Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council: Resolutely oppose "Taiwan independence" separatism and maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait in line with the common interests of China and the United States

On September 30, the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council held a regular press conference. A reporter asked: Recently, the "People's Daily" published an article stating that the one-China principle is the political foundation of Sino-US relations. ‘Taiwan independence’ is the common enemy of China and the United States, and controlling ‘Taiwan independence’ is a key link in building a constructive strategic and stable relationship between China and the United States, triggering heated discussions in public opinion on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Any comment on this?

Spokesperson Zhang Han responded to questions and said that there is only one China in the world. Taiwan is part of China. Adhering to the one-China principle is the basic norm of international relations and the general consensus of the international community. It is the basis of the political foundation of China-US relations. The Taiwan issue is the core of China's core interests and the most important issue in Sino-US relations. If the relationship between the two countries is properly handled, overall stability can be maintained. If not handled well, the two countries will collide or even conflict, pushing the entire Sino-U.S. relationship into a very dangerous situation.

Zhang Han said that the Lai Ching-te authorities stubbornly adhere to the separatist stance of "Taiwan independence", refuse to recognize the "1992 Consensus" embodying the one-China principle, and continue to seek "independence" provocations. They are the main culprits undermining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. Resolutely opposing "Taiwan independence" separatism and safeguarding peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait serve the common interests of China and the United States. We hope that our compatriots in Taiwan will recognize the extremely harmful and dangerous nature of Lai Ching-te's stubborn pursuit of "independence", resolutely oppose the separatist activities of "Taiwan independence", and work with us to firmly safeguard peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and promote the great cause of the reunification of the motherland. (Reporters Li Hanfang, Zhang Zeyu)