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Mainland spokesperson responds to Trump's 'unification' remarks, urges intl community to support just cause against 'Taiwan independence'

Global Times

By Global Times Published: May 14, 2025 01:37 PM

In response to a media inquiry on US President Donald Trump's remarks related to "unification" when commenting on the ongoing trade negotiations between the US and China, which have drawn high attention in the Taiwan island, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said that "we have taken note of the relevant reports."

We hope the international community will gain a broader understanding of and support the just cause of the Chinese people in opposing "Taiwan independence" separatist activities and striving to achieve national reunification, Chen said.

Washington and Beijing on Monday agreed to slash steep tariffs for at least 90 days, pausing their trade war, a move Trump praised when speaking to reporters at the White House, Reuters reported on Tuesday.

"They've agreed to open China, fully open China, and I think it's going to be fantastic for China, I think it's going to be fantastic for us, and I think it's going to be great for unification and peace," Trump said, according to the Reuters report.

Although Trump didn't mention Taiwan island, his remarks triggered a discussion on the island of Taiwan, with some Taiwan independence-minded organizations expressing obvious unease over the matter.