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set on Taiwan question (11/13/2002)
The section of the report delivered by Jiang Zemin at the 16th
National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) that relates
to Taiwan is of great significance for guiding reunification efforts.
Chen Yunlin, director of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State
Council, said: "This part reviews all major changes in, and
outstanding features, of the situation in Taiwan and cross-Straits
ties.
"It puts forth guidelines for Taiwan-related work, underlines
the focal points of the work and displays a firm resolution to complete
the great cause of national reunification."
Chen, a delegate to the ongoing Party Congress, made the remarks
in an interview with Xinhua News Agency.
The guidelines include three points. The first is to adhere to
the basic principle of "One Country, Two Systems."
Taiwan should fully implement Jiang's eight-point proposal while
firmly sticking to the one-China principle and opposing "Taiwan
independence" and any separatist attempts.
The island should seek an early resumption of dialogue and talks
across the Straits on the basis of the one-China principle, said
Chen.
The second is to implement the principle of "pinning hopes
on the Taiwan people," expand economic, cultural and personnel
exchanges across the Straits, and strive for the realization of
the "three direct links" of mail, air and shipping services
and trade across the Straits, he said.
The third is to make maximum efforts with the greatest sincerity
for the prospect of a peaceful reunification, while never undertaking
to renounce the use of force and do not allow the Taiwan question
to drag on indefinitely, said Chen.
Xinhua
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