Leading research institutes in mainland China are nearing the completion of detailed proposals regarding the governance of Taiwan in the event of reunification. This initiative follows a 2019 directive from President Xi Jinping, who called for the exploration of specific administrative frameworks for the island. According to reports, these scholars are moving away from a 'one-size-fits-all' approach, instead developing various scenarios that could be applied depending on the circumstances of reunification.

While the specific details of these proposals remain largely internal, participants involved in the studies indicate that the goal is to provide Beijing with a menu of options. The shift toward multiple scenarios suggests an acknowledgment of the complexities involved in integrating Taiwan’s existing political and social systems with those of the mainland. The research is intended to serve as a policy roadmap, though it remains unclear how these proposals will be integrated into official state strategy or communicated to the Taiwanese public. The development marks a transition from broad political rhetoric to concrete administrative planning by state-affiliated experts.