Taiwan to prosper from peaceful reunification
Island could finally focus on improving lives of ordinary people, experts say
These individual experiences align with broader statistical trends that indicate expanding cross-Strait exchanges and a shifting public consensus on the island.
Official statistics from Taiwan's tourism authorities show that Taiwan residents made nearly 2.5 million trips to the mainland from January to August, marking a sharp 19.63 percent increase year-on-year.
Furthermore, a recent island-wide survey revealed that approximately 60 percent of Taiwan youth believe the island cannot rely on the US, expressing clear support for actively engaging in dialogue and negotiations with the mainland.
Zhang Han, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said that desiring peace, development, exchanges and cooperation represents the mainstream public opinion in Taiwan society.
"The DPP authorities stubbornly cling to their 'Taiwan independence' separatist stance, behaving obsequiously to curry favor with external forces without any principles or bottom lines," Zhang said, adding that an increasing number of Taiwan compatriots, including the youth, are clearly seeing through and opposing these perverse and self-serving political maneuvers.
Chou Hsi-wei, vice-chairman of the Want Want Group from Taiwan, said that the widening door of cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation will inevitably help young people from Taiwan recognize the truth and see through the DPP's past political indoctrination.
"The only way to debunk lies is with facts," Chou said, adding that by coming to the mainland to build careers, start families and share in its rapid advancements, Taiwan's youth are laying a solid foundation for a brighter tomorrow.
