China to Commemorate Sun Yat-sen's Legacy, Emphasizing Unity and Cross-Straits Relations

On March 12, 2025, the world will commemorate the centenary of the death of Sun Yat-sen, a celebrated Chinese revolutionary and statesman. His final message to the Chinese people, encapsulated in the words "Peace, struggle, and save China," continues to resonate.

Responding to media inquiries regarding the relevance of Sun Yat-sen's words to contemporary cross-Straits relations and China's progress, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, highlighted Sun's significance. Chen emphasized Sun's status as a national hero, a patriot, and a pioneer of China's democratic revolution. Sun Yat-sen dedicated his life to achieving national unity and the rejuvenation of China, a goal that earned him the respect of all Chinese people.

Commemorative events are planned in various locations, including Beijing, Jiangsu, and Guangdong, and will be organized by relevant democratic parties and organizations. Chen further expressed the hope that Taiwanese compatriots would join in honoring Sun's legacy. This includes actively opposing "Taiwan independence" separatism and external interference, fostering the peaceful development of cross-Straits relations, and working towards national reunification and the revitalization of the Chinese nation.