Interpreting the Spirit of the Fourth Plenum & Wang Huning's Carrot & Stick Message on Taiwan

In Saturday’s edition of the paper, we learned that Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning and Li Xi led meetings of the leadership groups of the State Council, NPCSC, CPPCC NC and Standing Committee of the CCDI, respectively, to reinforce the message from the fourth plenum.

These are important meetings because this is where the ideas that have been discussed at the plenum and the political wrangling to arrive at said conclusions get reinforced through key central organs and shaped into tangible measures. The readout of each meeting underscores Xi Jinping’s dominance across the system. These readouts, also like the press briefing last week, told us that the 15th FYP is yet to be drafted. In the NPC meeting’s readout, there’s a hint of the domains of future legislative work, along with support for the purges. In the CPPCC NC’s readout, there’s a call to “more firmly” support the Two Establishments, indicating persistent challenges. Finally, in the CCDI Standing Committee meeting report, Li Xi calls on discipline inspection and supervision organs to “unwaveringly forge ahead in the direction guided by General Secretary Xi Jinping”, and he demands that they should “rectify work styles, strengthen discipline, and combat corruption to clear obstacles and safeguard high-quality development.” These are indications of there being resistance to Xi’s economic direction and systemic friction.

Anyway, here are the reports.

The readout from the State Council’s Party Leadership Group’s meeting said:

The ‘Proposal of the CPC Central Committee on Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development,’ reviewed and approved by the plenary session, is guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. It coordinates the overall strategic situation of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and the major changes in the world unseen in a century, accurately grasps the historical position of the Party and the country’s undertakings during the 15th FYP period, systematically summariSes the major achievements of our country’s development during the 14th FYP period, deeply analyses the new situation and new requirements faced during the 15th FYP period, and provides a top-level design and strategic blueprint for development over the next five years. It is a scientific guide for doing well in all work during the 15th FYP period and for opening up a new situation in building Chinese-style modernisation. 全会审议通过的《中共中央关于制定国民经济和社会发展第十五个五年规划的建议》，以习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想为指导，统筹中华民族伟大复兴战略全局和世界百年未有之大变局，准确把握“十五五”时期党和国家事业发展的历史方位，系统总结了“十四五”时期我国发展取得的重大成就，深入分析了“十五五”时期面临的新形势新要求，对未来五年发展作出顶层设计和战略擘画，为做好“十五五”时期各项工作、开创中国式现代化建设新局面提供了科学指南。国务院党组和国务院各部门要把学习贯彻全会精神作为当前和今后一个时期的重大政治任务，切实把思想和行动统一到习近平总书记重要讲话精神和全会部署上来，扎扎实实做好“十五五”时期经济社会发展工作.

The Party Group of the State Council and all departments of the State Council must take studying and implementing the spirit of the plenary session as a major political task at present and in the future. They should truly align their thoughts and actions with the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important speech and the arrangements of the plenary session, and do a solid job in economic and social development during the 15th FYP period.　会议指出，习近平总书记在全会上所作的工作报告和重要讲话，总结了党的二十届三中全会以来党和国家各项事业取得的新进展新成就，对贯彻落实全会精神、做好各方面工作提出了明确要求.

The meeting called to “refine the magnificent blueprint for 15th FYP period development sketched out at the plenum into a construction map and roadmap, ensuring implementation and execution. The outline for the 15th FYP should be compiled based on the planning recommendations, with a scientific indicator system established, specific targets set for each sector, and plan a batch of major policies, major reforms, and major projects with strong driving force. The formulation of special plans, regional plans, and local plans should be coordinated and promoted, strengthening their integration with the overall national development plan to form a high-quality 15th FYP system. It is necessary to make every effort to advance the implementation of the major strategic tasks deployed in the planning recommendations, accelerate the formulation of implementation plans, do a good job in task breakdown and division of responsibilities, carry out in-depth and systematic design of policy measures, and carefully organize and implement them.” 会议强调，要全面贯彻党的二十届四中全会作出的战略部署，把全会擘画的“十五五”发展宏伟蓝图细化成施工图、路线图，确保落地落实。要依据规划建议编制好“十五五”规划纲要，科学设置指标体系，提出分领域具体目标，谋划一批带动性强的重大政策、重大改革、重大项目。统筹推进各专项规划、区域规划和地方规划的制定工作，加强与国家总体发展规划的有机衔接，形成高质量的“十五五”规划体系。要全力推进规划建议部署的重大战略任务落实，加快制定实施方案，抓好任务分解和职责分工，深入系统设计政策措施，精心做好组织实施.

The meeting pointed out that it is necessary to promptly study and formulate response measures in light of changes in the situation, conscientiously carry out the current various tasks, consolidate and expand the positive momentum of the economy, ensure the successful conclusion of the 14th FYP, and at the same time, move quickly to plan policy measures for next year to ensure a good start to the 15th FYP.

The report on the meeting of the Party Leadership Group of the NPCSC is interesting. Apart from affirming the outcome of the plenum, it says:

The meeting emphasised that studying and implementing the spirit of the fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Party is a major political task at present and for the foreseeable future. The Party group of NPCSC, the Party group of its organs, the Party groups of the special committees, and the various Party organisations at all levels within the organs must faithfully and earnestly study in full General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important speeches, reports, explanations, and the recommendations and communiqué adopted by the plenary session, comprehensively and accurately understand and grasp the spirit of the plenary session, firmly support all the decisions made by the plenary session, and consciously unify their thinking and actions with the decision-making arrangements of the Party Central Committee. 会议强调，学习好贯彻好党的二十届四中全会精神是当前和今后一个时期的重大政治任务。 全国人大常委会党组、机关党组、专门委员会分党组和机关各级党组织，要原原本本、认认真真研读习近平总书记作的重要讲话、报告、说明和全会通过的建议、公报， 全面准确领会把握全会精神，坚决拥护全会作出的各项决定，自觉把思想和行动统一到党中央决策部署上来.

It is necessary to perfect the legal systems in aspects such as market economy and scientific-technological innovation, strengthen legislation in key fields, emerging fields, and foreign-related fields, and provide legal guarantees for accelerating the establishment of a new development pattern and promoting high-quality development. It is essential to coordinate the work of the NPC in the first year of the 15th FYP in accordance with the strategic tasks and major measures identified in the Proposal, and make comprehensive preparations for the fourth session of the 14th NPC. 要完善市场经济、科技创新等方面法律制度，加强重点领域、新兴领域、涉外领域立法，为加快构建新发展格局、推动高质量发展提供法治保障。要对照建议确定的战略任务和重大举措，统筹安排“十五五”开局之年人大工作，做好十四届全国人大四次会议有关准备工作.

The meeting noted that the plenary session reviewed and approved the review reports on serious violations of discipline and law by relevant personnel, and confirmed the previous decision of the Politburo of the Central Committee to expel them from the Party. This is a major achievement in our Party’s anti-corruption struggle and once again demonstrates the firm determination of the Party Central Committee to carry the anti-corruption struggle through to the end. The NPC should consciously adhere to the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee, support the Two Establishments and achieve the Two Safeguards through practical actions, ensure that the Party Central Committee’s decisions and arrangements are fully implemented in the work of the NPC, conscientiously implement all arrangements and requirements for rectifying work styles, strengthening discipline, and combating corruption, and create a good atmosphere of clean and upright work styles and entrepreneurship in the NPC. 会议指出，全会审议并通过了有关人员严重违纪违法问题的审查报告，确认中央政治局之前作出的给予开除党籍的处分，这是我们党反腐败斗争取得的重大成果，再次表明了党中央将反腐败斗争进行到底的坚定决心。人大要自觉坚持党中央集中统一领导，以实际行动拥护“两个确立”、做到“两个维护”，保证党中央决策部署在人大工作中得到全面贯彻，认真落实正风肃纪反腐各项部署要求，在人大营造风清气正、干事创业的良好氛围。

The readout of the meeting of the Party Leadership Group of the CPPCC NC says that Xi’s speech at the plenum and the Proposal document that has been adopted “accurately grasp the historical position of the Party and country’s development during the 15th FYP period, deeply analyse the profound and complex changes facing China’s development environment, and provide top-level design and strategic blueprint for development over the next five years, and fully embody the historical initiative of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core in uniting and leading the entire Party and the people of all ethnic groups across the country to continue writing new chapters of the two great miracles of rapid economic development and long-term social stability, and to strive to open up a new situation in the building of Chinese-style modernisation. This will surely have a major and far-reaching impact on the development of the Party and the country’s undertakings.” 习近平总书记在全会上的重要讲话和全会通过的《中共中央关于制定国民经济和社会发展第十五个五年规划的建议》，准确把握“十五五”时期党和国家事业发展所处历史方位，深入分析我国发展环境面临的深刻复杂变化，对未来5年发展作出顶层设计和战略擘画，充分体现了以习近平同志为核心的党中央团结带领全党全国各族人民续写经济快速发展和社会长期稳定两大奇迹新篇章、奋力开创中国式现代化建设新局面的历史主动，必将对党和国家事业发展产生重大而深远的影响.

The meeting held that during the 14th FYP period, under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, our country effectively responded to a series of major risks and challenges, and its economic strength, scientific and technological strength, and overall national strength leapt to new levels; Chinese-style modernisation has taken new and solid steps forward, and the new journey toward the second centenary goal has made a good start. The fundamental reason for these major achievements lies in the steering and leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, and in the scientific guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. 会议认为，“十四五”时期，在以习近平同志为核心的党中央坚强领导下，我国有效应对一系列重大风险挑战，经济实力、科技实力、综合国力跃上新台阶，中国式现代化迈出新的坚实步伐，第二个百年奋斗目标新征程实现良好开局。这些重大成就的取得，根本在于以习近平同志为核心的党中央领航掌舵，在于习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想科学指引.

The meeting emphasised that the CPPCC NC must take the in-depth study, publicity, and implementation of the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Party as a major political task, deeply understand the decisive significance of the Two Establishments, enhance the four consciousnesses, strengthen the four self-confidences, and achieve the two safeguards. It must deeply understand and grasp the Party Central Committee’s correct judgments on the domestic and international situations, deeply understand and grasp the great significance, guiding ideology, major principles, major strategies, and fundamental guarantees of economic and social development during the 15th FYP period, and truly unify thought and action with the spirit of the plenary session, integrating its implementation into all aspects of the CPPCC’s performance of its duties in light of its actual circumstances. 会议强调，全国政协要把深入学习宣传贯彻党的二十届四中全会精神作为重大政治任务，深刻领悟“两个确立”的决定性意义，增强“四个意识”、坚定“四个自信”、做到“两个维护”，深刻领会和把握党中央关于国内外形势的正确判断，深刻领会和把握“十五五”时期经济社会发展的重大意义、指导思想、重大原则、重大战略、根本保证，切实把思想和行动统一到全会精神上来，立足政协实际把全会精神贯彻落实到政协全部履职工作中.

It is necessary to uphold the Party’s overall leadership, adhere to focusing on the central tasks and serving the overall situation, and fully mobilise the enthusiasm, initiative, and creativity of all political parties, organizations, and people of all ethnic groups and from all walks of life participating in the CPPCC to devote themselves to the cause of building Chinese-style modernisation, so as to gather people’s hearts, consensus, wisdom, and strength for the formulation and implementation of the 15th FYP. 要坚持党的全面领导，坚持围绕中心、服务大局，充分调动参加人民政协的各党派团体和各族各界人士投身中国式现代化建设的积极性主动性创造性，为制定实施“十五五”规划凝聚人心、凝聚共识、凝聚智慧、凝聚力量.

The meeting reviewed and approved the ‘Work Plan of the CPPCC Party Leadership Group for Deeply Studying, Publicizing, and Implementing the Spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee.’ 　会议审议通过《中共全国政协党组关于深入学习宣传贯彻党的二十届四中全会精神的工作方案》.

Finally, Li Xi led the CCDI’s Standing Committee meeting. The readout specifically mentions his remarks. Li said that:

“discipline inspection and supervisory organs must thoroughly study and implement the spirit of the fourth plenum, more firmly uphold the Two Establishments and resolutely achieve the two safeguards, earnestly unify thought and action with the decision-making arrangements of the Party Central Committee, and persevere in promoting comprehensive and strict governance of the Party and resolutely implement the requirements of the Party’s self-revolution, thereby providing a strong guarantee for achieving the economic and social development goals of the 15th Five-Year Plan period. 他强调，纪检监察机关要深入学习贯彻四中全会精神，更加坚定拥护“两个确立”、坚决做到“两个维护”，切实把思想和行动统一到党中央决策部署上来，持之以恒推进全面从严治党，坚决把党的自我革命要求落实到位，为实现“十五五”时期经济社会发展目标提供坚强保证.

Li Xi pointed out that during the 14th FYP period, especially since the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Party, facing a complex and volatile international situation and arduous and heavy domestic tasks of reform, development, and stability, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core has united and led the whole Party and the people of all ethnic groups across the country to face difficulties head-on and forge ahead with determination, promoting new major achievements in the cause of the Party and the country. Chinese-style modernisation has taken new and solid steps forward, and the new journey toward the second centennial goal has achieved a good start. Discipline inspection and supervision organs must deeply comprehend the decisive significance of the Two Establishments, always remain steadfast in their confidence and resolve to closely follow the General Secretary and forge ahead on the new journey; they must uphold and strengthen the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee, consciously shoulder the major political responsibility of achieving the two safeguards, and unwaveringly forge ahead in the direction guided by General Secretary Xi Jinping. 李希指出，“十四五”时期特别是党的二十届三中全会以来，面对错综复杂的国际形势和艰巨繁重的国内改革发展稳定任务，以习近平同志为核心的党中央团结带领全党全国各族人民，迎难而上、砥砺前行，推动党和国家事业取得新的重大成就，中国式现代化迈出新的坚实步伐，第二个百年奋斗目标新征程实现良好开局。纪检监察机关要深刻领悟“两个确立”的决定性意义，始终坚定紧跟总书记、奋进新征程的信心决心，坚持和加强党中央集中统一领导，自觉扛起“两个维护”重大政治责任，矢志不渝沿着习近平总书记指引的方向奋勇前进.

On the Proposal for the 15th FYP, Li said that “discipline inspection and supervision agencies must fully, accurately, and comprehensively study and understand the spirit of the Proposal, deeply grasp the guiding ideology, major principles, main goals, strategic tasks, and fundamental guarantees for economic and social development over the next five years, identify the right entry points and key areas for service and support, strengthen political oversight to consolidate the responsibilities of all parties, rectify work styles, strengthen discipline, and combat corruption to clear obstacles and safeguard high-quality development, and combine strict management with compassion to encourage responsibility and action, thereby contributing strength toward making decisive progress in basically realising socialist modernisation.” 纪检监察机关要完整、准确、全面学习领会《建议》精神，深刻把握未来5年经济社会发展的指导思想、重大原则、主要目标、战略任务、根本保证，找准找实服务保障的切入点着力点，以强化政治监督压实各方责任，以正风肃纪反腐为高质量发展清障护航，以严管厚爱结合激励担当作为，为基本实现社会主义现代化取得决定性进展贡献力量.

Li Xi emphasised that the plenary session made new arrangements and requirements for upholding the Party’s self-revolution to lead social revolution and for persistently advancing the comprehensive and strict governance of the Party. Discipline inspection and supervision organs must thoroughly study and understand these and earnestly implement them, advancing in depth the high-quality development of discipline inspection and supervision work on the new journey. It is necessary to persist in using Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era to unite hearts and forge souls, deeply study and understand General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important thought on the Party’s self-revolution, and effectively use it to guide all discipline inspection and supervision work; persevere in implementing the spirit of the eight-point central regulations, rectify the ‘four unhealthy tendencies/winds’ with the spirit of driving nails, and foster new tendencies, promoting the normalisation and long-term effectiveness of work style improvement; intensify the integrated promotion of ‘not daring to be corrupt, not being able to be corrupt, and not wanting to be corrupt’, continuously deepen the rectification of misconduct and corruption issues around the masses, and focus on eradicating the soil and conditions that breed corruption; promote the improvement of the Party and state supervision systems, strengthen the regulation and oversight of the allocation and operation of power, and better transform the institutional advantages of supervision into the effectiveness of national governance.” 李希强调，全会对坚持以党的自我革命引领社会革命、持之以恒推进全面从严治党作出新部署新要求。纪检监察机关要贯通学习领会，认真抓好落实，纵深推进新征程纪检监察工作高质量发展。要坚持用习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想凝心铸魂，深入学习领悟习近平总书记关于党的自我革命的重要思想，切实用以统领纪检监察一切工作；锲而不舍贯彻落实中央八项规定精神，以钉钉子精神纠“四风”树新风，推进作风建设常态化长效化；加大一体推进“三不腐”力度，持续深化整治群众身边不正之风和腐败问题，着力铲除腐败滋生的土壤和条件；推动完善党和国家监督体系，加强对权力配置、运行的规范和监督，促进监督制度优势更好转化为国家治理效能.

Finally, there was a report on Saturday, informing that October 25th is now officially going to be marked in the PRC as the Commemoration Day of Taiwan’s Restoration. As per Xinhua, the NPC’s decision on this says: “In 1945, all Chinese, including compatriots in Taiwan, achieved the great victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War, which brought about Taiwan’s restoration to the motherland… (the decision) highlighted that Taiwan’s restoration is compelling proof of the Chinese government’s recovery of sovereignty over Taiwan, and also a crucial part of the historical fact and legal chain that Taiwan is an integral part of China.”

In Sunday’s paper, we have Wang Huning’s speech to mark the Commemoration Day of Taiwan’s Restoration. I am not detailing the entire speech. Rather, I am focussing on the last two sections; the last one in particular is policy-significant.

My brief take:

The interesting bit in this speech is that he offers a bit of an olive branch while also wielding it as a stick. There’s a nuance to the policy that Wang is articulating. He specifically does not talk about the use of force or the notion that the mainland does not rule out the use of force. It’s striking that he did not talk about any of this. Instead, he stressed “national” unity, a shared Chinese identity along with “peaceful reunification.” He also talks about economic opportunities, and how aligning with the PRC will ensure Taiwan’s security and prosperity. At one point, he also argues China today is on an irreversible path of modernisation and national rejuvenation. This trend is something that people in Taiwan must grasp. At the same time, the speech does indicate a tougher stance with regard to the DPP and other states. Beijing will demand that countries adhere to whatever its interpretation is of the UNGA resolution 2758. It will demand adherence to the one-China principle, which will curtail Taiwan’s international room for manoeuvre. Beijing will also work with people of “insight and understanding” in Taiwan, he said. This refers to the active policy of leveraging and deepening the political fissures between the DPP and its opponents. The offer on the table is a “one country, two systems” framework. But the appeal of this system has suffered serious setbacks in Hong Kong, and seems to be a rather unpopular option among Taiwanese people. So how Beijing will address that remains to be seen.

Here’s a breakdown of the last two sections:

“History is the most convincing textbook. Compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait must jointly recall history, safeguard our achievements, protect our homeland, and jointly create the future. We must bear in mind the profound enlightenment contained in history, grasp the great historical trend revealed by the future, and unite the strength to move forward through unity and struggle. 历史是最有说服力的教科书。两岸同胞要同忆历史、捍卫成果、守护家园、共创未来，牢记历史蕴含的深刻启迪，把握未来昭示的历史大势，汇聚团结奋斗的前行力量.

“We must deeply understand that compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait share the historical responsibility of upholding the national spirit with patriotism at its core. The victory of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the recovery of Taiwan were great victories of the national spirit with patriotism at its core. During the fiery years of the War of Resistance, compatriots on both sides of the Strait united their hearts and shed their blood together, demonstrating a patriotic sentiment that every individual bears responsibility for the fate of the nation. This spirit of patriotism cannot be erased, broken, or extinguished. At this important moment of remembering history and jointly creating the future, compatriots on both sides of the Strait must carry forward and promote the great national spirit and the great spirit of the War of Resistance, adhere to the correct view of history, of the nation, and of the state, and be upright and dignified Chinese people. ——我们要深刻认识到，两岸同胞共同担负着弘扬以爱国主义为核心的民族精神的历史责任。抗战胜利、台湾光复是以爱国主义为核心的民族精神的伟大胜利。在抗战烽火岁月里，两岸同胞心聚在一起、血流到一起，展现了天下兴亡、匹夫有责的爱国情怀，这种爱国主义精神是去不掉、打不破、灭不了的！在这铭记历史、共创未来的重要时刻，两岸同胞要传承和弘扬伟大民族精神、伟大抗战精神，坚守正确历史观、民族观、国家观，做堂堂正正的中国人.

“We must deeply realise that compatriots on both sides of the Strait jointly shoulder the historical responsibility of safeguarding the common home of the Chinese nation. The victory of the War of Resistance and the restoration of Taiwan were the fruits of victory won by compatriots on both sides of the Strait in fighting for the survival of the nation and the rejuvenation of the people. They profoundly reveal the deep truth that a strong and unified country has always been what the fate of all Chinese sons and daughters, including Taiwan compatriots, depends upon. At this important moment of remembering history and jointly creating the future, compatriots on both sides of the Strait must uphold the great righteousness of the nation, protect, build, and develop well the beautiful homeland that the Chinese nation has diligently opened up and constructed over thousands of years, and firmly keep the destiny of the Chinese nation in the hands of the Chinese people themselves. ——我们要深刻认识到，两岸同胞共同担负着守护中华民族共同家园的历史责任。抗战胜利、台湾光复是两岸同胞为国家生存而战、为民族复兴而战的胜利成果，深刻昭示了一个坚强统一的国家始终是包括台湾同胞在内的全体中华儿女的命运所系的深刻道理。在这铭记历史、共创未来的重要时刻，两岸同胞要坚守民族大义，守护好、建设好、发展好中华民族几千年来辛勤开拓和建设的美丽家园，把中华民族的命运牢牢掌握在中国人自己手中.

“We must deeply realise that compatriots on both sides of the Strait jointly shoulder the historical responsibility of promoting the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations. The victory in the War of Resistance and the restoration of Taiwan fully prove that compatriots on both sides of the Strait are one family bound by blood thicker than water, and that the two sides of the Strait form an indivisible community of shared destiny. At this important moment of remembering history and jointly creating the future, compatriots on both sides of the Strait must grasp the direction of development in cross-Strait relations, resolutely safeguard peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, and genuinely work together to seek, safeguard, and share peace.” ——我们要深刻认识到，两岸同胞共同担负着推动两岸关系和平发展的历史责任。抗战胜利、台湾光复充分证明，两岸同胞是血浓于水的一家人，两岸是不可分割的命运共同体。在这铭记历史、共创未来的重要时刻，两岸同胞要把握两岸关系发展方向，坚决维护台海和平稳定，切实共谋和平、共护和平、共享和平.

“We must deeply realise that compatriots on both sides of the Strait jointly shoulder the historical responsibility of achieving the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. The victory in the War of Resistance and the restoration of Taiwan have made compatriots on both sides of the Strait more deeply remember the historical lesson that backwardness invites humiliation, and only through development can one become strong. They have come to better understand that a strong state and a prosperous nation are the guarantee of every Chinese person’s survival, development, and dignity. Today’s China is closer than at any time in history, and has greater confidence and capability, to realise the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. At this important moment of remembering history and jointly creating the future, compatriots on both sides of the Strait must strengthen their aspiration, backbone/sense of integrity, and confidence in being Chinese, unite and forge ahead hand in hand, and together realise the Chinese Dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.” ——我们要深刻认识到，两岸同胞共同担负着实现中华民族伟大复兴的历史责任。抗战胜利、台湾光复让两岸同胞更加牢记落后就要挨打、发展才能自强的历史教训，更加懂得国家强大、民族强盛是每一个中国人生存、发展、尊严的保障。今天的中国比历史上任何时期都更接近、更有信心和能力实现中华民族伟大复兴。在这铭记历史、共创未来的重要时刻，两岸同胞要增强做中国人的志气、骨气、底气，团结向前、携手奋进，共同实现中华民族伟大复兴的中国梦。

In the final section, Wang made four points, calling on people on both sides to unite as one as members of the Chinese nation and “stand on the correct side of history”.

He said:

“First, we must uphold the One-China principle and jointly safeguard the major achievements of the victory in the War of Resistance. The mainland and Taiwan both belong to one and the same China; the threads of history are clear, and the facts and legal principles are unmistakable. The One-China principle will never tolerate ‘Taiwan independence’ separatism. The ‘Taiwan independence’ separatist forces and their actions harm the broad masses of Taiwan compatriots and damage the interests of the entire Chinese nation. They will inevitably be judged by history. National sovereignty and territorial integrity are indivisible, and the historical tragedy of national division must never be repeated. The One-China principle will never tolerate external interference. No person or force attempting to meddle in China’s internal affairs or to distort and challenge United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 will ever succeed.” 第一，坚持一个中国原则，共护抗战胜利重大成果。大陆和台湾同属一个中国，历史经纬清晰，法理事实清楚。一个中国原则决不容忍“台独”分裂。“台独”分裂势力及其行径，害的是广大台湾同胞，损的是全民族利益，必遭历史审判。国家主权和领土完整决不可分割，国家分裂历史悲剧决不能重演。一个中国原则决不容忍外来干涉。任何人任何势力妄图干涉中国内政、歪曲挑战联大第2758号决议都绝不会得逞.

“Second, we must persist in deepening cross-Strait exchanges and integration, and jointly forge a sense of community of the Chinese nation. Compatriots on both sides of the Strait are bound by blood and affection, and are family of the same flesh and bone. It is only natural that they should visit each other often, engage in communication from the heart, interact and integrate, draw closer and grow in kinship. At no time should such exchanges be disturbed, and no force can ever separate us. Deepening cross-Strait exchanges and integration is the inevitable choice and long-term strategy for safeguarding peace and stability across the Strait, achieving prosperity and development on both sides, enhancing the interests and well-being of compatriots, and promoting spiritual affinity between them. We uphold the concept of ‘both sides of the Strait are one family’ (两岸一家亲), always respecting, caring for, and benefiting Taiwan compatriots. We will take the lead in sharing with them the fruits of the mainland’s development and progress, and will continue to promote economic and cultural exchanges and cooperation across the Strait. We welcome the broad participation of Taiwan compatriots and enterprises in development on the mainland, will listen more widely to their voices, respond more carefully to their needs, and enable Taiwan compatriots to enjoy greater benefits and more tangible well-being, so that one family may live together in warmth, harmony, and happiness.” 第二，坚持深化两岸交流融合，共铸中华民族共同体意识。两岸同胞血脉相连、骨肉相亲，理应常来常往、交流交心、共通共融、走近走亲，任何时候都不应受到干扰，任何力量都不能把我们分隔。深化两岸交流融合是维护两岸和平稳定、实现两岸繁荣发展、增进两岸同胞利益福祉、促进两岸同胞心灵契合的必然选择和长远之策。我们秉持“两岸一家亲”理念，始终尊重、关爱、造福台湾同胞，率先同台湾同胞分享祖国大陆发展进步成果，继续致力于促进两岸经济文化交流合作。我们欢迎广大台胞台企来大陆发展，将更广泛倾听声音、更细致满足需求，让台湾同胞利益更多、福祉更实，让一家人温馨和睦、其乐融融。

“Third, we must persist in safeguarding the overall interests of the Chinese nation and share the bright prospects of national reunification. Resolving the Taiwan question and achieving the complete reunification of the motherland is the common aspiration of all the sons and daughters of the Chinese nation. Realising reunification through peaceful means is most beneficial for compatriots on both sides of the Strait and for the entire nation. We will adhere to the policy of ‘peaceful reunification, and one country, two systems’, and are willing, on the basis of the one-China principle and the 1992 Consensus, to conduct dialogue and consultations with people from all walks of life in Taiwan who have insight and understanding (同台湾各界有识之士), regarding cross-Strait relations and the national reunification process. We are willing to strive for the prospect of peaceful reunification with the greatest sincerity and utmost effort. We will give full consideration to the actual circumstances in Taiwan, and fully take into account the interests and feelings of Taiwan compatriots, but we will never leave any space for any form of ‘Taiwan independence’ separatist activity. After peaceful reunification, with a strong motherland as the backing, Taiwan’s economic development will be better, its energy and resource security will be better, its infrastructure construction will be better, its security guarantees will be better, and its external exchanges will be better. The livelihood and well-being of Taiwan compatriots will improve, and their spiritual and cultural life will be richer. Taiwan compatriots, together with compatriots on the mainland, will share the dignity and glory of our great nation and usher in a bright future of prosperity and stability.” 第三，坚持维护中华民族整体利益，共享祖国统一美好前景。解决台湾问题、实现祖国完全统一是全体中华儿女的共同愿望。以和平方式实现统一，对两岸同胞和全民族最有利。我们将坚持“和平统一、一国两制”方针，愿意在一个中国原则和“九二共识”的基础上同台湾各界有识之士就两岸关系和国家统一开展对话协商，愿意以最大诚意、尽最大努力争取和平统一的前景。我们会充分考虑台湾现实情况，会充分照顾到台湾同胞利益和感情，但绝不为各种形式的“台独”分裂活动留下任何空间。和平统一之后，有强大祖国做后盾，台湾经济发展会更好、能源资源保障会更好、基础设施建设会更好、安全保障会更好、对外交往会更好，台湾同胞民生福祉会更好、精神文化生活会更好。台湾同胞将同大陆同胞一道，共享我们伟大国家的尊严和荣耀，迎来繁荣稳定的光明未来.

“Fourth, we must persist in uniting compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait and jointly create the glorious cause of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. General Secretary Xi Jinping has pointed out: ‘Through the vicissitudes of history, one can deeply realise that the two sides of the Strait are an inseparable community of shared destiny. The strength and prosperity of the nation bring blessings to compatriots on both sides; the weakness and turmoil of the nation bring calamities to compatriots on both sides. The realisation of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is closely linked to the future and destiny of compatriots on both sides of the Strait.’ After a long and arduous struggle, the realization of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation has entered an irreversible historical process. The recently concluded fourth plenum deliberated and adopted the Proposal of the CPC Central Committee on Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development, which provides a strategic blueprint for development over the next five years. It represents a new overall deployment to build on momentum and continue advancing the construction of Chinese-style modernisation. The development and progress of the motherland’s mainland, and the unity and strength of the nation, determine the future and destiny of Taiwan. Supported by the collective wisdom and strength of all Chinese people, the public will to achieve the complete reunification of the motherland is immensely firm, the foundation is immensely solid, and the power is immensely strong. We hope that compatriots and youth on both sides of the Strait will always walk in unity and harmony, remain confident in reunification, bravely shoulder the mission of the times, and jointly write a splendid new chapter in the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.” 第四，坚持团结两岸同胞，共创中华民族伟大复兴光荣伟业。习近平总书记指出：“透过历史风云变幻，可以深切体会到，两岸是不可分割的命运共同体。民族强盛，是两岸同胞之福；民族弱乱，是两岸同胞之祸。实现中华民族伟大复兴，与两岸同胞前途命运息息相关。”经过长期艰苦奋斗，实现中华民族伟大复兴进入了不可逆转的历史进程。刚刚闭幕的中国共产党二十届四中全会，审议通过关于制定国民经济和社会发展第十五个五年规划的建议，对未来五年发展作出战略擘画，是乘势而上、接续推进中国式现代化建设的又一次总部署。祖国大陆发展进步、国家统一强盛，决定台湾前途命运。有全体中国人汇聚的智慧和力量作支撑，我们实现祖国完全统一的民意无比坚实、基础无比雄厚、力量无比强大。希望两岸同胞、两岸青年始终同心同行、坚定统一自信、勇担时代大任，共同书写中华民族伟大复兴的精彩篇章.