'One country, two systems' leads road to reunification

To mark the 40th anniversary of the Message to Compatriots in Taiwan, President Xi Jinping said on Jan 2, 2019, that the "one country, two systems" is the best way to realize the reunification of Taiwan and the motherland. And Premier Li Keqiang reiterated the importance of peaceful reunification in the Government Work Report that he delivered on Tuesday.

Besides, Liu Jieyi, head of the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Tuesday that achieving peaceful reunification is a historic mission. Asking Taiwan compatriots to participate in realizing the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation, Liu said the Chinese mainland will continue its preferential policies toward Taiwan residents and cross-Straits ties, but will never allow any secessionist moves on the island.

Premier Li as well as Liu said China needs to promote peaceful reunification using President Xi's speech as guidance. On Jan 2, Xi said the principle of "one country, two systems" suits the actual conditions of Taiwan and will help improve the well-being of Taiwan compatriots.