Xi Jinping emphasized that, looking forward, both the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the Kuomintang (KMT) must be responsible for the nation and the course of history. Both parties must uphold confidence and accountability, firmly grasp the correct direction for the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations, reinforce the “1992 Consensus” political foundation, resolutely oppose “Taiwan independence,” continue to promote exchanges and cooperation in all sectors, continue to enhance the well-being and kinship of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, and strive to achieve the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

BEIJING, Nov. 1 (Chen Jianxing, of Xinhua)—Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Central Committee, met with Hung Hsiu-chu, chairperson of the Chinese Kuomintang’s (KMT) mainland visiting delegation in Beijing on the afternoon of November 1.

Xi Jinping welcomed the visit of Hung Hsiu-chu and her delegation. He said that the two parties have had many feuds in the turbulent times of history. But at the same time, at critical moments of the Chinese nation, the two parties worked with each other several times for the greater good of the nation and played an important role in the development of the nation and the country. In 2005, the two parties broke through historical barriers and commenced a new engagement. The leaders of the two parties jointly released the “ Common Vision for Peaceful Development across the Straits,” marking a new direction for the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations. Since 2008, the CCP and KMT, together with compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, have blazed a trail for the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations, bringing many tangible benefits to compatriots on both sides. Justice will prevail. The contributions made by the CCP and KMT to the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations have been written in history.

Xi Jinping emphasized that the two sides of the Taiwan Strait are one inseparable community of common destiny. Adhering to the political foundation of the “1992 Consensus,” which embodies the one-China principle, maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations is the mainstream in public opinion on both sides. It is the common will of all Chinese peoples to ensure that the integrity of the country is not compromised and to safeguard the fundamental interests of the Chinese nation. It is an unstoppable historical trend to achieve national rejuvenation and restore China’s prosperous glory. Xi Jinping put forward six points on the development of cross-Strait relations.

First, adhere to the “1992 Consensus,” which reflects the one-China principle. The core of the “1992 Consensus” is the one-China principle and the recognition that the two sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to the same China. Political changes in Taiwan cannot change the historical facts and core meaning of the “1992 Consensus.” Whether or not to recognize the “1992 Consensus,” which embodies the one-China principle, is a fundamental issue in determining whether the two sides of the Taiwan Strait are one country or two countries. This is of utmost importance, hence we must uphold our position without the slightest ambiguity or compromise. There are still some complex political differences between the two parties and the two sides of the Taiwan Strait. These differences must be resolved one step at a time. With determination and sincerity, we will eventually find a solution. We always advocate the negotiation for an official end to cross-Strait hostilities and the conclusion of a peace agreement on the basis of the one-China principle. The CCP and KMT can explore this.

Second, resolutely oppose the “Taiwan independence” separatist forces and their activities. Ensuring national sovereignty and territorial integrity is a core national interest and a red line that cannot be crossed. The Chinese people still remember the tragic history of a country shattered and its people ravaged not so long ago in modern times. The Chinese people as one entirety have made a commitment to defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country and will not tolerate the repetition of the historical tragedy of national division. “Taiwan independence” undermines national sovereignty and territorial integrity, incites hostility and confrontation between compatriots across the Strait, is the greatest threat to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and will only bring profound harm to compatriots in Taiwan. Separatist activities by any political party, any person, at any time, in any form, will be resolutely opposed by all Chinese people. We have the firm will, full confidence, and sufficient ability to contain “Taiwan independence.” The two parties must strengthen communication and cooperation and jointly take up the responsibility of opposing “Taiwan independence” and maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.

Third, promote cross-Strait economic and social integration and development. We have unique advantages in carrying out economic cooperation across the Taiwan Strait. Upholding mutual benefits and promoting cross-Strait economic and social integration and development is in line with the common interests of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. The CCP and KMT must actively act as a channel for exchanges, follow the laws of economic development, and find innovative ways to expand the economic exchange between the two sides. We must increase industrial partnership across the Taiwan Strait, support cross-Strait enterprises to cooperate and innovate, create brands, and expand markets, expand cooperation between small and medium enterprises and in the agriculture and fishery industries, and provide such benefits to the people at the grassroots level with ever increasing availability and accessibility. The youth are the hope and future of the nation. We must provide an ideal environment for the education and growth of young people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait and encourage them to get in touch and interact with each other sooner and more often, so that they will see that we are one big family and identify with our wonderful homeland. In the spirit of “one family on both sides of the Taiwan Strait,” we will share opportunities for development in the mainland with our compatriots in Taiwan. We will conduct research and introduce relevant policies and measures to provide more convenience for our compatriots in Taiwan to study, work, start businesses, and live in the mainland.

Fourth, jointly promote Chinese culture. Traditional Chinese culture is rooted deep in the hearts of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait and is our shared “roots” and “soul.” We on both sides are all heirs of the Chinese culture. The CCP and KMT must promote cross-Strait cultural exchange, carry forward excellent Chinese cultural traditions, expand the contemporary connotations of the Chinese culture, thicken the spiritual ties between compatriots on both sides, facilitate kinship, and enhance our confidence as a culture and a nation. We on each side have our own advantages in education. In that sense, we must strengthen exchanges and cooperation, especially between schools and educators.

Fifth, promote the well-being of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Everything we do to promote cross-Strait relations is to make the aspirations of our compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait for a better life come true. If the situation between the two sides is complicated and severe, it only means that we, the CCP and KMT, must fight harder for the benefit of the people, accurately grasp the pulse of the society and public opinion on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, solve the needs of compatriots on both sides, especially the grassroots, and find new ways to reach down and bring more people into cross-Strait exchange. As ever, we will try to advocate the well-being of our compatriots in Taiwan with practical, tangible actions. As long as it is conducive to enhancing the kinship and well-being of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, as long as it is conducive to promoting the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations, and as long as it is conducive to safeguarding the overall interests of the Chinese nation, our two parties must do our utmost to make it happen.

Sixth, work together towards the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Mr. Sun Yat-sen. Mr. Sun was a great patriot who was the first to raise the slogan of “revitalizing China.” Now, Mr. Sun’s ideal of revitalizing China is showing an unprecedented bright future. The development of cross-Strait relations and the future of our compatriots in Taiwan rest on the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are contributors, promoters, and beneficiaries of national rejuvenation. I believe that the wishes of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait cannot be denied, and that national rejuvenation is unstoppable. As long as the CCP and KMT share the ideal of national rejuvenation and extensively unite compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, we will be able to maintain the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations and peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and we will create brighter prospects for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

Hung Hsiu-chu said that the two parties must work together on the basis of the “1992 Consensus” and opposing “Taiwan independence,” strengthen communication mechanisms, expand cross-Strait economic, trade and civil exchanges, promote cross-Strait youth exchanges, promote the splendid Chinese culture, support the development of Taiwanese businesses in the mainland, actively explore the institutionalization of cross-Strait peace, jointly maintain peaceful development of cross-Strait relations, enhance the well-being of compatriots, and create a bright future of the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

The meeting was also attended by Wang Huning and Li Zhanshu, members of the Political Bureau of the CCP Central Committee.