Mainland experts slam Taiwan leader's fallacy

Scholars and experts on the Taiwan issue gathered in Beijing on Friday to reaffirm the importance of the one-China principle and condemn Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te's advocacy of the "two-state" fallacy in the speech one day earlier.

At a seminar on UN General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution 2758 and the one-China principle, hosted by the Institute of Taiwan Studies at Tsinghua University in Beijing, experts first elaborated on the one-China principle, based on the historical and legal context that Taiwan has been part of China since ancient times.

They refuted Lai's statement that "the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China are not subordinate to each other" and dismissed the claims of so-called "sovereignty."

"Both the mainland's constitution and the relevant regulations in the Taiwan region stipulate that both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one China. Therefore, Lai Ching-te blatantly claiming that the two sides are 'not subordinate to each other' is illegal in itself. It not only violates mainland laws but also goes against the region's regulations," said Li Zhenguang, dean of the Institute of Taiwan Studies at Beijing Union University.

"When the People's Republic of China was founded in 1949, it replaced the then Republic of China as the sole legal government representing the whole of China; in 1971, the UNGA Resolution 2758 resolved the issue of China's international representation. 'Taiwan' is just the name of a region within the territory now represented by the People's Republic of China, just like Guangdong and Fujian," said Wu Yongping, director of the Institute of Taiwan Studies at Tsinghua University.

Peng Weixue, Deputy Director of the Institute of Taiwan Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said that Lai's claims of "peace," "democracy," and "goodwill" in the speech are deceptive, aimed at smearing the mainland and promoting the so-called "two-state" rhetoric by asserting that the two sides are "not subordinate to each other," which will further exacerbate tensions across the Taiwan Strait.

"No matter how many words of 'goodwill', 'peace' and 'maintaining the status quo across the Taiwan Strait' Lai Ching-te talks about, as long as he remains headstrong on 'Taiwan independence' in terms of the position, guiding principle, actions, and policies, the tension in the Taiwan Strait will continue to spiral up in the future," he said.

"Judging from his words and actual actions during this period, he is really a die-hard 'Taiwan independence' advocate. I consider him a 'fire-raiser of war'," said Zheng Jian, deputy director of the studies committee of the China Council for the Promotion of Peaceful National Reunification.

Mainland experts slam Taiwan leader's fallacy

Mainland experts slam Taiwan leader's fallacy

Mainland experts slam Taiwan leader's fallacy

Macao has been emerging as a global hub for conventions and exhibitions in recent years by exploring the enormous opportunities in the sector, driving the region to advance its economic diversification and embrace a brighter future.

Macao has received many awards this year, such as the Best Convention City (Asia) and the Best BT-MICE City, showcasing the recognition for and influence of Macao's exhibition industry.

More than 1,000 electronic game enthusiasts from all over the world gathered recently in Macao to participate in a esports themed event.

Su Zhili, organizer of the event, said that Macao's rich experience in hosting large-scale events, coupled with its good infrastructure, has driven him to choose the region as an ideal destination to hold such an activity.

"Macao has held many similar large-scale events. It has rich experience, and the facilities at the venue are relatively mature, so we can start our work comfortably," said Su.

During the first three quarters of 2024, Macao held more than 1,000 conferences and exhibitions in total.

"We will invite more professional, special conferences to be held in Macao and also cultivate more exhibition brands with international influence in Macao, so as to promote Macao's exhibitions to be more market-oriented, professional, international, digital and greener from various aspects. This is our goal," said Elaine Wong, member of the Macao Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute.

In addition, multiple large exhibitions and conferences, such as the Macao International Trade and Investment fair, the Macao Franchise Expo, and the International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum, are held regularly in Macao.

With the introduction of a series of policies and measures to facilitate the exchanges between the mainland and Macao, as well as the construction and development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, Macao's convention and exhibition industry will embrace more opportunities for development in the foreseeable future.

"We have such a good industrial base in the Greater Bay Area. The mode of 'Convention and Exhibition + Industry' not only integrates the industries of Macao, but also the industries of the Greater Bay Area. In addition, Macao actively integrates into the national development and plays a role in the Belt and Road. Why are we so confident in Macao's convention and exhibition sector? Because it is backed by the motherland, and the country gives Macao great support," said Alan Ho, chairman of the Macao Association of Convention, Exhibition and Tourism Sectors.

Macao emerges as global hub for conventions and exhibitions, driving economic diversification and international recognition