A Chinese mainland spokesperson has called out Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for restricting academic collaborations between Taiwan universities and top mainland science and engineering institutions. 🌍🔬 The move, labeled “harmful and narrow-minded,” adds seven new mainland schools like Beihang University to a prohibited list—following a previous ban targeting three others, including Jinan University.
DPP’s “Political Interference” Sparks Criticism
Chen Binhua of the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office emphasized these mainland universities drive global technological progress, not just military research. 🚀📚 Taiwan’s education sector has reportedly criticized the DPP for prioritizing opposition to the mainland over academic cooperation.
Mainland Extends Olive Branch
“We welcome Taiwan compatriots with academic aspirations,” Chen said, stressing the mainland’s willingness to share educational opportunities. The DPP’s restrictions contrast sharply with cross-strait student exchanges that flourished before recent political friction. 🕊️📖
