Frontpage
President Ma: Hong Kong universal suffrage would benefit cross-Strait ties
Speaking at a Kuomintang (KMT) party meeting on 30 September, ROC President and KMT (Taiwan’s ruling party) Chairman Ma Ying-jeou said his party looks forward to universal suffrage in Hong Kong having a positive impact on cross-Strait ties, cautioning that obstacles to the democratic process in Hong Kong will hurt cross-Strait relations. Ma expressed concern over the ongoing demonstrations in Hong Kong, which have turned into a tense stand-off between police and pro-democracy protesters.
Later that day, the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), Taiwan's top mainland China policymaking body, said the ROC government supports Hong Kong's pursuit of democracy and hopes the governments from Beijing and Hong Kong will heed the Hong Kongers’ voices. The ROC government stressed that the ROC is a fully-fledged democracy, so the situation in Hong Kong is not comparable. Over 70% of Taiwan’s population opposes the “one country, two systems” formula that applies to Hong Kong. The ROC government has been using the 1992 Consensus, which comprises the principles of “no unification, no independence, no use of force”, to develop cross-Strait ties in a peaceful and stable way.
Share this article:
EU Reporter publishes articles from a variety of outside sources which express a wide range of viewpoints. The positions taken in these articles are not necessarily those of EU Reporter. Please see EU Reporter’s full Terms and Conditions of publication for more information EU Reporter embraces artificial intelligence as a tool to enhance journalistic quality, efficiency, and accessibility, while maintaining strict human editorial oversight, ethical standards, and transparency in all AI-assisted content. Please see EU Reporter’s full A.I. Policy for more information.
ECR MEPs question the European Commission on cardiovascular health and diet promoting the Mediterranean diet as an alternative to ultra-processed foods as key to tackling obesity
Albania's Vlora airport standoff tests investor confidence as EU accession clock ticks
Iran’s regime in crisis: Negotiations, internal divisions and growing resistance
Why a Brussels–Nicosia–Eastern Mediterranean strategic affairs platform would benefit the European Union
Commission approves €659 million German state aid for four new semiconductor facilities
Kazakhstan seeks regional AI leadership as economic partnership with China enters new phase
EU law on nitrates pollution remains effective, with scope for smarter implementation
Starmer’s problem? 'He is not a politician'
The EU’s Forced-Labour Regulation Faces a Credibility Test
European Statistical Monitor: July edition
Commission publishes state aid guidance on carbon contracts for difference
Commission greenlights Estonia's fourth payment request for €135.5 million under NextGenerationEU
Drones, dominance, and the Iranian impasse: The West's strategic blind spot
Kazakhstan's fixed capital investment tops 9.5 trillion tenge in H1 2026
Commission registers two European Citizens' Initiatives on education and housing
Kazakhstan and Belgium: Building a Partnership for the Future
Kazakhstan reforms under scrutiny at Brussels Press Club round table
Japan should face up to history and contribute more to regional peace
Ambassador calls for 'speeding up' of co-operation between EU and Kazakhstan
Timur Turlov at Smart Moves Summit 2025: How chess can transform global education
Shevtsova’s case: Out-of-court sanctions dismantling trust in Ukrainian cause
The future of European transport
Trump Vs Trueman
US 'no longer' an 'unconditional ally' for Europe - MEP
-
Italy5 days agoECR MEPs question the European Commission on cardiovascular health and diet promoting the Mediterranean diet as an alternative to ultra-processed foods as key to tackling obesity
-
Albania5 days agoAlbania's Vlora airport standoff tests investor confidence as EU accession clock ticks
-
Iran5 days agoIran’s regime in crisis: Negotiations, internal divisions and growing resistance
-
Euro-Mediterranean relations5 days agoWhy a Brussels–Nicosia–Eastern Mediterranean strategic affairs platform would benefit the European Union