Spokesman slams Taiwan DPP authorities for selling out island's competitive industries

A Chinese spokesperson on Wednesday slammed Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities led by Lai Ching-te for selling out Taiwan's competitive industries.

Spokesperson of the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office Peng Qing'en made the remarks at a regular press conference in Beijing, following a reporter's question about the DPP authorities' participation in an inaugural silica summit organized by the United States.

"We oppose the U.S. providing a stage for Taiwan separatists. Lai Ching-te and the DPP authorities, for seeking 'Taiwan separatism', deliberately incite ideological confrontation and advocate for the false narrative of so-called 'democracy versus authoritarianism,' which are unpopular. The so-called 'democratic supply chain' is, in fact, Lai Ching-te authorities' violation of economic rules and market rules and shameless accommodation of external force. They sacrifice Taiwan's competitive industries, its development prospects, and the livelihoods of the people in Taiwan, for external support for their pursuit of 'Taiwan separatism'. What they say and do will only escalate the tensions across the Taiwan Strait, increase the burden on the people in Taiwan, and jeopardize Taiwan's economic lifeline and development prospects," said Peng.

Spokesman slams Taiwan DPP authorities for selling out island's competitive industries

Spokesman slams Taiwan DPP authorities for selling out island's competitive industries

Spokesman slams Taiwan DPP authorities for selling out island's competitive industries

Giant pandas at the Taipei Zoo are gifts from the Chinese mainland to Taiwan compatriots and certain Japanese politicians' remarks about Japanese zoos' panda exchange negotiations with the Taipei Zoo are absurd, said a spokesman of the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office.

In response to a question regarding such remarks at a press conference in Beijing on Wednesday, Peng Qing'en, the spokesman, said such claims by certain Japanese politicians are nothing but a pipe dream.

The claims from Japan came out as the panda lease agreement between China and Japan is about to expire, and the last two giant pandas in Japan will return to China in early 2026.

"Certain Japanese politicians' absurd remarks are nothing but a pipe dream. The giant pandas gifted to the Taiwan region are gifts from mainland compatriots to their Taiwan folks. They represent an important achievement in the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations and are deeply cherished by Taiwan compatriots, especially youngsters, bringing them joy and fond memories. As the national treasure, giant pandas deserve to be cherished by compatriots on both sides of the Strait. If Taiwan separatist forces dare to use giant pandas as a tribute to curry favor with Japan, they are bound to face the wrath of compatriots on both sides of the Strait," Peng said.

Spokesman on pandas gifted to Taiwan