January 1, 2021
Taiwan Affairs Office Director Liu Jieyi issued a new year's message in an article entitled "Strengthening Confidence, Jointly Creating a New State of Affairs" in the Relations Across the Taiwan Straits magazine (1st issue, 2021). He stated that 2020 was a truly extraordinary year for cross-Strait relations. Despite the intensified obstruction and undermining by the DPP authorities, compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait have grown even more steadfast and vigorous in their steps of moving closely and well towards each other. Only when cross-Strait relations do well will Taiwan compatriots do well; only by eliminating the bane of "Taiwan independence" will there be peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, and will Taiwan compatriots live and work in peace and contentment. In the new year, the CCP will fully implement General Secretary Xi Jinping's important discourses on Taiwan work and the CCP Central Committee’s decision-making deployment in the same regard. The CCP will facilitate cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation, promote the peaceful and integrated development of cross-Strait relations, and advance the unification process of the motherland.
January 1, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to the speech made by the leader of Taiwan pertaining to cross-Strait relations in her new year’s address. Zhu said that the statement once again revealed the DPP’s true color of seeking "independence." The historical and de jure facts of Taiwan being part of China and both sides belonging to "one China" cannot be changed by any persons or power. Since the DPP authorities took office, they have refused to recognize the "1992 Consensus" and sabotaged the political foundation of cross-Strait relations. Meanwhile, they have persistently made provocative actions to seek "independence," making an enemy out of mainland China at every turn, purposefully arousing cross-Strait opposition, while claiming to be willing to have a so-called "dialogue." How will any of this result in a dialogue? The CCP advised the DPP authorities to stop playing deceitful tricks. Only when returning to the political foundation of the “1992 Consensus” will cross-Strait relations improve.
January 2, 2021
Mainland China’s Fujian Provincial Government announced its first list of 225 equal treatment measures for Taiwan compatriots and Taiwan-funded companies. Included are 133 economic measures regarding the protection of rights and interests, industry access, agricultural cooperation, financial services, and customs clearance services; 66 social measures concerning employment and entrepreneurship, medical insurances and social insurances, legal services, and governance of the general public; 17 cultural and educational measures involving children's education, recruitment, scholarships and subsidies, and cultural and educational exchanges; and nine measures for facilitation in the areas of financing, travel, certificate application, and medical insurance reimbursement, etc.
January 4, 2021
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to the MAC's appeal for Taiwan compatriots to "pay attention to the risks of mainland Chinese vaccines." She stated that the MAC’s deliberate smear campaign on mainland Chinese vaccines is a further display of its political malice that disregards the health and well-being of the people of Taiwan, and incites opposition against mainland China. The CCP solemnly condemned this. She also stated that the vaccination programs for Taiwan compatriots based in mainland China are conducted entirely out of care for compatriots, and are an embodiment of treating Taiwan compatriots as equal while answering the wishes of the large number of Taiwan compatriots. The vaccination programs have been carried out on an entirely voluntary basis with informed consent. Taiwan compatriots have a choice over whether or not to be inoculated.
January 4, 2021
Mainland China's Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Ren Guoqiang responded to US President Trump’s signing of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, which requires the US government to normalize arms sales to Taiwan. He said that the Taiwan issue concerns China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and is purely a matter of China's internal affairs. No interference from external forces will be tolerated. China’s determination to safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests remains firm and unwavering.
January 5, 2021
The CCP Central Committee issued the amended version of Regulations on the United Front Work of the Communist Party of China. Among the terms, Article 5 stipulates that the scope of united front work extends to Taiwan compatriots and their relatives in mainland China. Article 35 states that the main tasks of united front work against Taiwan are: to thoroughly implement the major principles of the CCP Central Committee’s Taiwan work policy, adhere to the "one China" principle, broadly unite Taiwan compatriots at home and abroad, develop and strengthen patriotism and pro-unification forces in Taiwan, oppose "Taiwan independence" separatist activities, continue to advance the process of peaceful unification of the motherland, and jointly work to achieve the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
January 7, 2021
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to Taiwan and the US holding the so-called "Political-Military Dialogue," where the DPP authorities propagate their "Taiwan independence" narratives. She said that "Taiwan independence" forces make calculations about seeking “independence,” hence their groveling to external forces. This is utterly futile and cannot change the fact that Taiwan is part of China. She sternly warned the DPP authorities to immediately stop all forms of official exchanges and military contacts with the US, not head further down the wrong path of "relying on the US for independence," and not push the people of Taiwan into disaster. Otherwise, they are bound to be heavily punished.
January 10, 2021
The CCP Central Committee issued the Plan to Build the Rule of Law in China (2020-2025). The plan called for exploring the "one country, two systems” model for Taiwan and advancing the process toward the peaceful unification of the motherland. Other terms include promoting the two sides across the Taiwan Strait to make institutional arrangements for peaceful development; and improve and facilitate the institutional arrangements and policy measures for cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation, deepening integrated development across the Taiwan Strait, and protecting the well-being of Taiwan compatriots. It also supports exchanges between the legal sectors across the Taiwan Strait. Further, the plan employs means characterized by the rule of law to defend the "one China" principle; resolutely oppose "Taiwan independence"; and firmly safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests. It will also protect the interests of compatriots in Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan in accordance with the law, while strengthening law enforcement cooperation and judicial assistance between mainland China and Hong Kong and Macao, and between mainland China and Taiwan, to jointly crack down on cross-border crime.
January 11, 2021
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian commented on Mike Pompeo’s announcement that the US would lift restrictions on official exchanges with Taiwan, and the DPP authorities’ expression of thanks in response. She said that mainland China will act resolutely and firmly to counter any Taiwan-US collusion. Abiding by the “one China” principle and the three China-US Joint Communiqués are commitments made by the US government. Any non-compliance with this commitment is a serious breach of the basic norms governing international relations, making it illegal and invalid. The DPP authorities serve as a pawn for external forces and "rely on the US to seek independence," which will only bring serious disasters to the people of Taiwan.
January 13, 2021
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian announced during a regular press conference the recent approval of establishing four cross-Strait exchanges bases, including: Tingzhou "the Hakka capital," Changting County, Longyan City, Fujian Province; Qingshuiyan, Anxi County, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province; the Grand Canal Cultural Belt, Huai'an City, Jiangsu Province; and Wenchang Zuting, Zitong County, Mianyang City, Sichuan Province. The establishment of these bases reflects the unswerving implementation of the principles and policies towards Taiwan, which aim at actively expanding cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation, continuing to deepen cross-Strait integrated development, and persistently promoting a spiritual bond between compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Furthermore, on claims by the DPP spokesperson that "Taiwan's exports to mainland China reached a record high in 2020, proving that mainland China needs Taiwan," Zhu stated that this is intricately linked to mainland China’s swift control of the epidemic, resuming work and production, and exemplifying a negative-turned-positive growth in the global economy. It also fully illustrates two points: First, Taiwan's economy is highly dependent on that of mainland China. The continuous development and progress of mainland China represents a major opportunity for Taiwan's economic development and a significant gain for the great number of Taiwan compatriots. Second, cross-Strait economic and trade cooperation aligns with the interests and needs of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. The continual expansion and deepening of the cooperation will allow Taiwan compatriots to benefit even more.
January 14, 2021
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to a video call between the US Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Kelly Craft and Tsai Ing-wen. She stated that mainland China resolutely opposes the actions by Taiwan and the US plotting to challenge the "one China" principle through official exchanges. There is only "one China" in the world, and Taiwan is part of China. The CCP urged the US to strictly abide by the “one China” principle and the three China-US Joint Communiqués. The CCP also solemnly admonished the DPP authorities to immediately stop any form of collusion with the US. "Relying on the US to seek independence" will only bring them disgrace, and they are bound to be punished severely.
January 18, 2021
Member of the Politburo Standing Committee and Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Wang Yang stated at the 2021 Working Conference on Taiwan Affairs that the CCP upholds the "one China" principle and the "1992 Consensus," and is determined to curb "Taiwan independence" separatist activity and interference by external forces. He said that the world today is undergoing profound changes unseen for hundreds of years. The situation across the Taiwan Strait remains severe and complicated. Taiwan work is met with new changes to its opportunities and challenges. However, "time" and "momentum" remain on mainland China’s side. The CCP must accurately recognize these changes, respond in scientific approaches, strengthen risk awareness, and establish the bottom-line thinking. It must resolutely contain "Taiwan independence" separatist forces who rely on foreign forces and seek "independence" for provocation. Mainland China must help Taiwanese businesspeople and Taiwan-funded enterprises to seize opportunities arising from the country creating a new development prospect. It must overcome the restrictions and obstructions imposed by the DPP authorities on cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation.
January 20, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao Affairs Office of Fuzhou City announced the "Measures to Further Support Development of Taiwan-Funded Enterprises and Advance Taiwan Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship." The 21 measures cover three areas, including promoting the development of Taiwan-funded enterprises, advancing Taiwan youth’s employment and entrepreneurship, and implementing "equal treatment," which are effective through December 24, 2025.
January 22, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to the MAC's criticism of mainland China for imposing sanctions on Mike Pompeo and other individuals. She said that the DPP authorities and Pompeo are accomplices in undermining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. The MAC is unrepentant and talks nonsense, which exactly proves that the DPP authorities are still tied to the likes of Pompeo. The DPP authorities had “bet on the wrong side” in the US presidential election; after that, they have been resorting to all sorts of tricks in an attempt to consolidate the “fruits” of Taiwan-US collusion co-plotted with the likes of Pompeo. They even went the length of greenlighting US pork imports containing ractopamine to the detriment of Taiwanese people's lives, health, and well-being. Pompeo and the others completely deserve to be sanctioned. By siding with Pompeo, the DPP authorities will no doubt be subject to the trial and severe punishment by history.
January 27, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded during a regular press conference to the attacks by the DPP authorities and green camp media against the safety of mainland Chinese vaccines, and their claims that Taiwanese businesspeople were almost forced to receive their vaccines. She stated that vaccination programs in mainland China are carried out entirely on a voluntary basis with informed consent. As to when the announcement of sanctions would be issued against "Taiwan independence" activists, she stated that crushing "Taiwan independence" diehards and curbing "Taiwan independence" separatist activities are the due obligation and a prerequisite for maintaining the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations. She said that the CCP will pay close attention to the actions of a small group of "Taiwan independence" diehards in Taiwan and abroad and impose severe punishment or launch crackdown in accordance with the law. Regarding the constant incursions of PLA fighter jets in the Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) southwest of Taiwan, Zhu stated that they were in response to the interference by external forces and a handful of “Taiwan independence” separatists and their separatist activity. China will not commit to renouncing the use of force, and will reserve the option of taking all necessary measures. The PLA’s simulated combat drills in the Taiwan Strait are meant to firmly safeguard China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, strongly urge external forces to stop interfering, and admonish "Taiwan independence" separatist forces for them to stop provocations.
February 4, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Ma Xiaoguang responded to the DPP authorities’ plans to build a "Taiwan Office" in Guyana. He stated that mainland China resolutely opposes Taiwan to develop any form of official relations or establish any official agencies with mainland China’s diplomatic allies. It demanded that Guyana abide by the "one China" principle and handle Taiwan-related issues properly. No tricks of the DPP authorities can change the fact that Taiwan is part of China.
February 5, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Ma Xiaoguang responded to the termination of plans to establish a "Taiwan Office" announced by the Guyanese government and the DPP authorities' subsequent slandering and attacks against mainland China. He stated that Taiwan is part of China. The “one China” principle is a widely recognized norm governing international relations and a universal consensus in the international community. Related countries should uphold justice, adhere to the basic norms governing international relations, and embody the universal consensus of the international community. He solemnly warned the DPP authorities to immediately stop all attempts of seeking "independence"; otherwise, they will only continue to suffer repeated failures.
February 6, 2021
Member of the Political Bureau of the CCP Central Committee and director of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission Yang Jiechi had a call with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. He stated that, the Taiwan issue is the most critical and sensitive core issue in China-US relations, one that concerns mainland China's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The US should strictly abide by the "one China" principle and the three China-US Joint Communiqués. No attempt to slander or smear China will succeed. China will continue to firmly safeguard its national sovereignty, security, and development interests.
February 9, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Ma Xiaoguang responded to the statement by the leader of Taiwan in her Lunar New Year speech saying that mainland China holds the key to cross-Strait peace. He stated that the DPP authorities attempt to rely on foreign forces, and have been spreading a "two-state theory" to deceive and delude the public of Taiwan. They have been distorting facts and misleading the Taiwan compatriots, which once again reveals their true nature. The severity and complexity of cross-Strait relations today are caused by the DPP authorities’ single-handed behaviors. They refuse to admit the "1992 Consensus" embodying the "one China" principle previously agreed by both sides, interfere with and obstruct cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation, and collude with foreign powers to engage in endless provocations aiming at seeking "independence." These actions have created tension and confrontation in cross-Strait relations and have seriously harmed the vital interests of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. If the DPP authorities have the slightest contrition, they should immediately give up on their "Taiwan independence" position, stop all activities seeking "independence," and return to the common political foundation of the "1992 Consensus."
February 10, 2021
The leader of the CCP Xi Jinping gave a remark during the 2021 Lunar New Year on behalf of the CCP Central Committee and State Council. He wished a happy Lunar New Year to people of all ethnic groups across mainland China; compatriots in Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan; and ethnic Chinese living overseas. “Happy Chinese New Year to you all.
February 11, 2021
The leader of the CCP Xi Jinping stated during a phone call with US President Joe Biden that issues concerning Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Xinjiang are mainland China's internal affairs and concern China's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The US should respect mainland China's core interests and be prudent in its actions.
February 18, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Ma Xiaoguang responded to the claim by the head of Taiwan’s pandemic prevention agency that, Taiwan planned to purchase five million doses of COVID-19 vaccines from German company BioNTech (BNT), but could not seal the deal due to mainland China’s interference. He dismissed this argument as a complete fabrication and a total lie, which once again reveals the lack of morality and ethics of certain DPP politicians. He commented that Taiwan’s inability to secure COVID-19 vaccines is only making its people suffer, who wish to be vaccinated as soon as possible. He warned the DPP politicians that defamation and false accusations will not absolve them of their responsibilities. The only thing that will alleviate people’s suffering is to get rid of their bias against mainland China.
February 24, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Ma Xiaoguang responded at a regular press conference to MAC Minister Chiu Tai-san's hope that the two sides of the Taiwan Strait will “usher in a new spring.” He stated that if the gentlemen in Taiwan have such hopes, they should return to the common political basis of the "1992 Consensus." Acceptance of the "1992 Consensus" is at the heart of cross-Strait relations, and is a litmus test of the so-called "goodwill" of the Taiwan authorities. So long as the DPP authorities recognize the historical fact of the "1992 Consensus" and identify with its core spirit, there will be no barriers for exchanges between the two sides. As to Taiwan’s head of epidemic prevention agency smearing mainland China for interfering with Taiwan's procurement of vaccines, he said that the DPP authorities are obsessed with political manipulation, which is aimed at covering up their predicament of not being able to obtain vaccines in time. Taiwan tries to bypass the agents to obtain vaccines, which runs counter to the logic of business. This approach is merely a political maneuver undertaken at the cost of the health and well-being of its people.
February 26, 2021
Mainland China's General Administration of Customs announced the Notification on the Suspension of Pineapple Imports from Taiwan to mainland China. It indicated that, since 2020, mainland China’s customs administration has repeatedly detected pests in its quarantine checks on pineapples imported from Taiwan to mainland China. To prevent the potential risk of plant diseases, mainland China decided to suspend the import of pineapples from Taiwan in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards, effective from March 1, 2021. Additionally, Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Ma Xiaoguang stated that the decision by mainland Chinese customs administration to suspend the import of pineapples from Taiwan to mainland China was out of regular biosecurity precautions, which is based on scientific evidence, perfectly reasonable, and in line with relevant mainland Chinese laws, regulations, and standards.
March 1, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to the DPP authorities’ blaming mainland China for political bullying regarding mainland China’s General Administration of Customs’ decision to suspend pineapple imports from Taiwan to mainland China. She said that the customs authority conducts inspection and quarantine checks as required by related laws, regulations, and standards; these checks are also meant for preventing plant-based diseases and protecting people’s rights. The DPP authorities have deliberately distorted this decision. They are accustomed to maliciously manipulating every matter involving mainland China. This shows that they have neither the will nor the ability to solve real issues; instead, they can only evade their responsibilities by slandering mainland China.
March 2, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to the DPP authorities’ criticism on the Hong Kong Government's decision to charge several individuals with subversion of state power in accordance with the law. She stated that the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region holds criminals accountable in accordance with the law; it is their duty and must not be interfered with. The DPP authorities’ related remarks have once again shown their true color of instigating riots in Hong Kong to seek “independence” and their hypocrisy of using human rights and freedom as a false pretext. Mainland China sternly warns the DPP authorities to stop their political manipulation of Hong Kong affairs and not continue sliding down the wrong path.
March 3, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to KMT Chairman Chiang Chi-chen’s comment that "mainland China is the primary threat Taiwan is currently faced with" during an interview with Reuters. She stated that only through resolutely curbing the "Taiwan independence" separatist conspiracies can peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait be effectively maintained. Related political parties and individuals in Taiwan must distinguish right from wrong, and not fall into the irrational and confrontational populist thinking. They should adhere to a policy stance that is pro-mainland China, and devise more measures that are favorable for promoting the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations, advancing the welfare of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, and maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
March 4, 2021
Chairman of the CPPCC Wang Yang presented a work report and pointed out the following tasks at the Standing Committee of the 13th CPPCC National Committee. He stated that mainland China would strengthen solidarity and friendship with Taiwan compatriots, begin research and negotiation on promoting cross-Strait economic and cultural exchanges and cooperation, and hold a commemorative event on the 110th anniversary of the 1911 Xinhai Revolution to promote the spirit of the revolution. Mainland China will unite the Chinese people at home and abroad to facilitate unification of the motherland, and jointly succeed in the grand endeavor of national rejuvenation.
March 4, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to Taiwan's security agency’s warnings that mainland China is waging a “cognitive war” against Taiwan through its live stream cross-Strait competitions and activities. She stated that the DPP authorities, due to selfish political interests, is not willing to see the relations between compatriots on both sides grow closer and stronger, and that the people of Taiwan understand the real situation in mainland China. True to their nature of seeking "independence," they engage in malicious political manipulation to deliberately obstruct and undermine exchanges between compatriots on both sides. They are also sabotaging the legitimate rights, interest, and welfare of Taiwan youth by blocking their opportunities to seek alternative and better development paths. Their obstruction will not gain public support.
March 5, 2021
Mainland China's Premier Li Keqiang delivered a government work report at the 4th session of the 13th NPC. In this report, he emphasized that mainland China will adhere to the major principles and policies on work related to Taiwan by upholding the "one China" principle and the "1992 Consensus" and by promoting the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations and unification of the motherland. Mainland China will remain on high alert of and firmly curb the "Taiwan independence" separatist activity. Moreover, mainland China will improve the systems and policies that protect Taiwan compatriots’ well-being and guarantee them equal treatment as their mainland Chinese counterparts in order to facilitate cross-Strait exchanges, cooperation, and integrated development. These policies will allow the two sides to jointly carve out a bright future of national rejuvenation.
March 5, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to the criticism by the DPP authorities on the NPC’s upcoming review of the Draft Decision of the National People's Congress On Improving the Electoral System of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. She stated that improvements to Hong Kong's electoral system are meant for comprehensively and precisely implementing the principle of "one country, two systems" and for providing a sound institutional protection for fully carrying out "patriots ruling Hong Kong." The DPP authorities are accustomed to viciously manipulating Hong Kong affairs and deliberately creating chaos in Hong Kong to seek “independence.” This sinister intention will not succeed.
March 7, 2021
Member of the Politburo Standing Committee and Chairman of the CPPCC Wang Yang made a statement during the 4th session of the 13th NPC regarding the issues proposed by the Taiwan delegation. He stated that the situation in the Taiwan Strait remains severe and complex, and the risks and challenges cannot be underestimated; however, mainland China is always capable of taking the initiative and is always at the helm of the situation. Mainland China must study and implement General Secretary Xi Jinping's important treatise on Taiwan work by adhering to the "one China” principle and "1992 Consensus," firmly curbing "Taiwan independence" separatist activity and interference by external forces, and broadly consolidating the strong forces that are anti-"independence" and pro-unification. This will lead to the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations. Mainland China must uphold the spirit of “two sides across the Taiwan Strait belonging to one family,” support Taiwanese businesspeople and companies to seize opportunities from the 14th Five Year Plan and the Long-Range Objective to the Year of 2035 devised and implemented by the nation, improve the systems and policies that protect the well-being of Taiwan compatriots and guarantee them equal treatment as their mainland Chinese counterparts, unite and guide Taiwan compatriots to advance the overall national interests, and succeed in the grand endeavor of national rejuvenation.
March 11, 2021
Mainland China's Premier Li Keqiang made a statement at the press conference for the 4th Session of the 13th NPC. He stated that mainland China's major policy on Taiwan remains consistent and clear, which is to adhere to the "one China" principle and the "1992 Consensus." Under this premise, all political parties and civil groups in Taiwan are welcomed to interact with mainland China. Mainland China also welcomes people from all parties and civil groups in Taiwan to initiate dialogue on cross-Strait relations and the future of the nation. Mainland China will persist in promoting the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations and unification of the motherland. It opposes any form of "Taiwan independence" separatist activity or interference by external forces. Mainland China will uphold the spirit of “two sides across the Taiwan Strait belonging to one family” to devise numerous policies that benefit Taiwanese companies and compatriots. It will also continue to enable Taiwan compatriots to share the development opportunities in mainland China as it goes on to advance cross-Strait integrated development.
March 11, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to the DPP authorities’ comments on the Hong Kong-related decisions made by the NPC. She stated that the DPP authorities deceive the public and maliciously attack mainland China under the pretext of “democracy” and “freedom,” which has once again revealed their sinister intention and evil nature to politically manipulate Hong Kong affairs and create chaos in Hong Kong to seek "independence." She solemnly warned the DPP authorities that there is no way out for "Taiwan independence." Attempts to destabilize Hong Kong will never succeed. The DPP authorities will no doubt be severely punished for building up their sins.
March 17, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Natural Resources, Ministry of Water Resources, Ministry of Commerce, People's Bank of China, State Administration for Market Regulation, and Federation of Supply and Marketing Cooperatives jointly announced the Measures to Support the Development of Taiwan Compatriots and Taiwan-funded Enterprises in the Agriculture and Forestry Sectors in mainland China (i.e. the "22 Measures on Agriculture and Forestry") effective from the date of promulgation.
March 17, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded during a regular press conference to a question on the “22 Measures on Agriculture and Forestry.” She stated that the “22 Measures” shares the spirit of the "31 Measures" and "26 Measures," which aim at guaranteeing Taiwanese compatriots and companies equal treatment as their mainland Chinese counterparts in participating in the high-quality and high-quantity development of agriculture and forestry sector and rural revitalization in mainland China. In addition, when asked about the transit of guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn through the Taiwan Strait, she stated that the actions of US warships send the wrong signal to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces. Mainland China demands that the US abide by the “one China” principle and the three China-US Joint Communiqués, and handle Taiwan-related issues with prudence. Regarding the DPP authorities’ attempts to "amend the Constitution for de jure Taiwan independence" and reduce the threshold for "amending the Constitution," she stated that the handful of “Taiwan independence” diehards in Taiwan are not giving up on seeking “independence.” These risky moves will only incite unrest in cross-Strait relations. Mainland China will never sit idly by and watch any form of "Taiwan independence" separatist activity; it will take all necessary countermeasures in response.
March 19, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to comments by the leader of Taiwan's defense department that "Taiwan will fight with mainland China for as long as it takes." She stated that some DPP politicians make overbearing comments, which reveals that there is no limit to the "Taiwan independence" forces’ provocation. They think colluding with foreign powers will enable them to “seek independence through military actions;” believing this shows that the DPP authorities are losing their mind over selfish political interests. In addition, when asked about the DPP authorities' malicious attack on the “22 Measures on Agriculture and Forestry,” the spokesperson stated that the DPP authorities are trying to prevent Taiwan compatriots from seeking the path to development and well-being. They will never succeed.
March 19, 2021
Member of the Political Bureau and Director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission Yang Jiechi and State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a high-level strategic dialogue with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Jake Sullivan. During the meeting, the CCP officials stated that the Taiwan issue concerns mainland China's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and core interests. There is no room for compromise or concession. They urged the US to strictly abide by the “one China” principle and the three China-US Joint Communiqués, stop building official relations or making military contact with Taiwan, cease arms sales to Taiwan, refrain from assisting Taiwan to expand its so-called "international space," carefully and properly handle the Taiwan issue, not send any wrong signals to "Taiwan independence" forces, and not try to cross China's bottom line. These are for the US to avoid seriously undermining China-US relations and cross-Strait peace and stability.
March 20, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to MAC Minister Chiu Tai-san’s comment that the "1992 Consensus" has sparked controversy and that the two sides should facilitate exchanges through "constructive ambiguity." She said that, the DPP authorities pretend to take a soft stance, while in reality continue with their confrontation with mainland China. This simply will not work. The "1992 Consensus" was agreed by both sides of the Taiwan Strait and is widely supported by the public. It is the mainstay for the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations. If the DPP authorities seek to deny that both sides belong to "one China" with the so-called "constructive ambiguity," it only proves that the DPP authorities are playing tricks in language and taking a double-dealing approach with absolutely no sincerity to improve cross-Strait relations.
March 22, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to the statement by the MAC that Taiwan has never been part of the PRC and that only the people of Taiwan have the right to decide the future and development of Taiwan. She stated that although the two sides of the Taiwan Strait are not yet unified, China's sovereignty and territorial integrity has never been divided and can never be divided. Mainland China and Taiwan belong to "one China." Compatriots on both sides are Chinese. Taiwan is the Taiwan of all Chinese people. Issues involving China's sovereignty and territorial integrity must be decided by all Chinese people. The DPP authorities play a dangerous game in their attempt to swap the concept and engage in provocations to seek “independence.”
March 23, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to MAC Minister Chiu Tai-san’s mentioning of the “three appeals” to achieve the greatest common denominator at the current stage, namely maintaining cross-Strait peace, stability, and development. She said that if the DPP authorities truly respect the "existing facts and political basis," they should return to the common political basis of the "1992 Consensus." If one side talks idealistically about "mutually respecting each other and engaging in dialogue to pragmatically resolve issues” while at the same time continuing to deliberately avoid the "1992 Consensus," distort the "1992 Consensus" as a "political framework imposed on Taiwan," and deny that both sides belong to "one China," it is simply a double-dealing approach used to shift the focus, mislead the public, and deceive the world.
March 24, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to an article on the US Department of Defense website saying that "Taiwan is not part of China," which the DPP authorities agreed. She said that Taiwan is part of China and the government of the PRC is the only legitimate representative of China; this is a universal consensus of the international community. She urged the US government to abide by the “one China” principle and the three China-US Joint Communiqués, and handle the Taiwan issue prudently and properly. The DPP authorities are biting more than they can chew by challenging the “one China” principle, and they will never succeed. In addition, when asked about the DPP authorities’ claim that mainland China pressured Paraguay into "severing diplomatic relations" with Taiwan in exchange for COVID-19 vaccines, the spokesperson stated that the "one China" principle is a universal consensus of the international community. Any actions seeking "two Chinas," "one China, one Taiwan," or "Taiwan independence" are dead ends. Mainland China opposes the politicization of vaccine access. The DPP authorities wrongfully accused others for wrongdoings of their own. This will only humiliate themselves.
March 26, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to Establish the Coast Guard Working Group between the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the US. She said that mainland China resolutely opposes any form of official relations or the signing of any agreements with sovereignty implications between Taiwan and the US. In addition, Zhu was asked about the comment of a former leader of Taiwan’s defense department saying “Taiwan is a country” in an online seminar, which was refuted by the participating Hong Kong Legislative Council member Regina Ip on the spot, and Taiwan’s MAC’s subsequent criticism to Ip’s response. Zhu said that Ip was voicing justice. "Taiwan independence" is a dead end. If the DPP authorities refuse to wake up from their delusions, they will only end up in a fiasco.
March 29, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to the DPP authorities’ claim that mainland China has long been suppressing the Uyghur people in Xinjiang, and Taiwan will take relevant measures in reference to international practices when necessary. She said that the DPP authorities try to smear and slander mainland China based on lies and false information fabricated by foreign anti-China forces. This is extremely vicious. Mainland China believes that the majority of Taiwan compatriots will see Xinjiang's geographical advantages in the joint implementation of the "Belt and Road" initiative and the development opportunities Xinjiang brings them. Mainland China welcomes Taiwan compatriots and enterprises to visit Xinjiang for tourism and business investment to get a sense of the real Xinjiang.
March 31, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded during a regular press conference to a question on Xi Jinping’s emphasis on promoting integration through exchanging resources, giving benefits, and fostering emotional connection, and on daring to explore new paths for integrated cross-Strait development during an inspection visit to Fujian Province. She stated that deepening the integrated development of the two sides of the Taiwan Strait is Xi Jinping’s major Taiwan policy stance. This stance has set the course for the unification of the motherland. General Secretary Xi also supports Fujian Province to leverage its unique advantages in cross-Strait integrated development to create the first homeland for Taiwanese compatriots and enterprises coming to mainland China. In addition, when asked about MAC Minister Chiu Tai-san's mentioning of upcoming assessment on the phased resumption of cross-Strait exchanges, the spokesperson stated that cross-Strait exchanges are stalled primarily due to the various obstructions imposed by the DPP authorities. The remarks and behavior of the DPP authorities since the onset of the pandemic have made the motive of their obstructions clear as day. It is imperative that they correct these mistakes immediately.
April 2, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office and Association for Relations across the Taiwan Strait (ARATS) both issued a press release expressing condolences and sympathy to the victims and their families in a train derailment accident involving Taiwan Railway Agency (TRA).
April 3, 2021
Mainland Chinese leader Xi Jinping expressed deep grief for the compatriots killed in the train derailment accident in Taiwan. He sent sincere condolences to the families of the victims and passengers who were injured, and wished the latter a speedy recovery.
April 13, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang responded to the relaxation of restrictions on US-Taiwan interactions stipulated in US State Department’s newly published “Guidelines for US government interactions with Taiwan counterparts.” He stated that the US government made a solemn commitment to China on abiding by the "one China" principle and the three China-US Joint Communiqués. Mainland China urges the US to put its commitments into practice, not send any wrong signals to "Taiwan independence" forces, and maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait in practice. The DPP authorities are bound to fail if they “rely on the US to seek independence."
April 14, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang responded at a regular press conference to mainland China’s vaccination programs for Taiwan compatriots. He stated that, on the voluntary basis with informed consent, Taiwan compatriots with residency permits or proof of participation in medical insurance programs in mainland China can receive vaccination in their registered place of residence. For Taiwan compatriots without residence permits or insurance certificates, applications can be filed through the Taiwan Affairs Offices at or above the county level in their place of residence. Taiwanese teachers and students in mainland China will be granted equal vaccination treatment with their mainland Chinese counterparts in schools. In addition, Ma was asked about the content pertaining to cross-Strait relations in the latest version of "A Brief History of the Communist Party of China." He said that to defend the fundamental interests of compatriots on both sides and maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, it is necessary for mainland China to draw a clear bottom line to strongly deter "Taiwan independence" forces. The improvement and development of cross-Strait relations can only be made on the basis of the "one China" principle; cross-Strait negotiations and dialogue will only begin under the premise of adhering to the political common ground of the "1992 Consensus." As long as the DPP authorities relinquish their "Taiwan independence" position, stop all "Taiwan independence" activity, and return to the political foundation of the "1992 consensus," cross-Strait relations will warm up like flowers blossoming in the spring.
April 19, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang responded to the slanderous attacks by the DPP authorities over the conviction of Jimmy Lai and others. He stated that the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region holds criminals accountable in accordance with the law; it is their duty and must not be interfered with. The DPP authorities fish for votes and create unrest in Hong Kong to seek "independence" under the pretext of democracy and human rights. Mainland China solemnly warns the DPP authorities that they should stop their political manipulations or they shall be severely punished.
April 20, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang responded to the US and Japan’s concern about the situation in the Taiwan Strait in a joint statement, to which the DPP authorities expressed gratitude. He stated that mainland China urges the US and Japan to abide by the "one China" principle, handle the Taiwan issue properly, and stop interfering with China's internal affairs. The DPP authorities rely on foreign powers and are willing to serve as the pawns of anti-China forces. This will only put Taiwan in a more dangerous situation.
April 21, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang responded to MAC Minister Chiu Tai-san’s remarks on cross-Strait relations made in an exclusive interview. Ma stated that history has repeatedly proven that acceptance of the "1992 Consensus" is the “litmus test” for all understanding and goodwill. The DPP authorities’ remarks continue to distort and deny the "1992 Consensus." This has fully exposed their obstinate stance on seeking "independence" and their complete lack of sincerity in amending cross-Strait relations. They attempt to shirk their responsibility for undermining cross-Strait relations, mislead the public, and deceive the people of Taiwan and the international community.
April 22, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang responded to the "Taiwan International Solidarity Act" proposed by US Congressmen that aims to throw into question and challenge United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758. He stated that Resolution 2758 adopted by the 26th UN General Assembly in 1971 recognizes the PRC as the sole legitimate government representing China. The DPP authorities collude with foreign powers and repeatedly challenge the UN General Assembly resolutions in an attempt to overturn the ironclad fact that Taiwan is part of China. They defy the authority and legitimacy of the UN General Assembly resolutions and seek to reinforce the fallacy of "Taiwan independence." This will ultimately be a wishful thinking and is bound to end in failure.
April 26, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang responded to the statements by Tsai Ing-wen and Lai Ching-te at the Global Taiwan National Affairs Symposium calling for Taiwan to “become a normalized country." He said that the DPP authorities let their façade of seeking to "ease cross-Strait relations" crack as they wantonly spread the “Taiwan Independence” rhetoric. There is only one China in the world. Taiwan is an inseparable part of China, from which it can never be separated. Issues involving China's sovereignty and territorial integrity must be decided by all Chinese people. The future of Taiwan lies in national unification; the well-being of Taiwan compatriots hinges on the unification of the country. This is an overall historical trend that no person or force can change.
April 28, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang responded during a regular press conference to claims by the MAC that the two sides need goodwill and understanding and should prioritize resuming healthy and orderly exchanges. He stated that the DPP authorities should first face up to the ”litmus test” of the "1992 Consensus" embodying the "one China" principle. This is the fundamental issue of cross-Strait relations that cannot be avoided. The DPP authorities continue to create cross-Strait antagonism and confrontation, collude with foreign powers to make provocation and seek "independence," and attempt to fabricate the so-called "goodwill" to deceive the world and shirk responsibility. They will never succeed. On a question regarding the easing of restrictions on cross-Strait personnel exchanges, the spokesperson stated that mainland China’s entry control measures are science-based and essential, making them intrinsically different from the series of discriminatory and political restrictive measures adopted by the DPP authorities, including banning mainland Chinese residents from visiting Taiwan. The DPP authorities should promptly cancel unreasonable restrictions and allow cross-Strait personnel exchanges to gradually return to normal. Mainland China's attitude is very clear: whoever shuts the door should open it.
April 29, 2021
Mainland China’s Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Wu Qian responded to media reports that the DPP authorities have set up surveillance, warning, and destruction zones in its airspace over the Taiwan Strait, and made the area up to 30 nautical miles around Taiwan a "red line" in response to incursions of PLA fighter jets. He stated that any zones or lines established by the DPP authorities between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait are invalid and cannot undermine mainland China’s determination or will to defend its national sovereignty and territorial integrity. The DPP authorities are “seeking independence by force," which is biting more than they can chew and will only lead them to their own destruction.
May 7, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to the comments made by Joseph Wu hyping the so-called the CCP’s "military threat" to Taiwan and spreading the "Taiwan Independence" rhetoric. Zhu stated that there is only "one China" in the world; Taiwan is part of mainland China. This is an ironclad fact that no person or power can change. Zhu solemnly warned the DPP authorities and the likes of Joseph Wu not to misjudge the situation. "Taiwan independence" is a dead end. Every "Taiwan independence" diehard who sacrifices national interests and seeks to divide mainland China will eventually be faced with the trial and punishment of history.
May 7, 2021
Mainland China' spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in France responded to a pro-Taiwan resolution passed by the French Senate. The resolution advocated support for Taiwan to participate in the World Health Assembly (WHA), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and International Criminal Police Organization (ICPO, commonly known as Interpol). This is a clear violation of the "one China" principle and a blatant interference with "China's" internal affairs. The spokesperson also emphasized that adhering to the "one China" principle is the political foundation of China-France relations. This is a solemn commitment made by each and every French administration to China since the two sides developed diplomatic ties in 1964.
May 8, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to the claims made by the MAC saying that the Hong Kong government’s plan on introducing a new bill to combat disinformation constitutes “suppression of freedom of speech" and "political pressuring." She stated that the DPP authorities make irresponsible remarks on the legitimate actions by the Hong Kong government, which is a typical example of a thief shouting thief to shift blame. She warned the DPP authorities to immediately stop its political manipulation of Hong Kong affairs and not go further down the dead-end path of creating chaos in Hong Kong and to seek "independence."
May 10, 2021
Mainland China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Hua Chunying responded during a regular press conference to the support for Taiwan to participate in the World Health Assembly (WHA) made by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the G7 foreign ministers' meeting. She stated that Taiwan’s participation in international organizations, including events related to the World Health Organization (WHO), must be handled in accordance with the “one China” principle. This is the basic principle verified by United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 and WHA Resolution 25.1. It is the DPP authorities’ obstinate "Taiwan independence" separatist position that deprived Taiwan of the political foundation needed to participate in the WHA. The DPP authorities are fully responsible for this.
May 11, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to Tsai Ing-wen's "Taiwan Independence" rhetoric under the pretext of "democracy" at this year's Copenhagen Democracy Summit. She stated that the DPP authorities collude with foreign forces and anti-China institutions to play a series of political farces. This has fully exposed their nature of seeking "independence" but does not change the fact that Taiwan is part of mainland China. Mainland China urges relevant countries to abide by the "one China" principle and not provide convenience or stages for the DPP authorities to seek "independence" in the international arena.
May 12, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded during a regular press conference to Ma Ying-jeou's call for Tsai Ing-wen to return to the original meaning of the "1992 Consensus." She stated that the "1992 Consensus" is at the heart of cross-Strait relations and a litmus test for the DPP authorities' so-called "goodwill" and "sincerity." This is a foundation of cross-Strait relations that cannot be avoided or turned over. The warmth of spring comes from the east wind, which is the "1992 Consensus." The things that happened recently prove that the east wind has not yet arrived and that “to usher in a new spring” is nothing more than the DPP authorities’ political calculation to deceive people. In addition, when asked about the Treaty of San Francisco, Zhu said that the so-called “Treaty of San Francisco” was fabricated by a very small number of western countries during the Cold War. The DPP authorities have been hyping this piece of waste paper documenting illegal and invalid historical deals in an attempt to mislead and confuse the public and challenge the "one China" principle widely recognized by the international community. They are bound to fail.
May 14, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to another provocative “independence”-seeking remark made by the MAC on May 13. She stated that the DPP authorities are adamant about propagating the so-called "two Chinas," "one China, one Taiwan," or "Taiwan independence." This is futile and risky. She warned the DPP authorities to quit these actions and return from the wrong path before falling off a cliff. They should stop all “independence”-seeking rhetoric and provocation that distort black and white and confuse right and wrong. They should not slide down the wrong path of "Taiwan independence" into the abyss.
May 17, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian commented on the appeals made by some Taiwan civil groups to the DPP authorities calling for a swift permission to mainland Chinese COVID-19 vaccines. She stated that viruses are ruthless but people are compassionate; compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are all sons and daughters of mainland China and are mainland Chinese people’s blood relatives. Every sector of the mainland Chinese society has always been concerned about the lives, health, and safety of Taiwan compatriots and are willing to do their utmost to help Taiwan compatriots overcome the pandemic as soon as possible. The top priority at the moment is to remove the political obstacles in Taiwan so that Taiwan compatriots can gain access to these vaccines.
May 18, 2021
The Hong Kong government stated it would temporarily suspend the operations of the Hong Kong Economic, Trade and Cultural Office (HKETCO) in Taiwan, effective immediately.
May 20, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to the claims made by the DPP authorities saying that mainland China is taking advantage of the resurgence of COVID-19 infections in Taiwan to wage another round of "cognitive warfare against Taiwan." She stated that the DPP authorities should pay more attention to employing science-based and professional methods to control the pandemic instead of playing political tricks. They should take effective measures to promptly control the pandemic and safeguard the lives, health, interests, and welfare of Taiwan compatriots.
May 21, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to the verbal attacks by the DPP authorities on the suspension of operations of the Hong Kong Economic, Trade and Cultural Office (HKECTO) in Taiwan. She stated that the DPP authorities have long been meddling with Hong Kong affairs in various ways out of their "Taiwan independence" scheme. They support, instigate, and provide asylum to Hong Kong rioters, or the “black mob,” and wantonly undermine Hong Kong's prosperity and stability. They slander and attack the "one country, two systems" and engage in separatist activities. Zhu solemnly warned the DPP authorities not to go further down the dead-end path of creating chaos in Hong Kong to seek "independence"; otherwise, they will be severely punished.
May 24, 2021
A spokesperson for mainland China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs commented on the refusal by the General Committee and Plenary Session of the 74th World Health Assembly (WHA) to include the motion to "invite Taiwan to attend the WHA as an observer" in the meeting agenda. The spokesperson said that this fully illustrates that the "one China" principle is what the international community seeks and a general trend that cannot be challenged. Mainland China again advises the DPP authorities that "using the pandemic to seek independence" is a dead end. It also urges individual countries to stop politicizing health issues and using the Taiwan issue to interfere in China's internal affairs. Otherwise, they will only shoot themselves in the foot and are doomed to end in failure.
May 25, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to the announcement of not including Taiwan-related proposals in the meeting agenda made by the president of the 74th World Health Assembly (WHA). She stated that WHA’s decision once again shows that seeking "Taiwan independence" is a dead end, that hyping Taiwan-related issues will not win public support, and that the "one China" principle is the consensus of the international community and a general trend. Mainland China has always attached great importance to the health and well-being of Taiwan compatriots. Taiwan has smooth and effective channels for obtaining information and support pertaining to pandemic prevention and control. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, mainland China has issued pandemic-related notices to Taiwan for 260 times and allowed Taiwan’s health experts to participate in the technical events of the WHO for 16 times. The so-called "gap in international epidemic prevention" is nothing but a political lie and a pretext for the DPP authorities to "use the pandemic to seek independence."
May 26, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded at a regular press conference to the claims by the DPP authorities saying that mainland China is using vaccine-related issues to advance its united front work against Taiwan, to divide the Taiwan society, and wage the so-called "cognitive warfare against Taiwan." She stated that the DPP authorities act in political self-interest. They have not only ignored mainland China's goodwill but also maliciously slandered mainland China and vulgarly blocked opportunities that will help the people of Taiwan fight the pandemic. They should pay more attention to preventing and controlling the pandemic through science-based and professional methods and stop playing political tricks.
May 27, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to the claims by Tsai Ing-wen saying that Taiwan could not sign a contract with Germany's BioNTech (BNT) for vaccine procurement due to mainland China’s meddling. She stated that the so-called mainland China’s obstruction of BNT vaccine sale to Taiwan is completely fabricated. Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group had already reached a deal with BNT as early as March 2020 to participate in its vaccine development in exchange for exclusive commercial rights for mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. The DPP authorities are well-aware of this, but they refuse to play by the rules. They insist on contravening the business rules and the principle of integrity by trying to bypass Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group to purchase vaccines from BNT directly.
May 27, 2021
Mainland China’s Ministry of National Defense Spokesperson Tan Kefei responded to the plans of the US to sell offensive weapons to Taiwan. He stated that the Taiwan issue is China’s internal affair; mainland China firmly opposes arms sales to and military ties with Taiwan by any country in any form. US arms deals with Taiwan are a severe breach of the “one China” principle and the three China-US Joint Communiqués; they send gravely wrong signals to the separatist forces seeking "Taiwan independence." Mainland China urges the US to abide by the basic norms of "non-interference in domestic affairs" that governs in international relations and handle Taiwan-related issues properly and prudently. Tan solemnly warned the DPP authorities that any attempts or actions to rely on foreign powers to seek separatism are doomed to fail. The spokesperson was also asked about Japan’s first-ever mentioning of "the stability of the situation around Taiwan is important, not only for the security of Japan, but for the stability of the international society” in the draft of Japan's 2021 Defense White Paper. He urged Japan to speak and act prudently and know when to advance or retreat on issues related to mainland China's national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
May 28, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to the proposal of donating COVID-19 vaccines to Kinmen and Matsu made by the heads of Red Cross in Fuzhou and Xiamen. She stated that the MAC's comments are still aimed at preventing the majority of Taiwanese from receiving mainland Chinese vaccines and easing the pandemic soon. She advised the DPP authorities that in light of the growing pressure for epidemic control in Taiwan, it is imperative that Taiwan compatriots gain early access to WHO-approved mainland Chinese vaccines. The DPP authorities should stop playing with words or political tactics and not miss the timing to achieve herd immunity for Taiwan people.
May 28, 2021
Mainland China's Guangdong Province announced Measures to Support the Development of Taiwanese-funded Enterprises in Guangdong's Agricultural and Forestry Sectors (i.e. the "Guangdong-Taiwan Agriculture and Forestry: 34 Articles"). It stipulates that Taiwanese compatriots and enterprises shall enjoy equal treatment as their counterparts in Guangdong regarding application qualifications and preferential policies.
May 31, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian stated that every sector of Taiwan’s society is fervently looking forward to the import of mainland Chinese vaccines, and yet the MAC continues its old path of political manipulation. She said that mainland China is willing do its utmost to help Taiwan compatriots respond to the pandemic, including promptly making arrangements to provide Taiwan compatriots with mainland Chinese vaccines. Mainland China also encourages non-governmental organizations in Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Fujian to donate vaccines to Taiwan compatriots so that they will have prompt access to mainland Chinese vaccines. By contrast, at this critical juncture of pandemic control, the DPP authorities are still blinded by their political demons and disregard people's lives and health. They continue to play political tricks and attempt to throw the blame on mainland China to shift focus.
June 1, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office director Liu Jie-yi presented a speech at the 10th anniversary of reunion of the two halves of the painting "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains." He stated that this event deepens young people’s understanding of the shared roots and origin across the Taiwan Strait and reinforces cultural, ethnic, and national identity. The two halves of the painting have been rejoined after a few centuries apart, and compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are marching towards each other and developing toward integration. The motherland must and will be unified. Liu also claimed that compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait form a community with a shared future through thick and thin. Mainland China will spare no effort to help Taiwan compatriots control the pandemic and weather this storm.
June 4, 2021
In an article on "Firmly Safeguarding China's Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity, Striving to Fully Reunify the Nation" published in Dangjian magazine, mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office director Liu Jie-yi stated that unification of the motherland is a key element of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and an unstoppable historical trend. "Time" and "circumstances" are always on our side. Mainland China is willing to create a broad space for peaceful unification, but there is no room for various forms of "Taiwan independence" separatist activities. "Peaceful unification and one country, two systems" are the best ways to achieve national unification, promote peaceful and integrated development of cross-Strait relations. The motherland must be and will be reunified. This is an indisputable historical conclusion. Mainland China will firmly curb "Taiwan independence" separatist activities and interference by foreign forces. It will not renounce the use of force and will reserve the option to take all necessary measures against interference by foreign forces and the handful of "Taiwan independence" separatists and their separatist activities.
June 4, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiao-guang responded to the DPP authorities' appreciation to Japan for providing the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to Taiwan. He stated that the DPP authorities have flagrantly obstructed the import of mainland Chinese vaccines to Taiwan on every possible pretext. This has resulted in a steady rise in the number of confirmed cases and deaths on the island. The DPP puts political manipulation before the people's life, health, and safety. Is political survival more important than the lives of the people in Taiwan? This is a question that DPP authorities must answer to the Taiwanese public.
June 7, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiao-guang stated in regard to a visit by three US senators to Taiwan that China urges the US to abide the “one China” principle and the three China-US joint communiqués, handle the Taiwan issue cautiously and properly, and stop all forms of official and military contacts with Taiwan. The DPP authorities deliberately scheme to provoke trouble in cross-Strait relations. This again exposes their true nature of blind political manipulation to seek "independence."
June 9, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiao-guang responded to a comment by the American Institute in Taiwan Taipei Office director during an interview with the Taiwan media that "Taiwan did not cause the deterioration in cross-Strait relations." He stated that the root cause of the tension and turmoil in cross-Strait relations is the DPP authorities' stubborn adherence to the position of "Taiwan independence" and refusal to the "1992 consensus" embodying the "one China" principle. Out of political self-interest, the DPP has constantly incited the sentiment of "anti-China and hatred against China" in Taiwan, provoked cross-Strait confrontation, and obstructed and disrupted normal cross-Strait exchanges. The DPP authorities bear full responsibility for the tension and turmoil in cross-Strait relations. China urges the US government to take concrete action to abide by the “one China” principle and stipulations in the three China-US joint communiqués, distinguish right from wrong, and speak and act prudently on the Taiwan issue instead of sending the wrong signals to the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces. The US should play a constructive role in maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, rather than acting to the contrary.
June 10, 2021
Mainland China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wen-bin responded at a regular press conference to a comment by Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on "the three countries of Australia, New Zealand, and Taiwan." He stated that Japanese leaders have flagrantly referred to Taiwan as a so-called "country", severely violating principles set out in the Japan-China Joint Communiqué and other 3 political documents. This has also violated Japan’s solemn and repeated commitment of “not viewing Taiwan as a country” up until now. Mainland China expressed deep displeasure at these actions and has asked Japan to make prompt and clear clarification. The Taiwan issue bears on the political foundation of China-Japan relations, the basic trust and good faith between the two countries, and the international rule of law and justice. Mainland China urges Japan to earnestly honor its commitment, be prudent in words and actions, avoid undermining its sovereignty in any form, and refrain from sending wrong signals to the "Taiwan independence" forces in any form.
June 11, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiao-guang responded to the flagrant repeated referral to Taiwan as a "country" by Japanese government officials. He said that Taiwan is part of China. China firmly opposes the misrepresentations by certain Japanese officials on China's Taiwan area. It urges the Japanese side to promptly correct its mistakes, take practical actions to abide the “one China” principle and the spirit of the four political documents between China and Japan, speak and act prudently on the Taiwan issue, and not send any wrong signals to the "Taiwan independence" forces. He warned the DPP authorities and "Taiwan independence" separatist forces that their attempts and actions to collude with foreign powers to violate the “one China” principle will not change the ironclad fact that Taiwan is part of China.
June 16, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiao-guang responded during a regular press conference to COVID-19 vaccination of Taiwan compatriots in mainland China. He said that based on incomplete statistics, as of May 31, approximately 62,000 Taiwan compatriots in mainland China had been voluntarily vaccinated with informed consent and complied with relevant policies. This fully demonstrates the trust of Taiwan compatriots in the safety and efficacy of mainland Chinese vaccines. Taiwanese compatriots who come to mainland China on civil airline passenger flights to be vaccinated, as long as they meet the vaccination requirements, can be vaccinated in mainland China according to relevant policies under strictly enforced entry regulations for epidemic prevention (including pre-boarding and after arrival) and with voluntary and informed consent. Responding to statements in the G7 Summit Joint Communiqué regarding peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, he said that China will never allow the DPP authorities to treat its goodwill as an opportunity to seek "independence" and will never allow anyone to separate Taiwan from mainland China by any means. The DPP authorities insist on linking peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait to what others called the "Indo-Pacific strategy." This approach of "appealing to foreigners" perfectly exposes DPP’s political nature of relying on foreign forces to confront mainland China.
June 16, 2021
The Macao government announced temporary suspension of operations of the Macao Economic and Cultural Office in Taiwan from June 19.
June 17, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiao-guang responded to the statements by the DPP authorities on the suspension of operations of the Macao office in Taiwan as sheer bunk. He stated that mainland China supports the handling of Taiwan-related affairs by the Macao government in accordance with the Basic Law and basic principles of the central government on such matters. The DPP authorities are well aware of the reasons for the suspension of the operations of the Macao office in Taiwan, and any distortion or excuses are useless.
June 18, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiao-guang commented on the DPP authorities' consent to authorize TSMC and the YongLin Foundation to purchase BNT vaccines. He said that Fosun Pharma in Shanghai has long clearly expressed its willingness to provide vaccines to Taiwan compatriots. Mainland China hopes that the counties, cities, and private sectors in Taiwan can promptly reach a vaccine purchase agreement with Fosun Pharma according to normal business rules so the people of Taiwan can access the urgently needed vaccines as soon as possible. The DPP authorities' press release deliberately evades the facts and even lies about a so-called "international procurement contract." Mainland China advises them to stop using the lives and health of Taiwanese people as a bargaining chip for political manipulation. On claims by the US Ambassador to the United Nations that mainland China is using vaccines to pressure Taiwan’s so-called “diplomatic allies.” He stated that the DPP authorities are proud to serve as "pawns" for anti-China forces in the US. They should be ashamed of themselves for selling out national interests to seek "independence." They have disregarded the raging pandemic on the island, and ignore the life and health of Taiwan compatriots. They will fail in their political plot to achieve "Taiwan Independence" in collusion with foreign powers.
June 20, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiao-guang commented on the attacks by Taiwan's MAC on the Hong Kong government suspending operations at the Hong Kong Economic, Cultural and Trade office in Taipei as nonsense. He stated that such remarks show that DPP authorities have not changed their vile nature of disrupting Hong Kong and seeking "independence." Rather than reflecting on the depravity of their intervention in Hong Kong affairs, the DPP supported and granted asylum to the black-clad protesters and covered up their misdeeds by shifting blame and rashly criticizing the Hong Kong government for its legitimate actions.
June 21, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiao-guang commented on further attacks by Taiwan's MAC against the Hong Kong government for suspending operations at Hong Kong office in Taiwan under the banner of "democracy and freedom" and use this as an excuse to disrupt Hong Kong and seek "independence." He stated that the Taiwan office stationed in Hong Kong must operate on the political basis of the “one China” principle and comply with the Basic Law and other related laws of the Hong Kong special administrative region. The DPP authorities suppress dissidents, censor speech, deceive the people, and manipulate public opinion in Taiwan. They do not hesitate to use any despicable means for political manipulation. What qualifications or face do they have to discuss democracy and freedom? What emboldens them to promote themselves as "defenders of democracy?"
July 1, 2021
The CCP leader Xi Jin-ping presented a speech at the centennial celebration of the founding of the CCP. He stated that resolving the Taiwan issue and unifying the motherland are the unswerving historical missions of the CCP and the common aspiration of all Chinese people. The path toward the peaceful unification of the motherland must be advanced in upholding the "one China" principle and the "1992 Consensus." All Chinese people, including compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, must work together, advance as one, resolutely crush any "Taiwan independence" conspiracies, and jointly create a bright future of national rejuvenation. No one should underestimate the strong determination, firm will, and powerful capability of the Chinese people to defend their national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
July 2, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Feng-lian responded to attacks by the DPP authorities against mainland China around the centennial of the CCP on July 1. She said that the DPP authorities deliberately misrepresents mainland China’s independent and autonomous foreign policy of peace. This act again exposes the DPP’s despicable nature of willing to serve as a pawn for Western anti-China forces, treat China's 1.4 billion people as enemy, and seek "Taiwan independence." Since coming to power, the DPP has refused to recognize the "1992 Consensus", unilaterally undermined the common political foundation of the two sides of the Taiwan Strait. It has latched onto foreign powers, incited cross-Strait confrontation, manipulated "opposition and hatred towards China," and sought "Taiwan independence." This has caused tension and unrest in cross-Strait relations, seriously harmed the vital interests of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, especially Taiwan compatriots, and gravely damaged the fundamental interests of the Chinese nation. Taiwan is part of China and it has never been a country. Chinese people will never allow Taiwan to separate from China. Mainland China warns the DPP authorities that today the motherland is becoming increasingly powerful. Seeking confrontation and separation is nothing but wishful thinking and will only lead to a dead end.
July 6, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Feng-lian responded to a statement by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Japan Taro Aso stating that "the US and Japan will jointly defend Taiwan." She urged Japan to reflect deeply on history, immediately correct its mistakes, take concrete action to abide by the "one China" principle and the spirit of the four political documents between China and Japan, and stop all erroneous words and actions related to Taiwan. The DPP authorities' vain attempt to collude with Japan and other foreign forces to provoke and seek "independence" is misjudging and miscalculating the situation.
July 7, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Feng-lian responded to a comment by the Coordinator for Indo-Pacific Affairs on the National Security Council Kurt Campbell that the US does not support "Taiwan independence." She stated that "Taiwan independence" goes against the historical tide and is a dead end. The motherland must be unified and will be unified. Mainland China urges the US government to take concrete action to abide by the "one China" principle and the three China-US joint communiqués, explicitly oppose "Taiwan independence," and play a constructive role in peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. The motherland must be unified and will be unified.
July 8, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Feng-lian responded to a MAC report on Hong Kong with comments on Hong Kong affairs and attacks against "one country, two systems" initiative. Zhu said that mainland China firmly supports the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government's legal actions to resolutely prevent Hong Kong from falling into DPP authorities’ clutches, sternly decimates "Taiwan independence" forces conspiring to foment chaos in Hong Kong and seek "independence," and continues to promote the unification of the motherland.
July 14, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Feng-lian responded to statements in the “Defense of Japan (Annual White Paper 2021)” on the significance of stability in Taiwan saying that Japan has spoken and acted wrongly on Taiwan-related issues. This seriously breaches the spirit of the four China-Japan political documents, severely violates the "one China" principle, sends a seriously wrong message to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, and has a gravely negative impact on peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. Mainland China warns the DPP authorities and "Taiwan independence" separatists that clamoring to collude with foreign forces, denying unification by force, and seeking "independence" by force is a dead end.
July 15, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office Director Liu Jie-yi stated at the opening ceremony of the “United in a Dream: Cross-Strait Compatriots Exchange Seminar” that unification of the motherland is a must to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation in the new era. "Taiwan independence" separatist forces and their activities are the source of tension and turbulence in the cross-Strait relations. Only by eradicating the scourge of "Taiwan independence" will the Taiwan Strait be peaceful and stable. Only then will Taiwan have a future. Only then will the well-being of Taiwan compatriots be safeguarded. Compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait form an inseparable community of fate. Mainland China will continue to promote integration through exchanging resources, giving benefits, and fostering emotional connection. It will also continue to explore new paths for cross-Strait integration and development. Compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait must deeply expose the nature of "Taiwan independence" forces in “scourging Taiwan,” firmly oppose the countercurrent of "Taiwan independence," and resolutely promote the unification of the motherland.
July 15, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Feng-lian responded to the landing of a US military transport aircraft in Taiwan saying that mainland China staunchly opposes any form of military contact between Taiwan and the US and will resolutely safeguard its sovereignty and security. Mainland China urged the US to abide by the stipulations in the three China-US joint communiqués on the Taiwan issue and stop all forms of provocation. The DPP authorities' collusion with foreign forces to seek "independence" and reject unification will lead the people of Taiwan to disaster. Their schemes will fail. Ministry of National Defense spokesman Wu Qian warned the US to not play with fire, stop risky provocations, stop sending the wrong signals to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, and avoid escalating tension and creating dangerous situation in the Taiwan Strait. He warned the DPP authorities not to misjudge the situation and collude with foreign forces for its “independence” provocation. This will only push Taiwan into a perilous situation.
July 20, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Feng-lian responded to an announcement by the DPP authorities that Taiwan would establish a representative office in Lithuania saying that mainland China opposes the development of official relations between the diplomatic allies of mainland China and the Taiwan area. She urged Lithuania to uphold the “one-China” principle and not to send wrong signals to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces. The DPP and those "Taiwan independence" separatist forces staged the entire farce of setting up a representative office to seek "independence." But whatever they do will not change the fact that Taiwan is part of China, nor can it shake the international context of "one China."
July 22, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Feng-lian thanked relevant parties and people from all sectors in Taiwan for their sympathies and condolences expressed through various means over the disaster area in Henan, as well as for donations of money and supplies by some Taiwanese companies.
July 23, 2021
Standing Committee member of the Politburo Standing Committee and Chairman of the “Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference” Wang Yang presented a congratulatory message at the opening session of the Fourth Cross-Strait Youth Development Forum. He expressed support for more contact and frequent, in-depth exchanges among cross-Strait youth. The current situation across the Taiwan Strait remains complex and grim. However, time and circumstances are always on the side of national unification. Mainland China always has dominance in resolving the Taiwan issue. No one should underestimate our strong determination, firm will, and powerful capability to defend the nation's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Taiwan Affairs Office Director Liu Jie-yi stated in a speech that collusion between "Taiwan Independence" forces and foreign powers brings chaos. It seriously harms the fundamental interests of the Chinese nation and the vital interests of Taiwan compatriots. Taiwan compatriots, especially young people, must clearly understand the general trend, distinguish right from wrong, and defeat the schemes of "Taiwan independence" forces that "harm Taiwan." They must oppose interference and harm of foreign forces, strengthen their aspirations, backbone, and confidence to be Chinese, and bravely devote themselves to the great cause of national unification and rejuvenation.
July 23, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Feng-lian responded to the gratitude expressed by the DPP authorities for the “Taiwan Partnership Act” concocted by some anti-China US Congress members and anti-China content related to Taiwan in the “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022” passed by the US Senate Committee on Armed Services. She urged certain US Congress members to stop concocting negative motions related to Taiwan, stop their wrong statements and actions violating the "one China" principle and the stipulations in the three China-US joint communiqués, and stop sending wrong signals to "Taiwan independence" forces. "Taiwan independence" forces see their collusion with foreign forces as clutching at straws to protect "Taiwan independence." They will be resolutely crushed.
July 26, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Feng-lian responded to claims by the DPP authorities at the opening of the Tokyo Olympics that no challenge, however great, can stop Taiwan from becoming a member of the world. She stated that the participation of "Chinese Taipei" in the Olympic Games is based on the "one China" principle. The "Olympic Protocol" is a principle shared by international sports organizations and sports circles on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Those who play petty games at sporting events to seek "independence" are bound to fail. They will reap what they sow.
July 26, 2021
Mainland China's State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated during a meeting with US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman in Tianjin that the US shall not infringe on China's national sovereignty, nor can it undermine the integrity of China’s territory. The Taiwan issue is a top priority. The two sides of the Taiwan Strait have not been unified, however, the basic fact that mainland China and Taiwan belong to one China and that Taiwan is part of China's territory has not changed and will never change. If "Taiwan independence" forces dare to provoke, mainland China has the right to impede by any means. Mainland China advises the US to abide by its promises and act prudently on the Taiwan issue.
July 28, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Feng-lian responded to the DPP authorities' gratitude to US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman for claiming that Taiwan is a "democratic country" during her visit to mainland China. Zhu urged the US to take concrete action to abide by the "one China" principle. There is only "one China" in the world and Taiwan is part of it. This is an ironclad fact that cannot be changed by any person or power. If the DPP authorities and "Taiwan independence" separatist forces dare to provoke, they will fail utterly.
July 29, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office Director Liu Jie-yi presented a speech at the opening ceremony of the 2021 Symposium on Cross-Strait Relations. He stated that Xi Jin-ping thoroughly elaborated and resolved the Taiwan issue in his important speech on July 1. The motherland must be unified and will be unified. This is a must to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation in a new era. He emphasized the need to clearly recognize the general trend of history and actively promote the process of national rejuvenation and unification; to clearly recognize the nature and harm of "Taiwan independence" and resolutely crush "Taiwan independence" separatist schemes; to clearly recognize foreign forces’ plot to interfere, unite to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and clearly recognize the broad opportunities and outlook to work together and promote the peaceful and integrated development of cross-Straits relations.
July 29, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Feng-lian responded to the DPP authorities' expression of gratitude to US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin for his passive remarks related to Taiwan. She said that mainland China firmly opposes the development of any form of military contact between the US and China's Taiwan area. She urged the US to abide by the "one China" principle and stipulations in the three China-US joint communiqués, and to stop sending wrong signals to "Taiwan independence" forces. The DPP authorities’ attempt to "seek independence through reliance on the US" and "deny unification by force" will only bring disaster to the people of Taiwan. Regarding the fact that the DPP authorities engaged in a so called "strategic dialogue" with Japanese and US legislators to advocate shared democratic values and confront mainland China, Zhu stated that the DPP authorities’ collusion with foreign powers to bring about the farce of "Taiwan independence" again will only end in humiliation. She urged related countries to conscientiously abide by the "one China" principle and do not send wrong signals to "Taiwan independence" forces.
July 29, 2021
Mainland China’s Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Wu Qian responded at a regular press conference to recent frequent collusions of the US and Taiwan and the People's Liberation Army’s steady increase in military actions across the Taiwan Strait. He stated that Taiwan is a sacred and inseparable part of China's territory, and "one China" principle is the political foundation of China-US relations. The words and actions of the US violated international laws and the basic principles of international relations, seriously interfered with China's domestic affairs, gravely harmed China's territorial sovereignty and security interests, and seriously threatened peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. Mainland China firmly opposes this. It warns the US that those who play with fire will get burnt. The US "salami slicing" tactics on the Taiwan issue will only sever their own hands. The spokesperson warned the DPP authorities that "relying on the US to seek independence" will only lead Taiwan to a dead end, bringing disasters to both the people of Taiwan and the DPP itself.
August 3, 2021
Mainland China's Fujian Provincial Department of Transportation and Fujian Development and Reform Commission jointly announced the Implementation Plan for the Construction of the Pilot Zone for a Country with Superior Transportation in Fujian Province. The plan seeks to promote the integrated development of transportation links between Fujian and Taiwan. It proposes the implementation of the "Four New Links": enhancing connection of multiple transportation infrastructure and common industry standards to facilitate comprehensive cross-Strait connectivity; accelerating the construction of ports open to Taiwan; boosting research on land-link projects between Fujian and Taiwan; and strengthening maritime transport cooperation between Fujian and Taiwan and creating a Fujian-Taiwan express airway.
August 5, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang responded to the approval of an arms sale to Taiwan by the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency. He stated that China resolutely opposes US weapon sales to Taiwan. He urged the US to strictly abide by the "one China” principle and the three China-US Joint Communiqués, especially the stipulations in the August 17 Communiqué regarding ceasing all arms sales to Taiwan. The US should refrain from sending wrong signals to the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, undermining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, or harming the well-being of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. The DPP authorities' attempt to "rely on the US to seek independence" and "resist unification by force" will only push the people of Taiwan to disasters.
August 10, 2021
A spokesperson for mainland China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs commented on mainland China's decision to recall its ambassador to Lithuania. He said that the Lithuanian government's announcement of greenlighting the Taiwan authorities to set up a "representative office" under the name "Taiwan" is a blatant violation of the spirit of the communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations and constitutes serious harm to China's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Chinese government expressed firm opposition to this decision and decided to recall the Chinese Ambassador to Lithuania and asked the Lithuanian government to recall its ambassador to China. It also sternly warned the Taiwan authorities that "Taiwan independence" is a dead end; conspiracy to engage in separatist activities in the international arena will never succeed. Taiwan Affairs Office Spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang stated that the Taiwan authorities will reap what they sow if they collude with external forces in their "independence"-seeking provocations. There is only “one China” in the world, and Taiwan is an inalienable part of China. The "one China” principle is a widely-recognized basic norm of international relations and a universal consensus of the international community. The historical trend of cross-Strait reunification cannot be stopped by any persons or forces.
August 11, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang responded to a comment by James Moriarty, Chairman of American Institute in Taiwan, that uncertainty in the Taiwan Strait has risen and that the US must bolster its deterrence capability in the region. He stated that the Taiwan issue is China's internal affair, and no foreign interference will be allowed. The US made up excuses to sell arms to Taiwan in an attempt to maintain the so-called "deterrent force in the Taiwan Strait." This will only further jeopardize peace and stability and harm the interests and well-being of the people across the Taiwan Strait. China firmly opposes the US attempt to play the "Taiwan card." It urges the US to abide by the "one China” principle and the three China-US Joint Communiqués and refrain from sending wrong signals to "Taiwan Independence" forces.
August 11, 2021
Mainland China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Hua Chunying responded during a regular press conference to a statement by the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which said that Lithuania respects the "one China” principle but is determined to pursue mutually beneficial ties with Taiwan like many other countries in the European Union and the rest of the world. She stated that the meaning of the “one China” principle is not to be distorted. The Chinese people will never allow the act of paying lip service to the “one China” principle while flagrantly engaging in official interactions with the Taiwan authorities and even endorsing the "Taiwan independence" forces. China urged Lithuania again not to misjudge China's firm resolve and strong will to defend its national sovereignty and territorial integrity. Lithuania should honor its commitment to the “one China” principle.
August 13, 2021
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang responded to the US and Taiwan holding the first working group meeting under a memorandum on coast guard cooperation. He said that China is resolutely opposed to the US and Taiwan signing any agreements or engaging in an activity with sovereignty implications. It urged the US to conscientiously abide by the "one China” principle and the three China-US Joint Communiqués on the Taiwan issue and refrain from sending wrong signals to the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces. The DPP authorities will only push Taiwan to disasters if they collude with foreign powers to seek "independence" and resist unification.
August 17, 2021
Mainland China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Hua Chunying spoke at a regular press conference on the 39th anniversary of the August 17 Communiqué. She stated that there is only “one China” in the world and Taiwan is an inalienable part of China. The US clearly pledged in the said communiqué that it does not seek to carry out a long-term policy of arms sales to Taiwan. The three China-US Joint Communiqué, i.e. the August 17 Communiqué, the Shanghai Communiqué, and the Joint Communique on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations constitute the political foundation of China-US relations, and since their core essence is the “one China” principle, the US should strictly abide by this rule. No amount of US arms sales to Taiwan can change the powerful trend of cross-Strait relations, let alone stop the process of China's unification.
August 20, 2021
Mainland China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Hua Chunying responded during a regular press conference to a statement by the US leader that the US would respond if any country were to invade or take action against its NATO allies, which applies to Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. She stated that there is indeed a fundamental difference between Taiwan and Afghanistan: Afghanistan is a sovereign state, while Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory. Taiwan Affairs Office Spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang responded to the DPP authorities expressing gratitude for the US leader's remarks on Taiwan by stating that the DPP authorities never cease their “independence”-seeking provocation, and they rely on external forces in a delusional attempt of gaining momentum for "Taiwan independence." This will only push the people of Taiwan into disasters. He warned the DPP authorities to immediately stop all forms of "independence"-seeking actions; otherwise, they are bound to face severe punishment.
August 27, 2021
Mainland China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian responded during a regular press conference to the "2+2" meeting held between Japan's Liberal Democratic Party and the DPP. He stated that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory. China is firmly opposed to all forms of official interactions between Taiwan and countries having diplomatic ties with China. The Taiwan issue is highly relevant to the political foundation of China-Japan relations. Japan bears historical responsibilities to the Chinese people on the Taiwan issue and should be especially prudent with its words and actions. China solemnly asks Japan to stop interfering in its internal affairs and refrain from sending wrong signals to "Taiwan independence" forces.
August 30, 2021
Mainland China’s Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Tan Kefei responded on the passage of US naval ships through the Taiwan Strait. He said that the US frequently conducts such provocative acts, which fully demonstrates that the US is the biggest culprit for undermining peace and stability and the primary source of security risks across the Taiwan Strait. China firmly opposes and strongly condemns this. Taiwan is an inalienable part of China. The Taiwan issue is purely China's internal affairs, and foreign interference will not be allowed. China demands that the US have a clear understanding of the situation, stop making provocations, and abide by the "one China” principle and the three China-US Joint Communiqués to avoid creating obstacles to China-US military relations or undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
September 2, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to the DPP authorities' action of courting the US, Japan and other countries and holding a so-called security dialogue. Zhu stated that Taiwan is part of China. The Taiwan issue is China's internal affair, and foreign interference is not allowed. The DPP authorities constantly provoke to seek "independence" and harbor delusions of "denying unification by force" with the help of foreign forces. This is a serious threat to peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. It will push Taiwanese people toward disasters and lead them to sign their own death warrants.
September 3, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to the fact that President Tsai Ing-wen referred to mainland China as a "neighboring country" is in fact advocating the "two states" theory. Zhu stated that Taiwan is an inseparable part of China. The cross-Strait relations are not state-to-state relations. No person or power can change this fact. The DPP authorities put forward remarks on the "two states" theory and constantly provoked to seek "independence." This will only further undermine peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and bring major disasters to Taiwan compatriots.
September 15, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded in a regular press conference to an MAC public opinion survey showing that the majority of the public oppose mainland China's political and military pressure against Taiwan. She stated that the DPP authorities concoct poll data with no credibility at all to fool the society of Taiwan. The DPP authorities deliberately distort and slander the "one country, two systems" initiative with extremely sinister intentions, and they will not succeed. Regarding the US consideration to rename the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to the Taiwan Representative Office, Zhu said that since the US has repeatedly stated that it has never intended to change its "one China" policy, it should abide by the "one China" principle and stipulations in the three China-US joint communiqués. The US should take concrete action to honor its pledges to China and stop sending wrong signals to "Taiwan independence" forces.
September 17, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to the announcement that the US, the UK, and Australia would establish a trilateral security partnership emphasizing Taiwan's role in the Indo-Pacific, and the release of a joint statement by the US and Australia with Taiwan-related content. Zhu emphasized that these Taiwan-related remarks again exposed a long-term misunderstanding on the Taiwan issue and an insidious plot to "use Taiwan to contain China." Including China's Taiwan region in the so-called "Indo-Pacific Strategy" of the US, the UK, and Australia is a serious interference in China's internal affairs. It is a grave breach of the "one China" principle and the basic rules governing international relations, and will harm peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
September 18, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to the DPP authorities' expression of gratitude to the European Parliament for passing the Report on “New EU-China Strategy.” She stated that the content of this report violates the "one China" principle universally recognized by the international community and the solemn commitments made by Europe on the Taiwan issue when it established diplomatic relations with mainland China. Mainland China firmly opposes this gross interference in its internal affairs. It urges the European Parliament and relevant committees to act and speak prudently on Taiwan-related issues and stop sending wrong signals to "Taiwan independence" forces.
September 18, 2021
Mainland China's Department of Supervision on Animal and Plant Quarantine of the General Administration of Customs announced that quarantined pests were detected several times this year on sugar apples and wax apples imported from Taiwan to mainland China. To prevent the risks of plant diseases, a decision was made in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards in mainland China to suspend such imports from September 20, 2021.
September 22, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to accusations by the DPP authorities that the suspension of sugar apple and wax apple imports from Taiwan to mainland China announced by the General Administration of Customs is a form of "political suppression" from mainland China. Zhu stated that since 2020, mainland China has repeatedly notified Taiwan of substandard fruit imports and reminded Taiwan to strengthen source control. However, no improvements have been made. The import suspension aims to protect agricultural production and ecological safety. It is scientific, reasonable, and completely legitimate. The General Administration of Customs has notified Taiwan in accordance with the “Cross-Strait Arrangement on Cooperation of Agricultural Product Quarantine and Inspection.” The DPP authorities have politicized this essential suspension measure for agricultural production, ecological safety, and the people's vital interests. They have used it as an opportunity to maliciously slander mainland China and incite cross-Strait opposition with complete ulterior motives.
September 23, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office Director Liu Jieyi presented a video speech at a conference commemorating the 110th anniversary of the 1911 Revolution held by sectors of Hong Kong. Liu stated that the process of unifying the motherland must be firmly advanced. The motherland must be unified and will be unified. The motif that “both sides of the Taiwan Strait are one family” should be upheld to continue to deepen cross-Strait integration and development. We must safeguard the core interests of the country, and firmly crush the "Taiwan independence" separatism and foreign interference schemes.
September 23, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to the DPP authorities' bid to join the “Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)” and their false claims that mainland China had submitted its own application to join. Zhu stated that the "one China" principle is a necessary precondition for China's Taiwan region to participate in regional economic cooperation. We oppose the DPP authorities' actions to expand their so-called "international space" and seek "independence" on grounds of economy and trade. Mainland China hopes that related countries properly handle Taiwan-related issues and do not provide any conveniences or platforms for "Taiwan independence" actions.
September 26, 2021
CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping called Eric Li-luan Chu to congratulate him on being elected as KMT Chairman. Chu stated that the CCP and KMT have positively interacted and promoted the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations on the common political ground of abiding by the "1992 Consensus" and opposing "Taiwan independence." These interactions have benefited compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait with outcomes apparent to all. He hopes that the two sides can be committed to a common political basis, work for the well-being of all compatriots, seek peace across the Taiwan Strait, unify the country, and rejuvenate the nation.
September 26, 2021
Member of the CCP Politburo Standing Committee and Chairman of the “Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference” Wang Yang spoke at the opening ceremony of the 40th Anniversary of All-China Federation of Taiwan Compatriots and the Fifth Taiwan Compatriots Association Forum. Wang stated that the current development of cross-Strait relations presents both opportunities and challenges. Compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait must proceed from the fundamental interests of the Chinese nation, be determined to uphold the overall national interests, pursue unification, support unification, defend unification, and resolutely oppose any form of "Taiwan independence" separatist actions. They must continue to work for the peaceful and integrated development of cross-Strait relations, actively participate in and promote exchanges and cooperation in various fields, and contribute to enhancing the well-being of compatriots and promoting a shared mindset.
September 28, 2021
Member of the CCP Politburo Standing Committee and Chairman of the “Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference” Wang Yang spoke at a reception to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Wang stated that resolving the Taiwan issue and realizing the complete unification of motherland are the common aspirations of all Chinese people. It is imperative to adhere to the "one China" principle and the "1992 Consensus," promote the peaceful and integrated development of cross-Strait relations, and implement and improve policies that benefit Taiwan and the people. Mainland China will firmly crush any "Taiwan independence" plots and resolutely oppose any interference from foreign forces.
September 29, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded in a regular press conference to the DPP authorities' claim that mainland China "broke international trade rules" by suspending sugar apple and wax apple imports from Taiwan. She also responded to the DPP authorities' threat to lodge a formal complaint with the WTO. Zhu stated that mainland China and Taiwan belong to "one China." Affairs between the two sides should be handled internally in accordance with the "one China" principle. The DPP authorities should earnestly take supervision responsibility, resolve related problems from the source, and stop playing politics. The spokesperson also responded on passage of a bill by the US House of Representatives proposing that Taiwan be invited to the 2022 US “Rim of the Pacific Exercise”, and that cooperation between the US National Guard and Taiwan be strengthened. Zhu stated that China firmly opposes the promotion and deliberation of Taiwan-related motions by the US Congress. Taiwan is part of China and the Taiwan issue is an internal affair of China. The US government and Congress have no right to interfere. Any attempt to rely on foreign forces to seek "independence" will ultimately fail.
September 30, 2021
Mainland China's Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Wu Qian responded in a regular press conference to claims by Japan's Minister of Defense Nobuo Kishi, who stated that if anything happens to Taiwan, Japan cannot stay out of it. Wu said Taiwan's affairs are China's affairs and they have nothing to do with Japan. The fact that Japanese politicians use so-called "geographical proximity" as a pretext to intervene in Taiwan affairs is a gross interference in China's internal affairs. Mainland China will never allow any countries to intervene in the Taiwan issue by any means.
October 9, 2021
CCP leader Xi Jinping emphasized in a speech at the commemoration of the 110th anniversary of the Revolution of 1911 that members of the CCP were supporters, collaborators, and successors of Dr. Sun Yat-sen's revolutionary cause and continue to realize and develop his great ambition. The Taiwan issue arises from the weakness and chaos of the nation. It will surely be resolved with the nation's rejuvenation. The CCP will adhere to the basic policy of "peaceful unification and one country, two systems" formula, abide by the "one China" principle and the "1992 Consensus," and promote the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations. The Taiwan issue is purely mainland China's internal affairs and no foreign interference will be allowed. No one should underestimate the strong determination, firm will, and powerful ability of the Chinese people to defend the nation's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
October 9, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Ma Xiaoguang responded to MAC Minister Chiu Tai-san's claim that the "1992 Consensus" cannot be the key to initiate cross-Strait peace talks. Ma stated that the "1992 Consensus'' is the common political basis for cross-Strait negotiations, which embodies the spirit of the two sides of the Taiwan Strait setting aside differences, seeking common ground, and holding consultations on an equal footing based on the "one China" principle. Regarding the DPP authorities’ irresponsible remarks on the 110th anniversary of the Revolution of 1911 conference in mainland China, Ma stated that the DPP authorities' insisted on their "Taiwan independence" stand, colluded with foreign powers in crazy provocation of seeking "independence." These deeds have hurt the well-being of Taiwan compatriots and runs entirely counter to the wishes, integrity and spirit of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, making them ineligible and shameless to comment on Dr. Sun Yat-sen or the Revolution of 1911.
October 10, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Ma Xiaoguang responded to a speech by the DPP leader on October 10. Ma stated that this "speech" seeks to hold public opinion in Taiwan hostage and collude with foreign powers in the name of so-called "consensus and unity" to provoke and seek "independence." Taiwan is part of China. Although the two sides of the Taiwan Strait have not yet been fully unified since 1949, the fact that both mainland China and Taiwan belong to "one China" has not changed and will never change. China's sovereignty and territory have never been divided and will never be allowed to be divided. Our fight to contain "Taiwan independence" is aimed at the perverse actions of the DPP authorities and the "Taiwan independence" forces. It is emphatically not aimed at Taiwan compatriots. The DPP authorities sow discord and mislead the public. They cannot deceive the people in the island and the international community.
October 11, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office Director Liu Jieyi gave a pep talk at the opening ceremony of the National Seminar for the Taiwan Work System and Party Building Work. Liu emphasized that Taiwan work is related to the overall undertaking of the party and the country, and has distinctly political attributes. Liu demands clear political language throughout the entire work process to strengthen all aspects of party political establishment in the Taiwan work system. The key is to increase the political capability of party cadres in the Taiwan work system. It is imperative to continuously enhance political judgment, comprehension, and execution to carry out Taiwan work well in the new era.
October 13, 2021
During a regular press conference, mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Ma Xiaoguang responded to the DPP authorities' fearmongering about military threats. Ma stated that the PLA exercises are aimed at "Taiwan independence" separatist activities and interference by external forces. The objective is to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity and maintain the shared interests of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. The DPP authorities are talking black into white. On the matter of the successor to Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Ma stated that Dr. Sun was determined to achieve national unification and the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. The DPP authorities today wholeheartedly pursue "independence", collude with foreign powers, and sell out national interests. It is indisputable and obvious as to who is the real successor.
October 14, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office and Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits (ARATS) expressed deep condolences for the victims of the Taiwan Cheng Chung Cheng Building fire in Kaohsiung and sincere sympathies to the injured compatriots, related personnel, and family members of the victims.
October 14, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Ma Xiaoguang responded to the DPP authorities' gratitude to US Under Secretary of State Fernandez and Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink for having a meeting with the representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office. Ma urged the US government to take concrete action to abide by the "one China" principle and honor the serious commitments to mainland China on the Taiwan issue; to not engage in official contact with Taiwan in any form; not send any wrong signals to the "Taiwan independence" forces; and not create new problems for the situation across the Taiwan Strait. He warned the DPP authorities that their attempts to collude with external forces in the provocation of seeking "independence" will only bring disaster to Taiwan.
October 14, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson commented on the DPP authorities' distorted remarks attacking United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution 2758. The spokesperson said that the DPP authorities ignore the fact and legality that Taiwan is part of China, disregard the basic guidelines of international relations, and continue to distort and attack UNGA Resolution 2758. This is a blatant challenge to the "one China" principle upheld by the international community. It attempts to spread the fallacy that Taiwan is a "sovereign state" and weaves lies in the pursuit of "Taiwan independence," which is a dangerous provocation. From 2009 to 2016, China's Taiwan region was able to participate in the World Health Assembly (WHA) as an observer under the name of "Chinese Taipei." This matter was resolved through cross-Strait negotiations premised on the "one China" principle. Since 2016, the DPP authorities have stubbornly held to the separatist stance of "Taiwan independence" and refused to recognize the "1992 Consensus." This has unilaterally undermined the political basis for cross-Strait negotiations and led directly to the inability of China's Taiwan region to participate in the WHA, the responsibility rests entirely with the DPP authorities.
October 19, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Ma Xiaoguang responded to the DPP authorities' gratitude to the World Medical Association (WMA) for the resolution amendment through "support for Taiwan's participation in the World Health Organization (WHO) and related mechanisms as an observer." Ma stated that China's Taiwan region must adhere to the "one China" principle to participate in international organizations and their activities. The WHO's Taiwan-related arrangements have long been concluded, making the WMA's remarks wrong and invalid. The DPP authorities use various tricks to woo certain organizations in its quest for "independence" and create the illusion of an international "support for Taiwan." This is merely self-deception and their plot will not succeed.
October 21, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Ma Xiaoguang responded to the DPP authorities' gratitude to the European Parliament for the passage of a report on Taiwan-related issues. Ma stated that the report seriously violates the "one China" principle and public pledges made by Europe on the Taiwan issue when it established diplomatic relations with mainland China. The report sends a gravely wrong message to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces and mainland China expresses deep dissatisfaction and resolute opposition about this. The DPP authorities collude with parliamentarians of some countries to concoct various Taiwan-related motions. The attempt to lean on external forces in pursuit of "Taiwan independence" separatist activities will certainly fail.
October 22, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Ma Xiaoguang responded to the DPP authorities' gratitude to the US for its "commitment to Taiwan." Ma stated that the US has repeatedly expressed that it has no intention to change its "one China" policy. Mainland China urges the US to take concrete actions to abide by the "one China" principle and stipulations in the three China-US joint communiqués, abide by its solemn commitments to mainland China on the Taiwan issue, and not send the wrong signals to "Taiwan independence" forces. On direction of the six-point constitutional reform set by the DPP's "Constitutional Reform Group," Ma stated that mainland China firmly opposes any form of "constitutional amendment to seek independence," including lowering the threshold to open a convenient door to and smuggling in the issue of seeking "independence." The DPP authorities’ manipulation of the "constitutional reform" issue has made their political calculations and sinister intentions abundantly clear.
October 27, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Ma Xiaoguang responded at a regular press conference to allegations by US Department of State official Rick Waters that mainland China has misapplied UNGA Resolution 2758. Ma stated that in terms of politics, legislation and due process, UNGA Resolution 2758 has clearly and thoroughly resolved the issue of mainland China's representation in the United Nations (UN) as representation of the whole of China including Taiwan. Regarding US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's advocacy for Taiwan's meaningful participation in the UN and other organizations, Ma said that the US statement seriously violates relevant UN resolutions, seriously breaches the "one China" principle and the three China-US joint communiqués, and sends seriously wrong signals to the "Taiwan independence" forces. He advised the DPP authorities to immediately give up the fantasy of "relying on the US to seek independence."
October 28, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Ma Xiaoguang responded to Tsai Ing-wen's interview with US-based Cable News Network (CNN). Ma said that Tsai Ing-wen and the DPP authorities obstinately advance "Taiwan independence" and spread "Taiwan Independence" statements internationally on various occasions. They deceive international public opinion and advocate for "Taiwan independence" under the pretext of "democracy and freedom" and clamor to "deny unification by force" and "rely on the US to seek independence." Tsai's interview with CNN once again exposes her obdurate plot to seek "Taiwan independence."
October 29, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Ma Xiaoguang responded to a statement by Tsai Ing-wen during an interview with US-based Cable News Network (CNN) on her willingness to start a dialogue with mainland China. Ma stated that the root cause of current complexity and severity in the cross-Strait situation is the intensifying collusion of the DPP authorities and "Taiwan independence" separatist forces with foreign powers, their blatant touting of the "two-state" theory, and constant provocation of seeking "independence." On MAC Minister Chiu Tai-san's remarks on cross-Strait relations, Ma stated that there are only "two adherences" on the major issues of cross-Strait relations: The adherence to the "one China" principle and the "1992 Consensus," and the adherence to opposing "Taiwan independence." The so-called "four commitments" are an overt insistence on touting the "two-state” theory. The so-called "commitments will not change" is an unchanging pledge to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, which will inevitably lead to tension and turbulence in the Taiwan Strait.
October 31, 2021
Mainland China's State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated during a meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Rome that the Taiwan issue is the most sensitive issue between mainland China and the US. It will subvert and comprehensively harm China-US relations if improperly handled. The true status of the Taiwan issue is that there is only one China and Taiwan is part of China. Mainland China and Taiwan are parts of the same country. Any change to this status quo will seriously sabotage the stability of the Taiwan Strait. The crux of the current situation in the Taiwan Strait is the Taiwan authorities’ repeated attempts to break through the "one China" framework, and the US connivance and support of "Taiwan independence" forces are also to blame. We ask the US to pursue the authentic "one China" policy and fulfill its commitments to mainland China.
November 5, 2021
Spokesperson Zhu Fenglian of mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office commented on mainland China's development of punitive measures against "Taiwan independence" diehards. Zhu stated that Su Tseng-chang, Yu Shyi-kun, Joseph Wu, and a few other "Taiwan independence" diehards have seriously undermined cross-Strait relations and sabotaged peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. Mainland China sanctions them in accordance with the law, prohibiting them and their family members from entering mainland China and Hong Kong special administrative regions. It also restricts their affiliate institutions to cooperate with relevant organizations and individuals in mainland China. It will never allow their affiliate businesses and sponsors to profit in mainland China. It will also take other necessary punitive measures effective for life. Regarding support for Taiwan's participation in the UN system from US officials, the spokesperson stated that Taiwan is part of China, not a sovereign state, and naturally cannot be a member of the UN or its subordinate specialized agencies. Statements by some US officials seriously violated the "one China" principle and stipulations in the three China-US joint communiqués. Zhu advised the DPP authorities give up "relying on the US to seek independence" and the illusion of "depending on foreign forces to seek independence."
November 9, 2021
Spokesman for mainland China’s Ministry of National Defense Tan Kefei remarked on the visit to Taiwan by members of the US Congress saying that Taiwan is a sacred and inseparable part of mainland Chinese territory. The US action flagrantly interfere in mainland China's domestic affairs. Tan warned the US to immediately cease its provocations and all destructive actions that escalate tensions across the Taiwan Strait and to stop sending the wrong signals to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces; no one should underestimate the strong determination, firm will, and powerful capability of mainland Chinese people to defend the nation's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Spokesperson for the PLA Eastern Theater Command Shi Yi said that the Eastern Theater Command conducts joint combat readiness patrols in the Taiwan Strait and inspects and improves joint combat capability of various military branches in response to the serious erroneous words and actions by relevant countries on the Taiwan issue and actions of "Taiwan independence" separatist forces. These are essential measures to safeguard national sovereignty.
November 10, 2021
Spokesperson Zhu Fenglian of mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office commented during a regular press conference on a statement by the US Department of State and Department of Defense that the "one China" policy of the US differs from mainland China's "one China" principle. Zhu stated that the "one China" principle is the political foundation of China-US relations. The “Taiwan Relations Act” and "Six Assurances" violate the three China-US joint communiqués and flagrantly interfere in mainland China's domestic affairs. They are entirely false, illegal, and invalid. Mainland China has firmly opposed this from the start. Regarding the list of "Taiwan independence" diehards, Zhu said that the chief villains and their sponsors involved in organizing, planning, and carrying out acts of separation and sabotage of national unification, collusion with foreign forces to seek "Taiwan Independence," and seek "de jure Taiwan independence" by means of constitutional amendments will be severely punished in accordance with the law. These institutions and enterprises directly or indirectly related to "Taiwan independence" diehards and supporters of "independence" are restricted. It is conducive to promoting normal economic and trade exchanges between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait. This will also help to protect the legitimate rights and interests of the majority of Taiwan compatriots.
November 11, 2021
The CCP convened the “sixth plenary session of the 19th Central Committee.” The committee approved the “Resolution of the CCP Central Committee on the Major Achievements and Historical Experience of the Party over the Past Century.” Taiwan-related sections of the meeting communiqué emphasized adhering to "one China" principle and the "1992 Consensus," resolutely opposing "Taiwan independence" separatist activities, strongly opposing interference of foreign forces, and firmly seizing control and initiative in cross-Strait relations.
November 11, 2021
Spokesperson Zhu Fenglian of mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office commented on claims by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that the US pledges to ensure Taiwan's self-defense capability and that many countries will take action in response to unilateral undermining of the status quo by force. Zhu stated that the three China-US joint communiqués are the principles the US government must take practical actions to abide by. She urged the US to cease its erroneous words and actions on the Taiwan issue, stop sending the wrong signals to "Taiwan independence" forces, and not sabotage the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait. She warned the DPP authorities that any collusion with foreign forces to seek "independence" and provoke will fail in the end.
November 12, 2021
Spokesperson Zhu Fenglian of mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office commented on a statement by the MAC regarding the “sixth plenary session of the 19th CCP Central Committee.” Zhu stated that the great achievements and the CCP’s historical experience in the century-long struggle are powerful forces for thwarting "Taiwan independence" separatism and upholding peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. They lay a solid foundation for promoting unification of the motherland and benefiting Taiwan compatriots. The Taiwan issue arises from the weakness and chaos of the nation. It will surely be resolved with the nation’s rejuvenation. The DPP authorities make irresponsible remarks and hold views which intentionally distort the facts, revealing their evil political nature of stirring up confrontation again, seeking "Taiwan independence," and being the enemies of the shared interests of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait and the overall interests of the Chinese nation.
November 13, 2021
Mainland China’s State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated during a phone call with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that history and reality have fully proven that "Taiwan independence" is the biggest threat to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. Any indulgence and support for "Taiwan independence" forces will undermine peace in the Taiwan Strait and will eventually suffer the consequences. If the US truly wants to maintain peace across the Taiwan Strait, it should clearly and firmly oppose any "Taiwan independence" actions. It should abide by the solemn commitments made in the three China-US joint communiqués, achieve the "one China" policy with actions, and stop sending the wrong signals to "Taiwan independence" forces.
November 15, 2021
During a regular press conference, Spokesperson Zhao Lijian of mainland China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs commented on the Taiwan visit by the president of Honduras. Zhao stated that the "one-China" principle is a publically recognized guiding principle of international relations and a shared consensus. The DPP authorities in Taiwan are apt to create the false illusion of international support to bolster its "Taiwan independence" separatist acts. This cannot alter the iron-clad fact that Taiwan is part of China and can by no means thwart the invincible historical trend of China's unification.
November 16, 2021
During a videoconference with US President Joe Biden, CCP leader Xi Jinping emphasized that the situation in the Taiwan Strait faces new tensions due to the repeated attempts by the Taiwan authorities to "rely on the US to seek independence." Some people in the US intend to "use Taiwan to contain mainland China." The "one China" principle and the three China-US joint communiqués form the political foundation of China-US relations. Previous US administrations have made clear commitments on this. The real status-quo and core content of the Taiwan issue are that: there is only "one China" in the world and Taiwan is part of China. The government of the PRC is the sole legitimate government representing China. Full unification of China is a common wish of all Chinese people. Mainland China is patient and is willing to seek peaceful unification with the utmost sincerity and effort. However, mainland China will have to take decisive measures if “Taiwan independence” separatist forces provoke and push, or even cross mainland China's red line.
November 16, 2021
The CCP announced the “Resolution of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on the Major Achievements and Historical Experience of the Party over the Past Century.” The Taiwan-related content indicated that, the CCP fully controls the situation of resolving the Taiwan issue. The party sets forth the basic principle of "one country, two systems" and facilitates both sides across the Taiwan Strait to realize the "1992 Consensus," which embodies the "one-China" principle. It has advanced cross-Strait consultations and negotiations, realized comprehensive and direct “Three-Links” across the Taiwan Strait, and launched exchanges between political parties of the two sides of the Taiwan Strait. The CCP enacted the Anti-Secession Law to resolutely deter "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, promote national unification, and thwart attempts to create "two Chinas," "one China, one Taiwan," or "Taiwan independence." Comrade Xi Jinping has put forward a series of significant ideas and major policy propositions on Taiwan work, thus developing the party's overall policy for resolving the Taiwan issue in the new era. Since 2016, the Taiwan authorities have stepped up "Taiwan independence" separatist activities which has seriously impacted the momentum of peaceful development of cross-Strait relations. Upholding the “one-China” principle and the “1992 Consensus,” we firmly oppose the "Taiwan independence" separatist acts and interference of foreign forces. We have maintained the control and initiative to steer cross-Strait relations. The time and momentum for completely unifying the motherland are always on our side.
November 17, 2021
Spokesperson Zhu Fenglian of mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office commented on the submission of the DPP version of the "constitutional reforms" drafted by the DPP caucus to Taiwan's legislature. Zhu stated that mainland China is closely watching relevant trends and firmly opposes any form of "constitutional reform to seek independence." The DPP, for reasons of personal gain, disregards the resolute opposition and stern warning of other parties and clings obstinately to its own course. It will suffer the consequences.
November 18, 2021
The spokesperson for mainland China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs commented on Lithuania's approval for the Taiwan authorities to set up the “Taiwanese Representative Office in Lithuania.” The spokesperson said that the government of Lithuania, in spite of mainland China's strong opposition and repeated dissuasion, is fabricating "one China, one Taiwan" in the world in blatant violation of the "one China" principle. Lithuania has abandoned the political commitments made in the communiqué on its establishment of diplomatic relations with mainland China. These egregious actions harm mainland China's sovereignty and territorial integrity and flagrantly interfere in mainland China's domestic affairs. The Chinese government strongly protests and staunchly opposes these actions and will adopt all necessary measures to safeguard its national sovereignty and territorial integrity. Lithuania is entirely responsible for the consequences. The spokesperson warned the Taiwan authorities that seeking "Taiwan independence" by soliciting foreign support is a totally misguided attempt that is doomed to fail.
November 22, 2021
Spokesperson Zhu Fenglian of mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office commented on the investigation of Taiwan Far Eastern Group by mainland Chinese law enforcement authorities, announcement by the Taiwan Affairs Office of a list of "Taiwan independence" diehards, and the enforcement of disciplinary measures against them and their sponsors in accordance with the law. Zhu said the mainland China welcomes and supports the investment and development by the vast majority of Taiwanese compatriots and companies in mainland China and will continue to protect the legitimate rights and interests of them in accordance with the law. However, mainland China will never allow people who support "Taiwan independence" and undermine cross-Strait relations to make a profit in mainland China and "bite the hand that feeds them." The majority of Taiwanese businesspeople and enterprises need to distinguish right from wrong, stand firm, draw a clear line with the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, and take concrete action to maintain the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations.
November 24, 2021
Spokesperson Zhu Fenglian of mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office commented at a regular press conference on what specific actions constitute "crossing the red line" on "Taiwan independence." Zhu stated that "Taiwan independence" is the biggest threat to peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and the greatest obstacle to unification of the motherland. It also poses a grave hidden risk to national rejuvenation. We reserves the option to take all necessary actions against interference by external forces and the very small number of "Taiwan independence" separatist and their activities. The “Anti-Secession Law” sets a clear legal bottom line and red line by precisely stipulating various situations in which mainland China can employ non-peaceful means and other necessary measures to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
November 25, 2021
Director Liu Jieyi of mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office stated in a speech at the 24th Beijing-Taiwan Science and Technology Forum Summit that the DPP authorities are intensifying collusion with foreign powers to seek "independence." They attempt to deny the fact and status quo that Taiwan is an indivisible part of China. "Taiwan independence" separatists are the common enemies of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Only by eliminating the bane of "Taiwan independence" will there be peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, and will Taiwan compatriots live and work in peace and contentment. Taiwan compatriots must be on higher alert, distinguish right from wrong, and sternly stop "Taiwan independence" separatist forces from undermining peaceful unification across the Taiwan Strait and resolutely draw the line with "Taiwan independence" separatists.
November 26, 2021
Spokesperson Zhu Fenglian of mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office responded to Tsai Ing-wen's statement on mainland China's investigation of Taiwan's Far Eastern Group and claims that mainland China should not continue to harm cross-Strait economic and trade and cross-Strait relations. Zhu stated that the facts and evidence of violations of the law by Taiwan Far East Group are clear. The law enforcement authorities have sufficient factual and legal basis to punish the company and are proceeding strictly according to due process of law. The DPP authorities are replaying an old script by politically manipulating this matter to incite confrontation and create hostility. They politicize everything and again show their ugly face of insidious intentions to seek "independence."
November 26, 2021
Director Liu Jieyi of mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office presented a speech on the theme "Advancing the Spirit of the Revolution of 1911 and Jointly Rejuvenating the Nation" at the Eighth Cross-Strait Think Tanks Academic Forum. Liu stated that unification of the motherland is a foregone fact, general trend, the path of righteousness, and the people's aspiration. The time and momentum for resolving the Taiwan issue are always on the side of advancing the motherland’s unification. "Taiwan independence" separatists are the common enemies of compatriots on both sides and a barrier to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation that must be removed. Mainland China will have to take decisive measures if “Taiwan independence” separatist forces provoke and push, or even cross mainland China's red line.
December 1, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang responded to a visit by a Baltic State parliamentary delegation to Taiwan. Ma stated that mainland China resolutely opposes its diplomatic allies to have any form of official exchanges with Taiwan under any pretext. Ma urged related countries to abide by the "one China" principle and handle the Taiwan issue cautiously and properly. The DPP authorities will not succeed in their vain attempts to collude with foreign forces and seek "independence."
December 2, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang responded to the DPP authorities' gratitude to former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for stating that "A Taiwan emergency is a Japanese emergency, and therefore an emergency for the Japan-US alliance." Ma stated that Abe ignored the facts, and was trying to challenge the result of World Anti-Fascist War and the international order established after the Second World War. The international community must be on high alert for rhetoric advocating containment of mainland China and instigation of "Taiwan independence." Mainland China warned the DPP authorities not to misjudge the situation. The attempts to rely on external forces to divide the country or the provocation of pursuing political self-interest will definitely fail.
December 6, 2021
Mainland China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian commented on Taiwan-related remarks by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. Zhao stated the root cause of the tensions across the Taiwan Strait is that the "Taiwan independence" forces depend on foreign powers and “rely on the US to seek independence.” The crux of the escalating tensions across the Taiwan Strait is that some Americans “use Taiwan to contain mainland China” by condoning and supporting the DPP authorities’ attempt to change the status quo. The US must understand that the historical and legal fact of “one-China” is not to be challenged, and the fact that both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to “one China” is not to be changed.
December 7, 2021
Member of the CCP Politburo Standing Committee and Chairman of the “CPPCC” Wang Yang presented a congratulatory message at the Cross-Strait CEO Summit meeting. Wang said that cross-Strait trade has continued to grow rapidly despite the impact of numerous negative factors. The motherland has always been a popular investment and development site for Taiwanese businesspeople and companies. Businesses benefit from the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations and are the builders of the grand endeavor of national unification. Wang expressed hope that the summit councils of both sides can unite the business communities across the Taiwan Strait and resolutely draw a clear line with the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces to advance the complete unification of the motherland and contribute to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
December 7, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang responded to the MAC prohibiting related personnel in Taiwan from participating in the Straits Forum and threatening Taiwan compatriots to not take part in the forum. Ma stated that expanding exchanges and cooperation and deepening integrated development are the hope of the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, and the way to developing cross-Strait relations. He advised the DPP authorities to put their "green terror" to rest as the trend of the times is to strengthen cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation in all sectors. Regarding the Taiwanese shooting suspect who fled to Xiamen, the spokesperson stated that the Xiamen public security agencies decided to repatriate the suspect surnamed Huang to Taiwan to fight violence and crimes; safeguard the safety, life, and property of the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait; and maintain the order of cross-Strait exchanges.
December 8, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang responded to the MAC's claim that mainland China has created the barriers to normal cross-Strait exchanges and the MAC's distortion of measures to discipline "Taiwan independence" diehards as interference with the operations of Taiwanese companies. Ma stated that "Taiwan independence" separatist forces and their activities form the biggest threat to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. Mainland China strikes "Taiwan independence" diehards, their affiliates, and their sponsors in accordance with the law to curb "Taiwan independence." This is conducive to facilitating normal cross-Strait economic and trade exchanges and to protecting the legitimate rights and interests of Taiwan compatriots. The principle that mainland China consistently upholds --”two sides of the Taiwan Strait are one family”-- will not change. We welcome and support Taiwanese compatriots and companies to invest and develop in mainland China. We also continue to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Taiwanese compatriots and companies in accordance with the law.
December 8, 2021
During a regular press conference, mainland China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin responded to a statement by US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan saying that the US will take every action to make sure that Taiwan is not unified by force. Wang stated that the expression of position by the US once again proved that the statement of “Indo-Pacific strategy” not targeting any third party is nothing but a disguise. The US has continued its erroneous words and actions on Taiwan-related issues and emboldened the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces. Mainland China is firmly opposed to this. Mainland China's unification is an unstoppable historical trend that will not change because of anyone, any force or any country.
December 10, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang commented on the delegates of the DPP authorities participating in the US-hosted “Leaders' Summit for Democracy” and claiming that the US supports Taiwan's democracy. Ma stated that the “Summit for Democracy” is a political maneuver by the US to protect its own interests and hegemony. The DPP authorities manipulate populism and suppress and persecute dissidents. Their participation in the so-called "Summit for Democracy" exposes their true nature of seeking "independence" through fake "democracy." Regarding the resumption of ambassadorial diplomatic relations between mainland China and Nicaragua, he stated that Taiwan is part of China. The "one China" principle is the basic norm governing international relations and a universal consensus of the international community. History and reality again show that "Taiwan independence" is a dead end. No person or power can stop the complete unification of the motherland and the grand historical trend of the great rejuvenation of Chinese nation.
December 11, 2021
Member of the CCP Politburo Standing Committee and Chairman of the “CPPCC” Wang Yang presented a speech at the 13th Straits Forum. Wang stated that the Straits Forum is a "bridge that connects hearts" and a "road that benefits the people" for compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. The active participation of compatriots across the Taiwan Strait fully shows that the trend of cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation is unstoppable. Taiwan is jointly possessed by all Chinese people. The "one China" principle is a universal consensus of the international community and the basic norm governing international relations. Maintaining national unity is the most cherished national integrity of the Chinese people. The Chinese people are peace-loving, but the will to defend our home and country and oppose division is rock-solid. We are willing to seek prospects of peaceful unification with our utmost sincerity and effort but will never leave any space for "Taiwan independence" separatist activities.
December 15, 2021
During a regular press conference, mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang responded to remarks by the DPP authorities regarding the "four-question referendum." Ma stated that the DPP authorities are conducting political manipulations for personal interests. On the one hand, they collude with pro-Taiwan politicians in the US, Japan, and other countries to threaten the people of Taiwan. On the other hand, they intentionally "play victim to blackmail" mainland China and take the chance to foster "anti-China" populism as a cover for the fact that they damaged the interests of the Taiwanese people and that they are willing to do whatever foreign powers demand. Mainland China resolutely opposes "Taiwan independence" and adheres to the "one China" principle and the "1992 Consensus." Mainland China is constantly removing interference to maintain the shared interests of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, and also hopes that Taiwan compatriots will work with it to kick away this stumbling block of "Taiwan independence."
December 16, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office Director Liu Jieyi presented a speech at the 7th Forum on Chinese Culture entitled "Promoting Chinese Civilization, Building a Strong Nation of Rich Culture." Liu stated that compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait must strengthen cultural self-confidence and resolutely oppose "de-sinicization" and other "Taiwan independence" plots in every form. The two sides of the Taiwan Strait should further intensify cultural exchanges and cooperation and jointly promote the creative transformation and innovative development of the outstanding Chinese culture. They should also join hands to advance the integrity, innovation, prosperity, and development of Chinese culture and to forge the new glory of Chinese culture in the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and complete unification of the motherland.
December 16, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office Director Liu Jieyi published a congratulatory message on the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits (ARATS) in Relations Across Taiwan Straits magazine. Liu stated that, under the leadership of the CCP Central Committee with Xi Jinping at the core, mainland China promoted and achieved the first meeting, direct dialogue, and communication between the cross-Strait leaders. Upholding the conviction that ” two sides of the Taiwan Strait are one family”, mainland China promoted the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations, the "31 measures," "26 measures," “11 measures,” "22 measures on agriculture and forestry," and other policy initiatives which benefit Taiwan compatriots. The "cross-Strait community with a shared future" is becoming an increasingly vivid reality. Liu expressed hope that the ARATS will fully realize the party's overall policy for resolving the Taiwan issue in the new era and the policy deployment for Taiwan work of the CCP Central Committee, adhere to the "one China" principle and the "1992 Consensus," and resolutely oppose "Taiwan independence" separatists.
December 17, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang commented on the statement by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a visit to Indonesia that the US is determined to ensure "peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait." Ma stated that some people in the US, seeking to "use Taiwan to contain mainland China," blame tensions in the Taiwan Strait on mainland China and even conflate the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea issues in their statements to jointly hinder China's unification and national rejuvenation. The spokesperson also commented on the US Senate and House of Representatives' passage of the “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022,” invitation for Taiwan to participate in the “Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC),” and promotion of cooperation between the US National Guard and Taiwan. Ma stated that mainland China demands that the US Congress stop supporting and encouraging "Taiwan independence" forces, and stop further damaging the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait. Mainland China urges the US government and relevant departments to cease all forms of military contact with China's Taiwan area. The DPP authorities collude with foreign powers to "reject unification by force." If they make provocation, force our hands, or even cross the red line, we will have to take decisive measures.
December 21, 2021
CCP leader Xi Jinping issued a congratulatory message on the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the Xiamen Special Economic Zone (SEZ). Xi stated that the Xiamen SEZ plays a unique role in promoting China's unification. He hopes to promote cross-Strait integration and development, and make new and greater contributions to comprehensively building a modernized socialist country and realizing the second centenary goals.
December 21, 2021
Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang responded to remarks by the MAC regarding the 7th Legislative Council election in Hong Kong. Ma stated that the 7th Legislative Council election of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) went smoothly. The election fully reflected the principle of "patriots ruling Hong Kong" and exhibited the powerful vitality of "one country, two systems." The DPP authorities' distortion and slander again show their vile political nature of stirring up turbulence in Hong Kong and seeking "independence." They made vicious attacks because the success of "one country, two systems" in Hong Kong has revealed their true face long hid from the people of Taiwan under the guise of democracy. They bring their own ruin by smearing the HKSAR for personal gain.
December 29, 2021
During a regular press conference, mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang commented on cross-Strait relations in 2021 and 2022. Ma stated that cross-Strait relations were complicated and severe in 2021. Mainland China seized the initiative to overcome difficulties and steadily advance cross-Strait relations. In 2022, we will implement the party's overall strategy for resolving the Taiwan issue in the new era and the policy deployment for Taiwan work of the CCP Central Committee. We will act more powerfully to smash "Taiwan independence" separatist schemes and continue to promote the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations. Regarding the requirement under the “Measures for the Administration of Performance Brokers“ to support the PRC Constitution and maintain good political integrity, Ma stated that Taiwan compatriots in this business in mainland China can voluntarily apply for the exam and enjoy equal treatment. This reflects our sincere wish to share development opportunities in mainland China with Taiwan compatriots. If the DPP authorities want to conduct political maneuver and make things difficult for Taiwan compatriots who seek development in mainland China because they uphold the PRC Constitution or follow relevant regulations, the responsibility rests entirely with them.
December 30, 2021
Mainland China's Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi commented during interviews by Xinhua News Agency and China Media Group on the resumption of diplomatic relations between Nicaragua and Mainland China. Wang stated that there is only one China in the world and Taiwan is part of China. This is an undeniable historical and legal fact. The two sides of the Taiwan Strait are in political antagonism due to the past civil war. However, China's national sovereignty and territorial integrity have never been divided and will never be divided. This is the true status quo of the Taiwan issue. It is also the substantive connotation of the "1992 Consensus" embodying the "one China" principle and forms the foundation for the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations. The DPP authorities' insistence on undermining this foundation is the root cause of tensions in the Taiwan Strait. The US violates its pledges made when it established diplomatic relations with China by conspiring to encourage Taiwan independence forces and distorting and hollowing out the "one China" principle. This has brought Taiwan to a dangerous situation and will also bring unbearable costs to the US.
December 30, 2021
During a regular press conference, Mainland China’s Ministry of National Defense spokesman Tan Kefei responded to the DPP authorities' frequent speculation on a so-called "threat posed by mainland China." Tan stated that the root causes of rising cross-Strait tensions are the “independence”-seeking provocations of the DPP authorities and the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces and plots by external forces to "use Taiwan to contain China." The number of sorties dispatched by the PLA will be more, not less, than the DPP authorities speculated. It is the PLA’s duty to defend national sovereignty and security and curb "Taiwan independence" separatist activities.
December 30, 2021
Mainland China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) Department of Animal and Plant Quarantine, Department of General Operation, and Department of Port Control announced the “Warning Notice on Strengthening the Inspection and Quarantine of Live Fish Exported to Mainland China from Taiwan” since Xiamen Customs detected forbidden drugs leucomalachite green and leucocrystal violet in live grouper exported from Taiwan to mainland China. To ensure the safety of mainland Chinese consumers, the mainland Chinese authorities will stop handling declarations for live fish from Wang Chih Yi fishery and Tai Chao Chong fishery in Taiwan from today, in accordance with relevant regulations. The authorities will also strengthen inspection and quarantine of live fish exported to mainland China from other Taiwanese aquaculture enterprises in accordance with control instructions.
December 31, 2021
CCP leader Xi Jinping stated at the “CPPCC” New Year Reception that the party will adhere to the "one China" principle and "1992 Consensus," strengthen the anti-“independence” and pro-unification trend, strongly respond to external challenges, and promote the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations. In a 2022 New Year message broadcasted on China Media Group and on the Internet, Xi said that achieving complete national unification is the common aspiration of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.