Source: Xinhua Net
Beijing, 27 Oct (Xinhua) -- Ma Xiaoguang, spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said at a regular news conference on 27 October that the DPP authorities and the "Taiwan independence" forces have colluded with external forces, constantly plotted "independence" provocations, and nakedly trafficked in the "two-state theory," which is the root cause of the current tense and turbulent situation in the Taiwan Strait. The PLA training exercises are necessary actions to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and are aimed at "Taiwan independence" separatist activities and interference by external forces, including trafficking in the "two-state theory," with the aim of fundamentally safeguarding the overall interests of the Chinese nation and the vital interests of compatriots on both sides of the strait.
He said: Only by curbing the provocation of "Taiwan independence" can peace in the Taiwan Strait be guaranteed and cross-strait relations return to the right track.
A reporter asked: In view of the PLA's recent training activities in the Taiwan Strait, Qiu Tai, chairman of the Taiwan Mainland Affairs Council, said three days ago that "the layout of a quasi-state of war" has been reached, and he has been accused of manipulating "fear of China, which has aroused doubts." Qiu Taisan, Su Zhenchang, Chen Mingtong and others later added that "no one wants war" and "if there is no emergency, there will be no war during Tsai Ing-wen's term of office." Any comments on this? Ma Xiaoguang made the above response when answering questions.
Ma Xiaoguang also said that these remarks have precisely exposed the hypocritical nature of the DPP authorities in manipulating "anti-China" and "fearful of China" populism and creating confrontation between the two sides of the strait, while falsely declaring "maintaining the status quo and hoping for peace." It has also further exposed its true intention of reversing right and wrong, exaggerating the mainland's "military threat," coercing Taiwan's public opinion, deceiving international public opinion, and constantly seeking "independence" provocations.
A reporter asked: It has been learned that the relevant departments may carry out special legislation on punishing the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces. In response, Ma Xiaoguang pointed out that the "Taiwan independence" split is the biggest obstacle to the reunification of the motherland and a serious hidden danger to national rejuvenation. Resolutely cracking down on "Taiwan independence" diehards is the proper meaning of safeguarding national sovereignty, security, and development interests, and is also a necessary measure to ensure the peaceful development of cross-strait relations. The legal net was restored, and the omission was not leaked. All "Taiwan independence" diehards who organize, plan, and carry out acts of splitting the country and undermining national unity, including those who manipulate "revising the Constitution and seeking independence" and opening the door of convenience for seeking "independence," will certainly be severely punished.
When answering a question, Ma Xiaoguang also said that the historical task of China's complete reunification must be realized and can certainly be realized! We are willing to strive for the prospect of peaceful reunification with the greatest sincerity and the greatest efforts, and realize reunification by peaceful means, which is in the best interests of the Chinese nation as a whole, including the Taiwan compatriots. We do not commit ourselves to renouncing the use of force and reserve the option of taking all necessary measures against the interference of external forces and the very small number of "Taiwan independence" separatists and their separatist activities.