兩岸關係隨時步入一個處理不當，全功盡費的轉捩點。這是去年以來，兩岸關係急速進展所帶來的艱鉅挑戰。
「胡六點」一個重要的指標為兩岸的政治關係應追上經濟關係。不能任由經濟獨挑大樑。事因80年代至今，台商風起雲湧到大陸投資，兩岸政治關係不進反退，險象環生，說明了一個非常淺顯的硬道理，那就是沒有政治領航的兩岸經貿關係發展，無助於政治門檻的調低，甚至會適得其反，被利用顛覆兩岸關係的既成基礎，李登輝與陳水扁時代的兩岸關係就是一個非常典型的例子。除了早期的李登輝遵循國民黨的既定兩岸路線外，後期的李登輝與全期的陳水扁都以挑撥兩岸關係，制造「台獨」烏托邦煙硝的能事，以求達致潛議程目的為手段。
鑑此，沒有政治領航的兩岸關係不會取得良好持續的發展，這一點胡六點似乎有所領會。問題是領會是 一回事，落實又是另外一回事。孫中山先生的知易行難，都是兩岸謀求和平與統一永遠的啟迪。技術上，兩岸關係若即若離的間中，不宜維持太久。
或許有人會問，兩岸不是已經建立共識朝著和平協議挺進嗎，筆者堅信兩岸領導人的確想要朝著和平協議前進。沒有人會置疑兩岸的意願，然而這只是兩岸領導人的意願，一個未能跨出雷池半步，欠缺政治承擔的意願。
和平協議不會因為兩岸良性溝通，間接累積互信而暢通，如直通車般把兩岸載到和平門。筆者前文已有交待，實際上，和平協議的是有直通車的，這輛載體車就是「和解」，政治和解也。
※ 要前瞻捨棄「兩會」
在技術與行使戰略的層面上，兩岸不應也不宜繼續通過「兩會」的角色進行政治性溝通。因為兩岸關係發展到目前的層次，已到了政治決策層次的階段，兩會的作用已不大，從汪辜時代到今天，兩岸關係線於取得一定的政治效果，兩會功不可沒，也證明具有民間身份的兩會的功德已圓滿，並為兩岸政體鋪通「政治連接」之路；如果不功成身退，繼續在兩個政治實體間幹旋，傳達信息，只會隔靴搔癢，時間一久可能會適得其反，產生副作用，使兩岸政治和解的取向日趨複雜化。
須知，兩會是功能性事務性的組織，它不可踰越其原本成立的宗旨。基本上它已達致政治前的功能性作用；除非兩岸領導人檢討兩岸關係的成熟性尚未達到政治通達的階段，那又另當別論（這等於承認兩岸關係倒退的「共識」，讓兩會繼續擔綱幹旋要務）。換言之，兩岸關係必須前瞻領航，一些志於為兩岸關係服務的組織成立的目標如果已達致，就應讓路，與時併進，或者重新定位負起新的任務，否則，兩會可能淪為「以促進兩岸關係的同一塊石頭砸自己的腳」。
一個視而不見的心態，當然摸不到「和解門「，看到與摸到，與看到而後認知又是兩回事，只有認知而後行動，這所門是要進的，不是來看看而已，才能開啟之，跨過門檻，登門而進。如果訪客繼續在門外徘徊，門內的等待的人，只有空焦急，最後可能被迫打消等待，這是誠意的考驗，畢竟孤掌難鳴。
和平協議有一所門，這所門就是「和解之門」，沒有和解，何來和平協議，至於和解之門與「互認政治實體「與打開「和平協議之門「為劃上等號的兩位一體；換言之，沒有互認政治實體，即不能啟開與進入「和解門」，沒有政治上的和解，象徵和平共存共榮的和平協議將無法登堂入殿，這就是沒有政治承擔的政治意願(a political will without commitment )的註解。
無論是和解還是和平，都是雙向的，參透不了這一點，兩岸政治關係要取得實質改善，實為緣木求魚，兩岸關係不是靜止的水，不進則退，維持現狀是不可能的，原地踏步亦難矣！
感想： 如此觀之，一岸視而不見「和解門」，和平協議「見樹不見林」，眼高手底，心懷中華民族的全球華社唯有仰天一聲長嘯，擊鼓退堂去了！
Monday, March 9, 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Decision to meet Dalai's representative receives positive responses
Decision to meet Dalai's representative receives positive responses
THE SHOW IS YOURS! MR.CHINA
"The rioters in Lhasa incident are not terrorists. Terrorists are well-planned before head. Those planned to hijack or blow up the airplane Xinjiang extremists are real terrorists.
Categorise rioters to terrorists would push them turn to the terrorists side.
And some Chinese are outraged because some non-Chinese took the chance of Olympic games to defame China. Do people like to be defamed when they are holding a big event to show they want peaceful competition?"(quote)
The writer tend to consent with the view of 1001.It doesn't help anybody to 'elevate' the Tibetan Youth Congress as terrorist group at par with the Xinkiang extremist group, except to bring joy to the enemies of China who are hiding in the dark corners to cheer the animosity between China vs. the West and Tibet is only a tool.
For goodness sack if the writer may speak his mind, China should adopt a cool wait and see attitude before jumping into conclusion by declaring the Tibet group as terrorist group, comparable to the West especially the US used to declare China as her number one potential enemy by circumcise China before the 70's, and in response to that China has worked hard to become one.
With the cold war ended long and the demise of ideological warfare, globalization taking over the helm, the days of unipolarity of the American is numbered, sooner multi-polarities shall set to shape the destiny of the new global order. The writer is sure and confident that China is making conscious preparation to play a more meaningful role expected of her by the international community sooner, and the Olympic and the two Ts issues shall provide the opportunity and platforms to China to usher and showcase to the world that a benign China expected of her ,and as painted by herself -- a HARMONIOUS China is emerging--bringing new meaning to PEACE to the world of which is indeed longing for something from China beyond materialistic and physical(economical) contribution--new values to help shape new added values of the orient on top of the underlying universal values, all aiming to make our only world better ,sustainable peaceful and harmonious(within mankind and with the environment)to live--by adopting the middle way of moderation.
HOW China tackle Tibet and Taiwan (although the nature of the two are essentially different, but the underlying values are common) for that matter the rioters and the so called ‘separatists’, the show belong to China, China is the player the judge would be the world; at the meantime, enough is enough! The self-justified and overenthusiastic western powers should know where to put a full stop to the on-going drama to antagonize and embarrass a harmonious rising China, and if the writer wishes may be realized: all threatening boycott show of Beijing Olympic Games opening ceremony should come to close NOW! So long! Mr. president of France (sorry, I am Chinese educated, I can't figure out how to spell your name! but for that matter many Chinese would remember your Chinese name).
THE SHOW IS YOURS! MR.CHINA
"The rioters in Lhasa incident are not terrorists. Terrorists are well-planned before head. Those planned to hijack or blow up the airplane Xinjiang extremists are real terrorists.
Categorise rioters to terrorists would push them turn to the terrorists side.
And some Chinese are outraged because some non-Chinese took the chance of Olympic games to defame China. Do people like to be defamed when they are holding a big event to show they want peaceful competition?"(quote)
The writer tend to consent with the view of 1001.It doesn't help anybody to 'elevate' the Tibetan Youth Congress as terrorist group at par with the Xinkiang extremist group, except to bring joy to the enemies of China who are hiding in the dark corners to cheer the animosity between China vs. the West and Tibet is only a tool.
For goodness sack if the writer may speak his mind, China should adopt a cool wait and see attitude before jumping into conclusion by declaring the Tibet group as terrorist group, comparable to the West especially the US used to declare China as her number one potential enemy by circumcise China before the 70's, and in response to that China has worked hard to become one.
With the cold war ended long and the demise of ideological warfare, globalization taking over the helm, the days of unipolarity of the American is numbered, sooner multi-polarities shall set to shape the destiny of the new global order. The writer is sure and confident that China is making conscious preparation to play a more meaningful role expected of her by the international community sooner, and the Olympic and the two Ts issues shall provide the opportunity and platforms to China to usher and showcase to the world that a benign China expected of her ,and as painted by herself -- a HARMONIOUS China is emerging--bringing new meaning to PEACE to the world of which is indeed longing for something from China beyond materialistic and physical(economical) contribution--new values to help shape new added values of the orient on top of the underlying universal values, all aiming to make our only world better ,sustainable peaceful and harmonious(within mankind and with the environment)to live--by adopting the middle way of moderation.
HOW China tackle Tibet and Taiwan (although the nature of the two are essentially different, but the underlying values are common) for that matter the rioters and the so called ‘separatists’, the show belong to China, China is the player the judge would be the world; at the meantime, enough is enough! The self-justified and overenthusiastic western powers should know where to put a full stop to the on-going drama to antagonize and embarrass a harmonious rising China, and if the writer wishes may be realized: all threatening boycott show of Beijing Olympic Games opening ceremony should come to close NOW! So long! Mr. president of France (sorry, I am Chinese educated, I can't figure out how to spell your name! but for that matter many Chinese would remember your Chinese name).
President Hu Jintao meets with Japanese PM Fukuda
President Hu Jintao meets with Japanese PM Fukuda
What have President Hu Jintao and reputed Japanese world ambassador Mr.Daiseku Ikeda share in common? It’s none other than peace and people first humanistic value.
In this era of hectic physical and material centric development, the urgency to promote peace and harmony has never seem to be so challenging and compelling to re-emphasis the two traditional values as old as human history. Having reflected what nations, societies, groups or sects are doing or have done to pursue their respective goals and ambitions disregard to peace and harmony, in what ever name and thinking are infact tantamount to homicide of mankind.
We may take a step backward to recollect how the past few decades the world were in a relatively stable and civilized environment without large scale wars, however peace and harmony are still as elusive as human mind.Obviously, peace and harmony have been taken for granted without being appreciated, and to the writer urgently requiring a cultural renaissance to priorities the two good and old value into their right perspective, not only within society but in international community.
Mr.Ikeda is a renowned contemporary educationalist, proponent of humanistic Buddhism, and reputed world peace ambassador of Japan to the world; For the past half a century he had persistently and passionately promote peace to the every corners of the world and had earned the prestige Noble peace prize.
For the good of world peace, and aiming to open up a new chapter for model to be emulate, contributing and elevating to long term peaceful and harmonious development of Sino -Japanese relationship ,this writer suggested that president includes a visit to Mr.Ikeda into his itinerary during the president's official visit to Japan scheduled in early month of 2008.Perhaps China and Japan may join hands to explore how the two neighbors which share common origin of culture in Confucianism and Buddhism, to "reinstate" peace and harmony into "people first" humanistic value system, contributing to the reshaping of world new order, kicking off a cultural renaissance initiative for Sino-Japan, both for bilateral relationship and for world peace.
What have President Hu Jintao and reputed Japanese world ambassador Mr.Daiseku Ikeda share in common? It’s none other than peace and people first humanistic value.
In this era of hectic physical and material centric development, the urgency to promote peace and harmony has never seem to be so challenging and compelling to re-emphasis the two traditional values as old as human history. Having reflected what nations, societies, groups or sects are doing or have done to pursue their respective goals and ambitions disregard to peace and harmony, in what ever name and thinking are infact tantamount to homicide of mankind.
We may take a step backward to recollect how the past few decades the world were in a relatively stable and civilized environment without large scale wars, however peace and harmony are still as elusive as human mind.Obviously, peace and harmony have been taken for granted without being appreciated, and to the writer urgently requiring a cultural renaissance to priorities the two good and old value into their right perspective, not only within society but in international community.
Mr.Ikeda is a renowned contemporary educationalist, proponent of humanistic Buddhism, and reputed world peace ambassador of Japan to the world; For the past half a century he had persistently and passionately promote peace to the every corners of the world and had earned the prestige Noble peace prize.
For the good of world peace, and aiming to open up a new chapter for model to be emulate, contributing and elevating to long term peaceful and harmonious development of Sino -Japanese relationship ,this writer suggested that president includes a visit to Mr.Ikeda into his itinerary during the president's official visit to Japan scheduled in early month of 2008.Perhaps China and Japan may join hands to explore how the two neighbors which share common origin of culture in Confucianism and Buddhism, to "reinstate" peace and harmony into "people first" humanistic value system, contributing to the reshaping of world new order, kicking off a cultural renaissance initiative for Sino-Japan, both for bilateral relationship and for world peace.
China devoted to improving human rights - minister
China devoted to improving human rights - minister
NETIZENs LEAD the WAY
Human rights and civil rights are interwoven. In country like
China they are inseparable as human rights are not organized
,are sporadic and are not represented,least to say being championed in China.
Its high time that China relooks at how basic human rights can be represented by allowing NGOs to in come to play their legal and indispensable role in the frame work of China new and decent society of check and balance to abuse of power and social injustice, from there to groom the very foundation and birth of a civil society which is fundamental in shaping of a democracy society ,if China govt under CPC rule meant what it said that democracy is good stuff( mingzhu shi how dongxi).
After 30 years of unprecedented economic reform, the writer think that if at all master Deng is still around today he would be happy to see China taking another bold step to follow up on his unfinished reform/mission to the outdated political system and allow its people who had been starved of political freedom and to certain extend deprived of basic human rights and civil rights,to enjoy freedom of speech in the society .
AND it starts with the right to organize themselves to be heard and taken accounted for their rights in a probable ,accountable and legal manner,netizens has come a long way, and with netizens expected to double to more than 500 million by 2012 in China ,making preparation now is not early but urgent ,and now is better than never.
Blessing and betting on the far-sightedness of China's leadership under president Hu and premier Wen,and also on how netizens get themselves organized ,the on-going incidents of anti-dependence of Tibet and anti-French sentiments reflected and stemmed from their nationalism and patriotism are testimonial to grass root power ,guide them and shape before time runs out !
The blessing of this writer is always with far-sighted, wise and fearless leaders of tomorrow.
NETIZENs LEAD the WAY
Human rights and civil rights are interwoven. In country like
China they are inseparable as human rights are not organized
,are sporadic and are not represented,least to say being championed in China.
Its high time that China relooks at how basic human rights can be represented by allowing NGOs to in come to play their legal and indispensable role in the frame work of China new and decent society of check and balance to abuse of power and social injustice, from there to groom the very foundation and birth of a civil society which is fundamental in shaping of a democracy society ,if China govt under CPC rule meant what it said that democracy is good stuff( mingzhu shi how dongxi).
After 30 years of unprecedented economic reform, the writer think that if at all master Deng is still around today he would be happy to see China taking another bold step to follow up on his unfinished reform/mission to the outdated political system and allow its people who had been starved of political freedom and to certain extend deprived of basic human rights and civil rights,to enjoy freedom of speech in the society .
AND it starts with the right to organize themselves to be heard and taken accounted for their rights in a probable ,accountable and legal manner,netizens has come a long way, and with netizens expected to double to more than 500 million by 2012 in China ,making preparation now is not early but urgent ,and now is better than never.
Blessing and betting on the far-sightedness of China's leadership under president Hu and premier Wen,and also on how netizens get themselves organized ,the on-going incidents of anti-dependence of Tibet and anti-French sentiments reflected and stemmed from their nationalism and patriotism are testimonial to grass root power ,guide them and shape before time runs out !
The blessing of this writer is always with far-sighted, wise and fearless leaders of tomorrow.
President Hu Jintao delivers New Year Message
President Hu Jintao delivers New Year Message
We will also adhere to the basic principle of "peaceful reunification and one country, two systems". We will grasp firmly the theme of peace and development in handling cross-Straits relations, and work for the well-being of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Straits, strive for peace in the region and resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity.(quote)
This is perhaps the most peaceful and harmonious sounding and appealing new year speech of president Hu Jintao ,as the word peace /peaceful has been mentioned eight times in the president short welcome speech of 2008.The most impressive part being to adhere to the basic principle of "peaceful reunification and one country, two systems";a renewed political resolution to bring back Taiwan by peaceful mean, and commitment to work for the wellbeing of compatriots of both sides of cross Straits, in the course of pursuing the goal of reunification in relationship to national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
With the unwavering commitment to peace and stability in the region, peaceful reunification of Taiwan with China has clearly been craved out as indispensable part of the a bigger picture of "peace, harmony and stability building" of the region; of which peaceful mean to the cause of reunification to bring back Taiwan has become the foundation of the message (words) of peace and stability of the region to be fulfilled in deed and action.
Inspite of repeated provocative stances adopted by Mr.Bian on the other shore ,the start of 2008 see the tone of benign and conducive atmosphere set by president Hu, some one might be prompt to ask: what are the underlying basic and principles to start the ball rolling for consensus building prior to formal negotiations of reunification? to the writer mind ,if at all formal talks can begin "warning up" sessions must be trusted out to meet the following five pre-requisities:
Equality: only with equality comes peace, both are mutual respectful and respectable negotiation partners(NOT rivals);
Democracy: with commitment of endowment of framework of basic right to the people for self determination of their common fate, start with public hearings, NOT on decision of reunification(Strictly not construed as referendum ),but How and WHEN, this is to encourage early stage of participation democracy(inline with value of scientific outlook of political development with Chinese characteristics).
Rule of law: with rule of law, communities of cross Straits can act according to the tenets of law and judiciary in pursuing their rights enshrined in the constitution, as reunification process is a double track with process of democratization and very time consuming (long term).
Mutual recognition: only with political entity, entitlements and rights being recognized as legal and de-facto representatives of their respective political empowerment(or govts);than the reunification negotiations and process of reunification itself can be laden on strong legal base ;otherwise, formal and official negotiations could not start without political power to represent, present and decide mutually;
Conciliation :base on the above four principles to reach mutual Consensus of cross Straits, the table is set for talks to conduct .And the above is prelude to reaching CONCILATION, with that "blessing" jump on track to reunification.
It is imperative to bear in mind that, this is cross Straits negotiation prior to the reunification negotiation itself ,not yet arrive at a "one country two systems "stage, and mind you, the writer can forecast, eventually if the path to reunification can be allowed to take place with blessing from both shores and realized, the sum would be greater than the input, a GREATER CHINA(Da Zhong Hua) would be born encompassing a new entity not only for cross Straits communities, but for every Chinese globally to take patronage and be proud of.
To the writer ,this might be the common aspiration of every Chinese in 2008,to see the staging of ice-breaking journey turning to ice-melting comparable to the official visit of premier Wen to Japan in 2007;and mind you a journey of a thousand miles have to start somewhere under the first step. With self confidence and self assertiveness of mainland China rising to unprecedented level, 2008 shall witness new effort with formula/solution approach to tackle the issue of reunification. These are arising from a new mindset beyond bondage of pessimistic history, and are within expectation of this writer.
Move on GREATER CHINA (Da Zhong Hua), the world is in waiting!!!
We will also adhere to the basic principle of "peaceful reunification and one country, two systems". We will grasp firmly the theme of peace and development in handling cross-Straits relations, and work for the well-being of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Straits, strive for peace in the region and resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity.(quote)
This is perhaps the most peaceful and harmonious sounding and appealing new year speech of president Hu Jintao ,as the word peace /peaceful has been mentioned eight times in the president short welcome speech of 2008.The most impressive part being to adhere to the basic principle of "peaceful reunification and one country, two systems";a renewed political resolution to bring back Taiwan by peaceful mean, and commitment to work for the wellbeing of compatriots of both sides of cross Straits, in the course of pursuing the goal of reunification in relationship to national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
With the unwavering commitment to peace and stability in the region, peaceful reunification of Taiwan with China has clearly been craved out as indispensable part of the a bigger picture of "peace, harmony and stability building" of the region; of which peaceful mean to the cause of reunification to bring back Taiwan has become the foundation of the message (words) of peace and stability of the region to be fulfilled in deed and action.
Inspite of repeated provocative stances adopted by Mr.Bian on the other shore ,the start of 2008 see the tone of benign and conducive atmosphere set by president Hu, some one might be prompt to ask: what are the underlying basic and principles to start the ball rolling for consensus building prior to formal negotiations of reunification? to the writer mind ,if at all formal talks can begin "warning up" sessions must be trusted out to meet the following five pre-requisities:
Equality: only with equality comes peace, both are mutual respectful and respectable negotiation partners(NOT rivals);
Democracy: with commitment of endowment of framework of basic right to the people for self determination of their common fate, start with public hearings, NOT on decision of reunification(Strictly not construed as referendum ),but How and WHEN, this is to encourage early stage of participation democracy(inline with value of scientific outlook of political development with Chinese characteristics).
Rule of law: with rule of law, communities of cross Straits can act according to the tenets of law and judiciary in pursuing their rights enshrined in the constitution, as reunification process is a double track with process of democratization and very time consuming (long term).
Mutual recognition: only with political entity, entitlements and rights being recognized as legal and de-facto representatives of their respective political empowerment(or govts);than the reunification negotiations and process of reunification itself can be laden on strong legal base ;otherwise, formal and official negotiations could not start without political power to represent, present and decide mutually;
Conciliation :base on the above four principles to reach mutual Consensus of cross Straits, the table is set for talks to conduct .And the above is prelude to reaching CONCILATION, with that "blessing" jump on track to reunification.
It is imperative to bear in mind that, this is cross Straits negotiation prior to the reunification negotiation itself ,not yet arrive at a "one country two systems "stage, and mind you, the writer can forecast, eventually if the path to reunification can be allowed to take place with blessing from both shores and realized, the sum would be greater than the input, a GREATER CHINA(Da Zhong Hua) would be born encompassing a new entity not only for cross Straits communities, but for every Chinese globally to take patronage and be proud of.
To the writer ,this might be the common aspiration of every Chinese in 2008,to see the staging of ice-breaking journey turning to ice-melting comparable to the official visit of premier Wen to Japan in 2007;and mind you a journey of a thousand miles have to start somewhere under the first step. With self confidence and self assertiveness of mainland China rising to unprecedented level, 2008 shall witness new effort with formula/solution approach to tackle the issue of reunification. These are arising from a new mindset beyond bondage of pessimistic history, and are within expectation of this writer.
Move on GREATER CHINA (Da Zhong Hua), the world is in waiting!!!
Britain opposes Taiwan's planned referendum on UN bid
Britain opposes Taiwan's planned referendum on UN bid
PERSEVERANCE for REUNIFICATION
The issue of reunification of China is not a conventional game of taking which sides of the "rivalry”, though it does help to make it clear in the international arena that what is advisable and feasible and what is not.
Reunification is a process of integration and resonation between two political entities of the same blood and bone (gu ru siang lian),which is forced to separate by history and political differences ,and no body should be blamed for that misfortunate befalls Zhonghua Mingzhu,if we were to look ahead and beyond history (zhao yee li shi)and are determined to resolve the backage of history, and are perseverance to stand the test of time to walk our own unique way of reunification by peaceful and democratic mean.
For one thing is crystal clear if we were to recreate history and avoid the pitfall of pressimism of history, international forum or diplomatic channel is the outer circumstances and atmosphere to be optimise to shape the fate, BUT the core of reunification is still glued to the attitude and positions and underlying values adopted by both shores of cross Straits communities, outsiders cannot help or meddle in!
The stand of international community on the issue of the planned referendum of Taiwan to join UN in the name of Taiwan reflects the reality that the bid is obviously neither feasible and workable, and somewhat the message of nature of "deadend political decision" are clearly written on the wall, may be viewed as "suicidal attempt"by DPP and Mr. Chen Sui Bian (if they still insisted to conduct the referendum post suffering heavy legislative election defeat).
To the writer, what is crucial from now till the presidential election in March, is a extra sensitive period to the Taiwanese, especially those who voted for KMT candidates during the legislative election, and KMT is viewed as the alternate political party which can make peace with mainland China ,according to understanding reached under "consensus 1992".As during this transitional period prior to the presidential election ,many new supporters of KMT especially ex-supporters of DPP are watchful and can interpreted their own ways the happenings as shrinking the survival of Taiwan in international arena or diplomatic domain, as high-handed ,suppressing to the negotiating position of Taiwan with mainland China.
Any wrong messages send to the peaceful reunification of China might not help the situation and might be a deterrent to jump start pre-negotiation of reunification.
On the contrary, the writer feel that this is the golden opportunity for mainland China to correct the misconception that she is suppressing the survival of Taiwan in international arena; The result of the legislative election is the first positive and strong indication that the stand of KMT on reunification issue is endorsed ,but there is long way to go, as anything can change for the "mandate" can be disturbed ,as the voters who supported reunification should not be penalised for the wrong doings by Mr.Bian mainly due to promoting referendum to join UN.
Perseverance and caution is the name of the game, as first hurdle is cleared now ;both sides required some space to take stock of the mandate and verdict of Taiwanese voters, as emphasised by president Hu that the ultimately the interest of 23 million Taiwan patriots are also taken in account for the great cause of reunification of China.
PERSEVERANCE for REUNIFICATION
The issue of reunification of China is not a conventional game of taking which sides of the "rivalry”, though it does help to make it clear in the international arena that what is advisable and feasible and what is not.
Reunification is a process of integration and resonation between two political entities of the same blood and bone (gu ru siang lian),which is forced to separate by history and political differences ,and no body should be blamed for that misfortunate befalls Zhonghua Mingzhu,if we were to look ahead and beyond history (zhao yee li shi)and are determined to resolve the backage of history, and are perseverance to stand the test of time to walk our own unique way of reunification by peaceful and democratic mean.
For one thing is crystal clear if we were to recreate history and avoid the pitfall of pressimism of history, international forum or diplomatic channel is the outer circumstances and atmosphere to be optimise to shape the fate, BUT the core of reunification is still glued to the attitude and positions and underlying values adopted by both shores of cross Straits communities, outsiders cannot help or meddle in!
The stand of international community on the issue of the planned referendum of Taiwan to join UN in the name of Taiwan reflects the reality that the bid is obviously neither feasible and workable, and somewhat the message of nature of "deadend political decision" are clearly written on the wall, may be viewed as "suicidal attempt"by DPP and Mr. Chen Sui Bian (if they still insisted to conduct the referendum post suffering heavy legislative election defeat).
To the writer, what is crucial from now till the presidential election in March, is a extra sensitive period to the Taiwanese, especially those who voted for KMT candidates during the legislative election, and KMT is viewed as the alternate political party which can make peace with mainland China ,according to understanding reached under "consensus 1992".As during this transitional period prior to the presidential election ,many new supporters of KMT especially ex-supporters of DPP are watchful and can interpreted their own ways the happenings as shrinking the survival of Taiwan in international arena or diplomatic domain, as high-handed ,suppressing to the negotiating position of Taiwan with mainland China.
Any wrong messages send to the peaceful reunification of China might not help the situation and might be a deterrent to jump start pre-negotiation of reunification.
On the contrary, the writer feel that this is the golden opportunity for mainland China to correct the misconception that she is suppressing the survival of Taiwan in international arena; The result of the legislative election is the first positive and strong indication that the stand of KMT on reunification issue is endorsed ,but there is long way to go, as anything can change for the "mandate" can be disturbed ,as the voters who supported reunification should not be penalised for the wrong doings by Mr.Bian mainly due to promoting referendum to join UN.
Perseverance and caution is the name of the game, as first hurdle is cleared now ;both sides required some space to take stock of the mandate and verdict of Taiwanese voters, as emphasised by president Hu that the ultimately the interest of 23 million Taiwan patriots are also taken in account for the great cause of reunification of China.
Hu Jintao meets KMT Honorary Chairman Lien Chan
Hu Jintao meets KMT Honorary Chairman Lien Chan
WALK PEACE NOW!for ZHONGHUA MINGZHU
Despite the unexpected "contrary" appointment of Mdm Lai Sing Yen as chief of Taiwan's mainland affairs by president in-waiting Ma Ying -Geou
the meeting of president Hu Jinto and KMT honorary chairman Lien Chain is another another rejuvenating follow-up meeting between leaders of both shores for ice-melting after 60 years of separation by ideological differences between China under CPC and Taiwan under ROC;And this writer can see this has not unduly dampen the sentiment of meeting of both leaders.
But what is important is what were mentioned and without during the meeting of two leaders. Based on the media report,what were not mentioned continue to carry far -fetch implication of the "conditional" peaceful development of relationship of both shores especially political and issues of reunification in the process.
This were the second time "one China policy "and "one country two systems" were not mentioned since Boao meeting in mid April between president Hu and vice-president in waiting Mr.Siao Wan Chang(which were described as historical and of highest ranking of both shores since 1949 of breaking up);And this writer observed that the 92'Consensus were only mentioned once.The routine attack on "Taiwan pro-independence clique" were also "eclipsed".
But equally important is of course "recognition of the differences of definition of one China"(yi zhong ge biao);of which "yi zhong ge biao" is now the sole consensus of 92'Consensus(if otherwise,there would not be any consensus left of 92'Consensus ,and 92'Consensus would be hollowing-out or null and void for it is a body without soul;Or indicating that both sides are prepared to restate the talks from zero sum.)
President Hu has called for "substantial efforts for the welfare of Chinese compatriots on both sides,to seek peace across the Taiwan Straits and create a new situation for the peaceful development of cross-Straits relationship."
The mention of "effort ...to create a new situation" is indeed very significant ,and this should be the source to draw inspiration for Taiwan leaders to seek consensus with mainland leaders to work toward ,creating a win-win (new)solution for peaceful development of cross -Straits relationship.
Besides reiteration of five-stanza of "building mutual trust ,laying aside disputes,seeking consensus and shelving differences,and creating a win-win situation",of which president Hu had said so firstly in Boao;this time around,he seems to be opening up new avenue /space for negotiation(negotiation is more encouraging than mere talks),and perhaps more readily to consider "innovative" suggestion from Taiwan ,after taking recognition of the differences of definition (of one China),and that might account for president Hu refraining from mentioning of the two perceived principles (one China and one Country two systems) of reunification for two consecutive high ranking meetings since Boao.
To this writer ,benign and positive messages has been delivered from the mainland since tele conversation between president Hu and president Bush in early March ,of which for the first time "yi zhong ge biao"(meant to differ on the definition of one China) has been confirmed by official Xinhua news agency reports;ITS TIME NOW for both mainland and Taiwan to restore consultation and talks on the basic of 92'Consensus (if it is still there) ,recognize the differences of definition, and from there move forward to identifying common ground ,to allow the birth of a common entity of embodiment of the two political entities/regimes--People Republic of China (PRC)on the mainland and Republic Of China (ROC)on Taiwan-- to merge into one new entity,which is along the line of visionary Greater China,or the proposed Republic of Greater China (RGC).
Back to the topic ,one thing is sure ,for 1.4 billion compatriots on both shores separated by 180km wide Straits for at least 60 years;without reaching political binding consensus as baseline ,setting as great goal towards realization of reunification of China ,economic ,people to people (P2P) and business to business(B2B) integration between both shores could not go far and deep, without the de-facto blessing of the political masters of both shores;and under such situation ,leaders of both shores simply have failed the people /their compatriots,their mission to build permanent peace feature,and not least their mission owed to Zhonghua Mingzhu.
Best wishes to them ,if leaders of both shores had the benefit and interest of the people deep inside the blossom of their hearts,and do it without fear and favor,the writer is full of ray of confidence and formidable conviction that they can do it.As it is not only a path of reunification of Zhonghua Mingzhu,but a PATH of PEACE and HARMONY TO WALK,and to realize the visionary Greater China's due contribution to the world at large.
WALK PEACE NOW!for ZHONGHUA MINGZHU
Despite the unexpected "contrary" appointment of Mdm Lai Sing Yen as chief of Taiwan's mainland affairs by president in-waiting Ma Ying -Geou
the meeting of president Hu Jinto and KMT honorary chairman Lien Chain is another another rejuvenating follow-up meeting between leaders of both shores for ice-melting after 60 years of separation by ideological differences between China under CPC and Taiwan under ROC;And this writer can see this has not unduly dampen the sentiment of meeting of both leaders.
But what is important is what were mentioned and without during the meeting of two leaders. Based on the media report,what were not mentioned continue to carry far -fetch implication of the "conditional" peaceful development of relationship of both shores especially political and issues of reunification in the process.
This were the second time "one China policy "and "one country two systems" were not mentioned since Boao meeting in mid April between president Hu and vice-president in waiting Mr.Siao Wan Chang(which were described as historical and of highest ranking of both shores since 1949 of breaking up);And this writer observed that the 92'Consensus were only mentioned once.The routine attack on "Taiwan pro-independence clique" were also "eclipsed".
But equally important is of course "recognition of the differences of definition of one China"(yi zhong ge biao);of which "yi zhong ge biao" is now the sole consensus of 92'Consensus(if otherwise,there would not be any consensus left of 92'Consensus ,and 92'Consensus would be hollowing-out or null and void for it is a body without soul;Or indicating that both sides are prepared to restate the talks from zero sum.)
President Hu has called for "substantial efforts for the welfare of Chinese compatriots on both sides,to seek peace across the Taiwan Straits and create a new situation for the peaceful development of cross-Straits relationship."
The mention of "effort ...to create a new situation" is indeed very significant ,and this should be the source to draw inspiration for Taiwan leaders to seek consensus with mainland leaders to work toward ,creating a win-win (new)solution for peaceful development of cross -Straits relationship.
Besides reiteration of five-stanza of "building mutual trust ,laying aside disputes,seeking consensus and shelving differences,and creating a win-win situation",of which president Hu had said so firstly in Boao;this time around,he seems to be opening up new avenue /space for negotiation(negotiation is more encouraging than mere talks),and perhaps more readily to consider "innovative" suggestion from Taiwan ,after taking recognition of the differences of definition (of one China),and that might account for president Hu refraining from mentioning of the two perceived principles (one China and one Country two systems) of reunification for two consecutive high ranking meetings since Boao.
To this writer ,benign and positive messages has been delivered from the mainland since tele conversation between president Hu and president Bush in early March ,of which for the first time "yi zhong ge biao"(meant to differ on the definition of one China) has been confirmed by official Xinhua news agency reports;ITS TIME NOW for both mainland and Taiwan to restore consultation and talks on the basic of 92'Consensus (if it is still there) ,recognize the differences of definition, and from there move forward to identifying common ground ,to allow the birth of a common entity of embodiment of the two political entities/regimes--People Republic of China (PRC)on the mainland and Republic Of China (ROC)on Taiwan-- to merge into one new entity,which is along the line of visionary Greater China,or the proposed Republic of Greater China (RGC).
Back to the topic ,one thing is sure ,for 1.4 billion compatriots on both shores separated by 180km wide Straits for at least 60 years;without reaching political binding consensus as baseline ,setting as great goal towards realization of reunification of China ,economic ,people to people (P2P) and business to business(B2B) integration between both shores could not go far and deep, without the de-facto blessing of the political masters of both shores;and under such situation ,leaders of both shores simply have failed the people /their compatriots,their mission to build permanent peace feature,and not least their mission owed to Zhonghua Mingzhu.
Best wishes to them ,if leaders of both shores had the benefit and interest of the people deep inside the blossom of their hearts,and do it without fear and favor,the writer is full of ray of confidence and formidable conviction that they can do it.As it is not only a path of reunification of Zhonghua Mingzhu,but a PATH of PEACE and HARMONY TO WALK,and to realize the visionary Greater China's due contribution to the world at large.
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