China’s state media reveals ‘patriots rule’ for Taiwan reunification, economic incentives
Xinhua article floats tariff-free status for all island products and protections for private property, religious beliefs and legal rights
“We not only seek reunification in formality, what’s more important is the mental bonding of compatriots on the two sides of the strait,” the commentary said, using the pseudonym of Zhong Tai Wen, a new byline that suggested it was important Taiwan-related commentary.
The article was the second piece on Taiwan published by Xinhua under the same name.
After peaceful reunification, Taiwan’s current social system and way of life would be fully respected, it said.
“[We will] implement ‘patriots governing Taiwan’, and a high degree of autonomy,” it said, adding that private property, religious beliefs and legal rights in Taiwan would all be protected.