In a recent press conference, Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, emphasized the importance of the new leader of the Taiwan region making a clear choice regarding cross-Straits relations. 🗣️
Chen highlighted that the majority of people on the island favor peace, development, communication, and cooperation over war, decline, separation, and confrontation. He stated, \"This is a question that the new leader of Taiwan must seriously face and give a clear answer to.\"
Addressing the sensitive issue of \"Taiwan independence,\" Chen affirmed, \"We always adhere to the one-China principle and the '1992 Consensus,' firmly oppose 'Taiwan independence' separatist activities and interference from external forces.\" 🔒
The spokesperson also mentioned that the mainland will continue to enhance exchanges and cooperation across various fields, aiming to deepen integrated development and promote peaceful cross-Straits relations and national reunification. 🌏💬
This call comes ahead of Lai Ching-te's upcoming inauguration speech, where cross-Straits relations are expected to be a key topic.
