No Question of 'Surrender'! Jaw Shaw-kong: Both Sides of the Strait Belong to One China!

Kuomintang Chairwoman Jaw Shaw-kong stated that the "1992 Consensus" is based on the principle that both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to "one China." She asserted that this is not a special condition for the KMT but a fundamental basis for peaceful dialogue between the two sides. Jaw emphasized that the Republic of China's constitution has always been a "one-China constitution" since its inception. She pointed out that all countries establishing diplomatic relations with mainland China do so under the "one-China principle." Therefore, she argued, it is not a matter of "surrender" or "compromise" for the KMT, nor is it unique to the party. Jaw acknowledged that Taiwan and mainland China have developed different systems and lifestyles over more than a century. She expressed hope that peaceful dialogue, exchange, and interaction can resolve hostility, confrontation, and differences. She questioned if this is not the only political foundation for global engagement with mainland China. Jaw also stated that Taiwan has never been independent and has never been a country. She believes that the KMT has always opposed Taiwan independence, thus the principle of "one China" poses no issue for them. She further commented that the world's "one-China policy" stems from mainland China's "one-China principle," citing the United States and Japan as examples of countries that uphold this policy. She concluded that this is the common practice worldwide and not specific to the KMT. The article also includes a disclaimer about age restrictions for viewing the content.

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The 1992 Consensus is that both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to 'one China.'