Core Viewpoint - The process of cross-strait unification is fundamentally about reconstructing the relationship between home and country for the people of Taiwan [6]. Group 1: Nationalist Party Leadership Election - The registration period for candidates in the Kuomintang (KMT) chairmanship election is from September 15 to 19, which has garnered significant attention from both Taiwan's political sphere and mainland Chinese institutions and netizens [2]. - There is a strong interest in whether the new KMT chairman will recognize the "One China" principle and actively promote cross-strait unification [2][3]. Group 2: Public Sentiment and Expectations - A prominent figure, known as "Guanzhang" (Chen Zhihan), expressed skepticism about the KMT's ability to facilitate unification, stating that the new chairman's focus will be on gaining power in Taiwan rather than on unification efforts [5]. - Guanzhang's comments reflect a broader sentiment that the KMT's leadership will not significantly impact the unification process, as their primary goal is to maintain political power in Taiwan [12]. Group 3: Identity and Relationship Reconstruction - The KMT's current positioning regarding the relationship between home and country is seen as misaligned, with many members viewing mainland China as their historical homeland rather than Taiwan [7]. - Statements from potential KMT candidates, such as Zheng Liwen and Hao Longbin, affirming their identity as both Taiwanese and Chinese, indicate a step towards reconstructing this relationship [9]. Group 4: Future of the KMT and Unification - The future role of the KMT in promoting or hindering unification will depend on its performance in upcoming elections; a weakened KMT may push for unification, while a strong KMT may leverage its position for concessions [11]. - The internal divisions within the KMT regarding unification are highlighted by differing opinions among its members, with some expressing a desire to retain Taiwan's autonomy even post-unification [10].