The upcoming visit to the Chinese mainland by Cheng Li-wun, chairperson of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, holds historical significance in the current global landscape, said Chi Chia-lin, a Taiwan-based historian, expressing hope that the visit could help shed light on resolving the Taiwan question.
Cheng will lead a delegation to visit the Chinese mainland from April 7 to 12 at the invitation of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee.
"Within just a decade, the world has changed dramatically. Europe and the Middle East have both embroiled in conflicts, and the cross-Strait relations are extremely tense. Powerful nations, whether from the East or the West, are eying the situation in the Taiwan Strait covetously. Under such circumstances, Cheng’s upcoming visit to the mainland, which will be her first destination after becoming the KMT party chairperson, carries particularly significant historical importance," said Chi.
Chi also believes that Cheng's visit will greatly enlighten the Taiwan society on how to approach the resolution of the Taiwan question.
"Upon receiving the invitation from the mainland, Cheng immediately made a speech, expressing her full approval and hope that both sides could work together to explore a pathway toward a prosperous future for cross-Strait relations. These remarks represent her commitment to people both at home and abroad regarding KMT party's policy. Her visit, which could be seen as a historic succession, serves as a clear and distinct articulation of the KMT party's stance. I believe this will profoundly inspire the Taiwan society, proving that people on both sides of the Strait are one family. And as long as we sit down and engage in face-to-face communication and dialogue, no problem cannot be solved," said Chi.
KMT chairperson's visit to mainland holds historical significance: historian
