Senior Chinese official Wang Huning emphasized China’s determination to counter any forms of “Taiwan independence” during his address at the 16th Straits Forum in Xiamen City, southeast China’s Fujian Province, on Saturday.
Wang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, stated that China has the resolve, confidence, and capability to defeat separatist attempts aimed at “Taiwan independence.”
He highlighted that the speech delivered by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, in April has charted the course for the development of cross-Strait relations and the maintenance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
Wang called upon people on both sides of the Strait to shoulder their historical and national responsibilities by firmly opposing “Taiwan independence” separatism and external interference. He urged for joint efforts to safeguard the common homeland of the Chinese nation, promote peace and tranquility across the Strait, and steer cross-Strait relations back onto the right path.
“Separatists seeking ‘Taiwan independence’ undermine peace and stability across the Strait, harm the interests and well-being of the people in Taiwan, and jeopardize national sovereignty and territorial integrity,” Wang said. He warned that such actions push Taiwan to the brink of conflict and bring disaster to its residents.
He pledged that the mainland would continue to enhance the interests and well-being of the people of Taiwan, welcoming greater participation in cross-Strait exchange, cooperation, and integrated development.
Wang also expressed hope that young people on both sides of the Strait will engage in more exchanges and interactions, deepen mutual understanding, and work together towards the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Sean Lien, vice chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT), addressed the forum, emphasizing that the KMT has always promoted cross-Strait exchange and cooperation based on the common political foundation of upholding the 1992 Consensus and opposing “Taiwan independence.”
“People on both sides of the Strait, all of whom are Chinese, should face challenges together and strive for peace and prosperity for future generations,” Lien said.
Prior to the conference, Wang met with guests from Taiwan attending the forum.
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China stresses confidence in smashing 'Taiwan independence' attempts
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