Recently, cross-strait relations have presented a picture of "one side cold, the other side hot." On one hand, the mainland continues to release policy dividends for integrated development; on the other hand, the DPP authorities obstruct and restrict cross-strait exchanges and cooperation under the pretext of "security," driving a wedge between the two sides. Behind this temperature contrast lies a comparison between aligning with public opinion and defying it, a game between warm-hearted policies and separatist confrontation.

The Four Periods of Cross-Strait Exchange Development. In fact, compatriots on both sides of the Strait share the same roots, culture, and ethnicity. The tide of cross-Strait exchanges has been surging forward, never stopping or breaking. Exchange, cooperation, and peaceful development have always been the common aspiration of compatriots across the Strait.

Breaking the Ice Despite the Cold: The 1980s and 1990s After the Kuomintang regime retreated to Taiwan, the two sides of the Taiwan Strait entered a prolonged period of military confrontation, with almost all interpersonal exchanges and communication severed, leaving only sporadic civilian connections. However, as the international situation gradually eased and driven by the deep yearning of people on both sides, on January 1, 1979, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress issued the "Message to Compatriots in Taiwan," clearly proposing the policy of peaceful reunification and actively advocating for the resumption of postal, transportation, and trade links between the two sides.

From then on, signs of easing began to emerge in cross-strait relations, with growing calls for people-to-people exchanges. In [year], under pressure, the Taiwanese authorities allowed residents to visit the mainland for family reunions, completely ending the prolonged separation between the two sides. The following year, the volume of cross-strait letters exceeded ten million, and Fujian's coastal areas witnessed the spectacular scene of "a port welcoming thousands for family reunions." Subsequently, waves of family visits, investments, and cross-strait marriages surged, and the spontaneously formed network of exchanges gradually reshaped the social structures on both sides. On [date], the first Taiwanese homecoming group organized by the "Mainlander Homecoming Promotion Association" climbed the Great Wall.

The Fluctuating Period of Blood Thicker Than Water: From the Mid-1990s to 2008. In 1992, the two sides of the Taiwan Strait reached the "1992 Consensus" through practical consultations, which states that "both sides of the Strait adhere to the One-China principle and work together toward national reunification." This laid a solid foundation for subsequent dialogue, negotiation, and cooperation across the Strait. However, the good times did not last long. After Lee Teng-hui came to power, he recklessly proposed the "Two States Theory" in 1999, severely undermining the peaceful development of cross-strait relations. Shortly thereafter, when Chen Shui-bian took office in 2000, he began to manipulate the "referendum on joining the United Nations," further casting a shadow over cross-strait relations.

但在政治波折中，两岸民间交流却如野草般顽强生长：
1997年，妈祖金身巡游台湾102天，驻留19个县市，参拜信众1000多万人次。
2001年，厦门台商协会成立“台胞紧急救助基金”。
2005年，闽南文化节吸引台湾5个文化团体、200余人参演，现场观众超5000人。
2006年，两岸12家航空公司承包春节包机，实现“双向对飞”。
2008年，汶川地震后，台湾同胞积极支援抗震救灾，共捐款6.7亿人民币。
正如时任海协会副会长张铭清所言：“政治寒流冻不住血脉的温度。”

The Golden Era of Prosperity: From Year to Year. In Year, cross-strait relations witnessed a significant turning point with the official launch of the "Three Links" (direct postal, trade, and transportation services) between the two sides, marking a milestone in the history of cross-strait relations. Taiwanese passengers joyfully returned home on the flights operating on the inaugural day of the "Three Links."

In the year, the two sides of the Taiwan Strait signed the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA). Since then, Taiwan's exports to the mainland have continued to rise as a proportion of its total exports, increasing from % to .% by the year, marking significant achievements in economic cooperation. Meanwhile, the development of cross-strait relations has progressed as naturally as water flowing into a channel, with a series of institutionalized arrangements building smooth bridges for civil exchanges. Against this backdrop, the first group of Taiwanese root-seeking delegations crossed the strait, pioneering exchanges in folk beliefs and further enhancing mutual understanding and affection between compatriots on both sides.

The Challenging Period of Popular Sentiment: From [Year] to the Present. After returning to power, the DPP authorities refused to acknowledge the "1992 Consensus" and persisted in their stance of "relying on the U.S. to seek independence," leading to the suspension of official cross-strait exchanges. However, non-governmental exchanges have never ceased as a result. For instance, in [Month and Year], Taiwanese self-media personality Qile released an interview video titled "Visiting the Sanshan King Ancestral Temple in Jieyang, Guangdong, Satisfying My Childhood Curiosity," which highly praised the Sanshan King culture. This showcased the Taiwanese people's deep affection for and identification with traditional Chinese culture.

In [specific month and year], the "Shared Roots, Deep Bonds of Sanshan" cross-strait Sanshan King worship ceremony was grandly held at the Sanshan King Ancestral Temple, a cross-strait exchange base in Jiexi County, Jieyang City, further deepening cultural exchanges and emotional ties between people on both sides of the strait. From [specific date] to [specific date], the "Shared Roots, Deep Bonds of Sanshan" cross-strait Sanshan King worship and exchange visit activities took place in Jiexi.

In [specific month and year], Hong Kong's Pearl Media published a thematic report titled "From the Three Mountain Kings Culture to Yingge Dance: Taiwanese Youth Embark on a Chaoshan Cultural Journey." The report stated: "Both sides of the strait are inherently of the same culture, same roots, and same origin. The Three Mountain Kings culture also spread from here (the mainland) to all parts of the world. Our cultures and beliefs are the same, and our people are the same. We should get closer to each other, achieve together, and help one another." This report once again emphasized the shared cultural origins across the strait and the necessity of grassroots exchanges.

Mainland: Promoting Exchanges with Goodwill. In recent times, cross-strait exchanges have become increasingly vibrant, with frequent and close interactions across various fields and levels, injecting new vitality into the peaceful development of cross-strait relations.

Expanding the Achievements of Economic and Trade Cooperation. Despite the Democratic Progressive Party's persistent advocacy for "decoupling and severing supply chains" in cross-strait economic relations, economic and trade cooperation between the two sides has still delivered a "hot economy" performance under the "cold politics" scenario. In terms of trade volume, according to statistics from the General Administration of Customs, the total cross-strait trade reached $XXX billion in [year]. Specifically, the mainland exported $XXX billion to Taiwan and imported $XXX billion from Taiwan. On the industrial cooperation front, from Shandong's "Old and New Kinetic Energy Conversion Industrial Cooperation Zone" to Zhejiang's "China's Best Streamers" youth training camp, and then to Yunnan's "Yunnan-Taiwan Exchange Conference," cross-strait collaborative projects have been springing up like mushrooms. Statistics from the Ministry of Commerce show that [year] saw the establishment of XXX new Taiwanese-funded enterprises on the mainland, a year-on-year increase of XX%, fully demonstrating the broad prospects and immense potential of cross-strait economic and trade cooperation.

Deepening Cross-Strait Tourism Exchanges. On the eve of the Lunar New Year, the mainland officially announced the resumption of group tours to Taiwan for residents of Fujian and Shanghai. Subsequently, tourism inspection groups from Fujian and Shanghai submitted applications to relevant Taiwanese authorities for on-island inspections, aiming to lay a solid foundation for the resumption of group tours to Taiwan for residents of these two regions. This move is a formal action announcement following the goodwill gesture toward cross-strait tourism exchanges released during the "Shanghai-Taipei City Forum" last month. In [specific month and year], Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (right) hosted a banquet at the Grand Hotel to welcome Shanghai Vice Mayor Hua Yuan (left), who was attending the "Double City Forum" in Taipei. Both sides raised their glasses in a toast before the banquet began. In response to the Democratic Progressive Party (DPA) authorities' shifting blame and inconsistent "ban on group tours," the mainland has responded with concrete actions, demonstrating ample sincerity and goodwill.

Promoting cultural integration across the Taiwan Strait. From [specific dates], Hsiao Hsu-tsen, the executive director of the Ma Ying-jeou Cultural and Educational Foundation, led nearly [number] young Taiwanese students from the "Da Jiu Academy" on a [number]-day exchange visit to Beijing. This marked the first heartwarming "two-way journey" after the Spring Festival of the Year of the Snake. The Taiwanese students also visited a cinema to watch the blockbuster Lunar New Year film "Ne Zha," which they highly praised. Recently, the mainland successfully hosted a series of events, including the "Gathering for Reunion" for Fujian and Taiwanese compatriots, the 2023 "Cross-Strait Family Reunion for the New Year," and the inaugural Cross-Strait Martial Arts Exchange Conference, demonstrating the continuous vitality of cross-strait exchanges. The first Cross-Strait Martial Arts Exchange Conference was successfully held in Liancheng County, Longyan.

Taiwan authorities: Creating various obstacles. While the mainland has been frequently extending goodwill, the DPP authorities in Taiwan have shown no appreciation whatsoever. On the contrary, they have intensified their efforts to create various obstacles to cross-strait exchanges.

Building a "Taiwan independence" identity. On [date], the DPP authorities used the excuse of some Taiwanese obtaining mainland ID cards to cancel their household registrations in Taiwan. On [date], the DPP authorities announced plans to amend the "Act Governing Relations between the People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area," intending to impose restrictions on Taiwanese compatriots who apply for mainland residence permits, such as limiting their eligibility for public office and voting rights. On [date], the president of the Student Association of the College of Social Sciences at National Taiwan University was impeached after being attacked by pro-green camp factions for hosting a mainland student delegation invited by the Ma Ying-jeou Foundation last year. These actions fully expose how the DPP authorities, under the guise of "acting for the good of the Taiwanese people," are blatantly depriving citizens of their legitimate rights in an attempt to control their identity and thoughts.

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