, Chen didn't hold back. 🗣️
He highlighted that the mainstream public opinion on the island favors peace over war, development over decline, communication over separation, and cooperation over confrontation. Sounds like the people have spoken! 🙌
\"Whether to follow the will of the people and take the path of peaceful development, or to go against popular will and engage in provocation and confrontation, is a question that not only matters to the interests and well-being of the compatriots of Taiwan but also the development of Taiwan as well as peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait,\" Chen emphasized. 💬
In other words, the ball is in the new leader's court! 🏀 Will they choose the path of harmony or head towards a showdown? 🌟
Chen also mentioned, \"Taiwan independence\" and cross-Strait peace are as irreconcilable as fire and water. He reaffirmed the mainland's adherence to the one-China principle and the '1992 Consensus', firmly opposing any \"Taiwan independence\" separatist activities and interference from external forces. 🚫
But it's not all tension! The mainland is all about building bridges, intending to continue expanding exchanges and cooperation in various fields between the two sides of the Strait. The goal? Deepen integrated development and firmly promote the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations and the cause of national reunification. 🤝🌅
So, will we see a new era of collaboration and peace? Only time will tell! ⏳ Stay tuned for more updates on this unfolding story. 📰
Reference(s):
Taiwan's new leader urged to make choice on cross-Straits relations
cgtn.com
