Taiwan separatist activities pose the gravest challenge to the post-World War II international order, a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman said at a press conference in Beijing on Thursday.
Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, the spokesman, made the statement in response to a media query about the recent U.S. rhetoric on Taiwan's political status.
"The U.S. side's false accusations distort the facts and confound public opinion. China is strongly dissatisfied with and firmly opposes it. Taiwan's restoration to China is an integral part of the outcomes of the victory in World War II and the post-war international order. The 1943 Cairo Declaration explicitly stipulated the restoration of Taiwan, which had been stolen by Japan, to China. The 1945 Potsdam Proclamation reaffirmed that 'the terms of the Cairo Declaration shall be carried out.' In 1945, Japan signed the Instrument of Surrender, pledging to 'faithfully fulfill the obligations laid down in the Potsdam Proclamation.' These instruments with legal effect under international law have all clearly affirmed China's sovereignty over Taiwan," he said.
"As a signatory to the Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Proclamation, the United States is fully aware of the historical and legal fact that Taiwan is part of China. Yet the United States brazenly peddles the 'undetermined status of Taiwan' fallacy and smears China's legitimate actions to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity to deliberately mislead international public opinion. What the United States has done severely violates international law and the basic norms governing international relations and sends a gravely wrong signal to the Taiwan secessionists," said Zhang.
"Taiwan separatist activities pose the most serious challenge to the post-war international order and constitute the greatest disruption to peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. We urge the U.S. side to abide by the one-China principle and the three China-U.S. joint communiques, cease manipulating Taiwan-related issues, and stop condoning or supporting Taiwan secession in any form. We solemnly warn the Democratic Progressive Party authorities that Taiwan secession is a dead end, and reunification is unstoppable. We will never allow any Taiwan secession plot to succeed. We will resolutely thwart any external interference at any time, and firmly defend national sovereignty, reunification, and territorial integrity," said the spokesman.
Taiwan separatist activities pose gravest challenge to post-war int'l order: defense ministry spokesman
A former television host from Taiwan, Zhai Xuan, has made a pivotal decision to leave mainstream broadcasting in order to create content that provides a better understanding of the Chinese mainland and cross-strait relations.
Zhai, a seasoned television host with over a decade of experience in Taiwan's media landscape, recently addressed an audience at an event in Beijing, where she revealed her complete transition into independent online media.
In her remarks, she articulated her aspiration to bridge what she perceives as a significant information gap between audiences on both sides of the Strait, highlighting her commitment to fostering a deeper understanding and connection through her new endeavors.
"I was really surprised by all the fake news. There were stories saying people on the mainland can't afford tea eggs or that they live in mud houses and in Taiwan, this was the main information many people received," said Zhai.
Zhai said she initially began producing online videos to challenge such perceptions while continuing her work as a television host.
In April 2025, she travelled to the mainland with her father to fulfill her late grandfather's wish to return to his hometown. The trip, which reunited family members separated since 1949, was recorded in a video series titled "Journey to Find Our Roots", drawing attention from viewers in both Taiwan and the mainland.
"Many people in Taiwan told me that after watching, they wanted to apply for a mainland travel permit immediately and go looking for their relatives. Some had long forgotten these things, but after seeing my story, they began thinking about their hometowns and family members they had never met and decided to search for their roots," Zhai shared her story at the event.
By mid-2025, Zhai said she began to feel increasing pressure amid rising political tensions and a tightening atmosphere around cross-Strait exchanges in Taiwan.
After more than 12 years in the industry, Zhai resigned from her position, believing it was the right thing to do.
"At that moment, I felt this was a major issue，not just for me, but for Chinese people on both sides of the Strait. If I backed down then, I wouldn’t be standing on the right side," said Zhai.
Since leaving television, Zhai has broadened her online programming to encompass a range of daily-life topics, including practical guidance on applying for a mainland travel permit and using commonly employed mobile applications, in addition to content that delves into historical memory and cultural connections across the Strait.
As the debate over cross-Strait relations continues in Taiwan, Zhai said she remains committed to her current path.
Former Taiwan TV host bridges cross-Strait divide via online media
