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HONG KONG STUDY

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CHINESE PROPOSALS ON TAIWAN

The 'Nine Principles' for the peaceful reunification of Taiwan

and China, were outlined by Ye Jianying, Chairman of the Stand-

ing Committee of the National People's Congress, in a message

to Taiwan on 29 September 1981. They are as follows:

1. In order to bring an end to the unfortunate separation

of the Chinese nation as early as possible, we propose

that talks be held between the Communist party of China

and the Kuomintang of China on a reciprocal basis so

that the two parties will cooperate for the third time

to accomplish the great cause of national reunification.

The two sides may first send people to meet for an

exhaustive exchange of views.

2. It is the urgent desire of the people of all nationalities

of both sides of the straits to communicate with each

other, reunite with their relatives, develop trade and

increase mutual understanding.

We propose that the two

sides make arrangements to facilitate the exchange of

mails, trade, air and shipping services, and visits by

relatives and tourists as well as academic, cultural

and sports exchanges, and reach an agreement thereupon.

3. After the country is reunified, Taiwan can enjoy a high

degree of autonomy as a Special Administrative Region

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