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Mainland slams DPP authorities' ban on public servants attending commemorations marking 80th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China

Global Times

By Global Times Published: Oct 22, 2025 11:18 AM

Asked to comment on Taiwan regional authorities' ban on public servants taking part in the Chinese mainland's commemorative events marking the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday said that such actions completely abandon the national interest, and have and will increasingly draw opposition and contempt from residents of Taiwan.

The island's mainland affairs council has recently announced a ban on public servants taking part in the mainland's commemorations marking the anniversary, and instructed school staff, political parties, organizations, and individuals not to participate in activities "led or influenced by the mainland."

In response, Zhu Fenglian, the spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said that this year marks the 80th anniversary of Taiwan island's restoration to China, an important achievement of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, and a shared memory and source of pride for compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Straits.

Throughout the year, people across the Straits and from all walks of life, guided by a sense of national righteousness and a correct understanding of history, have jointly held a series of events commemorating the victory in the war and Taiwan's restoration, Zhu said.

Many Taiwan compatriots have taken an active part, joining people on the mainland in remembering history, honoring the heroes who fought for the nation, and celebrating the dignity and pride of being Chinese.

However, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities persist in their separatist "Taiwan independence" stance, deliberately distorting and denying the facts and outcomes of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, and intimidating or suppressing Taiwan compatriots who wish to take part in commemorative activities.

"Such actions completely abandon the national interest, and have and will increasingly draw stronger opposition and contempt from residents of Taiwan," Zhu said.