Work Together for a More Promising Future of the Chinese Nation

Main points of Xi Jinping’s talks with Vincent Siew, honorary chairman of the Cross-Straits Common Market Foundation of Taiwan, and his delegation, on April 8 and October 6, 2013. Contained in The Governance of China by Xi Jinping, English version published by Foreign Language Press. The speech pointed out that the Chinese mainland is strong in its resolution and clear in its policies and principles for peaceful development on both sides of the Taiwan Straits. We will maintain the continuity of our policy and policy towards Taiwan, continue to implement effective policies, and keep moving our relations forward so as to bring benefits to the people on both sides. The Chinese people on both sides of the Taiwan Straits should strengthen solidarity and cooperation, and jointly work towards realizing the Chinese Dream, a great renewal of the Chinese nation. Comprehensive, direct and two-way links, namely the “three direct links” have been realized between the mainland and Taiwan, the signing and implementation of the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA), in particular, initiated a new stage for developing cross-Straits economic relations.

“Those who are clear about the trend of the times will stand in the van, and those who can take advantage of the trend of the times are bound to succeed.” For the Chinese people on both sides of the Straits, it is important to be aware of and seize the opportunities history has afforded us, follow the trend of the times, work hand in hand to promote peaceful cross-Straits relations, and bring about a better future for the Chinese nation. To this end, Xi Jinping raised four hopes: Firstly, we hope that cross-Straits economic cooperation can be boosted by the people on both sides of the Straits through the concept of “one family”. Secondly, we hope that both sides will further pursue high-level economic dialogues and coordination, and raise our economic cooperation to a new level. Thirdly, we hope that both sides can accelerate the negotiation of subsequent agreements following the signing of the ECFA and improve our rules in respect of economic cooperation. Fourthly, we hope that people on both sides of the Taiwan Straits will jointly work towards achieving the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.