A Chinese mainland spokesperson has doubled down on the one-China principle after Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te compared cross-strait reunification to a 'corporate merger' this week. 🚨 The remarks highlight ongoing tensions in the Taiwan Strait, a geopolitical hotspot watched globally.
Chen Binhua of the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office called Lai’s analogy 'fundamentally flawed,' emphasizing that 'China’s sovereignty and territory have never been divided.' He reiterated that both sides of the strait belong to one China—a stance Beijing has maintained for decades. 🇨🇳
Lai had likened the mainland to a 'larger company' and Taiwan to a 'smaller company,' sparking criticism from Beijing. Chen countered that reunification is a 'righteous cause' supported by Chinese compatriots worldwide, adding that dialogue with 'all political parties and groups in Taiwan' remains open under the 1992 Consensus. 💬
Analysts say the exchange reflects deepening divides in cross-strait relations, with youth-led discussions on social media buzzing about the implications for regional stability. 🔍 'This isn’t just politics—it’s about identity and future generations,' one Weibo user commented.
