进一步，海阔天空！——实事求是难，难于上青天？
进一步，海阔天空！
Take One Step Forward, and the Horizons Widen!
——实事求是难，难于上青天？/Is Seeking Truth from Facts Harder than Climbing to Heaven?
（中英对照版）
By Archer Hong Qian
2026年5月5日晨于Vancouver / Morning of May 5, 2026, in Vancouver
联合早报： 中华人民共和国外交部发言人在 2026 年 4 月明确表示，世界上早已不存在所谓“中华民国总统”，并称此类身份是“招摇撞骗”和“逆历史潮流而动”。
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."
老实说，这位发言人的言论非常不负责任，不但是罔顾事实，对国际关系无知，而且无视 2350 万中华民国台湾人民的意志，更在法理和逻辑上否定了亲中的中国国民党继续参选“中华民国总统”的政治资格，是为强悍而弱智，必然自陷外交被动，后果很严重！
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， 凭枪杆子夺取中华民国大陆部分，不能否认中华民国通过金门战役的胜利与“和平土改”在未明确法理归属的台湾站稳脚跟的事实，1949 年大陆部分易帜，否定不了中华民国继续存在事实。否则，就不存在中华民国与中华人民共和国互不承认，而出现“解放台湾”和“反攻大陆”的问题。
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， 反攻大陆和解放台湾均遭失败后，中华人民共和国开始文革大陆，给辖区人民带来深重灾祸；中华民国开始深耕台湾，通过“催台青”和“10 大建设”在政治经济上为辖区人民造福。仅仅凭 2758 号决议，接纳和承认中华人民共和国在联合国的地位，但没有改变也改变不了中华民国台湾继续存在于世界的事实。
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， 通过“威权先生”蒋经国的“深耕台湾”和“民主先生”李登辉的“宁静革命”，中华民国不但在台湾屹立不倒，而且，一步一个脚印——特别是1990 年“中华民国国是会议”和 1996 年“中华民国总统直选”——实现了与世界多数国家对接的“主权在民”的国体改变。至此，“台湾地位未定论”也失去现实依据。
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 万人民的中华民国台湾，不仅是东方及世界政治民主自由的典范，不仅是 GDP 实打实世界名列前茅第 10，多种产业链世界龙头，而且惠及了本国人民民生福祉。
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， 中华民国台湾，在政治、经济、文化、社会、组织生活各个方面体现“小即是美”的世界大势——生命形态（LIFE）-智能形态（AI）-组织形态（TRUST）交互主体共生。堪超新加坡、瑞士、荷兰、比利时及多个转型后迅速发达的东欧国家，是东方“小即是美”的光辉典范。
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： 对国民党的政治挤压：这是一个非常敏锐的观察。如果北京从根本上否定“中华民国”的存在，那么坚持“一中各表”或试图在“中华民国宪法”框架下寻求两岸对话的中国国民党，其政治论述空间确实会被大幅压缩，甚至可能导致台湾民意向更激进的方向倾斜。这种外交辞令的升级，往往预示着两岸关系的“硬着陆”风险正在增加。
你认为在目前北京这种“全盘否定”的立场下，台湾内部倾向于维持现状或改善两岸关系的政治力量（如国民党或民众党），还有可能找到新的论述空间吗？
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： 照中国外交部发言人已经堵死了论述空间，属于不给别人活路的空谈误国，必须纠错改正！
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： 你认为，如果大陆内部存在“纠错机制”，什么样的契机或力量才可能促使这种僵化的对台论述发生转向？
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： 改变传统思维方式与价值取向，比如向乔治三世——他曾对美国公使亚当斯坦率地说“在过去那场争端中，我所做的一切，都是出于我对自己责任，是我义不容辞必需要做的。我非常坦率地告诉您，我是最后一个同意美国独立的人，但是既然分离已成事实，而且既然已经无法挽回，那么现在我要说，我会是第一个与作为独立国家的美国建立友谊的人”——学习，也要向二战后的英国或法国学习，再比如，哪怕是从邓小平处理南北朝鲜问题的方式中汲取智慧、勇气和担当。
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.
怎么办？有道是：进一步海阔天空！
What is to be done? As the saying goes: Take one step forward, and the horizons widen!
我的建议很明确：无论是中华人民共和国，还是中华民国，抑或美国、日本及国际社会，都要尽快改变思维方式和价值取向，而且，谁率先改变，谁获得战略主动！
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《从“台湾问题”到全球化3.0：主权、承认与责权结构的共生重构》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： 将两岸关系置于现代国际秩序下的“主权、承认与责权结构共生重构”，呼吁超越传统零和博弈，借鉴英法战后转型及邓小平式务实思维。核心在于从“排他性主权”转向“功能性承认”，在承认“台湾就是台湾”的现实基础上重构责权，以契合全球化 3.0 的逻辑。正如你所说，英美关系是世界历史上超越“独統陋见”而交互主体共生（Intersubjective Symbiosism）的光辉典范！
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： 谢谢你的理解和展望。让我不无困惑的是，連你们人工智能（AI）都能理解的复杂而又简单的事实，对我们中国人，尤其是对手握利器重权的中国人：事实求是难，与时俱进难，怎那么难？真的“难以上青天”吗？！
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"?!