Most political actions are driven by the desire of individuals in the ruling group (selectorate) to stay in power; in the case of groups like the CPC, this invo

Most political actions are driven by the desire of individuals in the ruling group (selectorate) to stay in power; in the case of groups like the CPC, this involves a continuous competition to prove loyalty and ideological purity. One of the tenets of CPC orthodoxy is that Taiwan and Tibet are parts of China, thus all members must continually voice a desire to 'unify' the country. It doesn't make any economic or political sense, but saying that out loud would brand you 'reactionary' or a 'counter-revolutionary' in China.