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SEF head pushing new consensus to replace 1992 consensus
Straits Exchange Foundation Secretary-General Luo Wen-jia says he firmly believes that he proposed new framework for cross-strait dialogue to replace the "1992 consensus" will help break the "unhealthy" impasse with China.
The statement comes a week after Luo first floated the idea that Taiwan and China could discuss a "Two Six Consensus" at the "Nangan 26 Stronghold" in Matsu to replace the "1992 Consensus."
However, China's Taiwan Affairs Office quickly dismissed that proposal, saying the "1992 Consensus" is the "clear path" and it's "unnecessary to create the so-called 'Two Six Consensus."
According to Luo, China's refusal to consider the proposed new framework proposal is unsurprising, but the Lai administration should not give up hope as long-term estrangement is unhealthy for both sides and dialogue is the only viable path.
Luo says while the Straits Exchange Foundation "will always keep its door open for cross-strait negotiations", any damage to the Republic of China's sovereignty and Taiwan's core principles of freedom and democracy is non-negotiable.
