January 1, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office Director Liu Jieyi published a New Year's message entitled "Joining Hands to Advance through Hardship" in the first 2020 issue of Relations Across Taiwan Straits magazine. In it he stated that cross-Strait relations are entering a new year and embarking on a road of peaceful development, from which Taiwan compatriots can fully enjoy a "bonus" in their well-being. Conversely, the interests and welfare of Taiwan compatriots will be severely harmed if an extreme minority continues to stir up opposition and hostility between the two sides. A bright outlook for the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations depends on the joint efforts of compatriots on both sides. The Mainland will continue to thoroughly implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech and the fourth plenary session of the 19th CPC National Congress, as well as work unremittingly to promote the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations and advance the process toward the peaceful reunification of China.
January 2, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office Director Liu Jieyi published an article entitled "Setting the Course, Firmly Advancing" in the People's Daily. In it he said that General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech on January 2, 2019 reverberated throughout Taiwan and has had a major and profound impact on the development of cross-Strait relations. It also has major significance for more solid and effective Taiwan-related work in the new era: to unite the great number of Taiwan compatriots to work together for national rejuvenation and create a general trend towards peaceful reunification across the Taiwan Strait; to promote dialogue and consultation among various sectors on the future of cross-Strait relations and the nation; to firmly curb "Taiwan independence" separatist activities and maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait; and to deepen the development of cross-Strait integration and effectively enhance the rights, interests, and welfare of Taiwan compatriots. In 2020, the Mainland must fully realize the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech and the fourth plenary session of the 19th CPC National Congress, promote institutional arrangements across the Taiwan Strait for peaceful development, improve and promote cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation, deepen the development of cross-Strait integration, enact institutional arrangements and policy measures to guarantee the well-being of Taiwan compatriots, continue to use institutional advantage for the efficacy of Taiwan-related work, solidly promote the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations, and firmly advance the process toward the peaceful reunification of China.
January 11, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Ma Xiaoguang stated in regards to Taiwan's election result that mainland China's major Taiwan policies are clear and consistent. The Mainland adheres to the basic principle of "peaceful reunification and one country, two systems" and the "one China" principle. It will firmly safeguard China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, staunchly oppose any form of "Taiwan independence" attempts and actions, and resolutely improve the rights, interests, and welfare of Taiwan compatriots. The peaceful development of cross-Strait relations is the correct path to promoting joint development and benefiting compatriots on both sides of the Strait. It will require the joint efforts of compatriots on both sides to achieve. The Mainland is willing, on the common political basis of upholding the "1992 Consensus" and opposing "Taiwan independence," to jointly promote with Taiwan compatriots the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations, advance the process toward the peaceful reunification of China, and together realize the glorious prospect of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
January 13, 2020
Mainland State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated during a visit to Africa that the "one China" principle is not only a position shared by all African countries, but also a long-established general consensus in the international community. This consensus will not change in the slightest because of the local elections on the island of Taiwan. Nor will it be shaken by erroneous words and actions of Western individual politicians. The national revival of China and the cross-Strait unification are historically inevitable. Moves against this trend will come to a dead end. Any acts of secession will be condemned by history.
January 13, 2020
The Tianjin Taiwan Affairs Office and Tianjin Development and Reform Commission announced the "Specific Measures on Further Promoting Economic and Cultural Exchanges and Cooperation between Tianjin and Taiwan" including 46 articles. The first 30 articles of the measures stipulate equal treatment to Taiwanese enterprises in the areas of research, finance, establishment of major technical equipment and industry innovation centers, 5G R&D, garden waste disposal, aviation, culture, sports, agriculture, and medicine. The other 16 articles call for equal treatment for Taiwan compatriots in the areas of transportation, education, medical treatment, literature and art, employment, entrepreneurship, housing, training, title review, and sporting events.
January 15, 2020
During a regular press conference, Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Ma Xiaoguang presented a four-point response to the proposal by Tsai Ing-wen after her election victory that "peace, parity, democracy, and dialogue " are the keys to the resumption of positive cross-Strait interaction: First, adhering to the "1992 consensus" embodying the "one China" principle is the unshakable foundation for peaceful and stable cross-Strait relations"; it would be easier to shake a mountain than shake the "1992 Consensus." Second, "Taiwan independence" separatist forces and their activities are the biggest threats to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and must be resolutely curbed. Third, cross-Strait developments toward peace and stability and the trend of progress in cross-Strait relations cannot be stopped by any person or power. Fourth, Taiwan's future lies in national unification. Taiwan belongs to the people of China, of which include the Taiwanese people, therefore its future will be jointly decided by the people of China.
January 16, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Ma Xiaoguang commented on statements by Tsai Ing-wen regarding cross-Strait relations during an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). He said that Taiwan has never been a country, Taiwan is a sacred and indivisable part of China. He warned the DPP leader to not allow an inflated ego to make misjudgements on the situation and thus further fabricate tension and unrest in the Taiwan Strait, which would in turn lead Taiwan into dangerous grounds. The Mainland's determination to protect China's national sovereignty and territorial integrity is rock solid. No person, organization, or party will be allowed to seperate any territory from China at any time or by any means.
January 19, 2020
Member of the Politburo Standing Committee and Chairman of the CPPCC Wang Yang stated at the 2020 Working Conference on Taiwan Affairs that the situation in the Taiwan Strait has grown more complicated and grave in 2020. The Mainland must reinforce the "four consciousnesses," solidify the "four confidences," and accomplish the "two maintains." These thinking and actions must be effectively unified and deployed in the CPC Central Committee’s Taiwan-related work decisions. The Mainland must adhere to the "one China" principle and firmly oppose and deter any form of "Taiwan independence" separatist activities. Policies must be precisely implemented to increase the effectiveness of policy initiatives favorable to Taiwan and the people, and improve institutional arrangements and policy measures to promote cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation, deepen the development of cross-Strait integration, and guarantee the well-being of Taiwan compatriots. It must vigorously promote cross-Strait youth exchanges and improve conditions for young people to come to the Mainland from Taiwan to study, intern, start businesses, and work. Party committees at all levels must further raise their political position to effectively fulfill their political responsibility to properly carry out Taiwan-related work. Taiwan-related work systems must implement the overall demands of party building in the new era, consolidate educational results on the theme of "don't forget your original heart and remember your mission," strengthen cadre team building, effectively improve work styles, and work hard to fulfill Taiwan-related work in the new era.
January 20, 2020
Mainland State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a 2020 New Year Reception speech that China will resolutely and necessarily counter interference by external forces in China's internal affairs. The "one China" principle is a universal consensus of the international community and a widely-acknowledged basic norm of international relations. No matter how the situation changes in Taiwan, it cannot change the historical and legal fact that Taiwan is an indivisible part of China. The determination and confidence of the government and people of China to unify the two sides will never waver.
January 21, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office Director Liu Jieyi stated during an inspection of Taiwan-funded enterprises in Beijing that unification of the motherland is inevitable and the great historical trend of national revival has become more powerful. The Mainland will adhere to implementing people-centered development concepts in Taiwan-related work, improve and deepen institutional arrangements and policy measures to develop cross-Strait integration, promote cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation, guarantee the well-being of Taiwan compatriots, and promote a shared mindset among compatriots on both sides. The Mainland economy is moving towards a new stage of higher quality development while maintaining the basic trend of stable and long-term improvement. The prospects for Taiwan compatriots and companies to invest in new businesses and enjoy success are also improving. The Mainland hopes that Taiwan compatriots will seize these opportunities to reach new heights.
January 23, 2020
Mainland Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesman Geng Shuang responded to a question regarding former president Fradique de Menezes of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe sending congratulations to Tsai Ing-wen for winning the Taiwan election. He stated that the one-China principle is a basic norm governing international relations and a universal consensus of the international community. In the past three years or so after China and San Tome and Principe resumed diplomatic ties, relations between the two sides have developed smoothly. Any attempt to undermine the friendly relations between China and Sao Tome and Principe will not succeed. China advises the DPP authority to give up pathetic tricks that fool only themselves and make them a laughing stock of the world.
January 28, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Ma Xiaoguang issued a press release regarding Taiwan people stranded in Hubei, in which he stated that ARATS received a letter from the SEF at 6 pm on January 27. Claims by the Taiwan media and Taiwan side saying coordination was being conducted through various channels with the Mainland are inconsistent with facts. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the Mainland has duly cared for Taiwanese people in Hubei. Based on the understanding of the Hubei Taiwan Affairs Office, there were no cases of Taiwan people infected in Hubei as of the afternoon of January 27. The Mainland has always taken seriously the Taiwanese people’s health and welfare on both sides of the Strait, and has maintained communications with relevant parties in Taiwan. The Mainland arranged for Taiwanese experts to make an inspection visit to Wuhan, and provided timely information and data to Taiwan as well, it will continue to maintain communication and coordination in the same manner.
February 3, 2020
During a regular online press conference, mainland China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Hua Chunying responded to the matter of Italy’s ban on Taiwanese flights due to the World Health Organization (WHO) listing Taiwan as part of China as a "high risk" area from the COVID-19. She stated that Taiwan compatriots are our brothers and sisters. If they encountered difficulties overseas, we would always be ready to help. The WHO is a special United Nations agency consisting of sovereign states, Taiwan's participation in the activities of international organizations such as the WHO must be arranged properly through cross-Strait consultations under the “one-China” principle. The Taiwan region has timely access to information on global public health emergencies released by the WHO and information can also flow readily the other way. With these arrangements in place, Taiwan is able to cope promptly and effectively with local or global public health emergencies.
February 4, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang responded to the matter of Lai Ching-te's visit to the United States. He stated that the "one China" principle is a fundamental premise and political foundation for the development of relations between China and all countries, including the US. The Mainland resolutely opposes the establishment of diplomatic relations and any form of official contacts between Taiwan and any country. The US should abide by the “one-China” principle and the China-US Three Joint Communiqués. The Mainland again warned Taiwan's DPP administration that "Taiwan independence" goes against the historical tide and is a road to nowhere. Any person or power relying in vain on foreign forces is bound to hoist with his own petard.
February 4, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang commented on the Taiwan-related issues pertaining to the COVID-19 epidemic. He said that the Mainland has repeatedly provided the Taiwan area with timely updated information on epidemic prevention and control. It has also notified Taiwan of the information shared between the Mainland and WHO on the COVID-19 genome sequence and also the approaches to obtain the sequence. In response to request by Taiwan's disease prevention agencies, the Mainland also arranged for Taiwan epidemic prevention experts to visit Wuhan, both sides have strengthened communication. The spokesperson also stated that the Mainland is doing everything possible in epidemic prevention and control work. The life and safety of compatriots on both sides is the most important and urgent matter at this time. The DPP authorities should stop using the epidemic as a pretext for its political sensationalism and manipulation, and should stop interfering in epidemic prevention and control work.
February 5, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang commented on Taiwan-related issues pertaining to the COVID epidemic. He said that the TAO and provincial and city agencies involved with Taiwan-related work have established an epidemic prevention and control work leading group to strengthen care for Taiwan compatriots and coordinate efforts to resolve practical issues. On February 3, the Mainland assisted in arranging the return of the first group of 247 Taiwan compatriots stranded in Hubei. They were flown back to Taiwan on a China Eastern Airlines Lunar New Year holiday supplemental flight. As of February 4, the Mainland has updated Taiwan on the epidemic situation 36 times, whereas Taiwan informed the Mainland 15 times, such close contacts underscores the close affinity and kinship ties between the two sides. The Mainland hopes that relevant parties in Taiwan will appropriately handle the Mainland students’ return to their studies in Taiwan and protect their health and education rights and interests.
February 5, 2020
Hubei Provincial Taiwan Affairs Office Deputy Director Xing Junzhi expressed regret and concern for a confirmed COVID-19 case among the first group of Taiwanese compatriots returning to Taiwan from Hubei. During the transportation procedure, all Taiwan compatriots returning to Taiwan were required, according to Hubei Province epidemic prevention and control regulations, to make a written commitment and agree to undergo disease prevention measures after returning to Taiwan. The Mainland hopes for the Taiwan side to fully understand Taiwan compatriots’ urgency and need to promptly return home, and to actively cooperate and ensure their prompt return.
February 6, 2020
A person in charge at the Taiwan Affairs Office stated in regards to Taiwan-related issues in the World Health Organization (WHO) that, as the whole country is in the fight against the COVID-19 epidemic, the DPP authorities and "Taiwan independence" separatist forces have opportunistically banged the drum about Taiwan's WHO participation, through which they profit from misfortune and attempt to expand Taiwan's so called "international space." According to relevant resolutions of the UN General Assembly and WHO and the WHO Constitution, Taiwan, as a part of China has no right to join the WHO. The Mainland advises the DPP authorities to immediately stop their political calculations and political manipulation on Taiwan-related WHO issues. "Using the epidemic to seek independence" will never succeed.
February 6, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang stated during an interview that the transportation of the first group of Taiwan compatriots stranded in Hubei to Taiwan was successfully completed. Since then, the Taiwan authorities have persistently obstructed follow-up transportation arrangements, preventing the execution of a planned China Eastern Airlines flight. Concerned parties in the Mainland have started work related to the transportation of Taiwan compatriots in Hubei to Taiwan, showing the Mainland's sincere care and humanitarian concern for Taiwan compatriots. The Mainland will not allow the discrediting rumors and endless attacks by certain politicians in Taiwan. Taiwan should immediately stop all political manipulations, promptly confirm transport arrangements with China Eastern Airlines, and provide the necessary conditions for Taiwan compatriots in Hubei to return home.
February 7, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang stated during an interview that Hubei Provincial Taiwan Affairs Office, arranged the transportation of Taiwan compatriots back to Taiwan based on statistical calculations, and also with consideration to Taiwan's demands. However, Taiwan has used various excuses to delay and obstruct the arrangements, with the result that nearly a thousand Taiwan compatriots are unable to return home. Even "the vulnerable" have not been spared. Hubei performed a comprehensive quarantine investigation in the return of the first group of Taiwan compatriots to Taiwan. Testing requirements were strictly implemented in each procedure. Taiwan's allegation that the Mainland has "created trouble in the quarantine process" is entirely unfounded. The Mainland calls on the DPP authorities to stop disregarding the Taiwan compatriots’ interests, stop making excuses to quibble and cause trouble, and confirm transport arrangements with China Eastern Airlines so Taiwan compatriots in Hubei can promptly return home.
February 10, 2020
People's Liberation Army Eastern Theater Command spokesperson Colonel Zhang Chunhui stated that, on February 9, the Eastern Theater Command conducted sea and air force readiness patrols and flights through the Bashi Channel and the Miyako Strait, as well as carried out targeted combat exercises. Taiwan and its affiliated islands are a sacred and indivisible part of Chinese territory. The Chinese military's readiness patrols are entirely legitimate and legal. They are also necessitated by the current security situation in the Taiwan Strait and need to safeguard national sovereignty. Theater forces have the determination and capability to defeat all "Taiwan independence" separatist activities and firmly defend China's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.
February 10, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang responded to claims that sea and air force readiness patrols by the Eastern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) was intended as a warning over Lai Ching-te's visit to the US. He stated that the leader of the DPP authorities has recently made repeated comments with divisive "two-states theory" implications. She has postured to increase cross-strait confrontation and taken new actions to intensify plans for collusion between Taiwan and the US to seek independence and brazenly engage in dangerous provocation. The PLA action was taken to safeguard China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, and uphold the shared interests of compatriots on both sides of the Strait. The Mainland advises the DPP authorities to not play with fire
February 14, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang stated in regards to "Taiwan independence" remarks by Yu Shyi-kun that Yu was using the COVID-19 epidemic to talk nonsense. By openly advocating "Taiwan independence," Yu undermines cross-Strait relations and again exposes the delusions of an extreme minority in Taiwan to "use the epidemic to plot independence." In the face of the pandemic, Yu thinks not about how to safeguard the life, safety, and common interests of compatriots on both sides, but rather spreads a political virus to manufacture cross-Strait confrontation. It shows a contemptible lack of basic conscience. "Taiwan independence" is a dead end: a road to nowhere that will only bring disaster to the people of Taiwan. Some politicians with self-inflated egos create trouble by going against the trend, heedless of the well-being and safety of Taiwan compatriots. They will only bring trouble to themselves.
February 14, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang said that the DPP authorities and "Taiwan independence" forces are using the epidemic to profit from misfortune, engage vigorously in political manipulation, constantly escalate cross-Strait opposition and confrontation, and recklessly aggravate the atmosphere of cross-Strait relations. They constantly churn out discriminatory, cold-blooded measures that ignore the rights and interests of the people. They say one thing and do another regarding the return of Taiwan compatriots stranded in Hubei, and constantly fabricate all manner of excuses to obstruct and delay their return, including making claims of insufficient epidemic prevention and control ability. They manipulate green camp politicians and media and nurture cyber forces to attack and slander the Mainland. They baselessly attack the WHO for adhering to the "one China" principle and fabricate rumors of Taiwan breaking through the "one China principle" to participate in the WHO. The DPP authorities have relied on foreign forces and attempted to use the epidemic to stir "Taiwan independence" consciousness, fully exposing the conspiracy to "use the epidemic to plot independence." "Taiwan independence" acts are a political plague more poisonous than a virus. If the DPP authorities and "Taiwan independence" forces cling obstinately to their course, they are bound to hoist with their own petards.
February 16, 2020
Huai'an City, Jiangsu Province announced "Opinions on Supporting the Healthy Development of Taiwan-funded Enterprises amidst the COVID-19 Epidemic." The opinions contain nine articles with stipulations to incentivize Taiwan-funded enterprises to make new investments and reinvest profits at a certain scale in the advanced manufacturing, modern services, and agricultural equipment industries. They also provide for 50% premium support to Taiwan-funded enterprises for export credit insurance, short-term insurance, cargo insurance, and insurance for advance payment of epidemic prevention supplies; allow immediate "zero delay" delivery of imported disease prevention supplies by Taiwan-funded enterprises; and implement a 24/7 internet reservation system for fast inspection and clearance of import and export cargo to help companies resume production.
February 21, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to a question regarding the passage of a joint declaration by Taiwan's legislature to continue bidding for Taiwan's participation in the World Health Organization (WHO). He stated that the DPP authorities have repeatedly stirred up Taiwan-related issues in the WHO and even attacked the WHO with irrational demands violating related provisions of international organizations with the intent to engage in political manipulation. Certain individuals in Taiwan's legislature promoting the so-called "declaration" have ulterior motives. "Using the epidemic to plot independence" cannot succeed.
February 21, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian commented on the appointment of Wu Cherng-Dean as chairman of the New Party. He said that the Mainland will continue to maintain communication and strengthen dialogue with all political parties, groups, and individuals in Taiwan that oppose "Taiwan independence" and advocate improvement and development of cross-Strait relations, including the New Party. It will continue to jointly promote the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations, and work together for the peaceful unification of the motherland and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
February 25, 2020
Jiangsu Province announced “Several Measures Supporting Taiwan-funded Enterprises to Actively Cope with the Impact of the COVID-19 Outbreak”. The measures comprise 10 articles to coordinate the safe and orderly resumption of production and production of enterprises, help enterprises to solve employment difficulties, strengthen financial support and stabilize company supply chains, optimize service methods, support the development and major construction projects of Taiwan companies, support the orderly transfer of Taiwan companies in Jiangsu, strongly support Taiwanese youth employment and entrepreneurship in Jiangsu, and provide equal protections for Taiwanese companies and Taiwanese compatriots.
February 26, 2020
The Pingtan Comprehensive Experimental Zone in Fujian Province announced “Nine Measures to Support Taiwan-funded Enterprises in Responding to Epidemic Prevention and Resume Production”. The measures include provisions for travel subsidies for Taiwan compatriots to return to Lancheng, support to companies to recruit Taiwan employees, subsidies to help Taiwan companies resume production, rent relief for Taiwan companies, increased financial credit support for Taiwan companies, comprehensive insurance subsidies for Taiwan companies resuming production, and support for the development of Lancheng-Taiwan specialty tourism, all of which aim to help Taiwan companies resume production and maintain stable operations.
February 26, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to a question regarding advocacy by the DPP's Tsai Chi-chang and others to adjust the cross-Strait treatise as "Taiwan, ROC." He stated that these "Taiwan independence" remarks expose the sinister intentions of some people in Taiwan to promote "gradual Taiwan independence" and elevate cross-Strait hostility and confrontation. This is a ruse intended to benefit one party at the expense of the interests and welfare of Taiwan compatriots and an all-out fraud against Taiwan compatriots and international public opinion. The Mainland and Taiwan belong to "one China." This fact cannot and will not change. "Taiwan independence" goes against the historical tide and is a road to nowhere. The Mainland calls on Taiwan compatriots to join the Mainland in resolutely opposing "Taiwan independence" and to maintain peace in the Taiwan Strait.
February 29, 2020
Mainland Ministry of National Defense spokesman Colonel Wu Qian stated at a regular press conference that the People's Liberation Army conducted readiness patrols, joint exercises, and other military action to protect China's national sovereignty and territorial integrity, maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, and protect the shared interests of compatriots on both sides of the Strait. These actions are aimed at "Taiwan independence" forces and their separatist acts. Taiwan is part of China. The Mainland warns the DPP authorities to not play with fire. Any plots attempting to divide Taiwan from China are doomed to fail. Any actions inciting cross-Strait hostility and whipping up cross-Strait confrontation will only bring disaster to Taiwan compatriots. Any attempt by force to prevent unification is a dead end. It is futile to use Taiwan to control China.
March 4, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian said that, since the epidemic outbreak, the Mainland has fully cared for the daily life and epidemic control needs of Taiwan compatriots in the Mainland, as well as fully considered the actual demands and wishes of Taiwanese in Hubei to return home. It actively arranged for China Eastern Airlines to transport the first group of 247 Taiwan compatriots to Taiwan on February 3, along with repeated proposals so reasonable arrangements could be made for the prompt return of Taiwan compatriots. However, the DPP authorities continued to set barriers and delayed such work to be done. They included the 1,148 Taiwan compatriots who wish to return home on a so-called "control list," comprehensively blocking routes for Taiwan compatriots stranded in Hubei to return home. In addition, Taiwan’s Premier Su Tseng-chang even attempted to divert attention and shirk responsibility with self-contradictory lies. Zhu called out to Su and advised him to uphold the moral bottom line and stop making irresponsible remarks and spreading troubling rumors.
March 5, 2020
Mainland China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Zhao Lijian responded to the passage of the Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act by the US Congress and said the stated bill severely violated the “one-China principle” and the three China-US Joint Communiqués. Mainland China firmly opposed such action as it was a serious violation of the international law and the basic norms governing international relations. Forty years ago, the US established diplomatic relations with China based on the "one China principle", yet now obstructs other sovereign countries from developing normal state relations with China. This made no sense and went against the tide. The Mainland urged the US to strictly abide by the “one-China principle” and the three China-US Joint Communiqués, comply with international law and the basic norms governing international relations, take effective initiatives to prevent the said bill from becoming law, and handle Taiwan-related issues properly and cautiously to avoid serious damage to China-US relations and cross-Strait peace and stability.
March 5, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to the passage of the TAIPEI Act by the US House of Representatives. She stated that the Taiwan-related resolution passed by the US Congress, which blatantly obstructed other countries from establishing diplomatic relations with China and help Taiwan to expand its so-called "international space" made no sense. The US Congress repeatedly manipulated the so-called Taiwan-related motions would only stir up more troubles between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait and create more difficulties for China-US relations. It would also harm America's own interests eventually. The DPP authorities' continued reliance on foreign forces only exacerbated tension and turbulence in cross-Strait relations and undermined peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
March 7, 2020
Speaking on the results of the KMT chairmanship by-election, Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian stated that, over the years, the CCP and KMT have consolidated mutual trust and positive interaction on the common political basis of upholding the "1992 Consensus" and opposing "Taiwan independence." The two parties have actively promoted the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations and enhanced the interests and welfare of the compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Considering that the current cross-Strait situation is complex and severe, the Mainland hoped that the under the leadership of Chairman Chiang Chi-chen, the KMT would cherish and maintain the existing political foundation between the two parties, and be the cross-Strait bridge of communication to maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and work for the interests and welfare of the compatriots.
March 12, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to the claims made in the US State Department's 2019 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices that the Mainland has sought to censor Taiwan media outlets by reinforcing corporate pressure and denying Taiwanese reporters’ access to information. She stated that the content of the report on cross-Strait media exchanges was a complete and slanderous fabrication that distorted the truth. The US State Department’s report was filled with lies that disregarded basic facts and common sense. The report was rife with political prejudice and explicitly revealed the ulterior political agenda of some US politicians. The DPP authorities have unscrupulously restricted cross-Strait media exchanges and shamelessly intimidated and suppressed Taiwanese media outlets that hold different positions. They also colluded with anti-China forces in the West to concoct rumors of so-called "mainland China’s control over the Taiwan media." It was shameful for the US to contemptibly act as an accomplice to the DPP authorities.
March 13, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian stated during an interview that the Mainland’s Taiwan work systems, related departments and local governments were thoroughly implementing the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech at the Meeting to Plan for Coordinated Efforts to Curb the COVID-19 Outbreak and Promote Economic and Social Development. Under the guidance of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, its regional offices throughout the Mainland were taking practical measures to help Taiwan-funded enterprises resume work in an orderly manner, while carrying out epidemic prevention and control. The Jiangsu Provincial Taiwan Affairs Office issued 10 support measures to help Taiwan enterprises resume production. The Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao Office of the Fujian Province teamed up relevant financial institutions to fund the first 2 billion RMB loan program for key Taiwanese enterprises in the Fujian Province. Taiwan Affairs Offices in Shanghai, Zhejiang, Anhui, Shandong, Guangdong, Chongqing, Sichuan, Tianjin, Liaoning, Jiangxi, and Shenzhen were actively deploying various types of assistance. Based on partial statistics, more than 90% of the large-scale Taiwanese industrial enterprises in areas with high-concentration of Taiwanese capital and all such companies in Fujian Province had resumed full production as of March 10.
March 19, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian stated during an interview that relevant parties in the Mainland attached great importance to the obstacles and related problems faced by Mainland students returning to schools in Taiwan. It was clearly unreasonable and seriously harmed the legitimate rights of more than 8,300 Mainland students studying in Taiwan when Taiwan universities have resumed normal operations, yet these Mainland students were not allow to resume classes. The DPP authorities and relevant universities on the island should protect the rights of Mainland students to resume their studies. They should not unilaterally emphasize the importance of epidemic prevention and ignore the rights of Mainland students to return to schools. The unreasonable restrictions on Mainland students must be changed. Instead, necessary protections should be provided to these students, along with necessary epidemic prevention measures taken, to enable Mainland students to return to schools.
March 24, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded Taiwan Premier Su Tseng-chang’s statement, which accused the Mainland of concealing the extent of the epidemic outbreak. Zhu said that Su once again shamelessly told the so-called "Su-style lies" by openly spreading rumors that the Mainland "conceals the gravity of the epidemic outbreak." This reflected his vicious nature to the world. From the outset, the Mainland has informed the relevant parties in Taiwan about the epidemic, including special information on the COVID-19 genome sequences and methods to obtain those genome sequences shared between the Mainland and the World Health Organization (WHO). As of March 24, the Mainland had issued 101 notifications. The DPP authorities never dared to tell the people of Taiwan these truths. The Mainland advised the DPP authorities and Su Tseng-chang to immediately stop spreading ‘political viruses’. Using the epidemic to constantly spark and escalate cross-Strait opposition for which aggravated the cross-Strait atmosphere was shameless and disgusting..
March 24, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to the recent issuance of a joint statement by Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the American Institute in Taiwan on a Taiwan-US States Partnership against Coronavirus. She said that the "joint statement" again exposed the DPP authorities' despicable behavior and political plot to use the COVID-19 "to advance independence," which in turn staked the health and well-being of the people of Taiwan on the mistaken path of "reliance on foreign forces" and opposing the Mainland. Mainland China supported joint efforts by the international community to strengthen cooperation and fight against the epidemic, but firmly opposed opportunists saw this as a window to push for "Taiwan Independence" or play the "Taiwan card." Relations between Taiwan and the US must be handled under the "one China principle." Beijing resolutely opposed any form of official exchanges between Taiwan and the US.
March 26, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian said that the March 24 statement issued by the MAC was contrary to the facts and which completely distorted the truth and misled the public. The Mainland has maintained communication with relevant parties in Taiwan from the outset in the spirit of caring for the health and well-being of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. As of March 24, the Mainland has notified Taiwan 101 times regarding the epidemic. Some DPP politicians kept spreading rumors, smearing and attacking the Mainland was an attempt to shirk responsibility. This was not conducive to epidemic prevention and control on the island. Slanderous rumors and political manipulation only created hatred and ultimately hurt the interests of Taiwan compatriots. The DPP authorities should examine their own conscience and ask themselves what was the truth..
March 27, 2020
The person in charge at the Hubei Provincial Taiwan Affairs Office stated during an interview that Taiwan ignored the urgent needs of Taiwan compatriots in Hubei who wished to return home from a location near Wuhan, rejecting a close-to-hand solution for one far-away. It not only failed to meet the demand of more than 800 stranded Taiwan compatriots to return home, but also forced Taiwan compatriots in Hubei to endure the inconvenience of long distance travel, arousing strong dissatisfaction against the Taiwan authorities. Provincial Taiwan Affairs Offices at all levels would serve Taiwan compatriots based on the principle of "two sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one family" and help them to resolve practical difficulties with a "point to point" approach. Taiwan Affair Offices province-wide would coordinate with relevant local units to handle health certificates and other related procedures needed for Taiwan compatriots who planned to leave Hubei.
March 27, 2020
The National People's Congress Foreign Affairs Committee issued a statement on the signing into law of the TAIPEI Act. It stated that, by signing the so-called "2019 TAIPEI Act" into law, the US seriously violated the “one-China principle,” the three China-US Joint Communiqués, and basic norms in international law and international relations. US flagrantly interfered in China's domestic affairs and sent a gravely wrong message to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces. The Taiwan question concerned mainland China's sovereignty and territorial integrity as well as mainland China's core interests. The Mainland urged the US to fully recognize the high sensitivity of the Taiwan issue, abide by the “one-China principle” and the three China-US Joint Communiqués, not implement the bill, cautiously handle the Taiwan question, and take concrete actions to uphold the larger picture of the China-US relations as well as peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
March 27, 2020
During a regular press conference, Mainland China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesman Geng Shuang responded to the signing into law of the TAIPEI Act by the US president. He said that the so-called US 2019 TAIPEI Act seriously violated the “one-China principle” and the three China-US Joint Communiqués. It went against international law and basic norms governing international relations and constituted interference in China's domestic affairs. Mainland China deplored and rejected it. The Act called for blocking other sovereign states from developing normal state-to-state relations with China, was which the logic of flagrant hegemonism. The Taiwan question concerned mainland China's sovereignty and territorial integrity as well as mainland China's core interests. The determination and resolution of the mainland Chinese government and people to safeguard their core interests was firm as rock. China strongly urged the US to correct its mistake and refrain from implementing this bill and obstructing other countries' pursuit of relations with China. Otherwise, it would be met with resolute countermeasures from the Chinese side.
March 28, 2020
In regard to the US signing the TAIPEI Act into law, Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian stated that there was only "one China" in the world. The Mainland and Taiwan belong to "one China." The Taiwan question was mainland China's internal affair. Foreign interference would not be allowed. Forty years ago, the US established diplomatic relations with China based on the "one China principle." Now it signed a bill in to law to obstruct other sovereign countries from developing normal state relations with China. This made no sense. It was contradictory and violated international law and the basic norms governing international relations. The unification and national revival of mainland China was a great historical trend that no force could stop. "Taiwan independence" went against the historical tide. It was a dead end that would never succeed.
March 31, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to the “Notice on the Recommended Admission of outstanding overseas Chinese, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan Students (Athletes) at Regular Institutions of Higher Learning” jointly issued by the Ministry of Education, General Administration of Sport, and China Association for Science and Technology. She stated that in order to implement the spirit of the central government's Taiwan policy and help outstanding Taiwanese students and athletes to enroll in programs at Mainland universities, we sincerely welcomed qualified and willing Taiwanese students and athletes to pursue advanced studies in mainland China.
April 1, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian stated that certain Taiwan media outlets have distorted the truth on Taiwan-related issues in the World Health Assembly. A spokesperson for the embassy in Japan delivered remarks sternly refuting the fake news. The Mainland side reiterated that Taiwan-related issues in the World Health Organization must be handled under the "one China" principle. There is no other way. It also stated that recently Su Tseng-chang has repeatedly escalated the tone of "Taiwan independence," exposing his "Taiwan independence" nature. If Su Tseng-chang clings obstinately to his course and continues to provoke and create cross-Strait confrontation, it will seriously undermine cross-Strait relations and ultimately push the vast number of Taiwan compatriots into a dangerous situation.
April 3, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to a question concerning the Joint Statement on Pandemic Prevention Cooperation issued by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Czech and the Czech Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei. She stated that the DPP authorities play these little tricks, not for the health and well-being of the people of Taiwan, but to "use the pandemic to plot independence." Their plot will not succeed.
April 9, 2020
The head of mainland China's Ministry of Education Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs Office recently stated during an interview that, after comprehensive consideration of current COVID-19 pandemic prevention and control and the status of cross-Strait relations, the Mainland has decided to suspend study and work travel to Taiwan by graduates from various areas at all education levels in the Mainland for 2020. Mainland students who are currently studying at colleges and universities in Taiwan may continue to study in Taiwan at their discretion. Furthermore, the Mainland demands that the Taiwan authorities effectively take responsibility for Mainland students enrolled in Taiwan universities but are unable to return for classes due to reasons on the Taiwan side, and to protect their legitimate educational rights and interests. The Mainland side urged the Taiwan authorities to immediately change their unreasonable restrictions on Mainland students and to not unilaterally stress disease prevention to the neglect of the right of Mainland students to return to school.
April 9, 2020
During a regular press conference, mainland China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesman Zhao Lijian responded to a question regarding accusations by the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) that Taiwan made racist attacks against him. He stated that China opposes any attempt to use the epidemic for purpose of politicization or stigmatization, and strongly condemns the personal attacks and racist words and deeds against WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the DPP authorities in Taiwan have been restless and making reckless political maneuvers, they have also hyped up the issue of Taiwan's participation in the WHO and the WHA with the real intention of seeking independence under the pretext of the pandemic. We are firmly opposed to that. Their scheme will never succeed.
April 10, 2020
Mainland China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesman Zhao Lijian stated at a regular press conference that Taiwan's participation in the activities of WHO and other international organizations need to be arranged in a reasonable and appropriate manner, after cross-Strait consultations, and under the "one-China" principle. According to the agreement reached between China and the WHO, there is an International Health Regulations Contact Point in the Taiwan region, so Taiwan may obtain timely information on global public health emergencies released by the WHO, and report its public health emergency information to the WHO in a timely manner as well. These arrangements are in place so that whenever emergency public health incidents occur, whether in the island or in abroad, the Taiwan Area would be able to correspond accordingly.
April 10, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian stated that the Mainland is consolidating pandemic prevention and control results, and compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait can feel the accelerating recovery of economic and social order. However, the DPP authorities continue to attack and smear Taiwanese compatriots and companies in the Mainland, attack and smear the Mainland, and constantly spin lies to create contradictions and confrontation between fellow compatriots. The DPP authorities should invest their energy in resolving issues concerning the interests and well-being of Taiwanese people. These problems cannot be solved by spinning lies and inciting hatred, nor can they distract the people. It's time to stop these useless political tricks of spreading rumors and smearing.
April 14, 2020
Xiamen City in Mainland China announced the "Implementation Rules for Measures to Further Promote Cross-Strait Economic and Cultural Exchanges and Cooperation". The Rules clarify specific policies and application conditions, list of materials to be submitted, handling procedures, and processing deadlines.
April 17, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to a question regarding allegations by the Taiwan side that the December 31 letter simply quoted a public announcement by the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission and contained no other information. She stated that the facts were very clear. The Mainland first announced information which was then relayed by the health agency in Taiwan. The Taiwan side was not the first to report to the WHO. The Taiwan letter did not mention "person-to-person transmission" either, it sought mainly to understand the situation from the WHO. After March 15, Taiwan packaged the relayed letter as a first "warning" message. This shows that the DPP authorities are hyping a false proposition to make a political statement. Taiwan is part of China, its participation in the WHO and other international activities must be handled under the "one China" principle. The DPP authorities are hyping Taiwan-related issues in the WHO to "use the pandemic to plot independence." This cannot possibly succeed.
April 21, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to a question regarding the Hong Kong Police's legal arrest of persons suspected of involvement in "organization of or participation in unauthorized assemblies." She said that this reflects the principle of the rule of law, under which people must follow the law and violators must be held accountable. The DPP and other "Taiwan independence" separatist forces are using this opportunity to pass blame, sensationalize, and distort the truth, again showing their "Taiwan independence" nature through their intervention in Hong Kong affairs, plots for selfish political gains, and attempts to secede. The spokesperson warned the DPP authorities that political manipulation of Hong Kong affairs is not supported by the public. Engaging in "Taiwan Independence" and political schemes to divide the motherland will not succeed.
April 27, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to a question regarding Taiwan media reports claiming the Mainland's seventh national census will require Mainland spouses to provide data about their families in Taiwan, and claims by Taiwan's MAC that this is a violation of personal privacy. She said that the relevant statement is a complete distortion of facts with ulterior motives to undermine cross-Strait relations. According to relevant laws and regulations, the State Council had decided to conduct the seventh national census in 2020 with the standard time of the census set at midnight on November 1, 2020. Taiwan residents living in the Mainland are within the scope of the census, while Taiwan residents who do not live in the Mainland are excluded from the scope of the census.
April 28, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to a question regarding individual "Taiwan independence" organizations promoting a so-called "referendum on drafting a new constitution" and completion of a first stage petition. She stated that "Taiwan independence" goes against the historical tide and is a road to nowhere. "Taiwan independence" separatist activities seriously harm the shared interests of compatriots on both sides of the Strait and the fundamental interests of the Chinese community. They seriously threaten peace across the Taiwan Strait and will only push Taiwan into an extremely dangerous abyss, bringing profound disaster to Taiwan compatriots. We are fully determined, confident, and sufficiently capable of thwarting "Taiwan independence" attempts in any form.
April 28, 2020
Jiangsu Province announced Guidelines for Implementation of the "Measures to Further Promote Economic and Cultural Exchanges and Cooperation across the Taiwan Strait." The 40 articles under the guidelines provide an article-by-article breakdown and item-by-item detail of the "26 measures" to identify responsible agencies, policy content, operational method, and contact windows.
April 30, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to a question regarding the DPP authorities' constant trumping up of charges to pressure and punish Taiwan compatriots working in the Mainland and depriving Taiwanese young people of more and better development opportunities. She said that the Mainland will firmly support Taiwanese youth seeking to develop in the Mainland. She said that claims by Taiwan's MAC that the Mainland should not politically intervene in the literary, art, television, and film works are entirely fabricated. The DPP authorities and a handful of "Taiwan independence" forces constantly spread fake news and manufacture lies regarding cross-Strait film and television exchanges to disrupt cross-Strait exchanges. They deliberately seek to create conflict and estrangement between compatriots. Moreover, Taiwan's MAC stated that if Mainland intervention in the paint splashing of Lam Wing Kee in Taiwan were verified, involved parties would be punished according to the Anti-infiltration Act. The spokesperson stated in response that "Hong Kong independence" and "Taiwan independence" forces collude to create disorder in Hong Kong and cause trouble for the Mainland. This will inevitably further deteriorate cross-Strait relations and bring disaster to Taiwanese society.
April 30, 2020
During a regular press conference, mainland china’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Geng Shuang responded to a question regarding the renaming of the "Netherlands Trade and Investment Office in Taipei" to the "Netherlands Office Taipei." He stated that there is only "one China" in the world and Taiwan is part of China. China firmly opposes any official ties between Taiwan and China’s diplomatic allies, not to mention the establishment of any official agencies in Taiwan. Our position has been clear and consistent. We urge the Netherlands to earnestly abide by the "one-China" principle, properly handle issues related to Taiwan, correct its wrongdoing and uphold bilateral relations through concrete actions.
April 30, 2020
During a regular press conference, mainland China's Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Wu Qian responded to a question regarding a statement by the head of Taiwan's "Defense Department" that People's Liberation Army (PLA) "saber rattling" threatens regional security and that Taiwan has a response plan in the event of a cross-Strait war. He said that Taiwan is part of China. The PLA organizes military actions to protect China's national sovereignty and territorial integrity. These actions are not aimed at Taiwan compatriots, but at a small minority of "Taiwan independence" forces and their separatist actions, all of which will be conducted to prevent the well-being of Taiwan compatriots from being harmed by "Taiwan independence" schemes. Any attempt to use force to refuse reunification is contrary to overall national interests and is doomed to fail.
May 7, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang stated that the DPP authorities have stubbornly stuck to the separatist stance of "Taiwan independence" and refused to admit the "1992 Consensus", which embodies the notion of "one-China principle". Such move has undermined the political foundation for Taiwan's participation in the WHA. Using the COVID-19 pandemic to hype up the issue of participation in the WHA was a political scheme. Resolution 2758, adopted by the 26th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 1971, recognized the People's Republic of China as the sole legitimate government representing all Chinese people. This has once and for all resolved the issue of China's representation in the UN politically, legally, and procedurally whilst duly reflected the "one-China principle" upheld by the UN. Taiwan's membership in the UN was a pseudo issue. The Taiwan’s participation in the international organizations and their activities, including the WHO and its activities, must be handled in accordance with the "one-China principle".
May 8, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang commented on the MAC's statement that the Mainland should put aside the unilaterally-set political premises, abandon tactics of intimidation and suppression, and work with Taiwan to promote a new era in cross-Strait relations. He indicated that the Mainland was willing to create vast space for peaceful unification in the process of moving towards the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. However, there would be no room for various forms of "Taiwan independence" separatist activities. The Mainland would never allow any person, organization, or party to split off any part of the territory of mainland China at any time or in any way. It would continue to establish dialogue and communication on cross-Strait relations and the future of the nation with all parties, groups, and individuals in Taiwan on the basis of adhering to the "1992 Consensus" and opposing "Taiwan independence."
May 9, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang commented on the proposed amendment by DPP legislators to remove references to "the unification of the nation" in the Act Governing Relations between the People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area. He stressed that a small group of "Taiwan independence" separatists misjudged the situation as they attempted to drag race down the road of independence. Ma claimed that it was extremely dangerous to constantly challenge the Mainland's bottom line on Taiwan. The Mainland seriously warned "Taiwan independence" separatist forces to not underestimate the strong will and firm determination of 1.4 billion Chinese people to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
May 13, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang commented on support expressed by the MAC and education authorities in Taiwan over remarks by an associate professor at Taiwan's Chung Yuan Christian University, discriminating against Mainland students and attacking the Mainland. He stated that the MAC and education authorities in Taiwan disregarded the facts and failed to tell right from wrong in their high-sounding arguments. This confirmed they were the "protective umbrellas" for Taiwan’s "anti-China and hatred sentiment against mainland China." Such words, actions, and biased indulgence by the DPP authorities have deteriorated cross-Strait educational exchanges and the normal healthy learning environment for Mainland students in Taiwan.
May 13, 2020
During a regular press conference, mainland China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian commented on the French government selling arms to Taiwan. He stated that the Mainland's position was consistent and clear, “it firmly opposes foreign arms sales to Taiwan or having military and security exchange with the island.” The Mainland has already expressed grave concerns to France and again urged the French side to earnestly abide by the “one-China principle”. Beijing called upon Paris to withdraw its arms sales plan and avoid further damaging Sino-French relations.
May 15, 2020
Mainland China's National Development and Reform Commission, State Council Taiwan Affairs Office and eight other agencies, namely Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, Ministry of Natural Resources, Ministry of Commerce, People's Bank of China, China Banking Regulatory Commission, and China Securities Regulatory Commission, jointly issued the Circular on Coordinated Efforts to Support the Development of Taiwan-funded Enterprises and Advance Taiwan-funded projects in Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic. The circular was part of the efforts to further implement the "31 measures" and "26 measures" to promote cross-Strait economic and cultural exchanges and cooperation. With the proposed 11 measures, the circular aimed to help Taiwanese businesspeople and enterprises resumed operations and production amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 15, 2020
At a regular press conference, mainland China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian stated that Taiwan’s participation in the WHA must be handled in accordance with the “one-China principle”. This was also a fundamental principle enshrined in UNGA Resolution 2758 and WHA Resolution 25.1. Since the DPP came to power in 2016, it has obstinately adhered to the separatist position of "Taiwan independence" and refused to recognize that both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one and the same China. As a result, the political foundation for Taiwan to participate in the WHA has ceased to exist. The few countries that insisted on discussing the proposal relating to the Taiwan region were only aiming to politicize a health issue for selfish political gains, even at the expense of hijacking the WHA and undermining global cooperation to fight the pandemic.
May 19, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang stated that decisions of the 73rd WHA not to discuss Taiwan-related issues once again showed that "Taiwan independence" was a dead end and that hyping up Taiwan-related issues at the WHA was unpopular. The "one-China principle" was the consensus of the international community, the common aspiration of the people, and a general trend. He advised the DPP authorities to avoid going further down the wrong path as any attempt to challenge the "one-China principle" was doomed to fail.
May 20, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang commented on the part regarding cross-Strait relations in the DPP leader’s May 20 speech. He said that the DPP administration’s refusal to recognize the “1992 Consensus,” which embodies the one-China principle, has unilaterally destroyed the political foundation for the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations. Some politicians have stirred up opposition between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, attempting to sever relations between Taiwan and the Mainland geographically and legally, whilst a tiny fraction of "Taiwan independence" separatists have clamored for "legal amendments" and "referendums", seeking "de jure independence." These acts have harmed the well-being of Taiwan compatriots and the fundamental interests of the Chinese nation, not to mention also severely threatened peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. "Taiwan independence" went against the tide of the times. It was a path that led to nowhere. The Mainland would adhere to the fundamental principle of "peaceful unification” and “one country, two systems." Although mainland China was willing to create vast space for peaceful unification, it would leave no room for any form of separatist activities aimed at "Taiwan independence". The Mainland also would never tolerate interference in its internal affairs by any external forces.
May 20, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang commented on US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's congratulatory message to President Tsai Ing-wen on her re-election inauguration. He urged the US to strictly abide by the “one-China principle” and the three Sino-US Joint Communiqués, as well as stop all forms of official exchanges with Taiwan. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also issued a statement urging the US to immediately correct its mistakes, or else mainland China would take necessary measures in response to the wrongful moves by the US and the US should bear the consequences aroused therefrom.
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) stressed in a statement that interference in China's internal affairs seriously jeopardized the development of Sino-US military relations and undermined peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. MND’s statement also stated that banking on foreign powers was a dead end and using Taiwan to contain China was doomed to be futile. "Taiwan independence" separatist forces and their actions went against the overall national interests and would leave behind historical imprint of notoriety.
May 21, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang commented on a US$180 million arms sales to Taiwan approved by the US Department of State. He stated that China firmly opposed US arms sales to Taiwan and resolutely objected to the US maintaining military ties or any other form of official contact with Taiwan. The DPP authorities have repeatedly purchased US weapons with taxpayers' hard-earned money. This would only undermine peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and harmed the interests of the Taiwan people.
May 22, 2020
Mainland China's Premier Li Keqiang delivered a government work report at the third session of the 13th NPC. He stated that the Mainland would adhere to the major principles and policies on work related to Taiwan and resolutely oppose and deter any separatist activities seeking "Taiwan independence." It would improve institutional arrangements, policies, and measures to encourage exchanges and cooperation between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, further cross-Strait integrated development, and protect the well-being of fellow compatriots in Taiwan. The Mainland would encourage Taiwan compatriots to join Beijing in opposing "Taiwan independence" and promoting China's reunification to create a beautiful future for the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Xinhua News Agency published the full text of the said work report on May 29, to which the content of adhering to the "one-China principle" and promoting the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations on the basis of the "1992 Consensus" was added.
May 22, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang stated that the DPP authorities and "Taiwan independence" forces have colluded with "Hong Kong independence" forces and anti-China forces overseas. They used the controversy over the extradition bill as pretext to wantonly intervene in Hong Kong affairs, create disturbances, fuel activities intended to oppose China and seek to stir up trouble in Hong Kong, and smear the "one country, two systems." He advised the DPP authorities to immediately stop their reckless attacks and unwarranted comments on the deliberation of a draft resolution by the NPC and the political manipulation over Hong Kong affairs.
May 24, 2020
Member of the Politburo Standing Committee and Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Wang Yang joined the Taiwan delegations in deliberation at the third session of the 13th NPC. Wang indicated that the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations aligned with the fundamental interests of the Chinese people and was the common aspiration of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. The Mainland must thoroughly study and comprehend General Secretary Xi Jinping's important discourses on Taiwan-related work, properly implement the decisions and deployment of the CCP Central Committee. It was important to adhere to the basic principle of "peaceful unification” and “one country, two systems", insist on the "1992 consensus", which embodies the "one-China" principle”, strengthen the general trend of opposing "independence" and promoting unification, and firmly curb any form of "Taiwan independence" separatist activities to prevent and resolve major risks across the Taiwan Strait. The Mainland must uphold the conviction that both sides belong to one family, implement preferential measures that benefit Taiwanese people, and support the participation of Taiwanese companies and businesspeople in "new infrastructure" project and the expansion of the domestic market. It must also create better conditions for Taiwan compatriots, especially young people, to study, start businesses, work, and live in the Mainland to further enhance the so-called “spiritual union”.
May 24, 2020
During an international press conference at the third session of the 13th NPC, Mainland State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that the Taiwan authorities have turned a blind eye to their people's well-being. By turning its back on the “1992 Consensus” , which embodies the notion that two sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one and the same China, they have shut the door to cross-Strait consultations on Taiwan's external activities. Wang stressed “the Taiwan question is China's internal affair. The ‘one-China principle’ is an international consensus and the political foundation of China's diplomatic relations with other countries.” The Mainland resolutely opposed any external support and encouragement to those who took advantage of COVID-19 to seek "Taiwan independence." The Mainland advised the US side to ditch its illusions and political calculations and not to make any attempt to challenge China's red line.
May 24, 2020
Mainland China's Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Wu Qian commented on US arms sales to Taiwan. He stated that the US publicly announced a new round of arms sales to Taiwan sent out wrong signals to the DPP authorities and "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, undermined mainland China's sovereignty and security, endangered peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and jeopardized the development of China-US military relations. He urged the US to immediately stop arms sales to Taiwan and suspend US-Taiwan military ties as the People's Liberation Army (PLA) would take all necessary measures to firmly defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
May 28, 2020
During a press conference after the third session of the 13th NPC, mainland China's Premier Li Keqiang stated that the Mainland's principles and policies toward Taiwan have been consistent and well-known to the international community. The Mainland would stay committed to the “one-China principle” and the “1992 Consensus.” It would continue to firmly oppose "Taiwan independence." Based on this political foundation, the Mainland was ready to have dialogue and consultations with any party, group or person in Taiwan regarding cross-Strait relations and the future of the Chinese nation, and promote peaceful growth of cross-Strait relations. It would continue to show maximum sincerity and do the utmost to promote the peaceful unification. Li stressed “the Taiwan question is China's internal affair.” The Mainland has always opposed external interference and the Chinese nation had the wisdom and the ability to handle its own affairs.
May 28, 2020
The third session of the 13th NPC passed, with a strong majority, the NPC Decision on Establishing and Improving the Legal System and Enforcement Mechanisms for Safeguarding National Security in the HKSAR. The decision stated that China would unswervingly, fully, and faithfully implement the principles of "one country, two systems," "Hong Kong governed by the Hong Kong people," and a high degree of autonomy. Mainland China resolutely opposed the interference in the HKSAR's affairs by any foreign or external forces in any form. It also emphasized that mainland China would take necessary countermeasures to prevent, stop, and punish activities endangering national security in accordance with the law.
May 28, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Ma Xiaoguang commented on the "assistance action plan" mentioned by Tsai Ing-wen and the DPP authorities related to the decision on Hong Kong by the NPC. He stated that the collusion between "Taiwan independence" and "Hong Kong independence" forces in a plot to create chaos in Hong Kong and divide the motherland has sparked common indignation and resolute resistance from the Chinese people at home and abroad. The DPP authorities’ “fact-distorting” remarks on the NPC Decision on national security legislation for HKSAR exposed their insidious and sinister intention of politically manipulating the situation in Hong Kong, accusing "one country, two systems" and seeking "Taiwan independence." Ma warned the DPP authorities to stop “looting a burning house” and making mischief for they would only shoot themselves in the foot as “bringing black, violent forces into Taiwan will bring disaster to Taiwan’s people”.
May 29, 2020
Member of the CCP Politburo Standing Committee and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the NPC Li Zhanshu delivered a speech at a seminar marking the 15th anniversary of the implementation of the Anti- Separation Law. He stated that "Taiwan independence" separatist activities openly challenged the fundamental interests of the Chinese nation and must be resolutely contained. "Taiwan independence" separatist forces promoted and caused uproar over "legal amendments," "legislation," "constitutional interpretations," and "constitutional reforms" in a vain attempt to advance "gradual Taiwan independence" and seek an opportunity for "de jure independence." Li sternly warned Taiwan's pro-independence and separatist forces that the path of Taiwan independence led to a dead end. Any challenge to this law would be severely punished.
Member of the Central Military Commission (CMC) and Chief of the Joint Staff Department under the CMC Li Zuocheng said that “military means are needed as a backup for peace to prevail”, therefore, mainland China needed both peaceful and military options for Taiwan, neither of which could be ruled out. The Mainland would not commit to renouncing the use of force against Taiwan and reserved the option of taking all necessary measures to stabilize the situation in the Taiwan Strait and prevent cross-Strait relations from veering off the track of peaceful development.
Director of the Taiwan Affairs Office Liu Jieyi stated that the "1992 Consensus" was essentially about "both sides of the Strait belong to 'one China' and will work together towards national unification." The Mainland was willing to seek peaceful unification with the utmost sincerity and effort. However, it would leave no space for "Taiwan independence" separatist activities. The Mainland made no promise to renounce the use of force against Taiwan and would reserve the option of taking all necessary measures. This was by no means targeted at compatriots in Taiwan, but at the interference of external forces and the very small number of "Taiwan independence" separatists and their activities.
May 30, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang stated that the Anti-Separation Law has played an important role over the past 15 years since its implementation in curbing "Taiwan independence" separatists’ schemes and promoting the peaceful reunification of the motherland. It provided solid legal protections to preserve peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, promote development of cross-Strait relations, and protect the well-being of Taiwan compatriots. In regard to Taiwan’s legislature statement on "assisting the people of Hong Kong" and drafting legislation and administrative measures, Ma claimed that actions to assist people responsible for causing chaos in Hong Kong was a public offer of asylum for illegal terrorist forces, exposing the legislature's political intention to stir up chaos in Hong Kong, accuse "one country, two systems," and seek "Taiwan independence." Such plot would not succeed and those who intervened in Hong Kong affairs would reap what they sow.
June 10, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office Director Liu Jieyi spoke at the second congress of 5th-term members of the Association of Taiwan Investment Enterprises on the Mainland. He indicated that the CCP Central Committee and State Council are introducing policy measures to optimize the business environment and provide tax and fee cuts to grant more developmental and business opportunities for Taiwanese companies. He hoped that Taiwan compatriots would uphold overall national interests, resolutely oppose "Taiwan independence," and jointly stop the DPP authorities and "Taiwan independence" separatists from pushing cross-Strait relations to the brink of danger and Taiwan compatriots to a devastating abyss. The Taiwan compatriots should firmly unite to promote the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations and advance the process toward the peaceful reunification of China.
June 11, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian said that it was a serious breach of China's sovereignty, security and development interests for US military aircrafts to fly over Taiwan. The action by the US was against international law and basic norms governing international relations, and constituted an illegal and severely provocative initiative. The DPP colluded with external forces to violate China's sovereignty and security, as well as undermine peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. She sternly warned the DPP authorities to not misjudge the situation, not to underestimate the strong will and determination of all Chinese people to protect China's national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and to immediately stop the said behavior. In addition, mainland China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesman Hua Chunying stated in response to this incident that the move from the US seriously violated international law and basic norms governing international relations. China expressed firm opposition and strong condemnation.
June 12, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to a question on the clamoring for "constitutional reform" and "name changing" by "Taiwan independence" political parties and groups. She stated that the DPP authorities have recently accelerated their collusion with external forces to undermine peace and stability across the Strait, as well as stirred up cross-Strait division and antagonism, making cross-Strait relations even more complex and grave. A tiny fraction of "Taiwan independence" secessionist forces in Taiwan have championed and stepped up an array of activities to seek "Taiwan independence." They attempt to push cross-Strait relations to the brink of danger and thrust Taiwan compatriots into the abyss of disasters. The secessionist forces and their activities for "Taiwan independence" pose the biggest threat to peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and represent the greatest obstacle to the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations. Their acts run counter to the shared interests of compatriots on both sides of the Strait and the fundamental interests of the Chinese community, and are doomed to fail. She admonished that the "Taiwan independence" forces should come around before it is too late, otherwise their actions are bound to be met with severe punishments.
June 15, 2020
Mainland China's Ministry of National Defense spokesman Ren Guoqiang responded to a question regarding the US military aircrafts flying over Chinese territory without China's permission. Ren pointed out that such an action is extremely erroneous and dangerous as it seriously infringes upon China's territorial sovereignty and undermines peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. He urged the US to abide by the “one China principle” and the three China-US Joint Communiqués, as well as refrain from all provocative acts against China's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Any attempt of "using Taiwan to control China" or reliance on foreign forces is a dead end. The People's Liberation Army has the firm determination, full confidence, and sufficient ability to safeguard China's national sovereignty and territorial integrity, preserve the common interests of the compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, and ensure the peace and stability across the Strait. The government is determined to thwart any "one China, one Taiwan" attempts.
June 18, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to a question regarding the COVID-19 epidemic. She stated that throughout the pandemic, the DPP authorities have intentionally imposed discriminatory practices against some Taiwan compatriots returning from Mainland, Mainland students studying in Taiwan, and the children of cross-Strait marriages. Such practices and measures have seriously harmed the legitimate rights of these groups. She urged the DPP authorities to promptly repeal the discriminatory measures, to address the reasonable needs of Mainland students and cross-Strait marriages, and to respect the rightful demands of these groups to return to school in Taiwan or reunite with their families.
June 18, 2020
Mainland China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian responded to a question regarding a conversation between Yang Jiechi, Member of the Political Bureau and Director of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CCP Central Committee, and Mike Pompeo, US Secretary of State. Yang reportedly stressed that there is only one China in the world and Taiwan is an indivisible part of China. The "one China principle” is the political foundation of China-US relations. China’s determination and resolution to safeguard its core interests will never waver. China demands that the US strictly abide by the “one China principle” and the three China-US Joint Communiqués for a proper and cautious handling of Taiwan-related issues.
June 19, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to a question on the so-called "Hong Kong Humanitarian Aid Project” proposed by the DPP authorities. She stated that the so-called aid project put forth by the DPP once again exposes the party’s political aim to meddle in Hong Kong's affairs, destroy the city's prosperity and stability, and shelter and introduce to Taiwan the “black-clad violence” and protesters. The above actions will only continue to harm the people of Taiwan. The secession attempts of merging the ”Taiwan independence” and ”Hong Kong independence” separatists and undermining ”one country, two systems” to divide the country will never succeed.
June 19, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to a question on KMT’s discussions of the party's Mainland policy. She stated that upholding the "1992 Consensus" and opposing "Taiwan independence" are the common political ground on which the CCP and KMT base their mutual trust, exchanges, and cooperation. Discarding the long-held correct principles and deviating from the basic principles of cross-Strait relations will not only damage the foundation of mutual trust, but create barriers to exchanges between the two parties and two sides of the Strait.
June 22, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to a question about the DPP leader's recent video address at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit 2020. She indicated that the talk was a political manipulation of the DPP leader under the pretext of "democracy." By sticking its nose in Hong Kong affairs, the DPP again reveals its political nature of taking advantage of various international occasions and terminologies to seek "Taiwan independence." She called on the DPP authorities to stop attempting the so-called "diplomatic" breakthroughs in the international arena. She also urged relevant countries to abide by the "one China principle” and not provide any stage or convenience for the DPP authorities to seek "independence" in the international community.
June 22, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to a question regarding the bill passage by the Ishigaki City Council in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, approving the renaming of Diaoyu Islands’ "administrative division." She stated that the Diaoyu Islands and their affiliated islands have been an inherent part of China's territory since ancient times. China has indisputable sovereignty over these islands. Both sides of the Straits belong to "one China" and should jointly safeguard China's national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
June 22, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to a question regarding Su Tseng-chang's referencing of the annual US report on China Military Power. She positioned Su’s comments as a vicious attack on the Mainland in an attempt to provoke cross-Strait confrontation. Zhu said that the DPP authorities deliberately mix up "Taiwan independence" and Taiwan, once again revealing their stubborn nature of seeking "independence." A handful of "Taiwan independence" forces on the island continue to provocatively seek "independence," and aim at kidnapping the Taiwanese society with their actions. The Mainland trusts that the majority of Taiwan compatriots can discern these malicious acts and prevent their scheme from succeeding.
June 24, 2020
Mainland China's Ministry of National Defense spokesman Wu Qian responded to a question regarding unprecedented incidents of US transport aircrafts flying over Taiwan's air space and US destroyers passing the Taiwan Strait. He said that Taiwan is an indivisible part of China. The Taiwan issue is purely China's internal affairs. The PRC will not allow any foreign power to interfere with this matter. It is a sheer pipe dream for the US to constantly play the Taiwan card in an attempt to harm China's national sovereignty and territorial integrity with the "salami-slicing tactics." The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has always been on high alert. The PLA has the firm determination, full confidence, and sufficient ability to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity as well as maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
June 30, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to a question on safeguarding national security in Hong Kong. She stated that the law explicitly stipulates the four categories of offenses endangering national security, as well as their corresponding penalties. The law will surely terminate the DPP authorities’ meddling in Hong Kong affairs. The DPP authorities make irresponsible remarks out of nothing, distort the facts, mislead the public, and continue to collude with protesters in Hong Kong to undermine national security. The acts once again reveal their vicious intention to meddle in Hong Kong affairs, stir up trouble in Hong Kong, and seek "Taiwan independence."
July 3, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to a question regarding some Mainland reporters being revoked journalist credentials and entry permits over “violation of the law” in Taiwan. She stated that cross-Strait media exchanges are an important channel for cross-Strait information communication, enhancing mutual understanding between compatriots on both sides of the Strait, and promoting emotional integration. The DPP authorities use various means to restrict and obstruct cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation, such as targeting normal news reports generated by Mainland media in Taiwan, severely interfering with news reporting by Mainland media stationed in Taiwan, and undermining the legitimate rights of Mainland journalists. The said actions expose the hypocrisy of their so-called "freedom of press." The spokesperson warned the DPP authorities to immediately stop their unreasonable actions or pay the price of all consequences.
July 6, 2020
Mainland China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian responded to the matter during a regular press conference of the mutual decision between Taiwan and Somaliland to set up “representative offices” and to have already appointed representatives for the offices. Somaliland is located in the northwest of Somalia. He stated that the Somalia government reaffirmed its adherence to the “one China” principle and condemned Taiwan for undermining Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity. China highly commends this stance. There is only one China in the world, and Taiwan is an inseparable part of China. The “one China” principle is a universally recognized norm and a widely accepted international consensus. China firmly opposes any Taiwan-Somaliland official interaction including establishing official institutions reciprocally or any other exchanges. The DPP has gone frantic in search of whatever support it could get. It will never succeed in its attempt of secessionism in the international arena.
July 6, 2020
Wenzhou City of Zhejiang Province announced the Supplementary Implementation Rules for the Measures to Further Promote Cross-Strait Economic and Cultural Exchanges and Cooperation (46 articles). The rules provide Taiwan compatriots with equal treatment as enjoyed by their mainland counterparts in investment, employment, entrepreneurship, life, and education in Wenzhou. The rules also further promote Wenzhou-Taiwan economic and social integration and development, making the overall area the dreamers’ home for Taiwan compatriots and Taiwan youth.
July 7, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian stated in regards to the DPP authorities' rash accusation of the Hong Kong Government for the announcement of the Implementation Rules for Article 43 in the Hong Kong National Security Law. She said that DPP authorities have a guilty conscience. They make irresponsible remarks and reckless slander on the Hong Kong National Security Law and its Implementation Rules. These actions have again exposed their sinister plot to intervene in Hong Kong affairs, mess up Hong Kong, and seek "Taiwan independence." Any attempts to meddle in Hong Kong affairs, to attack "one country, two systems," or to split the country are doomed to fail.
July 10, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office Director Liu Jieyi made a statement during a meeting with representatives of Taiwanese enterprises and Taiwanese businessmen in Beijing. He said that since the outbreak of the pandemic, the Mainland has highly valued the safety and health of Taiwan compatriots, and has vigorously helped Taiwan businessmen and enterprises overcome the impact of the epidemic to resume work and production. He also noted that the Mainland's economy is achieving steady progress with a promising and positive outlook in the long run. Taiwanese businesspeople and enterprises can expect better development should they seize development opportunities in the Mainland. Compatriots on both sides of the Strait should join hands to safeguard the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations and strive for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
July 13, 2020
The Jiangsu Taiwan Affairs Office along with seven other Jiangsu government agencies jointly announced the "Opinions on Promoting the Steady and Healthy Development of Taiwan-funded Enterprises under Normalized Epidemic Prevention and Control" (11 articles). The agencies encourage Taiwanese enterprises to optimize configuration plans for production capacity, and support stable employment at Taiwanese companies. They also encourage Taiwanese enterprises to participate in the construction of advanced manufacturing clusters in the Jiangsu Province, support Taiwanese companies to participate in rural revitalization and construction, expand the extent of agricultural cooperation between Jiangsu and Taiwan, and promote coordinated economic development of Taiwanese capital in Huai'an and Kunshan.
July 14, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to a question regarding the US State Department's approval of a US$620 million arms sale to Taiwan. She said that the DPP authorities will never succeed in their consipiracy to “seek Taiwan independence by military means”; rather, they will only undermine the peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and bring greater disaster to people in Taiwan. In addition, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Zhao Lijian stated at a regular press conference that China firmly opposes US arms sales to Taiwan. China urges the US to honor its commitment to the “one China” principle and the three China-US Joint Communiqués, and sever US-Taiwan military ties to avoid further damage to China-US bilateral relations and the peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. To safeguard its national interests, China has decided to take necessary measures by imposing sanctions on Lockheed Martin, the prime contractor for this sale.
July 15, 2020
Mainland China’s Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Wu Qian commented on the US arms sales to Taiwan. He stated that such an action is an open violation of the “one China” principle and the three China-US Joint Communiqués, which seriously undermines the sovereignty and security of China and constitutes a wonton interference with China’s internal affairs. China strongly demands that the US immediately stop arms sales to Taiwan to avoid further harm to cross-Strait peace and stability and to China-US military ties. The ministry also warned the DPP authorities that reunification of the motherland is in the overall national interest, and also the aspiration of people on both sides of the Strait. Reliance on foreign forces will always remain a futile attempt. Seeking “independence” via military force will only lead to a dead end.
July 16, 2020
Mainland China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Hua Chunying commented at a regular press conference on Taiwan military drills targeting mainland China. She said that Taiwan seems to be attempting military muscle-flexing through exercises and drills, which, if true, is nothing but biting more than it can chew. China’s determination to safeguard national unification and territorial integrity is rock-firm and unwavering. Reunification of the motherland is an inevitable and irresistible trend that any forces seeking to separate China needs to clearly understand. The 1.4 billion Chinese people will not allow an inch of their territory to be taken away.
July 16, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian replied to a question regarding a statement from US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on the South China Sea and a statement from Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs claiming that Taiwan has rights over the South China Sea Islands and their related waters in accordance with international law and the law of the sea. She said that China has indisputable sovereignty over the islands and reefs in the South China Sea and their adjacent waters. The Chinese foreign ministry has repeatedly stated its position and refuted the erroneous remarks made by the United States. Both sides of the Strait belong to “one China” and should jointly safeguard China's sovereignty and territorial integrity to protect the overall and fundamental interests of the Chinese nation.
July 17, 2020
The Guangdong Taiwan Affairs Office and other Mainland units announced the 2020 Guidelines for the Implementation of Policies and Measures beneficial to Taiwan in Guangdong Province (27 articles). The guidelines pertain to Taiwan enterprises’ technology R&D, industry access, cultural and creative industries, financing, and tax support. The rules also provide guidance for Taiwan compatriots applying for related funding, honorary awards, qualification examinations, and other aspects.
July 18, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office Director Liu Jieyi made an opening remark at the 4th Cross-Strait Sun Yat-sen Forum. He stated that adherence to the "one China" principle is the political basis for the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations. The core spirit of the "1992 Consensus" is that "both sides of the Strait belong to 'one China' and will work together towards national unification." This consensus was mutually confirmed by both sides through correspondences in 1992. This agreement also captures the imperative notion that China's sovereignty and territory has never been divided, and that the Mainland and Taiwan belong to one China. The DPP authorities and a handful of "Taiwan independence" secessionists are plotting for secessionism through promoting "desinicization," colluding with foreign powers to "use the epidemic to plot independence," recklessly creating hostility among compatriots on both sides of the Strait, and slandering "one country, two systems." Such actions have seriously undermined the fundamental interests of compatriots on both sides of the Strait, and pushed Taiwan into a dangerous situation.
July 18, 2020
The Hainan Taiwan Affairs Office announced the Implementation Plan for Promoting Exchanges and Cooperation between Hainan and Taiwan on Developing a Free Trade Port. The plan will make full use of Hainan's advantage as a region-wide pilot zone for agricultural cooperation across the Taiwan Strait to attract Taiwan compatriots’ investment in agriculture modernization in Hainan. It will also promote education exchanges and cooperation between Hainan and Taiwan, provide guidance to Taiwan educational institutions in participating in the development of the Hainan Lingshui Li'an International Education Innovation Pilot Zone, and encourage universities on both sides of the Strait to run cooperative schools in Hainan.
July 22, 2020
Shanghai City Mayor Gong Zheng made an opening remark at the 2020 Shanghai-Taipei City Forum. He stated that cooperation between Shanghai and Taipei has become a model of cross-Strait city exchanges. Shanghai is currently stepping up its implementation of the key concept: "a people's city developed by and for the people." It is also accelerating development of five centers on international economy, finance, trade, shipping, and technological innovation. Taipei, in the spirit of diversity and openness, is also continuing to promote urban transformation and upgrade. This common vision of urban development provides a broad space for cross-Strait cooperation. It is hoped that both sides will use this forum as an opportunity to build greater consensus, strengthen exchanges and cooperation, provide a strong impetus for win-win development in both cities, and further contribute to the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations.
July 24, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian commented during a regular press conference on the DPP authorities' Ministry of Foreign Affairs response to US Secretary of State Pompeo's July 23 statement. She said that Taiwan is part of China. Taiwan has never been a country. China demands that the US Government abide by the "one China" principle and the three China-US Joint Communiqués. "Taiwan independence" is a dead end. The DPP authorities will never succeed in seeking "independence" in any way, under any name, or by any means.
July 27, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to a question regarding the MAC’s claim that some Taiwan students encountered obstruction from mainland schools regarding transferring back to Taiwan due to the pandemic and various reasons. She said that Mainland universities have never received any transfer applications from Taiwanese students. None of the Taiwanese students currently studying in the Mainland have been infected by COVID-19. The situation is stable in all aspects. In addition, when responding to another question on the rumors that the Mainland destroyed Buddhist texts published by Taiwan-based religious groups, to which the MAC commented as unhelpful to cross-Strait relations, she stated that related statements are inconsistent with the facts. The Mainland guarantees citizens' freedom of religion in accordance with the law, protects legally published religious books, and protects the publication and distribution of Taiwan's religious figures in the Mainland. China will continue to support cross-Strait religious and cultural exchanges to promote the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations.
July 29, 2020
The Kunming Municipal Government announced the Measures to Promote Economic and Cultural Exchanges and Cooperation between Kunming and Taiwan (78 articles). The measures concern Kunming-Taiwan economic and trade exchanges and cooperation; social and cultural exchanges; Taiwan compatriots’ education, internship, employment, entrepreneurship and settlement in Kunming; and other matters.
July 30, 2020
Mainland China's Ministry of National Defense spokesman Ren Guoqiang responded to a question during a regular press conference on the increasingly stronger US-Taiwan military ties. He stated that China has stated its solemn position on the US announcement of a new round of weapon sales to Taiwan, and will impose sanctions on Lockheed Martin, the lead contractor in the arms sale, as a result. The US military has also seriously violated the basic principles of international relations by sending personnel to Taiwan for military exercises and exchanges. The said actions send the wrong signals to the "Taiwan independence" secessionist forces and constitute a deliberate provocation. The future of Taiwan lies in national reunification. The well-being of Taiwan compatriots depends on national rejuvenation. Reliance on foreign powers is a dead end, and "using Taiwan to control China" is doomed to fail.
July 31, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to a question regarding the passing of Lee Teng-hui from illness. She acknowledged having read this news and emphasized that "Taiwan independence" is a dead end. The historical trend of national unification and rejuvenation is unstoppable by any person or force.
July 31, 2020
The China Maritime Safety Administration announced the implementation of the Technical Rules for the Statutory Testing of Seagoing Vessels on Domestic Voyages (2020 Amendment Notification). From August, the Taiwan Strait and the sea area in the South China Sea up to 50 nautical miles off the east coast of Taiwan Island will be designated as an "offshore navigation area." Moreover, the sea area off the east coast of Taiwan Island and east and west coasts of the Strait up to ten miles from the shore will be designated as a "coastal navigation area."
August 5, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Ma Xiaoguang responded to the planned visit to Taiwan by Alex Azar, US Secretary of Health and Human Services. He said that the Taiwan issue is China's internal affair. China will not allow intervention by foreign forces. He asked the US to strictly abide by the "one China" principle and the three China-US Joint Communiqués. He also expressed resolute opposition to official contact between the US and Taiwan. The DPP authorities are relying on foreign forces. They are willing to play a pawn and collude with the US to seek political gains at the cost of the common interests of compatriots on both sides of the Strait. This is extremely dangerous and doomed to fail.
August 6, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Ma Xiaoguang responded to Taiwan's Ministry of Education’s permission for some international students to return to school in Taiwan while excluding Mainland students, to which the MAC claimed that it was mainland China that was obstructing their students returning to Taiwan. He said that since the outbreak of the pandemic, mainland China has been paying close attention to the issue of mainland Chinese students being blocked from returning to Taiwan for study. Mainland China supports students to safeguard their legitimate rights. The DPP authorities have been consistently and intentionally taking discriminatory measures against mainland Chinese students studying in Taiwan for political self-interest. They have been engaging in political manipulation under various pretexts and repeatedly erecting barriers to prevent mainland Chinese students from resuming their studies in Taiwan. Their related statements are entirely fabricated and out of ulterior motives.
August 6, 2020
The Beijing Municipal Government of mainland China unveiled the implementation guidelines for measures to further promote economic and cultural exchanges and cooperation across the Taiwan Strait. Under the guidelines, Taiwan-funded enterprises will enjoy equal treatment as their mainland Chinese counterparts to participate in the construction of major technical equipment, 5G, circular economy, and other investment projects. They will also benefit from equal access to financing, trade relief, and other policies on top of support for the construction of cross-Strait youth employment and entrepreneurship bases. The guidelines also call for further facilitation and support for Taiwan compatriots in consular protection, agricultural cooperation, and other areas. The measures aim at creating a better environment and ensuring protection of legitimate right for Taiwan compatriots to study, work, and live in mainland China.
August 12, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Ma Xiaoguang responded to the DPP authorities’ irrational criticism of the Hong Kong National Security Law and related measures adopted by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Government in accordance with the law. He stated that the DPP authorities have attempted under various pretexts to meddle in Hong Kong affairs, support and collude with "Hong Kong independence" forces and Hong Kong rioters, and incite and even participate in activities undermining prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and touting secession. He urged the DPP authorities to stop their political manipulation of Hong Kong affairs, and not head further down the dead end of creating disorder in Hong Kong in hopes of seeking "independence." In addition, regarding US Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar's visit with Tsai Ing-wen in Taiwan, and the signing of the so-called Taiwan-US "Memorandum of Understanding on Medical and Health Cooperation," he said that Azar's visit to Taiwan violated the "one China" principle and the three China-US Joint Communiqués. China firmly opposes to the moves. The DPP authorities are pursuing their own political agenda out of these events. They attempt to seek "Taiwan independence" under the pretext of the epidemic, which is nothing but a farce.
August 12, 2020
Mainland China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian responded during a regular press conference to the speech delivered by Alex Azar, US Health and Human Services Secretary, at National Taiwan University on August 11. The speech claimed that China failed to honor the obligations it had under the International Health Regulations (IHR). Zhao reiterated the solemn message to the US that China firmly opposes any official exchanges between the US and Taiwan under any pretext. On issues concerning China's core interests, certain individuals in the US must not have any illusions or think they can get away with inappropriate behavior. Those playing with fire will get burned. He also reminded the Taiwan authorities to stop being obstinate, playing a pawn, relying on others, or colluding with foreign forces. Using the pandemic to seek independence is a dead end. Moreover, regarding a proposed visit to Taiwan by the mayor of Prague and president of the Czech Senate, Zhao stated that China is consistent in its opposition to official exchanges of any kind between Taiwan and countries that have diplomatic relations with China. The national revival of China and the cross-Strait unification are historically inevitable. Moves against this trend will come to a dead end. Any acts of secession will be condemned by history./p>
August 13, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Ma Xiaoguang commented on the DPP leader’s claim in a video conference held by a US think tank that Taiwan and the US would strengthen relations. He said that Taiwan is part of China. China resolutely opposes the development of official ties between Taiwan and countries that have official diplomatic relations with China. The DPP authorities have long used non-governmental platforms, under the guise of "democracy and freedom," to maliciously attack mainland China, recklessly undermine cross-Strait relations, and create hostility and hatred among compatriots on both sides of the Strait. Their willingness to play a pawn of anti-China forces in the West endangers the interests of compatriots on both sides of the Strait. It is deplorable and will not deceive the world.
August 13, 2020
PLA Eastern Theater Command spokesperson Zhang Chunhui indicated that Eastern Theater Command had carried out live combat exercises involving multiple units and taking multiple directions in the Taiwan Strait and around the water of the north and south ends of the Taiwan Strait. The exercises aim at further examining the joint combat capabilities by multiple military services. He said that negative moves made by a certain country have sent misleading signals to the "Taiwan independence” forces, threatening the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan is a sacred and inseparable part of China's territory. Patrols and training activities conducted by theater forces are necessary given the current security situation in the Taiwan Strait and the need to safeguard national sovereignty.
August 15, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office Director Liu Jieyi delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the 8th Cross-Strait Youth Festival. He attributed mainland China’s extraordinary achievement against COVID-19 to the contribution of a vast number of Taiwan compatriots, enterprises, and youth based in mainland China. The new dynamics brought about by the dual circulation on both the internal and international level have created more developmental opportunities for Taiwanese youth coming to mainland China. He expressed hope that Taiwan youth will bear in mind the great interests of the nation and overcome obstacles to the development of cross-Strait relations. He also called on young people on both sides to work together to push forward the process of national rejuvenation and reunification.
August 17, 2020
Mainland China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian responded during a regular press conference to Taiwan's finalization of a deal to buy dozens of F-16 fighter jets from the US. He stated that China is consistent in its firm opposition to US arms sales to Taiwan. The Taiwan issue concerns China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, which are the core interests of China. China is unwavering in upholding its sovereignty and security. He urged the US to fully recognize the severe danger of US arms sales to Taiwan, to strictly abide by the “one China” principle and the three China-US Joint Communiqués, and halt arms sales to and military ties with Taiwan to avoid serious damage to China-US relations and cross-Strait peace and stability.
August 18, 2020
Mainland China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian responded during a regular press conference to Taiwan's opening of a “representative office” in Somaliland. He stated that there is only “one China” in the world, of which Taiwan is an inseparable part. The “one China” principle is a universally recognized norm governing international relations and the consensus of the international community. China firmly opposes the establishment of official institutions or any form of official exchanges between Taiwan and Somaliland. The DPP authorities’ frantic search for support for its separatist activities in the international arena will never succeed.
August 20, 2020
Mainland China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian commented at a regular press conference regarding Taiwan's Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau’s (MJIB) claim that Chinese hackers infiltrated Taiwanese “government agencies” in an attempt to steal data. He stated that the DPP authorities' related accusation is nothing but vicious slander, aiming at instigating cross-Strait tension in order to seek self-serving political gains. China is a staunch defender of cyber security and also one of the victims of cyberattacks. China is committed to cracking down on such attacks launched inside China or via China's cyber infrastructure in accordance with law. China's position on this issue is consistent and clear.
August 21, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Ma Xiaoguang responded to the DPP authorities’ planning measures on implementing stricter review and restriction on Mainland investment in Taiwan. The measures are to prohibit Taiwanese companies from serving as agents or distributors of over-the-top television (OTT-TV) service providers and business support for mainland Chinese companies. He stated that the DPP authorities have deliberately manipulated “anti-Chinese” populism with various excuses and methods, further undermining cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation. Now they are following the anti-China forces in the West, hindering mainland Chinese capital from going to Taiwan. They prevent Taiwanese and mainland Chinese businesses from cooperating in hopes of creating cross-Strait “decoupling.” They have once again exposed their true intention of destroying cross-Strait relations and harming the interests and well-being of Taiwanese compatriots.
August 24, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Ma Xiaoguang responded to a question on the Taipei Office of the “American Institute in Taiwan’s (AIT)” participation in a commemoration ceremony held in Kinmen for the “823 Artillery Bombardment.” He stated that Taiwan is part of China. Foreign interference in the Taiwan issue will not be tolerated. The DPP authorities rely on foreign forces, and escalate provocations with the help of external forces. The actions will only jeopardize the common interests of the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, endanger the vital interests of Taiwan compatriots, undermine cross-Strait peace and stability, and put Taiwan in a more precarious situation. He urged the US to strictly abide by the "one China" principle and the three China-US Joint Communiqués, and refrain from continuously sending the wrong signals to the "Taiwan independence" forces.
August 27, 2020
Mainland China's Ministry of Commerce spokesperson Gao Feng responded during a regular press conference to a question on whether the Cross-Strait Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) will continue to be implemented after its 10-year term expires. He said that the two sides signed the agreement in 2010 on the political foundation of upholding the "1992 Consensus." As of the end of 2019, mainland China has granted Taiwan US$6.15 billion in tariff reductions and exemptions, bringing tangible benefits to related companies and the people on the island. For a long time, the DPP administration has been using various excuses and means to obstruct and sabotage cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation. This will only narrow the room for economic development of Taiwan and directly undermine the vital interest of Taiwan compatriots.
August 28, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Ma Xiaoguang commented that the DPP authorities have been pushing for the market opening to imports of problematic US agricultural and livestock products against mainstream opinion for political purposes. They harm the health and well-being of the people on the island in exchange for foreign support for "Taiwan independence" forces. This will no doubt be firmly opposed by compatriots on both sides of the Strait.
August 31, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Ma Xiaoguang responded to a question regarding a series of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Shanghai that originated from the Taiwan area. He stated that epidemic prevention and control affects people's life, health, and well-being. Any negligence or hoax will take a major toll on the public. He urged the DPP authorities to take serious responsibility for their COVID-19 control responses, handle the epidemic professionally, and cut the spread of coronavirus transmission chain. The life and health of people in Taiwan is not a trifling matter and should not fall victim to political whitewashing.
August 31, 2020
China's Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi spoke to reporters on the Czech Senate speaker's visit to Taiwan. He stated that Taiwan is an inseparable part of China's territory. To challenge the “one China” principle on Taiwan issues is to make an enemy of the 1.4 billion Chinese people. It constitutes an international breach of trust. The Chinese government and people will not sit idly back for the public provocation by the Czech Senate speaker and the anti-China forces backing him. Mainland China must make the speaker pay a heavy price for his short-sighted actions and political opportunism.
September 1, 2020
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Ma Xiaoguang responded to the declassification of cables made by the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the cables’ mentioning of the "Six Assurances." He said that the so-called "Six Assurances" severely violate the three China-US Joint Communiqués and the “one China” principle promised by the US, making the pledge illegal and invalid. Mainland China firmly opposed to this. The DPP authorities’ dependence on foreign powers and reliance on the US to seek "independence" is a dead end; they are bound to reap what they have sown.
September 1, 2020
Mainland China’s State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with reporters along with German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas in Berlin, during which time he responded to the visit to Taiwan made by the speaker of the Czech Senate. He said that adherence to the "one China" principle is the political foundation for diplomatic relations between China and other countries, including the Czech Republic; the principle is also a political commitment that the Czech Public made to China. The Czech speaker disregarded opposition from mainland China and the Czech government and insisted on visiting Taiwan, openly supported the "Taiwan independence" forces, and even instigated other countries to follow suit. These acts have constituted a blatant provocation. Mainland China must lay out our stand clearly with regard to safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity. In addition, mainland China’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Qin Gang summoned Vladimir Tomsik, the Czech Ambassador to China, to lodge solemn representations over the visit to Taiwan made by Speaker of the Czech Senate Milos Vystrcil.
September 2, 2020
The People's Bank of China, State Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Commerce, China Banking Regulatory Commission, China Securities Regulatory Commission, and State Administration of Foreign Exchange announced the “Overall Plan of Kunshan City, Jiangsu Province, to Establish a Reform and Innovation Pilot Zone for Finance and Deepening Cross-Strait Industrial Cooperation.” The plan will make Kunshan the first financial reform pilot zone with cross-Strait characteristics. It will focus on cross-Strait financial innovation and cooperation and highlight the advantages in its cooperation with Taiwan and in developing an open economy. The plan will further expand financial services between Kunshan and Taiwan, boost cross-Strait exchange of financial talents, and enhance Kunshan's influence on financial reform and innovations.
September 2, 2020
The Guangzhou Municipal Government announced “Benefitting Taiwan and Warming Enterprises—Several Measures by Guangzhou City to Support Taiwanese-funded Enterprises in Active Response to COVID-19.” The measures aim to help Taiwanese companies cope with the impact of the pandemic, overcome business challenges, and maintain stable and healthy development. Companies that participate in the unemployment insurance program and make no or few layoffs can receive job stabilization subsidies equal to 50% of the total unemployment insurance premiums paid by the company and its workers over the previous year.
September 13, 2020
Mainland China's Ministry of National Defense spokesman Wu Qian responded to the US Department of Defense's issuance of “Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China (PRC) 2020,” a report on PRC’s military power. He said that the report exaggerated the so-called "China’s military threat," and make unfair criticism in the areas of defense spending, nuclear policy, and the Taiwan issue. Wu claimed that the root cause of current tensions across the Taiwan Strait is the DPP authorities’ attempts to rely on foreign support and its use of force to resist reunification; tensions are also the result of external anti-China forces’ attempts to use Taiwan to contain and divide China. If anyone dares to try separating Taiwan from China, the PLA will take every necessary measure to resolutely thwart any attempts or acts that interfere with China's internal affairs and undermine peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
September 15, 2020
The Guangxi Development and Reform Commission, Taiwan Affairs Office of Guangxi Province, and 14 other departments announced the “Implementation Plan on Promoting the Steady Development of Taiwan-funded Enterprises in Guangxi under Normalized Epidemic Prevention and Control.” The plan comprises 30 provisions in eight areas to help Taiwan-funded enterprises in Guangxi respond to the epidemic, resume work and production, make investment and achieve development, and continue to promote economic exchanges and cooperation between Guangxi and Taiwan.
September 16, 2020
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Ma Xiaoguang responded at a regular press conference to the "three prohibitions" proposed by Taiwan's MAC in regards to the Straits Forum. He said that the DPP authorities continue to intimidate and obstruct Taiwan compatriots from participating in the Straits Forum in an attempt to sweepingly ban cross-Strait exchanges. The act has only further exposed their intent of seeking "Taiwan independence." In addition, regarding the upcoming US-Taiwan Economic and Commercial Dialogue and a planned visit to Taiwan by US Under Secretary of State Keith Krach, he said that the Taiwan issue is China's internal affair, and no foreign intervention will be tolerated. The DPP authorities try to develop official relations with the US under the pretext of "economy and trade," which is only going to make them more vulnerable to the impact of the US. The DPP authorities are a willing victim; this is a reality that the Taiwan compatriots must be vigilant of.
September 18, 2020
Mainland China’s Ministry of National Defense spokesman Ren Guoqiang responded during a State Council Information Office press conference to the PLA’s real-combat military exercises near the Taiwan Strait. He said that the PLA Easter Theater Command’s launch of real-combat exercises starting today is a reasonable and necessary move aimed at the current situation in the Taiwan Strait and safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity. The US and DPP authorities have recently intensified their collusion and constantly created disturbances. Whether it is using Taiwan to control China or relying on foreign forces is wishful thinking and doomed to be a dead end. Those who play with fire will get burnt! The PLA has the firm will, abundant confidence, and enough capabilities to thwart any interference by foreign forces or "Taiwan independence" separatist activities to resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
September 20, 2020
Member of the Politburo Standing Committee and Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Wang Yang video-addressed the 12th Cross-Strait Forum. He stated that certain individuals in Taiwan have attempted to restrict cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation in order to “decouple” economically from and “sever links” culturally with mainland China. This will bring nothing but harm to Taiwan. "Taiwan independence" is a dead end. Relying on foreign forces and acting recklessly will only bring unbearable risk to Taiwan.
September 21, 2020
Mainland China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Wang Wen-pin responded at a regular press conference to the visit to Taiwan by US Under Secretary of State Keith Krach. He said that the US insistence on having their Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar and Under Secretary Krach visit Taiwan is a serious violation of the “one China” principle and the three China-US Joint Communiqués. It is a political provocation against mainland China that emboldens the arrogant hype of "Taiwan independence" separatists, undermines China-US relations, and damages peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. Mainland China will certainly take appropriate countermeasures, including individual-level ones. In addition, Wang stated that Taiwan is an inseparable part of China's territory, hence the non-existence of the so-called "median line."
September 22, 2020
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office Director Liu Jieyi made an opening remark at the 13th Tianjin-Taiwan Trade Fair. He said that the two sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one family. The strengthening of exchanges and cooperation is the shared aspiration and common interest of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Mainland China has always been the best choice and biggest opportunity for the future development of Taiwanese compatriots and businesspeople looking to make investments or conduct business. The value of cross-Strait trade increased by 10% year-on-year in the first eight months of this year, fully demonstrating the fact that Taiwan compatriots’ interests and welfare depend on the enormous opportunity of mainland China’s development. A handful of "Taiwan independence" separatist forces try to go against the tide, collude with foreign powers, act as willing "anti-China pawns," provoke cross-Strait confrontation, and obstruct exchanges and cooperation between compatriots on both sides. "Taiwan independence" is a dead end.
September 23, 2020
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office posted the “Q&A on the ‘1992 Consensus’” on its official Weibo page for seven consecutive days. The postings reiterated that adherence to the "1992 Consensus" and opposition to "Taiwan independence" are the political foundation of the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations. Although the "1992 Consensus" was a verbally achieved consensus by the two sides, the process and content of which are clearly recorded in documents and text. Any denial that a consensus had indeed been reached does not correspond to the objective fact. The DPP authorities claimed that they respect the historical fact while refusing to recognize the "1992 Consensus." This exposes their true color of stubbornly insisting on the separatist position of "one country on each side," undermining the status quo of "the two sides belonging to one China" in order to further their pursuit of "Taiwan independence."
September 25, 2020
Mainland China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin responded to reports on the Taiwan authorities actively seeking for Tsai Ing-wen to video-participate in this year's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Informal Leaders' Meeting. He stated that Chinese Taipei participates in APEC in the capacity of a regional economy based on the “one China” principle. No matter what form the APEC Informal Leaders' Meeting may take, it is a key political precondition that Chinese Taipei should comply with relevant APEC memorandum of understanding (MOU) and customary practices when selecting its delegation. It is completely futile for the Taiwan authorities to attempt to take advantage of the occasion to maneuver a breakthrough.
September 27, 2020
Member of the Politburo Standing Committee and Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Wang Yang addressed the National Day reception. He stated that there is only "one China" in the world, and compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are Chinese. Mainland China will unswervingly implement the CCP central government's major Taiwan work policies. Mainland China is willing to engage in dialogue and communication with all parties, groups, and individuals in Taiwan on the basis of upholding the 1992 Consensus; mainland China will continue to improve related law enforcement and policy measures, boost cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation in quality and quantity, and help young people from Taiwan pursue, build, and realize their dreams in mainland China. “Taiwan independence” is a path to nowhere. Any separatist schemes or activities seeking "Taiwan independence" are illegal and invalid.
September 30, 2020
Mainland China’s Premier Li Keqiang addressed the reception celebrating the 71st anniversary of the founding of the PRC. He stressed that mainland China will adhere to the major principles and policies on work related to Taiwan, uphold the “one China” principle and the “1992 Consensus,” and resolutely oppose and contain any “Taiwan independence” separatist activity and external interference. Mainland China will strengthen cross-Straits exchanges and cooperation and promote the peaceful and integrated development of cross-Strait relations and reunification with the motherland.
September 30, 2020
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Ma Xiaoguang responded at a regular press conference to the MAC’s comment that “A page in history has already been turned” on the issues of the so-called "1992 Consensus" in cross-Strait relations. He said that the "1992 Consensus" was reached through the two sides’ communication, consultation, and the use of political wisdom as equals, and not a unilaterally imposed wish by either side. The DPP authorities have refused to recognize the "1992 Consensus," which has exposed the fact of their stubborn insistence on the separatist position of "one country on each side" and their attempt to undermine "both sides belonging to one China"; it has also revealed their true nature of seeking "Taiwan independence." No person or power can overturn the "1992 Consensus," whether in the past, present, or future. In addition, the spokesperson responded to the MAC's vow to “closely monitor and handle in accordance with the law” Taiwanese entertainers’ participation in the "October 1" celebration. He stated that the DPP authorities have constantly been threatening Taiwanese people who have contact with Mainland China. One can only say that if you want to condemn someone, don’t worry about the pretext.
October 6, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to the resolutions proposed by the KMT in the Legislative Yuan to "seek US military aid in resisting mainland China" and "resume diplomatic ties between Taiwan and the US." She stated that the root causes of the current tension in the Taiwan Strait is the DPP authorities' collusion with external forces and continuous use of provocative acts aiming at "Taiwan independence." Any words or deeds that violate the "one China" principle and undermine the fundamental interests of the Chinese nation are bound to be resolutely opposed by all Chinese people. Related individuals of the KMT need to distinguish right from wrong, and not engage in affairs that harm the core interests of the Chinese nation and the peace and stability of cross-Strait relations.
October 6, 2020
The Guangxi Development and Reform Commission, Taiwan Affairs Office of Guangxi Province, and 14 other government agencies announced the “Implementation Plan on Promoting the Steady Development of Taiwan-funded Enterprises in Guangxi under Normalized Epidemic Prevention and Control” (30 articles). Taiwanese companies are encouraged to operate at the Guangxi (Nanning) Comprehensive Pilot Zone for Cross-border E-commerce, construct cross-border cold-chain warehousing, and participate in the open-door financial service collaboration with the ASEAN. Qualified Taiwanese enterprises will receive subsidy and financial assistance.
October 10, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to remarks made by DPP’s leader and the head of the island’s legislature on October 10 pertaining to cross-Strait relations. She said that the statements were an extension of the DPP’s confrontational thinking and hostile mindset, which promote the pro-“independence” rhetoric, clamor for collusion with external forces, and delude people of Taiwan into false beliefs, and again exposing the DPP’s nature of seeking “independence.” The root cause for the tension across the Taiwan Strait is the DPP authorities’ refusal to recognize the "1992 Consensus" embodying the "one China” principle. "Taiwan independence" is a dead end. Resistance is doomed to fail. Dependence on foreign powers is bound to backfire. Only the return to the right track of the political foundation of the "1992 Consensus" will lead to the resumption of dialogue and consultations, the improvement of cross-Strait relations, and peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
October 11, 2020
Xinwen Lianbo, a TV program of mainland China’s CCTV, revealed that national security agencies recently launched the "Thunder 2020" special-purpose operation to combat the infiltration and sabotage activities by espionage and intelligence agencies in Taiwan in accordance with the law. The operation has solved hundreds of cases involving espionage, arrested a host of Taiwan spies and intelligence personnel, smashed the espionage networks that Taiwan intelligence agencies deployed targeting mainland China, and has effectively safeguarded national security and interests. This operation is yet another heavy blow of national security agencies on Taiwan authorities and their spy agencies following the “Thunderbolt 2018” crackdown.
October 13, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office Director Liu Jieyi delivered opening remarks at the Third Cross-Strait Youth Development Forum. He stated that reunification of the motherland is a key element of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, and is also the only path to enhancing the interests and welfare of Taiwan compatriots. The stringency and complexity of current situation in cross-Strait relations is due fundamentally to a handful of "Taiwan independence" separatists colluding with foreign powers and incessantly advancing their pro-"independence" provocations to the detriment of the core interests of the Chinese nation and the interests and welfare of Taiwan compatriots. Mainland China is resolute in driving peaceful and integrated development between the two sides. It will continue to implement all policies and measures that benefit Taiwan and its people, improve related law enforcement and policy measures that provide comprehensive protection to the welfare of Taiwan compatriots, and set up more cross-Strait youth employment and entrepreneurship bases and demonstration sites to provide opportunities for Taiwanese youth to study, intern, work, start businesses, and develop in mainland China. Additionally, Liu met with the delegation led by Hung Hsiu-chu, former KMT Chairperson and Chairperson of the Chinese Qingyan Peace Education Foundation, who was invited to the forum.
October 13, 2020
Secretary of the CCP Zhejiang Provincial Committee Yuan Jiajun announced eight specific measures for Taiwan compatriots and youth in his opening speech at the Third Cross-Strait Youth Development Forum. These measures include: establish entrepreneurship and innovation platforms for Taiwanese youth in five colleges and universities in Zhejiang; support for the establishment of Zhejiang-Taiwan youth entrepreneurs’ alliance and platform for exchange and collaboration for young entrepreneurs across the Taiwan Strait; support 50 homestay projects involving participation and collaboration of Taiwanese youth; invite Taiwanese youth to participate in the planning and design of 100 state-approved villages and rural communities; recruit 1,000 Taiwanese university students to Zhejiang for internships, employment, and entrepreneurship; provide opportunities of e-commerce anchor training for 1,200 Taiwanese youth; invite 5,000 Taiwanese businesspeople and youth to discuss major development strategies of Zhejiang and share development opportunities; and prioritize approval of the "Taiwan Financial Card" for Taiwanese youth developing in Zhejiang that provides them with high-quality financial services.
October 14, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded at a regular press conference to the 75th anniversary of the retrocession of Taiwan. She stated that Taiwan returned to the embrace of the motherland on October 25, 1945, after 50 years of Japanese colonial rule. This is an important achievement resulting from the joint resistance of all Chinese people, including Taiwan compatriots. Compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait using various ways to commemorate the major historical event of the retrocession of Taiwan holds significant meaning to safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity. Regarding the October 10 address by the leader of the DPP authorities, the spokesperson said that the so-called "softened tone" and "moderated language" are just carefully crafted political language that is a de facto extension of the DPP’s confrontational thinking and hostile mindset as they escalate the pro-“independence” rhetoric. Only the return to the right track of the political foundation of the "1992 Consensus" will the two sides be able to resume dialogue and consultation, cross-Strait relations be improved, and peace and stability be brought to the Taiwan Strait. For the four Taiwanese espionage cases uncovered by mainland Chinese media, she stated that national security authorities recently launched the "Thunder 2020" operation to combat the DPP authorities and their intelligence agencies’ infiltration and sabotage activities against mainland China in accordance with the law. The DPP authorities' reliance on foreign powers and increased collusion with external anti-China forces to push for "Taiwan independence" separatist activities have seriously harmed cross-Strait peace and stability, national sovereignty, security, and development interests.
October 22, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to the US government’s announcement of approving a US$1.8 billion arms sale to Taiwan. She said that the DPP authorities purchase weaponry from the US in an attempt to “use force to resist reunification” and conduct provocations aiming at “independence.” This will only severely undermine peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, and bring unbearable suffering to the people of Taiwan. She warned the DPP authorities to stop all forms of collusion with the US and not go further down the dead-end path of "Taiwan independence." Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesman Zhao Lijian stated at a regular press conference that the arms sale from the US to Taiwan has seriously violated the “one China” principle and the three China-US Joint Communiqués, especially the 817 Joint Communiqué. This move has excessively interfered with China's internal affairs, gravely harmed China's sovereignty and security interests, sent grossly wrong signals to “Taiwan independence” separatist forces, and radically undermined China-US relations and peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. China will make legitimate and necessary reactions according to how the situation develops. Ministry of National Defense spokesman Tan Kefei stated that the Taiwan issue pertains to China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and bears on China’s core interests. China strongly urges the US to immediately cancel the arms sale plans to Taiwan and cease military contact with Taiwan, in order to avoid dire consequences to China-US military relations and peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. If the US disregards the basic norms of international relations, walks away from its commitments, and is bent on such behaviors, China will take resolute countermeasures.
October 22, 2020
Member of the Politburo Standing Committee and Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Wang Yang spoke at an academic conference commemorating the 75th anniversary of the retrocession of Taiwan. He stated that the retrocession of Taiwan is a great victory forged by the bravery and blood-shedding of all Chinese people, including Taiwan compatriots. The history irrefutably proves that Taiwan is an inseparable part of China's territory. Although the two sides of the Taiwan Strait are not yet fully reunified, the fact that mainland China and Taiwan belong to one China has never changed. Both sides must adhere to the "1992 consensus" embodying the "one China" principle, resolutely oppose "Taiwan independence" forces and their separatist acts, and never allow this sacred territory that was once returned to be lost again. We must be highly vigilant of the DPP authorities' "desinicization" plots, vigorously promote the patriotic tradition of Taiwan compatriots, strengthen research on the history of cross-Strait civil exchanges, enhance Taiwan compatriots’ identification with the nation, people, and culture in order to cement emotional ties between compatriots on both sides.
October 26, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to Su Tseng-chang's comment of "Don’t threaten the people of Taiwan with war" at an activity commemorating the 70th anniversary of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. She stated that Su Tseng-chang is accustomed to distorting the truth, deliberately provoking cross-Strait confrontation, and intimidating the people of Taiwan. His intentions are sinister. Taiwan compatriots are our blood relatives, and "Taiwan independence" is the greatest scourge they face. The DPP authorities and "Taiwan independence" separatist forces are trying to hold hostage of Taiwan compatriots on the tank of "Taiwan independence" and drag them into the abyss. Taiwan compatriots will not be fooled.
October 28, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded during a regular press conference to a suggestion made by guest speakers at an academic conference commemorating the 75th anniversary of retrocession of Taiwan that the two sides should share historical source and jointly write a history of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression. She stated that mainland China supports and encourages historians on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to clear up confusion about cross-Strait history and strengthen research on the history of the War of Resistance Against Japan and the retrocession of Taiwan with the goal of enhancing the national, ethnic, and cultural identification of Taiwan compatriots through sharing historical materials, coauthoring history books, jointly compiling teaching materials, and conducting scholarly critique of diverse history interpretations based on the "Taiwan independence" rationale. No act of "desinicization" can break the historical bond between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, nor can it change the fact that Taiwan is part of China. The DPP authorities are going against the tide and denying their roots, which will no doubt lead to strong opposition by compatriots on both sides.
October 29, 2020
The fifth plenary session of the 19th CCP Central Committee approved a communiqué on maintaining the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macao, and promoting the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations and reunification of the motherland.
October 29, 2020
Mainland China’s Ministry of National Defense spokesman Wu Qian responded at a regular press conference to the deployment of the Dongfeng-17 hypersonic missile on China's southeast coast. He stated that the specific location of weaponry deployment is a matter of military confidentiality; however, the PLA remains capable of defending national sovereignty and territorial integrity and is determined to defeat any form of Taiwan separatist forces. He warned the "Taiwan independence" separatists that there is no way out for confrontation. Using force to plot "independence" is a dead end. They should not overestimate themselves, or they will only reap what they sowed.
November 3, 2020
The CCP Central Committee announced “Recommendations for Formulating the 14th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development and the Long-Range Objectives Through the Year of 2035.” Details related to Taiwan are: promoting the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations and reunification of the motherland; adhering to the "one China” principle and "1992 Consensus"; prioritizing the well-being of compatriots on both sides; driving the peaceful and integrated development of cross-Strait relations; strengthening cross-Strait industrial cooperation; creating a common cross-Strait market; boosting economy of the Chinese nation; and jointly carrying forward the Chinese culture. It also vowed to enhance law enforcement and policies for protecting the well-being of Taiwan compatriots and ensure that they enjoy equal treatment as their mainland Chinese counterparts; welcome Taiwanese businesspeople and enterprises to participate in "Belt and Road" construction strategies for coordinating national and regional development; facilitate qualified Taiwan-funded enterprises to file for initial public offering (IPO) in mainland China; support Fujian Province to explore new paths for integrated cross-Strait development; and increase exchanges among the general public and young people across the Taiwan Strait. Mainland China is on high alert of and will firmly curb "Taiwan independence" separatist activities.
November 4, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to the US government's sale of four MQ-9B unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to Taiwan. She said that US arms sales to Taiwan will only bring severe damage to peace across the Taiwan Strait and send wrong signals to "Taiwan independence" forces. The DPP authorities are seeking “independence” by military force, which will only push the Taiwan public into the abyss. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesman Wang Wenbin stated at a regular press conference that the US should strictly abide by the “one China” principle and the three China-US Joint Communiqués. He also urged the US to stop arms sales to and military ties with Taiwan. China will take legitimate and necessary actions as situations evolve. Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Wu Chien stated that any attempt to "use Taiwan to contain China" or “use force to refuse reunification” will only prove to be overestimating themselves and lead to a dead end. He demanded that the US immediately cancel all arms sale plans to Taiwan and handle Taiwan-related issues cautiously and properly.
November 6, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office Director Liu Jieyi stated at a symposium on the fifth anniversary of the historical meeting between leaders of two sides across the Taiwan Strait that the historic meeting between the two leaders highlighted the important achievements derived from the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations, and consolidated the key position and function of the "1992 Consensus" as the political foundation for the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations. Current cross-Strait relations are complex and stringent. The DPP authorities undermined the political foundation for the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations, stepped up provocations by colluding with foreign powers to seek "independence," and aimed at challenging the bottom line of national sovereignty and territorial integrity. These acts have seriously harmed the fundamental interests of the Chinese nation and the vital interests of compatriots on both sides while gravely threatening peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. Adhering to the “1992 Consensus” will lift all exchange barriers between any political party in Taiwan and mainland China; otherwise, any interaction or dialogue is out of the question. For the two sides to bypass the “1992 Consensus” and “have meaningful conversation” “without political preconditions” is no way out. In addition, ARATS Chairman Zhang Zhijun said that the meeting between the leaders of the two sides reflected the political wisdom of Chinese people in pragmatically resolving issues involving political differences.
November 9, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to the decision made at the follow-up meeting of the 73rd World Health Assembly (WHA) to not include proposals involving Taiwan in the meeting agenda. She said that mainland China's position on Taiwan’s participation in WHO activities is consistent and clear: it must be handled in accordance with the "one China" principle. The WHA resolution fully reflected that the "one China" principle is a universal consensus and norm in the international community. Seeking "two Chinas" or "one China, one Taiwan" will not be welcomed and is bound to fail. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesman Wang Wenbin stated at a regular press conference that the DPP authorities and a few countries are going against the historical tide by violating UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 and WHA Resolution 25.1, and insisting on pushing through the proposal involving Taiwan. This has fully exposed their political motive of disrupting the meeting agenda and undermining global cooperation on epidemic prevention. He urged the DPP authorities to stop their political manipulation amid the pandemic.
November 11, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded at a regular press conference to whether the results of the US election would impact cross-Strait relations. She stated that the DPP authorities refuse to recognize the “1992 Consensus” embodying the “one China” principle, and make provocations by colluding with foreign powers. These are the root causes of tension in cross-Strait relations today. Only by returning to the correct path of the political foundation of the "1992 Consensus" and ceasing “independence”-seeking provocation will cross-Strait relations possibly improve. In addition, regarding US Under Secretary of State Keith Krach scheduled to have an economic dialogue with Taiwan on the 20th of this month, she stated that mainland China resolutely opposes any form of official contact between the US and Taiwan. The DPP authorities rely on foreign forces and seek to develop official ties with the US under the pretext of "economy and trade,” which will only make them increasingly subject to the US and harm the interests of Taiwan compatriots.
November 12, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to the provocative remarks made by the MAC over the disqualification of Hong Kong's Legislative Council members. She said that the DPP authorities, out of political motives of “Taiwan independence,” have been outrageously attacking and slandering related decisions made by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) and wantonly interfering with Hong Kong affairs. This again exposed the DPP's despicable motive of political manipulation and creating chaos in Hong Kong to seek " independence." This is futile and useless.
November 13, 2020
Mainland China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin responded at a regular press conference to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s statement that "Taiwan is not part of China." He said that there is only “one China” in the world, of which Taiwan is an inseparable part. The PRC government is the only legitimate government representing China. This is an objective fact and a basic norm governing international relations. Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian stated that Taiwan is part of China, which cannot be changed by any person or power. The DPP authorities are stubborn in relying on the US to oppose mainland China, and relying on the US to seek "independence." This is a dead end.
November 14, 2020
Agencies including the Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the Fujian Provincial Government and Fujian Provincial Development and Reform Commission jointly promoted the “Opinions on Fujian Province’s Implementation of the ‘Notice of Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Ensuring Related Work on Supporting the Development of Taiwan-funded Enterprises and Advancing Taiwan-funded Projects” (28 provisions). The measures covered 11 areas, including ongoing assistance for Taiwan-funded enterprises to resume work and production; planning, coordinating, and propelling major Taiwan capital projects; actively supporting Taiwanese companies to increase capital and expand production; and promoting Taiwan-funded enterprises to participate in construction of new and traditional infrastructure.
November 18, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to mainland China’s mulling of a list of "Taiwan independence" diehards. She stated that a handful of "Taiwan independence" diehards have flagrantly challenged national sovereignty and territorial integrity, which must not be tolerated. Cracking down on them and their main supporters such as financial contributors in accordance with the law is aimed at maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and the vital interests of compatriots on both sides. The legitimate rights and interests of Taiwan compatriots shall be fully protected.
November 18, 2020
Mainland China's Ministry of Education decided that from January 1, 2020, it would cancel the “certificate of mainland Chinese students studying in Hong Kong and Macao” and the “certificate of mainland Chinese students studying in Taiwan.” The Liaison Offices of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Liaison Offices of the Central People's Government in the Macao Special Administrative Region, and the Cross-Strait Student Recruitment Center will no longer accept applications of these certificates. Certificates that had been accepted but issued after January 1, 2021 will remain valid.
November 25, 2020
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded at a regular press conference to the DPP authorities’ claims that Taiwan failed to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) due to barriers set by mainland China. She said that the "one China" principle is the precondition for Taiwan to participate in regional economic cooperation. Mutual trust in cross-Strait politics has ceased to exist since the DPP authorities came into power, which will lead to the gradual revelation of damaging consequences for Taiwan's economy. Regarding the formulation of a list of "Taiwan independence" diehards by mainland China, she said that a handful of "Taiwan independence" diehards have flagrantly challenged national sovereignty and territorial integrity, which must not be tolerated. Mainland China will continue to take precision-strike measures in accordance with the law to punish "Taiwan independence" diehards and their main supporters such as financial contributors. Those "Taiwan independence" diehards engaging in arrogant “independence”-seeking rhetoric and despicable "independence"-seeking actions will be faced with the trial of people and the punishment of history pursuant to the law.
December 3, 2020
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to the prison sentencing of Joshua Wong and two others. She said that the PRC government strongly supports the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in maintaining the rule of law in Hong Kong. The DPP authorities’ finger-pointing over Hong Kong affairs once again reveals their true intention of stirring up trouble in Hong Kong to seek "independence," the sham of clamouring “assistance for Hong Kong,” and the hypocrisy of the false brand of "democracy."
December 8, 2020
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian expressed firm opposition to the US Department of State’s approval of selling military communication equipment to Taiwan. China urges the US to abide by the "one China" principle and the three China-US Joint Communiqués, especially the provisions of the 817 Joint Communiqué, and to stop sending wrong signals to the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces. She also pointed out that the DPP authorities have been using funds meant to improve the people's livelihood to buy weapons from the US endlessly. Resisting unification by force is doomed to fail. Ministry of National Defense spokesman Ren Guoqiang emphasized that the Taiwan issue is a matter of core interest of China, with which the PRC brooks no external interference. Any attempt of the US to use Taiwan to subdue China is futile. China urges the US to withdraw and stop the arms sales to and military contact with Taiwan to avoid further damaging the peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and the Sino-US military relations.
December 9, 2020
Member of the Politburo Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China and Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Wang Yang issued a congratulatory letter to the 2020 Cross-Strait CEO Summit Council, where he stated that economic cooperation is the foundation of the development of cross-Strait relations, and such a cooperation aligns with the common interests of compatriots on both sides across the Taiwan Strait. He voiced adherence to the "one China" principle and "1992 Consensus." He said that the PRC government will improve the regulations and policies which better protect the well-being of Taiwan compatriots and allow them to enjoy equal treatment as their counterparts in mainland China. The PRC also supports Taiwanese businesspeople and companies to participate in the "Belt and Road" constructions and strategies for coordinating national and regional development. He pledged to further build up strength in policy implementation to give Taiwanese enterprises and compatriots a stronger sense of benefit. Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office Director Liu Jieyi stated during his remarks at the summit that mainland China will continue to uphold the "one China" principle and "1992 Consensus" while promoting the peaceful and integrated development of cross-Strait relations. Under current circumstances, it only makes sense for Taiwan compatriots to bear in mind more firmly the overall national interests and jointly shoulder the responsibility and mission of national revival with mainland Chinese compatriots.
December 9, 2020
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office began posting on Weibo a Q&A series titled "Taiwan-US Collusion: Doomed to Fail.” The posts used graphics to illustrate China-US relations and Taiwan-related issues. They emphasized that mainland China is sincerely willing to do its utmost to achieve peaceful unification, but will never promise to renounce the use of force. It will never allow interference by external forces or activity aimed at dividing China attempted by a tiny minority of "Taiwan independence" activists. The DPP authorities, out of their true nature of "Taiwan independence," are willing to serve as tools for the US to play the "Taiwan card." It is hoped that Taiwan compatriots will see through this and oppose "Taiwan independence."
December 16, 2020
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded during a regular press conference to the leader of Taiwan’s expression of hope for a constructive dialogue between the two sides across the Taiwan Strait during a video conference with a US think tank. She said that the root cause of the current strain in cross-Strait relations is the DPP authorities’ refusal to recognize the "1992 Consensus" and unilateral destruction of the common political foundation for cross-Strait dialogue and consultations. The DPP authorities speak of cross-Strait "reconciliation and dialogue," while in action, colluding with foreign powers to provoke mainland China; maliciously attacking mainland China on Hong Kong, Xinjiang, and other issues; and stirring up opposition across the Taiwan Strait. Such acts run completely contrary to the so-called "reconciliation" or "dialogue."
December 18, 2020
The PRC’s State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a video exchange with the Asia Society based in the US. He stated that when it comes to national sovereignty and territorial integrity, the US must abide by the international guidelines of non-interference in other countries’ internal affairs. Issues related to Taiwan, Hong Kong, Tibet, and Xinjiang are all entirely China's internal affairs, all concern China's core interests, and should not be forcibly interfered by external forces.
December 25, 2020
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office Director Liu Jieyi attended and delivered a speech at a symposium marking the 30th anniversary of Kunshan-Taiwan integrated development. He stated that, over the past 30 years, more than 5,300 Taiwan-funded enterprises have settled down and nearly 100,000 Taiwan compatriots have lived and worked happily in Kunshan. The success of Jiangsu-Taiwan and Kunshan-Taiwan integrated development epitomizes compatriots on both sides across the Taiwan Strait broadening and consolidating the path of cross-Strait integrated development hand in hand. The continuous growth of Taiwan's economy this year is intricately linked to the contribution of mainland-based Taiwanese compatriots and companies and the connection of cross-Strait industrial supply chain. Mainland China will continue to fully implement Xi Jinping's important discourses on Taiwan-related work, adhere to the "one China" principle and "1992 Consensus," have the well-being of compatriots on both sides in mind, and promote the peaceful and integrated development of cross-Strait relations.
December 30, 2020
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded during a regular press conference to the status of cross-Strait economic exchanges and cooperation. She said that cross-Strait economic and trade cooperation aligns with the interests and needs of compatriots on both sides across the Taiwan Strait. Such a cooperation bears strong growth in domestic demand, which cannot be stopped by random incidents or human interference. The continuous growth of Taiwan's economy this year is intricately linked to the contribution of mainland-based Taiwanese compatriots and companies and the connection of cross-Strait industrial supply chain. Regarding the MAC's reminder for the public to prudently assess the necessity of getting mainland Chinese vaccines, she said that the DPP authorities do not understand the vaccines produced by mainland China. Their spread of baseless concerns is entirely out of their political agenda.
On the matter of future layout on cross-Strait exchanges in 2021, she stated that the pandemic has put cross-Strait people-to-people exchanges and interactions in a highly irregular state, but manmade barriers have had a far greater impact than the COVID-19 pandemic has. The DPP authorities refuse to recognize the "1992 Consensus" and constantly engage in provocations aiming at “independence,” which have prevented the normal functioning of many affairs between the two sides across the Taiwan Strait. Only when returning to the right track of the "1992 Consensus" will related problems be solved.
December 30, 2020
Mainland China's Ministry of National Defense spokesman Wu Chien commented on the passage of US aircraft carriers through the Taiwan Strait. He stated that the US aircraft carriers’ acts have sent wrong signals to "Taiwan independence" forces and seriously harmed the peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. China resolutely opposes this. The PLA is on high alert around the clock, ready to respond at any time to any threat or provocation, and is resolute to firmly safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
December 31, 2020
The CCP leader Xi Jinping delivered a speech at the New Year's Tea Reception of the CPPCC. He sent season's greetings and sincere blessings to Taiwan compatriots. He also emphasized adherence to the "one China" principle and the "1992 Consensus," and his determination to maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.