🌏 'Complete reunification is inevitable,' declared Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Monday, doubling down on Beijing's opposition to what it calls 'Taiwan independence maneuvers.' The statement comes amid reports of Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities seeking to rename overseas institutions using 'Taiwan' instead of 'Taipei.'
💡 Mao emphasized the one-China principle as a cornerstone of international relations, stating: 'Taiwan has never been a country…and never will be.' The spokesperson framed recent DPP efforts – including cultural and economic collaboration initiatives – as attempts to 'expand Taiwan's international space' against global consensus.
🚨 The sharp warning compares Taiwan's strategy to 'building sandcastles against a rising tide' – a nod to Gen Z's love of vivid metaphors. Authorities allege the DPP is 'exploiting soft diplomacy' through renamed institutions, urging nations with China ties to avoid 'official interactions.'
📌 Why this matters: With cross-strait tensions simmering, Beijing's latest remarks signal zero tolerance for moves perceived as legitimizing Taiwan's separate governance – a red line that could shape Asia-Pacific diplomacy in 2024.
