Reference News Network, March 18 report (text by Ma Hanyan) On the morning of March 18, the Taiwan Affairs Office held a regular press conference. A reporter from Reference News asked, some public opinion believes that this year's Government Work Report emphasized "resolutely strike against 'Taiwan independence' secessionist forces," compared to last year's Government Work Report which stated "firmly oppose 'Taiwan independence' secessionism," the expression is more explicit and the strength has been strengthened. What is your comment on this?
The spokesperson of the Taiwan Affairs Office, Chen Binghua, responded that the 'Taiwan independence' secessionist forces seriously undermine national sovereignty and territorial integrity, incite confrontation between the two sides of the strait, and are the greatest threat to the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait, bringing profound disasters to the compatriots in Taiwan. On the principle issue of safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity, our will is as firm as a rock, and our attitude has always been consistent. We will not tolerate, nor will we be lenient towards any form of 'Taiwan independence' secessionist activities. We have full confidence and strong capabilities to thwart any form of 'Taiwan independence' secessionist plot.
The spokesperson emphasized that the more the 'Taiwan independence' provocation, the stronger our response will be. We hope that the vast majority of compatriots in Taiwan can recognize the extreme danger and harm of 'Taiwan independence' secessionism, join us in resolutely striking against the 'Taiwan independence' secessionist forces, and take practical actions to safeguard their own safety and well-being, and maintain the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait, promoting the peaceful development of cross-strait relations.
Spokesperson of the Taiwan Affairs Office Chen Binghua (photo by Ma Hanyan)
Original text: toutiao.com/article/7618445773398688265/
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