The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council released a press conference in response to hot topics such as the import of Taiwanese fishery products to the mainland, Tsai Kang-yong’s document, etc.

China News Service, Beijing, October 28 (Reporters Huang Xinxin and Zhu He) A regular press conference of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council was held in Beijing on October 28. Spokesperson Chen Binhua answered reporters’ questions on recent hot topics such as the import of Taiwanese fishery products into the mainland and Taiwanese artist Tsai Kang-yong’s statement that he “has never supported ‘Taiwan independence.’”

A ceremony for the importation of Taiwanese fishery products into the mainland was held in Xiamen on October 23. Chen Binhua said that this event is not only another result of the implementation of ten policies and measures to promote cross-strait exchanges and cooperation, but also fully demonstrates that as long as the Kuomintang and the Communist Party and compatriots on both sides of the strait work together, they can solve problems, find solutions, make a living, and improve welfare for Taiwan's farmers and fishermen.

He revealed that from April to September this year, that is, after the release of ten policies and measures to promote cross-strait exchanges and cooperation, Fujian imported 19,100 tons of Taiwanese fishery products, with an import value of 585 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 35.9%. More and more high-quality Taiwanese fishery products are reaching thousands of households on the mainland, and more and more Taiwanese fishermen are benefiting from them.

October 25th is the 81st anniversary of Taiwan’s liberation and the first anniversary of the establishment of Taiwan’s Liberation Day. Chen Binhua introduced the relevant situation of commemorative activities held in various places across the Taiwan Strait. He said that compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are connected by blood and flesh and blood, have a common memory of history, a common responsibility for the nation, and a common expectation for the future. This cannot be separated or blocked by anyone or any force.

Qiu Chuizheng, chairman of the Taiwan Mainland Affairs Council, recently stated that mainland China’s policy towards Taiwan will further strengthen the strategy of “ruling before rule”. Chen Binhua pointed out that the historical and legal fact that both sides of the Taiwan Straits belong to one China cannot be changed, and the historical trend that the motherland will eventually be reunified and will be reunified is unstoppable.

According to reports, Taiwan’s defense department confirmed that it has budgeted more than NT$80 million to invite U.S. personnel to Taiwan to observe the so-called “Han Kuang Exercise” this year and next. Chen Binhua said that the DPP authorities tried to "seek independence by force" and "rely on external forces", which was a miscalculation and a dead end.

Tsai Kang-yong recently posted on social media that he “has never supported ‘Taiwan independence’.” Chen Binhua pointed out that we always respect and protect the legitimate freedom of speech and expression of Taiwan compatriots, but there is no room for ambiguity on major issues of right and wrong related to national sovereignty, security, and development interests.

Mainland artist Zhang Linghe's application to visit Taiwan was rejected. Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council said the artist had repeatedly made "derogatory" remarks about Taiwan's status and questioned the unclear purpose of his activities. Chen Binhua said that the Democratic Progressive Party authorities used completely untenable reasons to refuse mainland artists who are widely loved by Taiwanese audiences to come to Taiwan. This is unpopular and will be opposed.

At the press conference, Chen Binhua also introduced the recent cross-strait exchange activities in various fields.