【新唐人2014年02月21日訊】中共中央總書記習近平在北京，會見了台灣「中華民國」的國民黨榮譽主席連戰，以及隨訪人士。台灣媒體紛紛報導，連戰強調大陸應正視並務實面對「中華民國」，習近平回應任何問題都可提出來談。然而，中共官媒《央視》的相關報導，以及隔一天大陸主要媒體的相關報導，重點都放在「兩岸同屬中華民族」的立場上，對連戰所提有關「中華民國」的內容完全沒有提及。
在北京釣魚臺國賓館登場的「連習會」分成三階段，首先是習近平和連戰訪問團會面，隨後連、習兩人與核心幕僚繼續晤談，最後習近平夫婦設家宴款待連戰夫婦。連戰在二階段小範圍會談時，提出了有關「中華民國」的觀點。
連戰強調，大陸應正視並務實面對「中華民國」，「中華民國」在兩岸關係拓展過程是資產，不是負債，兩岸應共同以務實態度正視現實。
對此，習近平表示，兩岸政治分歧不應持續下去，任何問題只要對兩岸有幫助，都可提出來談。
台灣國民黨中央評議委員林遠：「現場連戰跟習近平究竟怎麼問題？怎麼講？這中間還不能確定，但我想中華民國這幾個字，是連戰提出來的，或許是有這回事。假如兩邊能夠有初步的至少有這種場合見個面，或握個手寒暄幾句的話，那麼當然對於將來兩岸的和平或兩岸之間的走向，我想是一個正面的作法。」
美國西東大學亞洲學系退休榮譽教授楊力宇：「我覺得連習會是一個非常好的溝通管道，但是連戰不能代表馬英九，也不能代表國民黨，也不能代表中華民國政府，只是一個溝通的平臺，一個渠道而已。」
會晤當晚，大陸《央視新聞聯播》節目以長達7分鐘的篇幅，報導這場「連習會」。而後續的相關報導，大陸媒體根據《新華社》發出的基調，把重點放在「一中」和兩岸人民同屬中華民族等北京立場上，對連戰提出有關「正視中華民國」的談話，隻字未提，全部避開。
然而海峽對岸的台灣，媒體的報導卻都傾向於「正視中華民國」的這個話題。
「連戰當面向習近平表示，中國大陸必須以務實的態度，正視中華民國存在的現實。」
楊力宇：「所以雙方既然有很多矛盾又有很多問題，但是中共很會拉攏台灣的民生，很會促使台灣跟大陸合作，所以現在雙方雖然有很多矛盾問題，但是經濟、貿易、文化、教育的交流是非常的廣泛，未來的發展很難預料。」
另外，在這次會晤過程中，習近平主動提及「馬習會」，並詢問連戰對此事的態度。
楊力宇：「我想這主要還是統戰，討好台灣民生，爭取台灣民生，我不認為有甚麼重大的改變，而且中共的政策是不可能改變，中共絕對不會同意馬英九以總統身份來參加馬習會，絕對不可能，因為這樣一搞就變成兩個中國，一中一臺。大陸認為台灣是中國的一部分，這是中共很明確的立場，也不可能改變，所以中共還是把台灣當作地方政府，像香港一樣。」
林遠：「台灣到底將來要走哪個方向，或者走哪種制度或者方式，當然需要很多人提案，其實香港這個制度，我相信在台灣目前是絕對不會接受。」
事實上，台灣朝野立委就「連習會」也發表不同看法。台灣「國民黨」立委費鴻泰表示，連戰可以說是中國的傳話人，但是絕對不是中國的代言人，基於兩岸目前的互動情況，「馬習會」還是有可能實現。
台灣在野的「民進黨」立委蔡煌瑯則表示，兩岸政治對話的問題，只要中國尊重台灣的主權，任何政治協議都可以談。
採訪/常春 編輯/黃億美 後製/李勇
Two versions of One report, A Meeting between KMT Lian Zhan
and CCP Xi Jinping
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Leader Xi Jinping,
interviewed Lian Zhan, who is the Honorary Chairman
of Kuomintang (KMT) of Taiwan “The Republic of China"
and the retinue.
Taiwan media reported, Lian Zhan emphasized Mainland
Authorities have to pragmatically face up
to the reality of “The Republic of China".
Having any further topics being raised by Xi Jinping, can
be further negotiated.
However, what the CCP’s official media CCTV reported
of the interview day in question,
and the mainstream Mainland media reported on the second day,
focused on the standpoint of “both sides of the Strait belonging
to the Chinese ethnic group".
They completely ignored all information relating to
“The Republic of China" mentioned by Lian Zhan.
The interview between Lian Zhan and Xi Jinping at Diaoyutai
National Hotel, was arranged in three stages.
First Xi Jinping interviewed Lian Zhan and the delegation,
then Lian Zhan, Xi Jinping and their inner circles
continued along with their talks,
then finally, Xi Jinping and his wife treated Lian Zhan
and his wife to a family banquet.
During the latter two episodes of the interview,
Lian Zhan raised the views pertinent to “the Republic of China".
Lian Zhan underscored, Mainland has to pragmatically
face up to the reality of “the Republic of China",
which is an asset for developing bilateral relationships
rather than creating debts,
hence both sides having to work together to face up to the
reality in a way that’s both rational and down to earth.
Regarding this matter, Xi Jinping says the political discrepancy
on both sides should not continue any longer,
that with any topics helpful for developing the bilateral relationship,
can be raised for further talks and negotiation.
Central Commentator of Taiwan KMT Lin Yuan:
“How is the meeting between Lian Zhan and Xi Jinping going?
What do they talk about? This so far is unconfirmed.
But I think, ‘The Republic of China’ is raised by Lian Zhan,
and this might have some truth to it.
If both sides can meet each other half way and talk,
then this is of course a positive move for further ensuring
a direction of peace and future prospects between both sides."
Emeritus Professor Yang Li Yu of Asian Department
of West and East University of America:
“I think the interview is a very good negotiation channel.
But Lian Zhan cannot work on behalf of Ma Yingjiu,
nor the KMT, let alone the Government of the
Republic of China.
This is just a negotiation platform and a channel."
On the night of the day of the interview,
The News Network Show program of Mainland CCTV,
broadcast the interview, lasting seven minutes.
Based on the keynote set up by Xinhua News Agency,
the following relevant reports on Mainland media,
focused on “One China" and of both sides belonging to
the Chinese ethnic group,
which is the usual standpoint held by the Beijing Authorities.
All reports have avoided “face up to the Republic of China"
as mentioned by Lian Zhan, without any coverage of it.
However, Taiwan media did report on the interview,
highlighting the topic “face up to the Republic of China".
In a face to face conversation,Lian Zhan said to Xi Jinping,
“Mainland China has to pragmatically face up to the existing
realities of the Republic of China."
Yang Liyu: “The bilateral relationship has many conflicts
as well as many problems.
But the CCP is good at alluring Taiwan in to cooperating
with Mainland, via the topic of Taiwan’s livelihood.
So despite the many conflicts between both sides, there is a very
wide exchange in the fields of economy, trade,
culture and education.
So the future development is hard to forecast just yet."
In addition, during the interview, Xi Jinping actively mentioned
“The interview between Xi Jinping and Ma Yingjiu",
asking what attitude Lian Zhan has to this matter.
Yang Liyu: “I think this is mainly a means of a united front
to pander to Taiwanese people’s livelihood,
thus attracting the support of the Taiwanese people.
I don’t think this will trigger any major changes to come
and it is impossible for the CCP to change their policies.
The CCP have never agreed that Ma Yingjiu joined the meeting
with Xi Jinping via an identity of the president
of the Republic of China."
There is just no possibility of anything like this happening.
Because such a deal would lead to “Two China’s"
or “One China & One Taiwan".
Mainland recognizes Taiwan is one part of China and this
is a clear standpoint of CCP, its difficult to change.
So the CCP still regards Taiwan as a local government,
much like Hong Kong."
Lin Yuan: “Which direction is Taiwan likely to take?
The way of the regime or some other way?
Of course there are many views and opinions.
Actually, Hong Kong’s regime I believe to be absolutely
unacceptable to the Taiwanese people currently."
In fact, the Congressmen of both ruling and opposition parties
in Taiwan express different views.
Legislative member of Taiwan KMT Fei Hongtai says,
Lian Zhan is a messenger, but never a spokesman.
In terms of the current interactive situation of both sides,
the interview between Xi Jinping and Ma Yingjiu
is possible to achieve some success.
The opposition legislative member Cai Huanlang says,
the dialogue between two sides of the Strait can be
carried out for negotiating any political agreement.
As long as Taiwan’s sovereignty is respected by the Mainland
authorities of China.
Interview/Chang Chun Edit/Huang Yimei Post-Production/Li Yong
