Lai Ching-te's "Taiwan independence" moves spark more int'l concerns: mainland
People's Daily Online
(Xinhua) 08:15, October 30, 2025
BEIJING, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday said the "Taiwan independence" provocations from the region's authorities, led by Lai Ching-te, have been increasingly criticized by international experts and media, with growing concerns over the situation in the Taiwan Strait.
Peng Qing'en, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the remarks at a regular press conference in response to a media query citing a recent Time article that described Lai as a "reckless leader."
Peng noted that the root cause of the current complex cross-Strait situation is the Lai authorities' refusal to recognize the 1992 Consensus, which embodies the one-China principle, and their obstinate adherence to their separatist "Taiwan independence" stance, repeatedly colluding with external forces to make "independence" provocations.
More people in the international community are recognizing that Lai is a troublemaker and a saboteur of peace, the spokesperson said, commenting on a report from U.S. think tank RAND Corporation, which warned that Washington should not allow the Lai authorities to take steps that might provoke the Chinese mainland under the guise of U.S. support.
To safeguard peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, "Taiwan independence" provocations by Lai and the Democratic Progressive Party authorities must be curbed, Peng said.
He stressed that the mainland is willing to create ample space for peaceful reunification, and that it will strive to achieve that goal with the greatest sincerity and efforts.
"But we will never renounce the use of force, and we reserve the right to take all necessary measures. This is targeted at separatist 'Taiwan independence' activities and external interference," he added.
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