Recently, I read some articles on the "Shangqing Forum" that reflect the pride of young individuals like Shi Xueqin, Xu Mingwei, You Zhibin, and He Yicheng in being "Chinese comrades." As someone who has participated in the "Diaoyu Movement" and later the "Peaceful Unification Movement" since the 1970s, I couldn't help but feel the sentiment of "Who am I with in these times?" Therefore, I would like to share my thoughts on the potential disappearance of the Republic of China (ROC).

First, regarding whether the ROC will disappear, both Ye Jiutiao and Deng Xiaoping have discussed this in history. When I was invited by the mainland's State Council to hold discussions in Beijing, scholars there questioned whether the Kuomintang (KMT) could represent the Taiwanese people. I pointed out that since the passing of UN Resolution 2758, the KMT's process of "Taiwanization" has resulted in 85% of party members being from Taiwan, making negotiations with the KMT in the best interests of the Taiwanese people.

Secondly, regarding the peaceful unification, some suggest that Taiwan should be called an "autonomous region," while I believe it should be referred to as a "special administrative region" due to the low and dispersed population of Indigenous highland tribes. Regardless, the core issue is whether we can negotiate for unification using the ROC.

Xu Mingwei believes that as international situations develop, if the two sides truly achieve political unification, the ROC may fade from the international stage. Passports might change to read "Chinese Taiwan" or "Chinese Taiwan Special Administrative Region." In this scenario, everything we currently use may become historical artifacts, and what matters is the life we lead and the systems we believe in.

According to You Zhibin, it is essential to recognize the contributions of the ROC in Chinese history and to Taiwan, as denying this undermines its chance to be present at the negotiation table. The KMT must return to Sun Yat-sen's path to be properly positioned at the negotiation table for peaceful unification. Reflecting on 1927, when Chiang Kai-shek betrayed Sun's three major policies, evokes many feelings. As stated in the "Memorial Song of the Premier," the revolutionary spirit must be preserved.

The history of the ROC should not vanish into oblivion. Xu Mingwei points out that even if the ROC's title disappears, its meaningful and valuable essence will endure. In light of today's developments in China, we as Taiwanese people should treasure this history and seek a future of peaceful coexistence.