Soon after Chiang’s election, the SEF notified ARATS on the new personnel arrangements and invited ARATS to resume cross-strait negotiations based on the so-called “1992 consensus.” Talk ceased in 1998. Later, the CCP refused to deal with the Democratic Progressive Party government because of what it termed the administration’s “push for Taiwan’s de jure independence.”
In his acceptance speech, Chiang vowed to ameliorate cross-strait relations based on the so-called “1992 consensus” from a Taiwan-centric approach, saying he would begin dialogue with Beijing soon after the election.
“We look forward to normalizing trade relations and increasing cultural exchanges between the two sides. Taiwan and China must shelve their differences and develop a better future in order safeguard the rights of people on both sides of the Strait,” Chiang said.
Chiang promised to quickly organize a team of top negotiators, but said that no talks would be held until ARATS had completed its personnel reshuffle.
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