Hu Jintao "correctly" deals with the Taiwan question
A h/t to Raj over at the Peking Duck for drawing my attention to a story in the Earth Times.
Hu Jintao made a rather lengthy speech at the opening of the party congress yesterday, and mentioned his strategy for reunifying the mainland with Taiwan. While in the past, strong rhetoric has been used in these sessions, this time Hu used much calmer and more reasoned words:
"We would like to make a solemn appeal: on the basis of the one- China principle, let us discuss a formal end on the state of hostility between the two sides and reach a peace agreement," he said in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
I think Hu's choice of words was positive, and I think dropping the threat of force or invasion is a strong move towards reaching his goal.
Many in China are unaware of how a democracy works, as the country has not lived under it in its entire history. It must be made very clear that Taiwan's government can not unilaterally agree to return to the "motherland" without the support of the Taiwanese people through a free and fair election. In this case, power actually does lie with the people.
If China wishes for Taiwan to return to the fold, its propaganda efforts must be targeted at the Taiwanese people. However, China needs to avoid heartfelt and patriotic overtures, such as National Day celebrations or celebrations of Chinese history and culture, which I highly doubt will work in Taiwan. Instead, China needs a sustained effort at explaining how being part of China will benefit the daily lives of the people living in Taiwan, in practical terms.
If Taiwan were to return, what would the political and economic systems be? How would taxation work? What benefits would business have on the mainland? Would Taiwan be able to maintain its democracy as a Special Administrative Region? Would China increase investment in roads, schools, and infrastructure? How could the Chinese government do a better job than the Taiwanese government?
Perhaps these items are too specific. However the idea of returning to mainland China must be sold to the people of Taiwan. If they can make the case irresistible, a pro-unification party may emerge. But even if China decides to go down this route, it will take many, many years of sustained propaganda for this to work.
Based on Hu's measured words from the party congress, it looks like China may be heading in the right direction.
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Beautiful suggestions. I totally agree to them. They seem to be very practical and would be quite beneficial for the Taiwanese. You can be a good advisor to the state officals.