A Chinese mainland spokeswoman on Wednesday slammed Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for obstructing and smearing normal cross-Strait exchanges, saying their actions have once again exposed their true nature of undermining public interests.
Zhang Han, a spokeswoman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the statement at a press conference in Beijing in response to a media query concerning the claims made by the head of the security department in Taiwan region who claimed that the cross-Strait exchanges should be led by the Taiwan authorities rather than determined through party-to-party interaction when responding to the mainland visit by a delegation led by Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party.
"The DPP authorities stubbornly cling to the separatist stance of Taiwan secession, leading to the suspension of cross-Strait dialogue and consultation, and they have deliberately smeared, attacked and suppressed normal exchanges and interactions between other political parties, organizations and people from all sectors of society in Taiwan and the mainland. We have introduced ten policies and measures to facilitate cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation, which have been well received and supported by all sectors of society in Taiwan as well as Taiwan compatriots, who all want to benefit from them at an early date. But only the DPP authorities have attacked, smeared and opposed them. It once again fully exposes the DPP authorities' intention of seeking secession and their evil nature of sabotaging cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation, harming the well-being of the people, and acting against the people," said Zhang.
DPP's sabotage on cross-Strait cooperation harms people's well-being: spokeswoman
China and Thailand on Friday agreed to strengthen strategic alignment and enhance cooperation in various fields in a meeting between Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Noting the current turbulent international situation, Anutin said Thailand firmly adheres to the one-China policy and is willing to work with China to implement the consensus reached by the heads of state of the two countries.
Thailand is ready to work with China to resolutely combat online gambling and telecommunications fraud to further make the friendship between Thailand and China rooted in people's hearts, he said.
Anutin extended his gratitude for China's unremitting efforts in helping properly resolve the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, adding that he looks forward to China continuing to play a constructive role.
Noting China is a reliable and dependable strategic cooperative partner of Thailand, Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that the saying "China and Thailand are one family" has a solid public opinion and social foundation and is showing even broader prospects.
Wang said that, facing a volatile international situation, China is willing to deepen mutual respect, trust and support with Thailand, and carry forward traditional friendship.
China stands ready to expand cooperation with Thailand in new energy, infrastructure, agriculture and other fields, promote the building of a more stable, prosperous and sustainable China-Thailand community with a shared future, and continuously make new contributions to regional stability and development, Wang said.
He expressed the hope that Thailand will intensify its efforts to crack down on online gambling and telecommunications fraud, creating a favorable environment for bilateral relations.
As a common friend of Thailand and Cambodia, China is willing to continue to build a platform for the two sides to engage in dialogue, rebuild mutual trust and improve relations, according to Wang.
China, Thailand agree to strengthen strategic alignment, enhance cooperation
China, Thailand agree to strengthen strategic alignment, enhance cooperation
China, Thailand agree to strengthen strategic alignment, enhance cooperation
