Press Conference of the Taiwan Affairs Office Focuses on the China-U.S. Summit and Cross-Strait Exchange Hot Topics
Cross-Strait exchanges and the situation in the Taiwan Strait: the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council responds to the China-U.S. leaders' statements on Taiwan and releases the latest developments Focusing on the DPP's "reliance on the U.S. to seek independence" and new progress in exchanges with Taiwan compatriots, learn more about the key points of the press conference
The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council held its regular press conference in Beijing on September 30. Spokesperson Zhang Han responded to reporters' questions on topics including the Taiwanrelated content of the meeting between the leaders of China and the United States, as well as recent crossStrait exchange activities.
Zhang Han stated that the Taiwan question is one of the most important issues in ChinaU.S. relations, and safeguarding peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is in the common interest of both China and the United States. In response to U.S. polls and U.S. statements on Taiwan, she said that there is no way out for the DPP authorities' attempt to seek "Taiwan independence by relying on the United States," and it is also unlikely to win support.
The press conference also mentioned several crossStrait exchange developments, including the popularity of mainland TV dramas in Taiwan, crossStrait skills exchanges, facilitation measures for Taiwan compatriots traveling to the mainland, as well as MidAutumn Festival friendship events, and activities related to film and television, music, and more. The spokesperson said these exchanges help enhance understanding and connections between people on both sides of the Strait.