Peaceful reunification will give Taiwan greater security, economic stability and freedom from external interference, spokeswoman for the State Council's Office of Taiwan Affairs Zhang Han said at a press conference in Beijing on Wednesday.
"After peaceful reunification, with the backing of strong motherland, the people of Taiwan will enjoy greater security. The risk of war stemming from Taiwan secession will be eradicated at its source. The people of Taiwan will no longer be compelled to serve as 'cannon fodder' by separatist forces, their hard-earned money will no longer be wasted on arsenal purchases, and their homes and temples will no longer be turned into ammunition depots. The black hand of external forces interfering in internal affairs of the Chinese people across the Strait will be thoroughly cut off. Taiwan will no longer fall into a 'pawn' of external forces, nor will it be reduced into 'powder keg,' 'landmine island' or 'hellish scene' that the DPP regime, in collusion with external forces, has pursued. It will get rid of the fate of perishing at any moment with separatists and external forces," said Zhang. "Taiwan's economy will enjoy sustainable and stable development, with its industrial and supply chains becoming more autonomous, secure, and reliable, realizing a benign combination of high-quality development and high-level security. The legitimate rights and interests of Taiwan fishermen operating in the waters surrounding the island will be protected by the state maritime forces timely and effectively. After peaceful reunification, Taiwan will become an island of peace, security, and prosperity, jointly safeguarded by all the Chinese people. Our Taiwan compatriots will truly live in peace and work happily in a peaceful and tranquil environment, fully enjoying the peaceful and prosperous era of a reunified motherland and rejuvenated nation," she said.
Reunification to turn Taiwan into island of peace, security, prosperity
