At a Thursday regular press briefing, the Chinese mainland's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning restated Beijing's position on cross-strait ties: "China will ultimately and is bound to realize reunification."
Mao responded to recent remarks by a Taiwan political figure advocating separatism, calling Taiwan "never a country" and warning such claims reflect "arrogance and ignorance" and amount to provocation for "Taiwan independence."
Highlighting the one China principle, she affirmed there is only one China, Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory, and the government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legitimate representative—a fact recognized by the international community.
"The future of Taiwan can only be decided by the more than 1.4 billion Chinese people, including our residents of Taiwan," Mao said, adding that reunification is a historical trend no force can stop.
For young global citizens and business travelers alike, these remarks underscore how regional dynamics in East Asia continue to influence diplomatic relations, market stability, and travel plans across G20 nations.
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MOFA: China will ultimately and is bound to realize reunification
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