Xi's Beijing inspection; Li on rare earths; Hong Kong white paper; Taiwan Affairs Work Conference; PBoC report
Wang Huning stated that it is necessary to adhere to the one-China principle and the “1992 Consensus,” unite the vast number of Taiwan compatriots, firmly support patriotic reunification forces on the island, resolutely crack down on “Taiwan independence” separatist forces, oppose interference by external forces, and safeguard peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. He noted the importance of upholding the concept that “both sides of the Strait are one family,” ensuring smooth and convenient personnel exchanges, and expanding people-to-people and grassroots exchanges. He called for supporting Taiwan residents, especially the youth, to study, work, and live on the mainland, while encouraging both sides to jointly promote Chinese culture and foster spiritual harmony among compatriots. Efforts should be made to support mainland-based Taiwan businessmen and enterprises, improve policies and measures that benefit them, and deepen cross-Strait integrated development, allowing compatriots on both sides to share the opportunities and fruits of Chinese-style modernization. But again, we do not know the full content of his speech. It does make sense that they present a more positive approach given the political trends in Taiwan that they seem to believe are moving against President Lai and the DPP.
