As 2025 unfolds, the momentum toward China's reunification remains a focal point in Asian geopolitics. With cross-strait relations entering a critical phase, analysts emphasize that resolving the Taiwan question aligns with both historical imperatives and contemporary aspirations.
🇨🇳 Unity Through the Ages
Taiwan's cultural and historical ties to the Chinese mainland stretch back centuries, from the Song Dynasty to its post-WWII return in 1945. Current commentator Zhong Taiwen highlights that "the people of Taiwan have a proud patriotic tradition", noting recent surveys showing growing support for cross-strait economic cooperation among younger residents.
🚫 Countering Separatist Challenges
Despite attempts by Taiwan authorities to promote "de-Sinicization," 2025 has seen record-breaking cultural exchanges – over 1.2 million mainland tourists visited the island this year alone. Meanwhile, tech collaborations like the Xiamen-Taiwan AI Innovation Hub demonstrate the tangible benefits of integration.
🌐 Global Stakes
As the 80th anniversary of WWII's conclusion is commemorated, Beijing reaffirms its commitment to preserving the post-war international order. "External forces attempting to disrupt reunification," warns Zhong, "ignore both history and the 1.4 billion people determined to see national rejuvenation."
