; Whereas the PRC continues to seek to coerce private companies around the world to refer to Taiwan as a part of China; Whereas the PRC has insisted on acceptance of its One-China Principle being a precondition to engagement with Taiwan on resolution of their differences; Whereas in a speech on January 2, 2019, marking the anniversary of the People’s Republic of China’s 1979 Message to Compatriots in Taiwan , PRC President Xi Jinping stated, The development process of cross-Strait relations has proved: No one and no forces can change the historical and legal facts that Taiwan is a part of China and two sides of the Strait belong to one China! ; Whereas President Xi also stated that The longstanding political differences between the two sides of the Strait are the major causes that prevent cross-Strait relations from proceeding steadily. This should not be passed down generation after generation. , thereby implying a deadline for unification of Taiwan with the PRC; Whereas President Xi further asserted, We make no promise to renounce the use of force and reserve the option of taking all necessary means … [against] Taiwan independence separatists ; Whereas President Xi also held out a one country, two systems model for Taiwan’s adoption and promised that under such an arrangement, the social system and life styles of Taiwan compatriots will be fully respected after the peaceful unification, and the private property, religious beliefs, and legitimate rights and interests of Taiwan compatriots will be fully guaranteed ; Whereas over 75 percent of the people of Taiwan do not support a one country, two systems model; Whereas Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen stated in response to President Xi’s speech that Taiwan absolutely will not accept one country, two systems … ; Whereas Taiwan has transitioned into a fully functioning democracy since 1996, when the island held its first direct Presidential election