China Taiwan Province (ROC): News, Discussions & Images

[Kolaps]

This is not Free Press.


Stick to the DPP and US, people!

That is democracy and real Free Press!


DPP said, One Country Two Systems already fail.

Just look at HK!

 

[Sonyuke_Songpaisan]

Maybe One Country, One System

 

[TaiShang]

China releases final rules of Shanghai-HK stock link

China's Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) released the final set of detailed rules for the long awaited stock trading link between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong on Friday.

Most of the items in the set of draft rules for the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect remained, but authorities deleted one that bans securities margin trading.

The SSE said the rules have fully taken into consideration factors of the market and international orientation, as well as strengthening supervision to prevent cross-border risks.

While the rules are set, preparation is still under way, said a source close to the matter from the SSE.

On April 10, securities watchdogs of both sides announced approval of the program operated by two bourses in Shanghai and Hong Kong. The SSE then sought public opinions on the rules from April 29 to May 16.

The program allows investors of the two sides to trade shares on each other's exchanges, which will promote internationalization of the yuan and development of Hong Kong as an offshore yuan business center.

The SSE did not unveil when the scheme would be officially launched, leaving market estimates, most of which favor the end of October, unconfirmed.

However, the authorities once said it will take approximately six months to prepare for the formal launch, accounting from April.

 

[Aepsilons]

Let's wait to see the end result of the 2016 Presidential Election.

 

[TaiShang]

Let's wait to see the end result of the 2016 Presidential Election.

Indeed. It is in the end the people's of the two sides to decide. China promises to protect Taiwan's intererst, including its chosen political path. What China cares about is Taiwan's geostrategic location which will be an asset for the Chinese Navy's force projection.

Xi steadfast on reunification

Xi Jinping (1st R rear), general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with a Taiwanese delegation of pro-reunification groups at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 26, 2014. [Xinhua]

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Friday vowed to take "a firm and unwavering stance" on national reunification.

At the Great Hall of the People, Xi told a visiting Taiwanese delegation of pro-reunification groups that cross-Strait peaceful development would not change, despite new problems facing the Chinese mainland and Taiwan.

He called on both sides to strengthen confidence and work for the Chinese nation's rejuvenation.

SECESSION INTOLERABLE

"No secessionist act will be tolerated," Xi said. "The path of 'Taiwan independence' is unfeasible.

"We treat our Taiwan compatriots equally and without discrimination. We welcome anyone willing to promote peaceful cross-Strait development, whatever stance he once took."

Curbing secessionism is a must for ensuring the peaceful development of cross-Strait ties, he said.

Relations between the mainland and Taiwan stalled when, defeated in a civil war, the Kuomintang, led by Chiang Kai-shek, fled to Taiwan in 1949. The Kuomintang are now seen as friendly to the mainland, especially after the party took office in Taiwan in 2008.

Secessionists have harmed national sovereignty, territorial integrity and cross-Strait peace and stability. They have provoked cross-Strait confrontations, and brought woe to both sides, especially to the Taiwan compatriots, Xi said. He warned that secessionists would not give up easily and would continue to provoke cross-Strait enmity and hinder exchange and cooperation.

ONE COUNTRY, TWO SYSTEMS: THE BEST WAY

"Although the Chinese mainland and Taiwan have been separate since 1949, the fact that the two sides belong to one China has not changed, and will not be changed."

Xi said reunification will end political confrontation but it does not mean remolding territory and sovereignty. The basic guideline to solve the Taiwan question is "peaceful reunification; one country, two systems" and it is also the best way to realize national reunification.

"We will strive for peaceful reunification with utmost sincerity and effort as reunification through peaceful means best suits the overall interests of the Chinese nation, including Taiwan," Xi said.

"One country, two systems" in Taiwan will take the island's actual condition into consideration, absorb suggestions from both sides and fully consider the interests of Taiwan compatriots, he said.

"The national reunification we advocate is not merely unification in form, but more importantly, a spiritual connection between the two sides," he said.

Xi said the mainland understands the Taiwan compatriots' mentality, formed from special historical periods and a different social environment, and respects the social system and lifestyle chosen by them.

The mainland is "willing to shorten the psychological distance of the two sides with sincerity, kindness and familial affection," Xi said, adding that Taiwan compatriots should also try to understand the mentality and feelings of the 1.3-billion mainlanders, and respect their choices and aspirations.

The peaceful cross-Strait development is the right path to peaceful reunification, despite some obstacles, he said.

"We will stick to the path of peaceful cross-Strait development and policies which benefit compatriots on both sides," Xi said.



BETTER TOGETHER

It is historically inevitable that China will be reunified along its path to rejuvenation. The nation has experienced enough hardship in seeking revival. Reunification breeds strength while secession creates turbulence, he said.

The Chinese nation's revival is closely linked to the future of both sides, and Taiwan's future lies in national reunification. Taiwan cannot prosper without national prosperity, Xi said.

"We are closer to the goal of the great revival than at any other time in history. We have more confidence and ability than ever to realize that goal, which is good news and a historical opportunity for Taiwan," Xi said.

He encouraged Taiwan compatriots to grasp the opportunity and join with the mainland to realize peaceful reunification and the great revival and share the nation's dignity and glory on the global stage.

"Xi's speech has inspired us pro-reunification groups," New Alliance Association Chairman Hsu Li-nung told Xinhua after the meeting.

"Despite the approach of reunification may be altered in accordance with the changes of time and conditions, our goal of achieving the reunification never wavered," the 95-year-old chairman said.

"We will carry on our belief and commitment to strive for the reunification with greater confidence," he said.

Yok Mu-ming, chairman of the New Party said Xi's words have clearly answered some Taiwanese people's concern over reunification.

"The mainland side's good will and sincerity have also been explicitly expressed in his talks," Yok said.

"As Xi has put it, the current China is faced with unprecedented development opportunities and the two sides of the Strait should stand together, join hands and support each other to make joint efforts for the Chinese nation's dignity and glory in the world," he said.

Hsu said that to achieve peaceful reunification requires both sides of the Strait to use "great wisdom" and "great courage."

The delegation led by Hsu and Yok started a six-day visit to the mainland on Wednesday with plans to visit Beijing and Nanjing, at the invitation of the Taiwan Work Office of the CPC Central Committee.

The delegates include representatives from more than 20 groups, including the New Party, New Alliance Association, the Alliance for the Reunification of China, the Labor Party of Taiwan and the China Tide Association.

In Beijing, they will visit the Museum of the War of the Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and an exhibition in Beijing's Zhongguancun, known as "China's Silicon Valley" .

In Nanjing, the delegation will visit the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders.

 

[Aepsilons]

Indeed. It is in the end the people's of the two sides to decide. China promises to protect Taiwan's intererst, including its chosen political path. What China cares about is Taiwan's geostrategic location which will be an asset for the Chinese Navy's force projection.

In the end, it is the People of Taiwan who will decide their destiny.

 

[Genesis]

In the end, it is the People of Taiwan who will decide their destiny.

It really isn't.

Though if Taiwan wants to help they can always declare independence, we would really appreciate that.

 

[TaiShang]

In the end, it is the People of Taiwan who will decide their destiny.

No. No more than Okinawans.

But china can promise not to allow any foreign troops to endanger people's safety and integrity.

 

[cirr]

Let's wait to see the end result of the 2016 Presidential Election.

I actually want to see the re-election of DDP‘s candidate，whoever he or she may be，for the CCP would then not be constrained by its promise to the GMD that the former won't seek diplomatic relations with those few countries which still recognize Taiwan as the sole representative of China。

There are at least 10 countries that are ready to switch recognitions。

 

[Kolaps]

In the end, it is the People of Taiwan who will decide their destiny.

To be honest, it's DEMOCRACY who decided the fate of Taiwan!

Let's wait to see the end result of the 2016 Presidential Election.

I think US need to go all out for 2016 Presidential Election.

Like sending US aircraft carrier too!

For democracy!

 

[Shishike]

In the end, it is the People of Taiwan who will decide their destiny.

nah, US will decide which way Taiwan will go.

 

[Kolaps]

Maybe One Country, One System

One Country, One System like what?

More explanation please!

 

[Chinese-Dragon]

In the end, it is the People of Taiwan who will decide their destiny.

You know the Republic of China (Taiwan) still claims to be the rightful ruler of ALL China right?

Check their maps, they even include Mongolia in their territory, not to mention the entire Mainland, and even my city.

Their current President Ma Ying-jeou said that China and Taiwan are "一國兩區" (one country two regions). His party the KMT still claims the entirety of China.

Of course, not one single major country in the world recognizes that, they have recognized the PRC as the representative of China. Which makes sense, since we are actually the ones that have China.

They still dream of reclaiming all of China, and they consider Chinese nationals such as myself under their authority. Of course I do not recognize that, like everyone else I know the PRC won the Chinese Civil War over half a century ago.

 

[Huan]

You know the Republic of China (Taiwan) still claims to be the rightful ruler of ALL China right?

Check their maps, they even include Mongolia in their territory, not to mention the entire Mainland, and even my city.

Their current President Ma Ying-jeou said that China and Taiwan are "一國兩區" (one country two regions). His party the KMT still claims the entirety of China.

Of course, not one single major country in the world recognizes that, they have recognized the PRC as the representative of China. Which makes sense, since we are actually the ones that have China.

They still dream of reclaiming all of China, and they consider Chinese nationals such as myself under their authority. Of course I do not recognize that, like everyone else I know the PRC won the Chinese Civil War over half a century ago.

For China's sake, I would not really let Mongolia become an independent nation state for too long. There should be a COMPLETE Russia-China border, no countries in between.

 

[Kolaps]

For China's sake, I would not really let Mongolia become an independent nation state for too long. There should be a COMPLETE Russia-China border, no countries in between.

It's you who decided.

But US the democracy!