Beijing-Sana
Li Changshu, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, stressed on Monday Beijing's strong opposition to "Taiwan independence", stressing that the latter is part of China in accordance with law and history.
"The law is an important part of the systems and institutions that aim to support the principle of" one country, two systems "as well as to promote the peaceful reunification of China, he added. "The law is an important base that supports efforts to fulfill political responsibility and the task of opposing Taiwan independence and promoting reunification."
He continued ... The separatist forces calling for Taiwan independence abused for some time and continued to provoke it, stating that "they exposed the vital interests of the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait and the basic interests of the Chinese nation to great danger, as they undermined peace and stability across the strait and seriously defied the basic line to protect China's sovereignty." And its territorial integrity, "stressing" critical steps to contain and combat these acts. "
He said ... the historical and legal fact that Taiwan is part of China can never be changed, regardless of how they collude with them and foreign forces.
The government’s work report submitted to the Chinese national legislature announced on May 22 that “China will firmly oppose and limit any separatist activities seeking Taiwan independence,” stressing that “China will improve regulatory arrangements, policies and measures to encourage exchange and cooperation and promote integrated development across the strait and protect The welfare of the Taiwan people.