2016年CRI Top leaders of CPC and KMT stress 1992 Consensus

 

Xi Jinping stressed that changes in Taiwan's political landscape cannot change the historical underlying¹ facts or the core connotation of the 1992 Consensus².

"To uphold the 1992 Consensus with the one-China principle as the core, maintain peace and stability across the Straits and a peace development of cross-Straits relations, is the mainstream³ will of compatriots from both the mainland and Taiwan. To ensure national integrity and protect the fundamental interests of the Chinese nation is the common aspiration⁴ of all Chinese people."

The one-China principle affirms that both sides of the Straits belong to one and the same China.

As such, Xi Jinping says even the slightest obscurity or wavering will not be allowed when it comes to this cardinal⁵ issue of right and wrong.

Xi Jinping also vowed⁶ resolute⁷ opposition⁸ to forces supporting "Taiwan independence" and their separatist activities, so as to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial⁹ integrity.

He said both the CPC and the KMT should shoulder greater responsibilities and strengthen their confidence.

"To further achieve the peaceful development of cross-Straits ties, the two parties should consolidate¹⁰ the political foundation of the 1992 Consensus, and continue to promote cooperation in various areas, address actual needs, and seek welfare for compatriots on both sides, and also boost their blood connection."

Hung Hsiu-chu said both parties should continue promoting economic and trade cooperation as well as social and cultural exchanges on the basis of adhering to the 1992 Consensus and opposing "Taiwan independence."

"We will be duty-bound to solve the issues through communication between the KMT and CPC, and make concerted efforts to bring more well-being¹¹ to the people."

At the same time, Xi Jinping called for dedication¹² in realizing the great rejuvenation¹³ of the Chinese nation, noting that there has been cooperation between the mainland and the island during critical stages, for the benefit of overall national interests.

He said hostility¹⁴ across the Taiwan Straits should come to an end, and a peace agreement should be reached through talks.

Pang¹⁵ Jianguo from Chinese Culture University in Taiwan said the meeting between Xi Jinping and Hung Hsiu-chu might further boost people-to-people exchanges.

"Under the situation whereby the official communication between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan has come to a halt, the meeting between top leaders from both parties expressed welcome to anybody who accepts the 1992 Consensus and opposes 'Taiwan independence.' A bridge between ordinary people from both sides of the Straits could be built to promote communication, though officials will not make any contact."

Xi Jinping notes that In 2005, leaders of the two parties initiated¹⁶ "a shared vision for cross-Straits peaceful development" and pointed¹⁷ the direction for cross-Straits relations.

He says the CPC and KMT, together with people from both sides, embarked¹⁸ on a path of peaceful development of cross-Straits relations since 2008 that has brought practical welfare to compatriots on both sides.

Hung Hsiu-chu arrived in Beijing on Monday afternoon after an initial stopover in Nanjing.

This is the first time that Hung has visited the mainland as the head of the Kuomintang Party.

She is also due to attend the Cross-Straits Peace Forum¹⁹ scheduled to open on Wednesday.

For CRI, I'm Xie Cheng.

1 underlying   

adj.在下面的，含蓄的，潜在的

参考例句：

• The underlying theme of the novel is very serious.小说隐含的主题是十分严肃的。
• This word has its underlying meaning.这个单词有它潜在的含义。

2 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？

3 mainstream   

n.（思想或行为的）主流；adj.主流的

参考例句：

• Their views lie outside the mainstream of current medical opinion.他们的观点不属于当今医学界观点的主流。
• Polls are still largely reflects the mainstream sentiment.民调还在很大程度上反映了社会主流情绪。

4 aspiration   

n.志向，志趣抱负；渴望；(语)送气音；吸出

参考例句：

• Man's aspiration should be as lofty as the stars.人的志气应当象天上的星星那么高。
• Young Addison had a strong aspiration to be an inventor.年幼的爱迪生渴望成为一名发明家。

5 cardinal   

n.(天主教的)红衣主教；adj.首要的，基本的

参考例句：

• This is a matter of cardinal significance.这是非常重要的事。
• The Cardinal coloured with vexation. 红衣主教感到恼火，脸涨得通红。

6 vowed   

起誓，发誓（vow的过去式与过去分词形式）

参考例句：

• He vowed quite solemnly that he would carry out his promise. 他非常庄严地发誓要实现他的诺言。
• I vowed to do more of the cooking myself. 我发誓自己要多动手做饭。

7 resolute   

adj.坚决的，果敢的

参考例句：

• He was resolute in carrying out his plan.他坚决地实行他的计划。
• The Egyptians offered resolute resistance to the aggressors.埃及人对侵略者作出坚决的反抗。

8 opposition   

n.反对，敌对

参考例句：

• The party leader is facing opposition in his own backyard.该党领袖在自己的党內遇到了反对。
• The police tried to break down the prisoner's opposition.警察设法制住了那个囚犯的反抗。

9 territorial   

adj.领土的，领地的

参考例句：

• The country is fighting to preserve its territorial integrity.该国在为保持领土的完整而进行斗争。
• They were not allowed to fish in our territorial waters.不允许他们在我国领海捕鱼。

10 consolidate   

v.使加固，使加强；(把...)联为一体，合并

参考例句：

• The two banks will consolidate in July next year. 这两家银行明年7月将合并。
• The government hoped to consolidate ten states to form three new ones.政府希望把十个州合并成三个新的州。

11 well-being   

n.安康，安乐，幸福

参考例句：

• He always has the well-being of the masses at heart.他总是把群众的疾苦挂在心上。
• My concern for their well-being was misunderstood as interference.我关心他们的幸福，却被误解为多管闲事。

12 dedication   

n.奉献，献身，致力，题献，献辞

参考例句：

• We admire her courage,compassion and dedication.我们钦佩她的勇气、爱心和奉献精神。
• Her dedication to her work was admirable.她对工作的奉献精神可钦可佩。

13 rejuvenation   

n. 复原，再生, 更新, 嫩化, 恢复

参考例句：

• Prolonged starvation and aging might lead to rejuvenation of embryogenic potential. 长期的饥饿和衰老可以导致胚胎发生能力的复壮。
• All this signs rejuvenation of agriculture. 所有这些都预示着农业将复苏。

14 hostility   

n.敌对，敌意；抵制［pl.］交战，战争

参考例句：

• There is open hostility between the two leaders.两位领导人表现出公开的敌意。
• His hostility to your plan is well known.他对你的计划所持的敌意是众所周知的。

15 pang   

n.剧痛，悲痛，苦闷

参考例句：

• She experienced a sharp pang of disappointment.她经历了失望的巨大痛苦。
• She was beginning to know the pang of disappointed love.她开始尝到了失恋的痛苦。

16 initiated   

n. 创始人 adj. 新加入的 vt. 开始，创始，启蒙，介绍加入

参考例句：

• He has not yet been thoroughly initiated into the mysteries of computers. 他对计算机的奥秘尚未入门。
• The artist initiated the girl into the art world in France. 这个艺术家介绍这个女孩加入巴黎艺术界。

17 pointed   

adj.尖的，直截了当的

参考例句：

• He gave me a very sharp pointed pencil.他给我一支削得非常尖的铅笔。
• She wished to show Mrs.John Dashwood by this pointed invitation to her brother.她想通过对达茨伍德夫人提出直截了当的邀请向她的哥哥表示出来。

18 embarked   

乘船( embark的过去式和过去分词 )； 装载； 从事

参考例句：

• We stood on the pier and watched as they embarked. 我们站在突码头上目送他们登船。
• She embarked on a discourse about the town's origins. 她开始讲本市的起源。

19 forum   

n.论坛，讨论会

参考例句：

• They're holding a forum on new ways of teaching history.他们正在举行历史教学讨论会。
• The organisation would provide a forum where problems could be discussed.这个组织将提供一个可以讨论问题的平台。