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A poignant part of the transcript revisits a tragic event in 1990, where 46 Chinese migrants drowned attempting to reach Taiwan. This disaster prompted dialogue and cooperation between the two sides, leading to the Kinmen Accord, an agreement on repatriation procedures. Such moments of tragedy paved the way for cautious diplomacy and mutual trust, illustrating how shared crises can foster cross-strait engagement despite overarching political tensions.
The Kinmen Accord and the subsequent establishment of the Kinmen-Matsu Water Supply Project exemplify pragmatic cooperation. Even amid political stalemate, these projects demonstrate an underlying recognition of mutual benefit—delivering vital resources and maintaining economic links.