Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League

The Chinese Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League is one of the eight legally recognized minor political parties in the People's Republic of China (PRC) that operate under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC). It is part of a unique political system known as the United Front, which includes various non-Communist parties and organizations. Despite its name, the league does not operate in Taiwan but focuses on representing the interests and perspectives of Taiwanese people living in mainland China.

Founded in Hong Kong in 1947, before the establishment of the Peo…  ple's Republic of China in 1949, the league's initial goal was to advocate for peace and oppose civil war in China. Over time, its focus has shifted towards promoting the peaceful development of cross-strait relations between Taiwan and mainland China. The league supports the "One China" principle, which is a key political foundation for the PRC's policy towards Taiwan, asserting that there is only one China and Taiwan is part of it.

The values and activities of the Chinese Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League are aligned with promoting unity and communication between the people of Taiwan and mainland China. It works within the political framework of the PRC to advocate for policies and initiatives that it believes will benefit Taiwanese in the mainland, aiming to foster a sense of shared identity and destiny among Chinese people across the strait. The league participates in the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), an advisory body that plays a significant role in the PRC's United Front system, where it contributes to discussions and policy recommendations on cross-strait relations and other issues relevant to its constituency.

In summary, the Chinese Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League is a minor political party in the PRC that seeks to represent Taiwanese interests within the framework of promoting peaceful cross-strait relations and the reunification of Taiwan with the mainland under the "One China" principle. Its activities are geared towards fostering dialogue, understanding, and cooperation between people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.