China’s ‘two sessions’ 2024: foreign supporters of Taiwan independence warned they will ‘get burned for playing with fire and taste a bitter fruit’
- Foreign Minister Wang Yi told a press conference that ‘separatist activities’ are the most destructive force in the Taiwan Strait
- He was speaking at a time of heightened cross-strait tensions, but still stressed that Beijing is hoping for a peaceful reunification with the island
“Separatist activities seeking Taiwan independence remain the most destructive factor to peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait,” Wang said.
In a message to the international community, he added: “Whoever engages in Taiwan independence activities on the island will be held accountable by history and whoever in the world connives at and supports Taiwan independence will get burned for playing with fire and taste the bitter fruit of their own actions.”
But he also stressed that Beijing still hoped for a peaceful reunification, saying: “Our policy is clear. We insist on striving for the prospect of peaceful reunification with the greatest sincerity.
“Our bottom line is also crystal clear: We will never allow Taiwan to be separated from the mainland.”