Politics · China · 15 hrs ago
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office criticizes Lai’s remarks on Taiwan’s status
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said he would not give up freedom or accept being diminished in a speech marking Taiwan’s Double Ten national day.
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office responded on October 14, rejecting the position of Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party government.
China says Taiwan is part of China, while Taiwan is self-governed; the two sides have been ruled separately for decades.
Spokesperson Chen Binhua accused the DPP of promoting Taiwan independence and of creating confrontation with mainland China.
He said the party’s actions could put Taiwan at risk and harm its people.
Chen said more people in Taiwan would oppose independence, but gave no evidence for that prediction.
The statement did not announce any new policy or action.
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office criticized Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te’s remarks on Taiwan’s status and sovereignty.
Spokesperson Chen Binhua said Taiwan is part of China and described this as the actual status quo across the Taiwan Strait.
Chen accused Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party authorities of promoting independence and heightening tensions.
He said such actions could put Taiwan in danger and bring serious disaster to its people.
The comments came at a regular press briefing on October 14.
- Who
- Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Chen Binhua responded to remarks by Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te and the Democratic Progressive Party authorities.
- What
- Chen criticized their statements on Taiwan’s status, sovereignty and the cross-strait situation.
- When
- October 14; the article does not state the year in the text.
- Where
- At a regular press briefing held by China’s State Council Taiwan Affairs Office.
- Why
- A reporter asked for comment on the Democratic Progressive Party authorities’ statements and Lai’s remarks that he would not give up freedom or accept being diminished.
Lai Ching-te and Democratic Progressive Party authorities
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office
Taiwan’s status
Lai Ching-te and Democratic Progressive Party authorities
Taiwan will uphold its sovereignty and democratic way of life.
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office
Taiwan is part of China, and this is the actual status quo across the Taiwan Strait.
Cross-strait policy
Lai Ching-te and Democratic Progressive Party authorities
Taiwan will maintain the status quo of peace and stability.
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office
Chen said the Democratic Progressive Party authorities promote independence and provoke confrontation.
Lai Ching-te said he would not give up freedom or accept being diminished.
The Taiwan Affairs Office held a regular press briefing and Chen Binhua responded to questions about the remarks.
- Responding spokesperson
- Chen Binhua
- Office
- State Council Taiwan Affairs Office
- Briefing date
- October 14
- Remarks discussed
- Lai Ching-te’s Double Ten speech
- Taiwan Affairs Office position
- Taiwan is part of China
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What people are saying
There is only one China in the world, and Taiwan is part of China; this is the true status quo across the Taiwan Strait.
I will not give up freedom
I will not accept being diminished