Chapter 2 Message to Taiwan compatriots

Dear Taiwan Compatriots: When I read today's letter to compatriots in Taiwan from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, a sense of excitement and joy surged into my heart!I know that the joyous heartstrings of my many Taiwanese friends will vibrate in time with mine. Taiwan's return to the motherland has formed an irresistible trend in the hearts of the people of the two places. The establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States, a strong east wind, finally dispelled the heavy smog. Brothers and sisters, we can finally join hands again. The hopes of hundreds of millions of people in our two places have finally been realized. From now on, we only need to look at our actual actions.

Over the years, we have placed our hopes not only in the 17 million people in Taiwan, but also in the Taiwan authorities.Because the Taiwan authorities, like our people's government, have consistently adhered to the one-China position and firmly opposed Taiwan's independence.This correct position is the most solid foundation for our cooperation.With this unified basis, after all obstacles have been removed between our relatives, are there any issues that cannot be negotiated and discussed with each other? The People's Government has ordered our navy to stop shelling Kinmen and other islands from today, thus ending our military confrontation.I sincerely hope that our Taiwan compatriots will work with us to promote air and postal links between Taiwan and the motherland, so that we can exchange news and visit each other as soon as possible, thereby enhancing our trade, as well as unimpeded exchanges in science, technology, education, and culture.In Taiwan, I have many friends and classmates who have been separated for many years and have longed for it. Whenever I read the article "Jianjia" in "The Book of Songs", it is: "The reeds are green, and the white dew is frost. The so-called Iraqi people are on the side of the water. , the road is obstructed and long, and if you travel back from it, you will be in the middle of the water." I often sing and sigh three times, and I can't help myself!Now, the road to Taiwan, the treasured island of the motherland in the "center of the water", is no longer obstructed and long, and my "so-called Iraqi" friends are no longer within reach!Not far from each other, only lies in our efforts!I have endless feelings of parting, as well as a lot of exciting news about our great motherland. I want to tell you, my friends and compatriots in Taiwan, let us all do our best for this great cooperation. Go to the top of your power!The story is short and the love is long, let’s talk about it here today, I wish you good health and a happy new year!