Cross-Strait Media Summit Held in Beijing; Taiwanese Figures Attend

The 7th Cross-Strait Media Summit, held in Beijing, provided a platform for Taiwanese media figures to voice their perspectives on cross-Strait relations. Former Taipei County Magistrate and Want Want Group Vice Chairman, Andrew Chiang (Zhou Xihui), stated that there is a growing sentiment in Taiwan that being 'one Chinese person' is glorious and powerful, and that a 'China Red' trend is sweeping the globe, leading people to walk with their heads held high. He further emphasized the importance of unity and cooperation between Chinese people on both sides of the Strait for peace, prosperity, and progress, urging against succumbing to pressure or smears from international or Taiwanese politicians.

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Taiwan now has a voice, which is that being 'one Chinese person' is glorious and powerful, and the world now has a 'China Red' trend, everyone walks with their heads held high.

KMT Vice Chairman Andrew Hsia (Zhang Ronggong) also addressed the summit, adopting a media professional's viewpoint. Drawing on his extensive experience in media, he asserted that the issues of unequal treatment or lack of dignity in cross-Strait negotiations have never been a problem, citing the 1992 negotiations and the 2005 KMT-CCP peace accord. Hsia argued that opposing Taiwan independence is key to avoiding conflict, while the "1992 Consensus" is the path to peace, leading to stability in the Taiwan Strait. He stressed the KMT's pragmatic approach to these responsibilities.

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Opposing Taiwan independence can avoid war, and the 1992 Consensus can seek peace. As long as these two points are achieved, 'avoiding war and seeking peace' can be achieved.

This summit, hosted by Beijing Daily Group, saw participation from Chinese officials including Taiwan Affairs Office Deputy Director Wu Xi and Beijing Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee member Sun Junmin. Taiwanese attendees also included 'Ancestral Nation' magazine president Qi Jialin. From the perspective of Taiwan's Liberty Times, a publication often critical of closer ties with mainland China, these statements highlight a specific narrative promoted by certain political and business figures in Taiwan, which contrasts with the broader discourse on national identity and cross-Strait policy within Taiwan. The emphasis on a shared 'Chinese' identity and the downplaying of potential conflicts underscores a particular political agenda that seeks to align Taiwan more closely with the mainland, a viewpoint that resonates with the organizers of such summits in Beijing.

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From 1992, when the Straits Exchange Foundation and the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait began negotiations, have there ever been unequal or undignified situations in cross-Strait negotiations? Looking back, there have been none.