The President of the Democratic Progressive Party, Lai Qingde, promised that it will be humble or overwhelmed in accordance with the constitutional system of the "Republic of China" and maintain the status quo.
Lai Qingde and Vice President Xiao Meiqin held an international press conference on Saturday (January 13).
When he talked about cross -strait issues in his speech, he emphasized: "Maintaining the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait is an important mission of my president."
Lai Qingde promised: "I will follow the constitutional system of the Republic of China, which is not humble or humble, maintains the status quo. Under the premise of equivalent respect, use exchanges to replace the enclosure, dialogue to replace confrontation, and to start exchanges and cooperation with China (mainland).Promote the well -being of the people on both sides of the strait and achieve the goal of peace and prosperity.
But he also emphasized: "However, in the face of the Chinese (mainland) cultural attacks, I also have the determination to guard Taiwan."
Lai Qingde also mentioned that under Cai Yingwen's leadership, Taiwan's cross -strait policy is quite stable and affirmed and supported by the international community.Taiwan has not made any provocations, but just wants to maintain a life system of democracy and freedom.
He emphasized that as long as the dignity of peers, Taiwan is willing to exchange and cooperate with mainland China to promote the well -being of the people on both sides of the strait and create peace and prosperity.
Asks about how to express goodwill to the other side and restart dialogue with Beijing in different ways, Lai Qingde said that he will promote cross -strait affairs in accordance with the constitutional system of the Republic of China, hoping that the cross -strait will return to healthy and orderly exchanges in the future.
He said that in the past eight years, Cai Yingwen continued to release goodwill to the other side, but no response to the other side was given.It is hoped that under the new situation in the future, mainland China can recognize that peacefully meets the interests of both parties. The stability of the Taiwan Strait is a necessary element of world security and prosperity.Stable and development.