Beijing will “never tolerate” separation of taiwan, a spokesman at the mainland’s top Taiwan body said Wednesday, after President Tsai Ing-wen was inaugurated for the second time
China considers Taiwan as part of its territory, and has repeatedly advocated for its eventual reunification with the mainland even if it requires the use of armed forces.
Ma Xiaoguang, spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office, said China had sufficient ability to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity, according to official state news agency Xinhua
Ma said China said was willing to “create a vast space for peaceful reunification”, but will “not leave any room for all forms of Taiwanese independence separatist activities”.
China would adhere to the principles of “peaceful reunification” and “One Country, Two Systems”, he added, referring to the political framework used to govern the semi-autonomous city of Hong Kong
Ma Xiaoguang, representative for the Taiwan Affairs Office, said China had adequate capacity to protect national sovereignty and regional integrity, quoted by official State news Xinhua.
Ma said China said was happy to make a tremendous space for tranquil reunification, however will not leave any space for all types of Taiwanese freedom rebel exercises.
China would hold fast to the principles of “peace ful reunification” and “One Country, Two Systems”, he included, alluding to the political structure used to administer the semi-self-ruling city of Hong Kong.