Mainland scholars discuss the Taiwan question: Peaceful reunification requires a solid foundation

Li Peng, dean of the Taiwan Research Institute of Xiamen University, said in Urumqi on September 11 that the foundation should be continuously strengthened and conditions created in the process of national rejuvenation, in order to promote resolving the Taiwan issue through peaceful reunification. On the same day, the sixth "Joining Hands to Fulfill Dreams—CrossStrait Exchanges and Seminar for Fellow Compatriots" was held in Urumqi, with the theme "Peaceful Development, Safeguarding Our Homeland, Unity and Struggle, Jointly Pursuing Rejuvenation." Li Peng pointed out that historical development, the basis of public opinion, and policy practices are jointly driving crossStrait relations forward, and the mainland will continue to oppose "Taiwan independence" separatist acts and foreign interference, while also advancing crossStrait integrated development. Qiu Yi, a former Taiwan public representative who attended the event, believed that the overall trend toward reunification should also be judged in the context of the international landscape. He said that as the mainland's comprehensive strength and international influence continue to rise, the situation in the Taiwan Strait is becoming more controllable; he also mentioned that Taiwan society is facing practical pressures in terms of resources, technology, and manpower, and that peaceful reunification will help bring better development prospects to the people of Taiwan.