BEIJING, May 26 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Zhijun, the Chinese mainland's Taiwan affairs chief, has warned that "Taiwan independence" will lead to nothing but "a dead end."
"'Taiwan independence' is not an option for the future of Taiwan," according to Zhang, who is head of both the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council.
He made the remarks on Wednesday when meeting with an industry and commerce delegation from Taiwan.
"This is a verdict proven by history."
The key to ensuring that cross-Strait relations develop peacefully lies in adhering to the political foundation that features the one-China principle, Zhang said.
The past 20 years has shown that this common political foundation has facilitated the steady development of cross-Strait relations, and benefited people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, he said.
Deviating from this principle, however, is sure to create tension and disorder, the official added.
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