🇨🇳 A Chinese mainland spokesperson slammed Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leader Lai Ching-te on Wednesday, accusing him of trading the island’s competitive industries for political gain. The fiery remarks came during a press conference by the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, where tensions over cross-strait relations took center stage. 💥
Spokesperson Peng Qing-en called out the DPP authorities for participating in a U.S.-led silica summit, labeling it a 'stage for separatist agendas.' Peng argued that such moves prioritize ideology over economic principles, warning that Taiwan residents will bear the brunt of rising costs and strained development prospects. 📉
'Sacrificing Taiwan’s future to please external forces is a dead end,' Peng stated, emphasizing that these actions threaten cross-strait stability. Analysts say the criticism reflects growing concerns over U.S.-Taiwan collaboration in tech sectors like semiconductors—a lifeline for the island’s economy. 🔌
Young professionals in Taiwan have voiced worries online, with one tech worker tweeting, 'Our jobs shouldn’t be bargaining chips.' Meanwhile, the Chinese mainland continues to advocate for integrated economic cooperation across the Taiwan Strait. 🌉
