Saturday, April 1, 2023

Guatemala President Giammattei : Taiwan is a Sovereign and Independent State

 Research, editing : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA

News on Taiwan, Guatemala, CCP, Singapore


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China proclaims "Recognizing the General Trend". Guatemala President:
 Taiwan is a Sovereign and Independent State
  
Reporter : Chen Yun / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/4258177Image :President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in Guatemala, a friendly country, on the "Democracy Partners for Common Prosperity Journey" and held talks with Guatemala President Jia Maidai. (Reuters)
蔡英文總統「民主夥伴共榮之旅」抵達友邦瓜地馬拉,並與瓜國總統賈麥岱會談。(路透)

 President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in Guatemala, a friendly state in Central and South America, on the "Journey of Democracy and Common Prosperity". However, Guatemala President Alejandro Giammattei publicly stated after the talks with President Tsai that President Tsai’s visit gave them an opportunity to reaffirm their support for Taiwan, the Republic of China, and to recognize once again that Taiwan is a sovereign and independent country. For Guatemala, it is the only and real China.

After Alejandro Giammattei welcomed President Tsai and the visiting delegation with a military ceremony at the National Palace of Culture in the evening of 31 March local time (morning Taiwan time), the two heads of state held private talks and delivered a statement after the meeting.  Giammattei said that in today's turbulent world situation, President Tsai's visit conveyed a message of unity, mutual assistance, cooperation and hope to the world. Taiwan and Guatemala are strategic partners. As a country that advocates peace, Guatemala would like to reiterate its firm position, which is: Call for the promotion of peace across the Taiwan Strait, support and respect for Taiwan's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Giammatteii said that President Tsai's visit is very important. It gives Guatemala an opportunity to reaffirm the Guatemala government's support for Taiwan, the Republic of China, inject new vitality into the friendship between the two countries, and once again recognize and affirm that Taiwan is a sovereign and independent country. It is the only and true China that Taiwanese share historical brotherhood, mutual respect, and democratic values with Guatemala.

賈麥岱總統在國立文化宮與蔡總統展開不公開會談,會後發表談話。(記者陳昀攝)
Image : President Giammattei  held a private meeting with President Tsai at the National Palace of Culture and made a statement after the meeting. (Photo by reporter Chen Yun)

賈麥岱晚間與蔡總統公開表示,中華民國台灣是主權獨立國家,對瓜地馬拉來說,是唯一且真正的中國。(記者陳昀攝)
Image : Giammattei publicly stated with President Tsai in the evening that Taiwan, the Republic of China, is a sovereign and independent country, and for Guatemala, it is the only and real China. (Photo by reporter Chen Yun)

News (2) to (6) / Reporter : Lu Yixuan / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/4259004

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Stand firm! Guatemala President Giammattei: If there is only one Latin American friend left, it must be Guatemala

Image :President Tsai Ing-wen (first from the left in the front row) visited Guatemala, a friendly country in Central America, and held a thank-you banquet at the hotel where she stayed on the evening of the 1st local time to thank Guatemala President Giammattei (middle in the front row). (provided by accompanying media)
總統蔡英文(前排左一)訪問中美洲友邦瓜地馬拉,於當地時間1日晚間在下榻飯店舉行答謝宴,感謝瓜國總統賈麥岱(前排中)。(隨團媒體提供)

The Republic of China (Taiwan) President Tsai Ing-wen visited Guatemala, a friendly country in Central America, and attended a thank-you banquet at the hotel where she stayed on the evening of the 1st local time to thank Guatemala President Giammattei. Giammattei  once again showed his firm determination to stand up for Taiwan. He said that he had a conversation with a Latin American president not long ago and said that if in Latin America, the Republic of China (Taiwan) had only one diplomatic relationship left, "it must be Guatemala!" Giammattei  also announced he will fly to Taiwan for a state visit at the end of April.

In his speech at the dinner, Giammattei said that the recent world is very chaotic, and the world is being reorganized. Some powers are no longer powers, and some people who are not powers have become powers. We see that the freedom and democracy of the country and the self-determination of the people are seriously threatened. Not long ago, a Latin American president told him, "Look, Taiwan has fewer and fewer friendly countries," and he said, "If there is only one diplomatic relationship with the Republic of China and Taiwan in Latin America, it must be Guatemala! "

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Giammattei to embark on state visit to Taiwan in late April 2023

Giammattei also announced that he will leave for Taiwan for a state visit in 3 weeks, and he is very much looking forward to meeting President Tsai again as soon as possible. Giammattei pointed out that during these 2-3 days of contact, they had a deeper understanding of the two sides' ideas, exchanged views, and found that they had the same ideas and goals on many things. Giammattei emphasized that this is a moment of unity and solidarity, and it is also a moment for Guatemala to express its deepest gratitude to Taiwan, because Taiwan, the Republic of China, is the only friendly country that has always been by Guatemala's side, whether good or bad, and has never abandoned Guatemala. 

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Giammattei suggests direct flights between Taiwan and Guatemala to strengthen connection

Giammattei also said that during President Tsai's visit this time, he only got to know a small part of Guatemala, a beautiful and rich country, and there are still infinite beauties worth getting to know. He called on Taiwan and Guatemala to strengthen their connection, and looked forward to the opening of direct flights between the two sides, bringing Latin America and Taiwan closer to each other. Giammattei  also reiterated Guatemala's firmest commitment to Taiwan: "We will definitely be the voice of Taiwan in all international forums, advocate justice, let the world recognize the sovereignty of the Republic of China, and let all countries in the United Nations know Taiwan's true identity. Value, come on, Taiwan! Long live Taiwan!"

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Taiwan can learn from Guatemala how to conserve historic sites and nature

In her speech, President Tsai Ing-wen thanked Guatemala for its grand and warm reception. In particular, President Giammattei  took the time to accompany her throughout the whole process despite his busy state affairs. It was really touching. President Tsai said that she visited Guatemala again after six years and fully felt the many progress and changes. Among them, Guatemala's respect and love for historical sites and nature still impresses her deeply. It is worth learning from. She will bring these valuable experiences back to Taiwan.

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"Basic cooperation agreement" signed, Giammattei has vision

Tsai Ing-wen pointed out that during this visit, the two countries signed a "basic cooperation agreement" and felt the majesty and charm of the Mayan civilization in Tikal Park. She admired President Giammattei's vision and execution ability in planning and implementing multiple epidemic prevention plans, and she also looked forward to developing more cooperation projects on women's empowerment. This intensive visit has witnessed the achievements of the cooperation between the two parties over the years, and it has also opened up more cooperation plans in the future, which is of great significance.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala Mario Búcaro and other cabinet officials, Secretary-General of the Presidential Office Lin Jialong, Deputy Secretary-General Zhang Dunhan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Wu Zhaoxie, Chairman of the Overseas Chinese Committee Xu Jiaqing, Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs Chen Zhengqi, Legislative Councilor Chen Oppo , Chen Mingwen, Qiu Chenyuan and Cao Lijie, the ambassador to Guatemala, all attended the thank-you banquet. On the last day of President Tsai's visit to Guatemala, she will attend the gift ceremony of Zimadenango Public Hospital together with Giammattei, and then transfer to Belize for a visit.

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Visiting the heart of Mayan civilization Tsai Ing-wen: 3,000 years of friendship with Guatemala is not an exaggeration
  
Reporter : Lu Yixuan / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/4258841 /Image : On the 1st local time, President Tsai Ing-wen visited Tikal National Park, known as the heart of Mayan civilization, together with Guatemalan President Giammattei. Accompanied by Mario Búcaro, a foreigner from Guatemala, President Tsai climbed up to the 38-meter-high No. 2 Temple for a bird's-eye view. (Provided by the Presidential Palace)
總統蔡英文於當地時間1日和瓜地馬拉總統賈麥岱一起參訪被譽為馬雅文明心臟的蒂卡爾(Tikal)國家公園。蔡總統在瓜國外長步卡羅(Mario Búcaro)陪同下,爬上高38公尺的2號神殿俯瞰。(總統府提供)
President Tsai Ing-wen and Guatemala President Alejandro Giammattei visited Tikal National Park, known as the heart of Mayan civilization, on the 1st local time. Does this trip symbolize eternal friendship? Giammattei responded that this is indeed the case; President Tsai also responded that of course he hopes that the friendship between the two countries will last forever, "3000 years is not too much."

President Tsai Ing-wen is visiting Guatemala, a friendly country in Central America. On the morning of the 1st local time, he took a special plane with Guatemala President Jia Maidai and transferred to Tikal National Park. Tikal is the largest and most important relic of the Mayan civilization. Located in the tropical rainforest in the northern province of Petén, Gua, it is one of the largest archaeological relics in the world.

President Tsai and Giammattei enjoyed the blessing ceremony of the Mayan culture and the performance of the Mayan "Dance of the Handmaiden" together in front of the No. 1 shrine "el gran JAGUAR", the most important cultural asset in the country, and then exchanged gifts with Jia Maidai. And take a group photo with the No. 1 temple as the background. Giammattei gave President Tsai a Mayan-style wool felt, and President Tsai gave Jia Maidai a sculpture "Flying the Sky" created by Taiwanese artist Deng Lianhuai, which means that Taiwan and melons will join hands to fly high.

Giammattei tweeted that he was very happy to introduce Tikal National Park to President Tsai. This is one of the greatest national treasures of Guatemala and has been declared a cultural and natural heritage of mankind. This visit to strengthen friendship will always be in his heart.

President Tsai, accompanied by Mario Búcaro from Guatemala, climbed up to the 38-meter-high No. 2 Temple to overlook and listen to the introduction. Asked whether climbing the ruins will be tiring? Tsai Ing-wen said that she was a little breathless, but she did not feel it when she walked up, "My physical fitness is pretty good."

Some media mentioned that Tikal National Park was a filming location for the movie "Star Wars". Tsai Ing-wen said, "Really? I don't know, then you can take a selfie later."

As for visiting the ruins of an ancient civilization of more than 3,000 years, does it also have the meaning of eternal friendship? Tsai Ing-wen said that, of course, I hope that the friendship will last forever, "3000 years is not too much."

The Mayan culture is one of the ancient civilizations in the world. It began around 1500 BC. At that time, the Maya established hundreds of city-states in Central American countries such as Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras and El Salvador, and amazed the world with its achievements in architectural skills, city-state development, mathematical measurement and astronomical observation. Guatemala Maya is the collective name of 27 aboriginal peoples in the country, and they actually use 23 dialects.
總統蔡英文於當地時間1日和瓜地馬拉總統賈麥岱(Alejandro Giammattei)一起參訪被譽為馬雅文明心臟的蒂卡爾(Tikal)國家公園。(取自賈麥岱推特)
總統蔡英文於當地時間1日和瓜地馬拉總統賈麥岱(Alejandro Giammattei)一起參訪被譽為馬雅文明心臟的蒂卡爾(Tikal)國家公園。(取自賈麥岱推特)

Images : President Tsai Ing-wen visited Tikal National Park, known as the heart of Mayan civilization, together with Guatemala President Alejandro Giammattei on the first local time. (from Giammattei Twitter)


News (8)

President Tsai flew to Guatemala to visit, participated in talks with the head of state, signed an agreement and accepted the award


圖/TVBS 蔡總統飛抵瓜國訪問 參加元首會談簽協議接受贈勳

President Tsai Ing-wen flew to the friendly state of Guatemala at 2 pm local time on 31 March 2023 for a state visit. In the evening, she went to the Palace of Culture to receive a military welcome ceremony, and held talks between the two heads of state and signed an agreement. Guatemala President Alejandro Giammattei will honor President Tsai and have a state banquet together.

After President Tsai's "Partners for Democracy and Common Prosperity Journey" ended her two-day stopover in New York, she took a special plane to Guatemala City, the capital of Guatemala, for a 3-day, 2-night visit. At the pick-up scene in the afternoon, Cao Lijie, Ambassador to Guatemala, and David Vargas, Director of Protocol of Guatemala, boarded the plane to greet her.

After the president got off the plane, Mario Bucaro, a foreigner from Guatemala, accompanied President Tsai on the red carpet and received a salute from the soldiers of honor. On the right side of the red carpet, overseas Chinese held the national flag of the Republic of China and shouted "Hello, President Xiaoying" and "Come on, Taiwan", and the president also greeted everyone with "Hello, everyone".

After the president and his party arrived at the hotel where they stayed, the first itinerary was to have tea with representatives of the overseas Chinese community in Guatemala, colleagues from the technical team and draftees in the hotel. Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei will present President Tsai with honors and have a state banquet.

President Tsai’s delegation will visit Tikal National Park on the second day of its itinerary, and on the third day, after attending the donation ceremony of Zimadenango Hospital, they will leave Guatemala and transfer to Belize for a visit. (Central News Agency)



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Zhang Dunhan: Suppression will not affect Taiwan's determination to go global
  
Reporter : Chen Yun / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/4258017 / Image : Zhang Dunhan, Deputy Secretary-General of the Presidential Office, said that China's diplomatic suppression will not affect Taiwan's determination to go global. (Photo by reporter Chen Yun)
總統府副秘書長張惇涵表示,中國的外交打壓不會影響台灣走向世界的決心。(記者陳昀攝)


President Tsai Ing-wen has arrived in Guatemala, a friendly state in Central and South America, for the "Journey of Democracy and Common Prosperity". For CCP China Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning, Guatemala needs to "recognize the general situation and make an early decision. The right choice," Zhang Dunhan, Deputy Secretary-General of the Presidential Office, said that China's diplomatic suppression will not affect Taiwan's determination to go global.

After arriving in Guatemala, Zhang Dunhan said in an interview that the friendship between Taiwan and Guatemala is rock-solid, just like the coffee in Guatemala, which is full and mellow.

Zhang Dunhan also said that China's diplomatic suppression of Taiwan will not affect Taiwan's determination to go to the world. Taiwan will firmly go to the world, make friends with the world, and be a good friend of the world.

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China's foreign ministry and official media "play big" even throwing fake news to sabotage Tsai Ing-wen's visit
  
Reporter : Yang Chengyu / Image : CCP Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Mao Ning. (Reuters file photo)
中國外交部發言人毛寧。(路透檔案照)

At the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China on March 31, a reporter from the China Global Television Network (CGTN), the official Chinese media, asked for evidence and said that it is understood that Guatemala will soon send a senior foreign diplomat to visit CCP China, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning responded that she hoped that Guatemala would "recognize the general situation" and make "the right choice" as soon as possible. In this regard, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of my countrythe Republic of China (Taiwan) criticized this as China's "absurd drama" on the same day, pointing out that CCP China has recently released fake information that smears Taiwan's diplomatic work in an attempt to interfere with the results of President Tsai's visit.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the so-called "high-level Guatemala official visited China" in the report has been personally stated to the Republic of China government by Guatemala Foreign Minister Mario Búcaro that the statement is absurd and groundless, and is purely false and nonsense, and once again on behalf of the Guatemala government warmly welcome President Tsai to lead a delegation to visit.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that Guatemala is a loyal friend of the Republic of China (Taiwan), and the relationship between the two countries is extremely close and friendly. Guatemala President Alejandro Giammattei has firmly stood up for Taiwan. In addition to strongly speaking out for Taiwan on various international occasions, President Tsai led a delegation to visit Guatemala this time at the warm invitation of President Giammattei. Cabinet officials of the Guarantee government will also accompany Giammattei to welcome President Tsai's visit, which fully demonstrates the solid and stable relationship between Taiwan and Guatemala.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticizes that CCP China has released false information one after another through the media in recent days to smear my country's diplomatic work, conduct cognitive warfare against China's public opinion, and attempt to interfere with the effect of President Tsai's visit. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on Chinese people to recognize the truth and not fall into the trap of CCP China and be misled.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that China has always spared no effort to suppress the Republic of China (Taiwan)'s diplomatic space. In addition to continuing to pay close attention to prevention, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also warned the Beijing authorities that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign and independent country that is not affiliated with the People's Republic of China. This is the fact and the status quo. Therefore, Taiwan's exchanges with its allies will not allow other countries to comment, and will not succumb to the pressure and coercion of the Chinese authoritarian government. The Republic of China (Taiwan)  will uphold the values of freedom and democracy, actively unite with allies and like-minded countries, work together to maintain regional peace and stability, and strive for Taiwan's due international status.


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Another copy of the Chinese official media! Lee Hsien Loong said "Taiwan is China's internal affairs"? Slapped in the face by Singapore government press release
  
Reporter : Yang Chengyu / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/4258688 / Image : Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (left) meets Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) in Beijing, China, 31 March (Taken from Lee Hsien Loong Facebook)
新加坡總理李顯龍(左)3月31日於中國北京會晤中國國家主席習近平(右)。(取自李顯龍臉書)

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong visited CCP China from 27 March 2023 to 1 April 2023. He attended the Boao Forum for Asia and met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Some domestic media quoted a press release from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, saying that Lee Hsien Loong said during his meeting with Xi Jinping that "the Taiwan issue is China's internal affair" and that "advocacy of 'Ukraine today, Taiwan tomorrow' will bring unpredictable and serious consequences." In this regard, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) responded on 1 April 2023 that the content was quoted from CCP Chinese official media, and there was a clear discrepancy with the press release of the Singaporean government and related media reports.

According to the press release of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lee Hsien Loong stated that "almost all countries in the world recognize that there is only one China in the world" and that they all develop friendly and cooperative relations with China on the basis of the "one China policy", that the Taiwan issue is China's internal affair, and advocating "Ukraine today, Taiwan tomorrow" will bring unpredictable and serious consequences. Singapore advocates that countries should respect each other, coexist peacefully, cooperate for mutual benefit, avoid conflicts, and jointly address risks and challenges. Even if there is competition, it must be based on mutual respect and trust. It cannot be "black or white, choose sides." However, what China claimed did not appear in the press release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore.

The press release of Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out that Lee Hsien Loong congratulated Xi Jinping for his re-election as President of the country and the successful convening of the "two sessions". In reaffirming the sound bilateral relationship, Lee Hsien Loong and Xi Jinping agreed to upgrade the Singapore-China relationship to an "all-round, high-quality, forward-looking partnership", reflecting the two sides' commitment to continuously expand bilateral cooperation and forward-looking cooperation in areas such as the digital and green economy. Seek new cooperation in the field. The two also agreed that the two sides should strive to restore flights and personnel exchanges to pre-epidemic levels.

The press release of Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs also mentioned that Xi Jinping introduced China's domestic priorities to Lee Hsien Loong, and Lee welcomed China's efforts to reform and modernize, and emphasized that Singapore is willing to strengthen economic exchanges with China. In addition, Lee Hsien Loong and Xi Jinping also exchanged views on regional and international developments. Lee Hsien Loong welcomed China's more active participation in ASEAN, and the two sides reaffirmed the importance of an open, peaceful and inclusive region.

Regarding Lee Hsien Loong's meeting with Xi Jinping, the Republic of China (Taiwan) Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it will continue to pay close attention to relevant developments. Domestic media quoted Chinese official media to report the content of Lee Hsien Loong's meeting with Xi Jinping, which was significantly different from the Singaporean government's press release and related media reports. The ROC (Taiwan) Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not accept such reports that have not been verified in balance and are intended to affect the positive development of Taiwan-Star relations.

The ROC (Taiwan) Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that Singapore is an important partner of Taiwan's "New Southbound Policy". Taiwan and Singapore cooperate closely in various fields such as economy, trade, culture and education. The bilateral relationship is solid and friendly, and the friendship will last forever. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also noticed that Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong mentioned in his speech at the opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia on 30 March 2023 that he was highly concerned about the regional situation and called on all parties to cooperate peacefully to contribute to regional and global development and prosperity. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirms to this.

The ROC (Taiwan) Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that CCP China spared no effort to suppress ROC's diplomatic space. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs once again warned the Beijing authorities that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign and independent country that is not affiliated with the People's Republic of China. This is a fact and the status quo. Taiwan will not succumb to the pressure and coercion of the CCP authoritarian government, and will continue to work with like-minded countries to maintain regional peace and stability.

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Ma said that "Taiwan is a part of China" in the CCP's constitution is a fact. Scholar: agree with the CCP
  
Reporter : Chen Yufu / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/4259142Image : Former President Ma Ying-jeou led Taiwanese students to Hunan University today to discuss cross-strait issues. (Provided by Ma Ying-jeou's office)
前總統馬英九今日率台灣學生到湖南大學交流,談及兩岸議題。(馬英九辦公室提供)

Former President Ma Ying-jeou led Taiwanese students to Hunan University for exchange today. Ma claimed that the preamble to the 1982 Constitution of the Mainland mentioned that "Taiwan is an inalienable part of China." "This is a very clear fact." . Scholars have criticized that it is very inappropriate for Ma, the outgoing president of the Republic of China, to accept that "Taiwan is a part of China" as stated in the CCP's constitution and echo the idea of "reunification of the motherland".

Ma Ying-jeou mentioned in his speech that "our country" has amended the constitution, "our country is divided into two parts, one is the Taiwan area, the other is the mainland area, both are our Republic of China, and both are China."

Ma Ying-jeou said that Article 2 of the Cross-strait Act defines "Taiwan region" and "Mainland region". The Taiwan area is Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, Makung islands, and the mainland is outside of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, Makung, "our territory." Therefore, both Taiwan and the mainland belong to one China in the constitution. "We are the Taiwan region, and you are the mainland region." Part of the division", "This is a fact that is clear".

In this regard, Wu Sezhi, a researcher at the Cross-Strait Policy Association, pointed out in an interview today that the discussion of our country's constitution refers to the inherent territory, but Ma Ying-jeou deliberately presents the statement of the CCP's constitution on Taiwan, packaging the one-China principle for the CCP. To a certain extent, Ma Ying-jeou is also echoing the routine of "one in each table" in an attempt to reverse the KMT's definition of the 1992 Consensus.

Wu Sezhi analyzed that it is "very inappropriate" for Ma to use the cross-strait constitution to deal with the one-China issue, and to interpret this as the outgoing president. Although Ma believed that according to the Constitution of the Republic of China, the two sides of the Taiwan Strait belonged to a state of separation and rule, with the mainland and Taiwan regions, and they belonged to one China but this is different from the international situation and the reality of the sovereignty of the Republic of China. Ma did not ask the CCP to recognize the Republic of China.

Wu Sezhi criticized that Ma Ying-jeou's visit did not highlight the fact of the existence of the Republic of China. Instead, he echoed the CCP's constitution that "Taiwan is an inalienable part of China."

"Mr. Ma is showing goodwill to China!" Wu Sezhi pointed out that Ma Ying-jeou was the former chairman of the Kuomintang and also has the status of outgoing president. We should ask the Kuomintang to come out and make it clear. Don't deliberately ignore the cross-strait conversations involved in Ma's visit, including "all representatives. The KMT has the responsibility to clarify whether it agrees with Ma Ying-jeou's propositions such as "one China" and accepting the concept of "reunification of the motherland" related to the CCP's constitution.


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Ma Ying-jeou visits Hunan University, the country mentioned "we" is two parts of China
  

Former President Ma Ying-jeou led a delegation to visit China. Today, he visited Hunan University to have a discussion with students. Ma said in his speech that according to our definition, our country is divided into two parts, one is called Taiwan and the other is called the mainland. These regions are two parts of China. The preamble of the Mainland Constitution also mentions that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China. The facts are very clear.

During Ma Ying-jeou’s visit to China, he led the students to arrive at Hunan University this morning. First, he visited the Yuelu Academy, which was founded in the Northern Song Dynasty and has a history of thousands of years, as well as the former Science Museum of Hunan University, and the former site where the commander of the Fourth Front of the Chinese Army in the Chinese Theater of the Anti-Japanese War was surrendered. Afterwards, a symposium for student representatives was held, and Duan Xianzhong, President of Hunan University, delivered a welcome speech.

At the scene, a student who was born in Xiangtan, like Ma Ying-jeou, greeted the former President Ma in Changsha dialect. Ma responded in Changsha dialect. Taking the rapidly growing number of mainland students in Taiwan during his tenure as an example, he pointed out that mainland students and Taiwanese students met in Taiwan, "In the past, it was commonplace. Today, when I come to Hunan University, I also hope that the exchange and interaction between Hunan University and Taiwanese students will become commonplace."

Ma Ying-jeou also mentioned cross-strait issues in his speech. Ma pointed out that the Republic of China revised its constitution around 1997, "According to our definition, our country is divided into two parts, one is called the Taiwan area and the other is called the mainland area. This ... the Republic of China".

Ma Ying-jeou said that we are all two parts of China. At the same time, Article 2 of our Regulations on the Relations between People across the Taiwan Strait defines what is called Taiwan and what is called the mainland territory.

Ma Ying-jeou said that both Taiwan and the mainland belong to one China in the constitution. "We are the Taiwan area, and you are the mainland area." He knows that the preamble of the 1983 constitution of the mainland also states that Taiwan is an indivisible part of China. In part, this fact is clear.

Ma Ying-jeou also used the history of France and Germany to emphasize the importance of student exchanges. Ma also said that France and Germany have different languages and races, and have never been a country, but the two sides of the Taiwan Strait are different, with the same language and the same race, and both sides adhere to the one-China position, which is very important.

Ma Ying-jeou said that he hopes that under this premise, "even though we are now divided into two sides, and both sides have their own systems and policies, we hope that efforts can reduce unnecessary barriers and allow the two sides to communicate sincerely."

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