Central News Agency (CNA reporter Li Ya-wen, Taipei, July 1) Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping delivered a speech concerning Taiwan on the occasion of the CCP's 105th anniversary. The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) stated that the CCP is repeating its old tune and called on Beijing to pragmatically face cross-strait realities and the mainstream public opinion in Taiwan, and to resolve differences through dialogue with Taiwan's democratically elected legitimate government without preconditions. The CCP's 105th anniversary celebration was held this morning at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where Xi delivered a speech of about 40 minutes. In the part of his speech concerning Taiwan, Xi mentioned the need to thoroughly implement the "overall strategy of the Party in the new era to resolve the Taiwan issue," adhere to the "one-China principle and the 1992 Consensus," "unite the broad masses of Taiwan compatriots, deepen cross-strait exchanges, cooperation, and integrated development; resolutely crack down on "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, oppose interference from external forces, and firmly advance the great cause of national reunification." The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) responded this afternoon, noting that Xi reiterated the CCP's established policy stance on Taiwan, which is essentially the same old tune. The MAC called on Beijing to pragmatically face cross-strait realities and the mainstream public opinion in Taiwan, and to resolve differences through dialogue with Taiwan's democratically elected legitimate government without preconditions, thereby maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. (Editor: Chou Hui-ying) 1150701 Choose to stand with the truth. Every contribution you make is a force to protect press freedom. Download the CNA "First News" APP to grasp the latest news in real-time. Text, images, and videos on this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast, publicly transmitted, or used without authorization.