A Chinese mainland spokesperson has called out Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te's latest address as a dangerous push for separatism, sparking fresh tensions across the Taiwan Strait. 🌊 The fiery response comes after Lai delivered his second '10 Talks in Unity' speech this week – but critics say it's anything but unifying.
What's the Beef? 🥩
Zhu Fenglian of the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office didn't hold back: 'This was essentially a Taiwan independence manifesto,' she stated, accusing Lai of recycling old separatist rhetoric and 'distorting history like a broken record.' 🎧 The spokesperson claims the speech aims to stir up social division while pushing Lai's controversial 'Great Recall' political campaign.
Cross-Strait Tensions Simmer 🔥
At the heart of the clash? Lai's repeated claim that the two sides are 'not subordinate' – phrasing mainland officials say is like throwing gasoline on fire. 🚒 Zhu fired back: 'Both sides belong to one China. True peace only comes through reunification.'
The spokesperson also slammed what she called Lai's 'political TikTok filters' – accusing him of misrepresenting cross-strait cooperation and dismissing public hopes for stability as 'infiltration threats.' 📱
Why It Matters 🌐
With 23 million residents caught in the middle, this war of words could impact everything from tech supply chains to travel policies. ✈️ Zhu urged people to 'see through the political theater' and oppose separatist forces. Will this speech become a turning point – or just another episode in the decades-long drama? 🎭 Only time will tell.
