To achieve complete reunification of the motherland is a common
aspiration of all sons and daughters of the Chinese nation both at home and abroad. We have
successfullyresolved the questions of Hong Kong and Macao and are striving for an early settlement of the question of Taiwan and for the
accomplishment of the great cause of national reunification.
The return of Hong Kong and Macao to the motherland has enriched the concept of "one country, two systems" in both theory and practice. Facts prove that "one country, two systems" is a correct
policy and has strong
vitality. We will
resolutelyimplement this
policy and act in
strictaccordance with the basic laws of Hong Kong and Macao special
administrative regions. We will render full support to the chief executives and governments of the two regions in their work and unite with people from all walks of life there in a joint effort to maintain and promote the prosperity,
stability and development of Hong Kong and Macao.
We will
adhere to the basic principles of "peaceful reunification" and "one country, two systems" and the eight-point proposal on developing cross-straits relations and advancing the process of peaceful national reunification at the present stage. We will work with our compatriots in Taiwan to step up
personnel exchanges and promote economic, cultural and other interflows between the two sides and firmly oppose the Taiwan separatist forces. The basic configuration and development trend of the cross-straits relations remain
unchanged. The desire of our Taiwan compatriots for peace,
stability and development is growing stronger day by day. The splitting activities by the Taiwan separatist forces are unpopular.
Adherence to the one-China principle is the basis for the development of cross-straits relations and the realization of peaceful reunification. There is but one China in the world, and both the
mainland and Taiwan belong to one China. China's
sovereignty and
territorialintegrity brook no division. We firmly oppose all words and deeds aimed at creating "Taiwan independence", "two Chinas" or "one China, one Taiwan". The future of Taiwan lies in the reunification of the motherland. To conduct dialogue and hold negotiations on peaceful reunification has been our
consistent position. Here we repeat our
appeal: On the basis of the one-China principle, let us shelve for now certain political disputes and resume the cross-straits dialogue and negotiations as soon as possible. On the
premise of the one-China principle, all issues can be discussed. We may discuss how to end the cross-straits
hostilityformally. We may also discuss the international space in which the Taiwan region may conduct economic, cultural and social activities compatible with its
status, or discuss the political
status of the Taiwan authorities or other issues. We are willing to exchange views with all political parties and personages of all circles in Taiwan on the development of cross-straits relations and the
promotion of peaceful reunification.
We place our hopes on the people in Taiwan for the settlement of the Taiwan question and the realization of the complete reunification of China. Our compatriots in Taiwan have a glorious
patriotic tradition and are an important force in developing cross-straits relations. We fully respect their life style and their wish to be the masters of our country. The two sides should
expandmutual contacts and exchanges and work together to carry forward the fine tradition of the Chinese culture. As the direct links of mail, air and shipping services, and trade across the Taiwan Straits serve the common interests of the compatriots on both sides, there is every reason to take practical and
positive steps to promote such direct links and open up new prospects for cross-straits economic cooperation.
"One country, two systems" is the best way for the reunification between the two sides. After its reunification with the
mainland, Taiwan may keep its existing social system
unchanged and enjoy a high degree of autonomy. Our Taiwan compatriots may keep their way of life
unchanged, and their vital interests will be fully guaranteed. They will enjoy a
lasting peace. Taiwan may then truly rely on the
mainland as its hinterland for economic growth and thus get broad space for development. Our Taiwan compatriots may join the people on the
mainland in exercising the right to
administer the country and sharing the dignity and honor of the great motherland in the international
community.
The 23 million Taiwan compatriots are our brothers and sisters of the same blood. No one is more eager than we are to resolve the Taiwan question through peaceful means. We will continue to
implement the basic principles of "peaceful reunification" and "one country, two systems" and act on the eight-point proposal. We will work in utmost
sincerity and do all we can to
strive for a peaceful reunification. Our position of never
undertaking to
renounce the use of force is not directed at our Taiwan compatriots. It is aimed at the foreign forces' attempts to interfere in China's reunification and the Taiwan separatist forces' schemes for "Taiwan independence". To
safeguard national unity bears on the fundamental interests of the Chinese nation. We Chinese people will
safeguard our state
sovereignty and
territorialintegrity with firm resolve. We will never allow anyone to separate Taiwan from China in any way.
China will be reunified, and the Chinese nation will be rejuvenated. The Taiwan question must not be allowed to drag on
indefinitely. We are convinced that with the concerted efforts of all sons and daughters of the Chinese nation, the complete reunification of the motherland will be achieved at an early
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