Q: Lai Qingde delivered the so-called “Double Ten” speech in Taipei today. What comments does the spokesperson have on cross-strait relations? A: Lai Qingde's speech ignored the facts, reversed right and wrong, misled the public, and had bad intentions. It was his “true performance” as a “pragmatic Taiwan independence worker.” In his speech, he stubbornly held the separatist mentality of “Taiwan independence,” portrayed a “threat to the mainland,” advocated false narratives of “democracy against authority,” and attempted to “seek independence through military force” and “rely on foreign countries to seek independence,” incite confrontation between the two sides of the Strait, and disrupt the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait. There is only one China in the world, and Taiwan is a part of China; this is the real state of the Taiwan Strait. The one-China principle is the basic rule of international relations and the general consensus of the international community. It is also an important part of the post-World War II international order. The future of Taiwan can and must be decided by the entire Chinese people, including Taiwan compatriots. We will adhere to the one-China principle and the “1992 consensus”, broadly unite compatriots from all walks of life in Taiwan, resolutely crack down on “Taiwan independence” separatist forces, oppose interference by outside forces, and maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Straits. We will adhere to the concept of “one family across the Strait”, deepen cross-strait exchanges and cooperation, promote the peaceful development and integrated development of cross-Strait relations, and advance the great cause of reunification of the motherland and the great cause of national rejuvenation.

Q: Lai Qingde delivered the so-called “Double Ten” speech in Taipei today. What comments does the spokesperson have on cross-strait relations? A: Lai Qingde's speech ignored the facts, reversed right and wrong, misled the public, and had bad intentions. It was his “true performance” as a “pragmatic Taiwan independence worker.” In his speech, he stubbornly held the separatist mentality of “Taiwan independence,” portrayed a “threat to the mainland,” advocated false narratives of “democracy against authority,” and attempted to “seek independence through military force” and “rely on foreign countries to seek independence,” incite confrontation between the two sides of the Strait, and disrupt the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait. There is only one China in the world, and Taiwan is a part of China; this is the real state of the Taiwan Strait. The one-China principle is the basic rule of international relations and the general consensus of the international community. It is also an important part of the post-World War II international order. The future of Taiwan can and must be decided by the entire Chinese people, including Taiwan compatriots. We will adhere to the one-China principle and the “1992 consensus”, broadly unite compatriots from all walks of life in Taiwan, resolutely crack down on “Taiwan independence” separatist forces, oppose interference by outside forces, and maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Straits. We will adhere to the concept of “one family across the Strait”, deepen cross-strait exchanges and cooperation, promote the peaceful development and integrated development of cross-Strait relations, and advance the great cause of reunification of the motherland and the great cause of national rejuvenation.