On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office of the Chinese mainland, spoke out against foreign interference in the Taiwan question. Her comments came in response to Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te’s plan to purchase weaponry from the United States.
Zhu criticized Taiwan authorities for promoting “independence” to benefit the Democratic Progressive Party, noting repeated defense budget increases that push residents in Taiwan region toward a “Taiwan independence” path. She warned that relying on external forces and military means threatens their security and interests.
“We have the strong will, confidence, resolve and capability to crush any secessionist attempt seeking ‘Taiwan independence,’” Zhu said. She added that reunification is unstoppable and called “Taiwan independence” a dead end.
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