Research On Mao Zedong’s View Of Taiwan Question

The separation of the two sides of the strait has been more than 70 years.Over the past 70 years,generations of Chinese Communists have made long-term struggles and relay explorations to resolve the Taiwan question and achieve national reunification,and have achieved certain achievements.In particular,the first generation of the central leadership of the Party Central Committee with Mao Zedong as the core has devoted a lot of effort to solving the Taiwan question.During the decades since the formation of the Taiwan question on the eve of the founding of New China and the death of Mao Zedong on September 9,1976,the situation in the Taiwan Straits has changed dramatically.The transition from "temporary relief to Taiwan" to the "peaceful negotiation settlement" after the mid-1950 s,this change is not only a result of the situation,but also reflects Mao Zedong’s attitude of reluctance to meet his compatriots from the bottom of his heart..There are also constants in the change.What is constant is Mao Zedong’s determination to resolve the Taiwan question and the one-China principle he firmly upholds.Mao Zedong’s view on the Taiwan question is rich in content,huge in effect,and far-reaching.The main contents include: resolutely liberating Taiwan and safeguarding national reunification;exploring the path of reunification and achieving national reunification(the specific path is: "peace is precious",hoping to strengthen cross-strait exchanges;"allowing two systems",hoping to achieve cross-strait reunification;"negotiation first ",retain the option of force settlement);adhere to one China and resist external interference.In the process of resolving the Taiwan question,in addition to facing US interference,Chiang Kai-shek’s harassment and recalcitrance,Mao Zedong also had to carry out various domestic constructions.At the same time,the fact that New China’s weak foundation and weak naval and air forces also affected the settlement of the Taiwan question Factors that cannot be ignored.It was in such a complicated situation that Mao Zedong was based on reality,was far-sighted,and made overall plans.During his tenure,he smashed the Taiwan authorities’ attempt to counterattack the mainland,consolidated the regime of New China,resisted US interference,and safeguarded one China.Principle,restored the only legitimate seat ofthe People’s Republic of China in the United Nations,and enhanced China’s international influence and prestige;in addition,his propositions such as “peace is precious”,“patriotic family”,and “allowing two systems” also became the later “one country,two systems” The introduction of the policy laid an important theoretical foundation;at the same time,Mao Zedong’s great spirit of struggle in the face of the threat of the United States and the provocation of Chiang Kai-shek also greatly enhanced the self-confidence of the Chinese people and refreshed the spiritual outlook of the broad masses of the people,Effectively promoting the progress of various national construction projects.When resolving the Taiwan question in the new era,we must fully draw on and develop the precious wealth left by us,such as Mao Zedong and other proletarian revolutionaries,and combine the characteristics of the Taiwan question in the new era to unite the vast number of Taiwan compatriots against "Taiwan independence" and promote reunification.To create a better future for national rejuvenation.