Chinese mainland officials have intensified criticism of Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities, accusing them of undermining the island's economic future by aligning too closely with U.S. trade demands. The remarks came after former U.S. President Donald Trump proposed tariffs targeting Taiwan's pivotal semiconductor sector, which accounts for nearly 40% of global chip production.
“The DPP's strategy amounts to selling out Taiwan's interests to please Washington,” stated Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office. She warned that overreliance on U.S. partnerships could destabilize cross-strait ties and erode Taiwan's industrial foundation.
The criticism follows proposed DPP measures to strengthen tech collaboration with the U.S. after Trump vowed to reclaim semiconductor manufacturing. Zhu emphasized that such policies “sacrifice the well-being of Taiwan residents” while benefiting foreign interests. Analysts note Taiwan's chip industry faces mounting pressure as major economies prioritize domestic production through initiatives like the U.S. CHIPS Act.
The spokesperson also condemned U.S. “unilateralism,” arguing that Washington consistently prioritizes its own economic agenda over allies. As tech becomes central to global power dynamics, the developments highlight growing tensions between economic cooperation and geopolitical maneuvering in the Taiwan Strait.
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Mainland says DPP's reliance on U.S. harms Taiwan's industrial growth
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