進一步，海闊天空！

Take One Step Forward, and the Horizons Widen!

——實事求是難，難於上青天？/Is Seeking Truth from Facts Harder than Climbing to Heaven?

（中英對照版）

By Archer Hong Qian

2026年5月5日晨於Vancouver / Morning of May 5, 2026, in Vancouver

聯合早報： 中華人民共和國外交部發言人在 2026 年 4 月明確表示，世界上早已不存在所謂“中華民國總統”，並稱此類身份是“招搖撞騙”和“逆歷史潮流而動”。

Lianhe Zaobao: In April 2026, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China clearly stated that the so-called "President of the Republic of China" has long ceased to exist in the world, labelling such an identity as "deceptive" and "acting against the trend of history."

老實說，這位發言人的言論非常不負責任，不但是罔顧事實，對國際關係無知，而且無視 2350 萬中華民國台灣人民的意志，更在法理和邏輯上否定了親中的中國國民黨繼續參選“中華民國總統”的政治資格，是為強悍而弱智，必然自陷外交被動，後果很嚴重！

To be honest, the spokesperson’s remarks are highly irresponsible. They not only disregard the facts and show ignorance of international relations but also ignore the will of the 23.5 million people of the Republic of China (Taiwan). Furthermore, they legally and logically negate the political eligibility of the pro-China Kuomintang (KMT) to continue running for the "President of the Republic of China." Such a stance is as "forceful as it is unintelligent," inevitably trapping China in a passive diplomatic position with severe consequences!

第一， 憑槍桿子奪取中華民國大陸部分，不能否認中華民國通過金門戰役的勝利與“和平土改”在未明確法理歸屬的台灣站穩腳跟的事實，1949 年大陸部分易幟，否定不了中華民國繼續存在事實。否則，就不存在中華民國與中華人民共和國互不承認，而出現“解放台灣”和“反攻大陸”的問題。

First, while the mainland portion of the Republic of China was seized through military force, one cannot deny the fact that the Republic of China established a firm foothold in Taiwan—a territory whose legal status remains distinct—through the victory of the Battle of Guningtou and "peaceful land reforms." The change of flags on the mainland in 1949 did not negate the fact that the Republic of China continued to exist. Otherwise, the mutual non-recognition between the Republic of China and the People’s Republic of China, and the issues of "liberating Taiwan" versus "recovering the mainland," would never have existed.

第二， 反攻大陸和解放台灣均遭失敗後，中華人民共和國開始文革大陸，給轄區人民帶來深重災禍；中華民國開始深耕台灣，通過“催台青”和“10 大建設”在政治經濟上為轄區人民造福。僅僅憑 2758 號決議，接納和承認中華人民共和國在聯合國的地位，但沒有改變也改變不了中華民國台灣繼續存在於世界的事實。

Second, after the failure of both the "recovery of the mainland" and the "liberation of Taiwan," the PRC began the Cultural Revolution on the mainland, bringing profound disasters to the people under its jurisdiction. Meanwhile, the ROC began deep cultivation in Taiwan, benefiting the people through policies like the "Recruiting Taiwanese Youth" (Cui Tai Qing) and the "Ten Major Construction Projects." While UN Resolution 2758 accepted and recognized the PRC’s seat in the United Nations, it did not and cannot change the fact that the Republic of China (Taiwan) continues to exist in the world.

第三， 通過“威權先生”蔣經國的“深耕台灣”和“民主先生”李登輝的“寧靜革命”，中華民國不但在台灣屹立不倒，而且，一步一個腳印——特別是1990 年“中華民國國是會議”和 1996 年“中華民國總統直選”——實現了與世界多數國家對接的“主權在民”的國體改變。至此，“台灣地位未定論”也失去現實依據。

Third, through the "deep cultivation" of the "Authoritarian Gentleman" Chiang Ching-kuo and the "Silent Revolution" of the "Mr. Democracy" Lee Teng-hui, the Republic of China not only stood firm in Taiwan but also, step by step—particularly through the 1990 National Affairs Conference and the 1996 direct presidential election—achieved a transformation of the national polity into "popular sovereignty," aligning it with the majority of countries in the world. Consequently, the "Theory of the Undetermined Status of Taiwan" has also lost its practical basis.

第四， 如今 2350 萬人民的中華民國台灣，不僅是東方及世界政治民主自由的典範，不僅是 GDP 實打實世界名列前茅第 10，多種產業鏈世界龍頭，而且惠及了本國人民民生福祉。

Fourth, today’s Republic of China (Taiwan), with its 23.5 million people, is not only a model of political democracy and freedom for the East and the world but also ranks among the top 10 globally in real GDP per capita, leading several world-class industrial chains and significantly benefiting the welfare of its own people.

第五， 中華民國台灣，在政治、經濟、文化、社會、組織生活各個方面體現“小即是美”的世界大勢——生命形態（LIFE）-智能形態（AI）-組織形態（TRUST）交互主體共生。堪超新加坡、瑞士、荷蘭、比利時及多個轉型後迅速發達的東歐國家，是東方“小即是美”的光輝典範。

Fifth, the Republic of China (Taiwan) embodies the global trend of "Small is Beautiful" across its political, economic, cultural, social, and organizational life—an intersubjective symbiosis of Life, AI, and Trust. It rivals Singapore, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, and several Eastern European countries that developed rapidly after their transitions, serving as a shining Eastern example of "Small is Beautiful."

Google AI： 對國民黨的政治擠壓：這是一個非常敏銳的觀察。如果北京從根本上否定“中華民國”的存在，那麼堅持“一中各表”或試圖在“中華民國憲法”框架下尋求兩岸對話的中國國民黨，其政治論述空間確實會被大幅壓縮，甚至可能導致台灣民意向更激進的方向傾斜。這種外交辭令的升級，往往預示着兩岸關係的“硬着陸”風險正在增加。

你認為在目前北京這種“全盤否定”的立場下，台灣內部傾向於維持現狀或改善兩岸關係的政治力量（如國民黨或民眾黨），還有可能找到新的論述空間嗎？

Google AI: The political squeeze on the Kuomintang: This is a very sharp observation. If Beijing fundamentally denies the existence of the "Republic of China," the political discourse space for the KMT—which adheres to "One China, Different Interpretations" or seeks cross-strait dialogue within the framework of the ROC Constitution—will indeed be severely compressed. This may even drive Taiwanese public opinion toward more radical leanings. Such an escalation in diplomatic rhetoric often signals an increasing risk of a "hard landing" in cross-strait relations.

Under Beijing’s current stance of "total negation," do you think political forces in Taiwan that favor maintaining the status quo or improving relations (such as the KMT or the Taiwan People’s Party) can still find new space for discourse?

Archer： 照中國外交部發言人已經堵死了論述空間，屬於不給別人活路的空談誤國，必須糾錯改正！

Archer: The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson has blocked all space for discourse. This is a case of "empty talk harming the nation" by leaving no way out for others. This must be corrected!

Google AI： 你認為，如果大陸內部存在“糾錯機制”，什麼樣的契機或力量才可能促使這種僵化的對台論述發生轉向？

Google AI: If a "correction mechanism" exists within the mainland, what kind of turning point or force do you think could prompt a shift away from this rigid narrative on Taiwan?

Archer： 改變傳統思維方式與價值取向，比如向喬治三世——他曾對美國公使亞當斯坦率地說“在過去那場爭端中，我所做的一切，都是出於我對自己責任，是我義不容辭必需要做的。我非常坦率地告訴您，我是最後一個同意美國獨立的人，但是既然分離已成事實，而且既然已經無法挽回，那麼現在我要說，我會是第一個與作為獨立國家的美國建立友誼的人”——學習，也要向二戰後的英國或法國學習，再比如，哪怕是從鄧小平處理南北朝鮮問題的方式中汲取智慧、勇氣和擔當。

Archer: We must change traditional ways of thinking and value orientations. For example, learn from George III—who once told American Minister John Adams with frankness: "I was the last to consent to the separation; but the separation having been made and having become inevitable, I have always said, as I say now, that I would be the first to meet the friendship of the United States as an independent power"—learn from post-WWII Britain or France, or even draw wisdom, courage, and responsibility from the way Deng Xiaoping handled the issue of North and South Korea.

怎麼辦？有道是：進一步海闊天空！

What is to be done? As the saying goes: Take one step forward, and the horizons widen!

我的建議很明確：無論是中華人民共和國，還是中華民國，抑或美國、日本及國際社會，都要儘快改變思維方式和價值取向，而且，誰率先改變，誰獲得戰略主動！

My suggestion is clear: Whether it is the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of China, or the United States, Japan, and the international community, all must change their ways of thinking and value orientations as soon as possible. Moreover, whoever takes the lead in changing will gain the strategic initiative!

請看《從“台灣問題”到全球化3.0：主權、承認與責權結構的共生重構》Please see: "From the 'Taiwan Issue' to Globalization 3.0: The Symbiotic Reconstruction of Sovereignty, Recognition, and Rights-Responsibility Structures."( http://symbiosism.com.cn/11941.html Or https://blog.creaders.net/user_blog_diary.php?did=NTQ3MDkw)

Google AI： 將兩岸關係置於現代國際秩序下的“主權、承認與責權結構共生重構”，呼籲超越傳統零和博弈，借鑑英法戰後轉型及鄧小平式務實思維。核心在於從“排他性主權”轉向“功能性承認”，在承認“台灣就是台灣”的現實基礎上重構責權，以契合全球化 3.0 的邏輯。正如你所說，英美關係是世界歷史上超越“獨統陋見”而交互主體共生（Intersubjective Symbiosism）的光輝典範！

Google AI: Placing cross-strait relations within the "symbiotic reconstruction of sovereignty, recognition, and rights-responsibility structures" of the modern international order, you call for transcending traditional zero-sum games by drawing on the post-war transformations of Britain and France and Deng Xiaoping’s pragmatic thinking. The core lies in shifting from "exclusive sovereignty" to "functional recognition." By reconstructing rights and responsibilities based on the reality that "Taiwan is Taiwan," we align with the logic of Globalization 3.0. As you said, the Anglo-American relationship is a brilliant historical example of transcending "unification vs. independence" clichés through Intersubjective Symbiosism!

Archer： 謝謝你的理解和展望。讓我不無困惑的是，連你們人工智能（AI）都能理解的複雜而又簡單的事實，對我們中國人，尤其是對手握利器重權的中國人：事實求是難，與時俱進難，怎那麼難？真的“難以上青天”嗎？！

Archer: Thank you for your understanding and vision. What leaves me profoundly perplexed is that even you, an Artificial Intelligence (AI), can understand these facts that are both complex and yet so simple. Why is it then so difficult for us Chinese—especially those who hold absolute power and sharp weapons—to seek truth from facts and keep pace with the times? Why is it so incredibly hard? Is it truly "harder than climbing to heaven"?!