NPC Session Highlights Commitment to One-China Principle
Senior Chinese leaders attended deliberations at the third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) on Friday, with cross-strait relations emerging as a central theme. Wang Huning, chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee, joined discussions with NPC deputies from the Taiwan delegation, reinforcing Beijing's stance on unification efforts.
Integrated Development as Path Forward
Wang emphasized adherence to the one-China principle and the 1992 Consensus while opposing "Taiwan independence" separatism and external interference. He called for advancing cross-strait economic cooperation, stating: "Residents of Taiwan must fully share in the opportunities of Chinese modernization through deeper integration." The remarks come amid intensified efforts to promote infrastructure connectivity and industrial collaboration across the Taiwan Strait.
Balancing Principles and Pragmatism
Analysts suggest the focus on integrated development signals Beijing's dual approach of maintaining political redlines while fostering economic interdependence. Recent measures to simplify business approvals for Taiwan-funded enterprises and expand agricultural trade channels exemplify this strategy. The NPC session is expected to yield further policy announcements aimed at strengthening cross-strait people-to-people exchanges in 2024.
