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Poll findings in Taiwan reflect people's strong dissatisfaction with DPP authorities: spokesperson

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Poll findings in Taiwan reflect people's strong dissatisfaction with DPP authorities: spokesperson

2025-12-31 13:16 Last Updated At:17:37

Recent poll findings in Taiwan indicate the locals' "strong dissatisfaction" with the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities over their string of actions, a mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Zhang Han, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the remarks in response to a media query about a poll on the island showing that over half of the Taiwanese people believe that the DPP is untrustworthy, lacks governing capability, and is not clean.

"The poll result shows that the Taiwan people are strongly dissatisfied with the DPP authorities over their disregard for the people's interests and well-being, obstinate pursuit of 'Taiwan independence' provocations, rampant political infighting, suppression of political dissidents, and persistent efforts to curry favor with foreign forces at the expense of Taiwan's interests," Zhang said.

"Since Lai Ching-te took office, he has stubbornly adhered to the separatist stance and intensified obstruction of cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation, forcibly pushing for economic decoupling across the Taiwan Strait. Lai has also gone to great lengths to curry favor with foreign forces at the expense of Taiwan's interests, allowing external forces to take whatever they want, and squander the hard-earned money of the Taiwan people on purchasing weapons, while seizing the opportunity to amass wealth through corruption, pushing Taiwan to the brink of war and crisis. We hope that Taiwan compatriots will see through the vile nature and ugly face of the DPP authorities, and consciously draw a clear line from the Taiwan separatist forces and their activities", Zhang emphasized.

Poll findings in Taiwan reflect people's strong dissatisfaction with DPP authorities: spokesperson

Poll findings in Taiwan reflect people's strong dissatisfaction with DPP authorities: spokesperson

Poll findings in Taiwan reflect people's strong dissatisfaction with DPP authorities: spokesperson

Poll findings in Taiwan reflect people's strong dissatisfaction with DPP authorities: spokesperson

Senior Thai diplomats stressed the importance of rebuilding trust and restoring peace with Cambodia at a press conference Tuesday in Bangkok, following a trilateral meeting hosted by China.

The meeting, held Monday in China's southwestern Yunnan Province, followed a ceasefire agreement reached over the weekend at the General Border Committee (GBC) meeting in Chanthaburi Province, Thailand. The trilateral meeting brought together the foreign ministers of Thailand and Cambodia, with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi serving as host.

Speaking to reporters, Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow emphasized that Thai-Cambodian relations must develop at a pace that makes both sides comfortable.

"They cannot force the pace. We have to go at the pace that is comfortable to both countries and in the end it is about two countries sorting things out bilaterally," said Sihasak.

The meeting came at a crucial time as both countries observe the first 72 hours of the uneasy ceasefire. Thailand underlined its appreciation for China's neutral role in hosting the meeting, and acknowledged China's continued support, including monitoring the ceasefire and providing humanitarian demining assistance if needed.

"We think at the current moment we can manage to deal with the situation bilaterally. Should the need arise Thailand and Cambodia should consult each other first and then ask. China says it is ready to provide assistance, if needed," said Nikorndej Balankura, spokesman of the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Thai government also confirmed on Wednesday the repatriation of 18 detained Cambodian soldiers in line with a previously signed joint statement. The move is seen as an important step toward easing border tensions and fostering renewed dialogue between the two Southeast Asian neighbors.

Thailand to continue talks with Cambodia after trilateral meeting in China

Thailand to continue talks with Cambodia after trilateral meeting in China

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