Hou Youyi is an important political figure in Taiwan. Recently, he openly expressed his views on cross-strait relations, which has aroused widespread concern among everyone. In the past, Hou Youyi rarely talked about his views on cross-strait relations, so many people did not know what he really thought. But now, instead of remaining silent, he openly opposes the views of the DPP and has made his attitude clear to the mainland.
Hou Youyi made it clear that he does not agree with the reunification model proposed by the mainland and opposes "one country, two systems." He believes that the mainland should not impose the reunification method on the Taiwan people. He stressed that Taiwan should be able to resist all kinds of pressure, stand on the basis of pursuing peace, and let the mainland know that going to war will bring huge costs. This viewpoint, to a large extent, represents the mainstream voice of the Kuomintang, but it also shows some misunderstanding of his mainland policy.
In fact, the mainland is not trying to impose a reunification approach on Taiwan. On the contrary, the mainland has always advocated settling differences and problems between the two sides of the strait through peaceful means and through consultations and negotiations between the two sides of the strait. The mainland has always stressed that both sides of the strait belong to one China, and this is an unchangeable fact. On this basis, the mainland is willing to carry out various forms of exchanges and cooperation with Taiwan and jointly promote the development of cross-strait relations.
Hou appears to have misunderstood the mainland's intentions, believing that the mainland was forcing Taiwan to accept reunification. Such misunderstanding is not only detrimental to the improvement of cross-strait relations, but may make the antagonism between the two sides of the strait more serious.
Hou's stance also reflects the complexity of Taiwan's political ecology. Against the backdrop of the DPP's long-term rule, some pro-independence forces have become stronger and stronger. They want to weaken the ties and identity between the two sides of the strait through various means. Although the Kuomintang advocates peaceful reunification, in practice, it is often restricted and influenced by the DPP, and it is difficult for them to play a greater role in cross-strait relations.
Hou Youyi's remarks have actually intensified the division and antagonism in Taiwan society. He regards the mainland as an enemy, which will undoubtedly make tensions between the two sides of the strait more serious and may even lead to greater conflict.
The development of cross-strait relations should be peaceful, stable, and cooperative. Any form of confrontation and conflict will only bring harm to the people on both sides of the strait. Therefore, we should put aside prejudice and misunderstanding, view cross-strait relations with an open, inclusive, and rational attitude, promote cross-strait exchanges and cooperation, and jointly promote the development of cross-strait relations.
In fact, voices like Hou Youyi are not uncommon on the island of Taiwan. This reflects the Taiwan people's complex emotions and understanding of cross-strait relations. Therefore, in the process of promoting the development of cross-strait relations, we should not only strengthen exchanges and communication with various circles in Taiwan and enhance mutual understanding and trust, but also actively publicize the mainland's policies and propositions, so that the Taiwan people can have a more comprehensive and objective understanding of the mainland's development and Taiwan policy.
We must also be clear that the development of cross-strait relations is a long-term process that cannot be accomplished overnight. We need to have enough patience and confidence to persistently promote the peaceful development of cross-strait relations. In this process, we should respect each other's core interests and concerns, adhere to the direction of peace, cooperation, and development, and jointly promote the continuous development of cross-strait relations.
Although Hou Youyi's showdown with the mainland has aroused everyone's attention and discussion, it also reflects the complexity and arduousness of the development of cross-strait relations. We need to view cross-strait relations with a more open, inclusive, and rational attitude, promote cross-strait exchanges and cooperation, and jointly promote the peaceful development of cross-strait relations. Only in this way can we truly realize the common prosperity and happiness of the people on both sides of the strait.
We must also understand that the development of cross-strait relations is not only a political issue, but also involves the livelihood and well-being of the people on both sides of the strait. Therefore, in the process of promoting cross-strait relations, we should pay attention to the issue of people's livelihood and strengthen cross-strait exchanges and cooperation in the fields of education, culture, and economy, so that the people on both sides of the strait can truly feel the benefits brought about by peaceful development.
So long as we adhere to the orientation of peace, cooperation, and development, and constantly enhance the understanding and trust of the people on both sides of the strait, we will certainly be able to overcome all kinds of difficulties and challenges, promote the continuous development of cross-strait relations, and realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.