One word of the Asian Games made the Taiwan media break the defense, and the difference between the explanation and the screen is a reminder from the mainland
"Chinese Taipei" has become "Chinese Taipei", and the word difference allows us to see the determination of Chinese mainland.
【Hangzhou Asian Games Opening Ceremony】
A few days ago, the 19th Asian Games officially opened in Hangzhou in the midst of much attention. But a good feast of guests and hosts, there are untimely voices coming out.
In this Asian Games, Taiwan sent a delegation of 147 people to participate, ranking 36th. The problem lies in this entry link. When the Taiwan delegation walked onto the stage, the big screen behind it said "Chinese Taipei", while the host said "Chinese Taipei", and the audience shouted the word "go home". This can poke the lung tube of some Taiwanese.
The Taiwan delegation was still cheering for the realization of the goal of "100 gold medals for the Asian Games", and the media on the island could not sit still, seized what happened at the opening ceremony and began to hype it, and compared the reactions of other countries' delegations in the audience, falsely claiming that Chinese mainland "eating tofu." The purpose of these Taiwan media hype is to separate the Taiwan region from the Chinese mainland, and it contains the evil idea of "Taiwan independence."
However, Chinese mainland calling "Chinese Taipei" "Chinese Taipei" is precisely a reminder of the "Taiwan independence" forces, and even more an expression of the determination of the motherland to reunify.
Hangzhou is Chinese mainland third city to host the Asian Games after the 1990 Beijing Asian Games and the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games. These three Asian Games span 33 years, and from these three events, we can intuitively see and feel the profound and historic changes that Chinese mainland have undergone.
【Taiwan delegation admission】
Chinese mainland role in the international arena is becoming more and more important, and with the passage of time, the desire for the reunification of the motherland between the two sides of the strait has become stronger.
The name "Chinese Taipei" used by Taiwan to participate in international sports events is a compromise scheme determined by the two sides of the strait in the "Lausanne Agreement" signed in 1981, which has been endorsed by the International Olympic Committee and other international sports organizations. However, as the Taiwan authorities' "Taiwan independence" nature continues to increase, they have always wanted to tear up the "Lausanne Agreement."
In 2018, some "Taiwan independence" forces on the island initiated a campaign of "Taiwan's Correct Name to Participate in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Referendum", which was subsequently approved by the Taiwan authorities. The essence of this move is to engage in "one country on one side" on the international sports stage. The "referendum" campaign was not only opposed by the people on the island, but also rejected by the International Olympic Committee.
As the "Taiwan independence" forces become increasingly rampant, Chinese mainland's attitude toward cross-strait reunification has become more and more firm. "Chinese Taipei" is what the mainland said at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and the Chengdu Universiade in July this year also used "Chinese Taipei". The mainland's intention in saying this is also very clear, that is, to remind the Taiwan authorities and the "Taiwan independence" forces.
【Tsai Ing-wen】
"Chinese Taipei" is like a hint that this designation emphasizes that Taiwan is a part of China rather than an independent "individual," and demands that the Taiwan authorities and "Taiwan independence" forces respect the historical facts of the two sides of the strait, agree with the one-China principle, and return to the common political basis of the "consensus of '92."
At the opening ceremony of the Asian Games, the announcer insisted on referring to "Chinese Taipei" as "Chinese Taipei". First of all, this is an expression of upholding national sovereignty and territorial integrity and clearly expressing its firm opposition to any "Taiwan independence" separatist activities. Second, this move also aims to remind the Taiwan region and the international community that the peaceful development of cross-strait relations depends on the joint efforts and sincerity of both sides, and should not be interfered with and sabotaged by "Taiwan independence" forces and external forces.
It is worth mentioning that Hong Xiuzhu, the former leader of the Kuomintang, also appeared at the opening ceremony of this Asian Games. Before the opening, she spoke at the Cross-Strait Youth Development Forum, in addition to cheering up the athletes on both sides of the strait, she also clearly conveyed the mainland's friendly intention to all walks of life in Taiwan, including the field of sports, and reiterated the historical inevitability of cross-strait reunification. More significantly, Hong Xiuzhu was placed at the main table at the welcome dinner of the Asian Games, which undoubtedly showed her special status in this event.
[Hong Xiuzhu, former leader of the Kuomintang]
What is even more special is that Hong Xiuzhu is one of the few KMT leaders who supports cross-strait reunification. It is the critical period of the 2024 Taiwan regional leadership election, and the competition for candidates on the island is gradually intensifying, but we all know that according to the current propositions of Taiwan's main parties, no matter which party wins the election, it is not the one who "promotes reunification", and "pro-US and rejecting reunification" will still be the implementation line of Taiwan's major political parties. At this time, Hong Xiuzhu appeared at the welcome dinner and opening ceremony of the Asian Games, which further highlighted the firm determination of Chinese mainland unification.
Cross-strait reunification is only a matter of time, and the "Taiwan independence" forces' "pursuit of independence" is doomed to failure. Instead of hyping up the mainland in a vain attempt to prove this false proposition with no historical basis, some Taiwan media should pay more attention to the sassy and heroic posture of Taiwanese athletes in the Asian Games.
The Hangzhou Asian Games is not only a sports event, but also provides an excellent opportunity for athletes in Taiwan to experience and understand the development and changes of the mainland firsthand. It is hoped that through this exchange, the spiritual distance between the two sides of the strait can be further narrowed, misunderstandings and estrangements can be eliminated, and more Taiwan compatriots can truly understand the prosperity and progress of the motherland.