China urges certain politicians to adhere to the one-China principle and make a clean break with Taiwan separatist forces, Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Monday.
The authorities in Taiwan region have in recent weeks sent people in various capacities to visit countries under different pretexts.
At the press conference in Beijing, Guo responded to the issue by once again stressing the one-China principle.
"Let me stress again that there is but one China in the world, Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory, and the government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China. This is a prevailing international consensus and a basic norm governing international relations. The one-China principle is the prerequisite and basis for the establishment and development of diplomatic ties between China and all other countries. Certain Western politicians, to seek selfish interests, are hellbent on having official interactions with the Taiwan region. That is bound to have an impact on bilateral trust and mutually beneficial cooperation with China. We urge the countries concerned to adhere to their political commitment to China, honor their commitment to one-China principle through concrete action, make sure that relevant politicians make a clean break with Taiwan secessionists, and not continue to stand on the opposite side of over 1.4 billion Chinese people," said Guo.
He warned that any act that attempts to challenge the one-China principle will be met with firm opposition from the Chinese people and the international community.
"Nothing will stop the Chinese people from realizing our just cause of national reunification. Nothing will cut the overwhelming international commitment to the one-China principle. Any attempt to challenge the one-China principle, the international rule of law, or the international order will be jointly rejected by the entire Chinese nation and the people of any peace-loving country that supports justice," Guo noted.
China urges certain politicians to make clean break with Taiwan secessionists: 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
