2016年CRI Mainland Urges Taiwan to Recognize 1992 Consensus

 

The State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office has once again urged Tsai Ing-wen to support the "one China" principle.

Spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang says if she doesn't, there is likely to be consequences.

"Institutionalized cross-Strait dialogue, as well as whatever has been achieved in various aspects since 2008, are all based on the '1992 Consensus¹' that embodies² the one China principle. Only by affirming this common political basis can we ensure that these achievements are not affected³."

Since 2008, 23 separate agreements between the mainland and Taiwan have been signed, covering mostly business ties and cross-Strait travel.

But while warning of the possible impact a lack of support for "one China" might have, the Taiwan Affairs Office does say investors⁴ from Taiwan who have interests on the mainland will have their rights and interests protected.

As part of inauguration⁵ speech on Friday, new Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen didn't clarify whether her administration will adhere to the 1992 Consensus.

The 1992 Consensus is better known as the "one China" principle.

It's been the position both sides have used to open and maintain economic and political contacts.

Tsai's inauguration speech also mentioned a "Go South Policy" which aims to strengthen Taiwan's relationship with countries in South and Southeast Asia.

Ma Xiaoguang with the State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office says the policy is doomed⁶ to fail.

"Such policies that serve political purposes and violate economic rules have already caused great losses to businesses from Taiwan, and have had a very negative impact on Taiwan's economy. You don't have to look back too far to see those lessons."

Mainland authorities say Taiwan's participation⁷ in regional cooperation this time will also be affected if the "one China" principle can't be maintained.

1 consensus   

n.(意见等的)一致，一致同意，共识

参考例句：

• Can we reach a consensus on this issue?我们能在这个问题上取得一致意见吗？
• What is the consensus of opinion at the afternoon meeting?下午会议上一致的意见是什么？

2 embodies   

v.表现( embody的第三人称单数 )；象征；包括；包含

参考例句：

• The new treaty embodies the aspirations of most nonaligned countries. 新条约体现了大多数不结盟国家的愿望。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• This document embodies the concern of the government for the deformity. 这个文件体现了政府对残疾人的关怀。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

3 affected   

adj.不自然的，假装的

参考例句：

• She showed an affected interest in our subject.她假装对我们的课题感到兴趣。
• His manners are affected.他的态度不自然。

4 investors   

n.投资者，出资者( investor的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• a con man who bilked investors out of millions of dollars 诈取投资者几百万元的骗子
• a cash bonanza for investors 投资者的赚钱机会

5 inauguration   

n.开幕、就职典礼

参考例句：

• The inauguration of a President of the United States takes place on January 20.美国总统的就职典礼于一月二十日举行。
• Three celebrated tenors sang at the president's inauguration.3位著名的男高音歌手在总统就职仪式上演唱。

6 doomed   

命定的

参考例句：

• The court doomed the accused to a long term of imprisonment. 法庭判处被告长期监禁。
• A country ruled by an iron hand is doomed to suffer. 被铁腕人物统治的国家定会遭受不幸的。

7 participation   

n.参与，参加，分享

参考例句：

• Some of the magic tricks called for audience participation.有些魔术要求有观众的参与。
• The scheme aims to encourage increased participation in sporting activities.这个方案旨在鼓励大众更多地参与体育活动。