Chinese President Xi Jinping has reiterated Beijing’s firm opposition to Taiwan independence, describing separatism as the “chief culprit” undermining peace in the Taiwan Strait.
Xi made the remarks during a meeting in Beijing with Cheng Li-wun, who is on what she described as a peace mission aimed at easing cross-strait tensions.
The meeting was held at the Great Hall of the People, where Xi emphasized the importance of stability and shared identity between both sides.
“Compatriots on both sides of the strait are all Chinese – people of one family who want peace, development, exchange, and cooperation,” he said, in remarks carried by Taiwan television.
Xi stressed that both sides belong to “one China,” adding:
“When the family is harmonious, all things will prosper. Taiwan independence is the chief culprit in undermining peace in the Taiwan Strait – we will absolutely not tolerate or condone it.”
The Chinese leader also called for stronger ties between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party, urging cooperation toward long-term national goals.
“They must join hands to create a bright future of the motherland’s reunification and national rejuvenation,” Xi said.
China has long pursued unification with Taiwan, a position consistently rejected by Taipei’s government. Beijing has also refused to engage with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, whom it labels a “separatist,” further highlighting ongoing tensions in the region amid heightened cross-strait sensitivity.