Chen Wenjun:

Thank you, Mr. Chen. Now the floor is open to questions. Please identify the news outlet you represent before raising your questions.

China Media Group:

The white paper titled The Taiwan Question and China's Reunification in the New Era, published this August, mentioned the practice of one country, two systems in Taiwan. What benefits will peaceful reunification and one country, two systems bring to the Taiwan region and Taiwan compatriots?

I'll take this question. Peaceful reunification and one country, two systems are our basic principles for resolving the Taiwan question and the best approach to realizing national reunification. It embodies the Chinese wisdom that we thrive by embracing each other. In designing the specifics for implementing one country, two systems after peaceful reunification, we will give full consideration to the realities in Taiwan and the views and proposals from all walks of life on both sides. Furthermore, we will fully accommodate the interests and sentiments of our compatriots in Taiwan. To realize peaceful reunification, we must acknowledge that the mainland and Taiwan have their own distinct social systems and ideologies. The one country, two systems principle is the most inclusive solution to this problem. It is an approach grounded in democratic principles, demonstrates goodwill, seeks peaceful resolution of the Taiwan question, and delivers mutual benefit. Once peaceful reunification is achieved under one country, two systems, it will create huge opportunities for social and economic development in Taiwan and bring tangible benefits to the people of Taiwan.

After reunification, the Taiwan region may practice a social system different from that of the mainland, and Taiwan compatriots will be able to live and work in peace and tranquility, as the central government will be in a better position to take care of them. Provided that China's sovereignty, security, and development interests are guaranteed, Taiwan's social system and its way of life after reunification will be fully respected, and the private property, religious beliefs, and lawful rights and interests of the people in Taiwan will be fully protected. All Taiwan compatriots who support the reunification of the country and rejuvenation of the nation will be the masters of the region, contributing to and benefiting from China's development.

After reunification, the systems and mechanisms for cross-Strait economic cooperation will improve further. Supported by the vast mainland market, Taiwan's economy will enjoy broader prospects, become more competitive, develop steadier and smoother industrial and supply chains, and display greater vitality in innovation-driven growth. Many problems that have long afflicted Taiwan's economy and its people will be resolved through integrated cross-Strait development with all possible connections between the two sides. Taiwan's fiscal revenues can be better employed to improve living standards, bringing real benefits to the people and resolving their difficulties.

After reunification, Taiwan's cultural creativity will also enjoy a great boost. Both sides of the Taiwan Strait share the culture and ethos of the Chinese nation. Nourished by Chinese civilization, Taiwan's regional culture will flourish and prosper.

After reunification, Taiwan will have a greater space for development, and the people of Taiwan will enjoy greater security and dignity. They will stand upright and firmly within the international community. They will share the pride of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with the people of the mainland.

We want to reiterate the fact that peaceful cross-Strait reunification will not harm the legitimate interests of any other country, including any economic interests they might have in Taiwan. On the contrary, it will bring more development opportunities to all countries. It will create more positive momentum for prosperity and stability in the Asia-Pacific region and the rest of the world. Moreover, it will contribute to building a human community with a shared future, promoting world peace and development, and propelling human progress. Thank you.