Mainland reiterates Taiwan stance, warns against independence activities
China DailyThe Ministry of National Defense spokesman Wu Qian The Ministry of National Defense on Thursday reiterated its commitment to peaceful reunification with Taiwan but warned that "Taiwan independence" activities threaten that goal. He emphasized that "peaceful reunification and 'one country, two systems'" remain China's core principles for resolving the Taiwan issue. Wu's comments come after the omission of the term "peaceful reunification" in the part about the Taiwan question in the Government Work Report earlier this month. The spokesperson concluded by warning that the PLA will continue to strengthen military training and enhance combat readiness to "safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity with rock-like resolve and strong capability."