Top political advisor calls for peaceful development of cross-Strait relations, national reunification

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Top political advisor calls for peaceful development of cross-Strait relations, national reunification

2026-06-13 19:46 Last Updated At：22:07

China's top political advisor Wang Huning on Saturday called for advancing the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations and national reunification.

Wang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, made the remarks at the 18th Straits Forum held in east China's Fujian Province.

Noting that both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one China, Wang called for resolute opposition to separatist activities seeking Taiwan secession and external interference, and for joint efforts to safeguard and develop the shared home of the Chinese nation.

He said the mainland stands ready to share development opportunities and achievements with Taiwan compatriots, and welcomes their participation in cross-Strait exchanges, cooperation and integrated development.

Wang expressed hope that people on both sides of the Strait, particularly young people, will continue to strengthen their identification with the Chinese nation, Chinese culture and the country, and work together to advance the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

While addressing the forum, Chang Jung-kung, vice chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, said people on both sides of the Strait belong to the Chinese nation, sharing the same origin and roots, and are bound by blood ties.

A person who is a real Taiwanese is unequivocally a Chinese, he said.

Chang expressed hope that the two sides would expand exchanges and cooperation to improve collective well-being and jointly safeguard peace across the Strait, while contributing to national rejuvenation.

Trump says US-Iran peace deal to be signed Sunday

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that a peace deal with Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday and that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen immediately afterward.

"The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and immediately after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait is open to all," Trump said in a post on Truth Social.

Trump also claimed that Iran now "no longer wants a nuclear weapon" and suggested the United States will work with Iran to remove enriched uranium at an "appropriate time."

He said the signing of the deal would make U.S. relations with Iran "different and better," but warned that "we have the ultimate alternative" unless the process moves forward "quickly, easily and smoothly."

Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar also said Saturday that an electronic signing ceremony of the U.S.-Iran deal is scheduled for Sunday, after Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said earlier on the day that the United States and Iran had agreed on a peace deal framework and were expected to sign it shortly. Pakistan has been mediating the U.S.-Iran peace negotiations.

However, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqhaei reportedly denied that a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States to end the conflict would be signed on Sunday, citing what he described as "the other side's hesitation."

Baqhaei also stressed that any potential MoU between Iran and the United States "would merely serve as a framework for continuing talks" and should not be regarded as "a final agreement."

He added that discussions on the nuclear issue are expected to continue over a 60-day period, according to Iranian state media reports.