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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, Jan. 2 (Xinhua) — Song Tao, director of the Office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee for Work with Taiwan and the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, called on Friday on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to work hand in hand to promote the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations and national reunification.
Song Tao made this statement in a New Year's message published in the first issue of the 2026 journal "Relations Across the Taiwan Straits." In his message, he conveyed New Year's wishes and sincere congratulations to the people of Taiwan.
Song Tao said that, adhering to the one-China principle and the 1992 Consensus, in 2026 the Chinese mainland will continue to expand exchanges and cooperation and promote comprehensive development across the Taiwan Strait, firmly oppose separatist activities seeking "Taiwan independence" and external interference, and ensure peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait region.
"We are ready to engage in dialogue and consultation with political parties, organizations and people from all walks of life in Taiwan on issues of cross-Strait relations and national reunification based on the one-China principle and the 1992 Consensus," he said.
According to him, in 2025, relations between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait had advanced despite difficulties, gaining momentum and strength towards national reunification. He emphasized that it had become easier for Taiwan residents to travel to the Chinese mainland, and the number of young people from Taiwan visiting the Chinese mainland had increased significantly.
He noted that efforts have been intensified to ensure high-quality development of the Cross-Sea Integration Development Demonstration Zone and provide equal opportunities for Taiwanese compatriots and enterprises on the Chinese mainland, while national sovereignty and territorial integrity have been reliably protected.
Song Tao called on compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to shoulder their historical responsibilities to unite in the fight against separatism and promote the reunification of the motherland. -0-
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