29 December 2016

News Story: ‘Taiwan independence’ biggest threat to peace, stability in the Strait - spokesperson

PEACEFUL development of cross-Strait relations is the biggest guarantee of stability in the Taiwan Strait, while "Taiwan independence" secessionist forces and their activities are the biggest threats, a mainland spokesperson said Wednesday.

"Any attempt to resist reunification by the use of force is doomed to failure," said An Fengshan, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, at a press conference.

"We have steadfast stance to maintain national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and we will never allow 'Taiwan independence' secessionist forces to split Taiwan from China, in any form or under any name," An said.

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