Beijing says it seeks peaceful reunification with Taiwan, but warns island over separatist forces
- Wang Yang tells seminar Beijing is willing to talk to different parties in Taiwan but cautions an ‘abyss of disaster’ looms over independence agitators
- The comments were made as presidents of China and the US plan to meet and Beijing rails against a possible trip to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
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China condemns Taiwan visit by EU delegation and travel plans by US House Speaker Pelosi
Wang told a seminar in Beijing on Tuesday that Beijing was willing to engage in dialogue with different parties in Taiwan under the condition of recognising the 1992 consensus to seek peaceful reunification, while warning that Taiwan independence was a serious danger to national rejuvenation.
“On the basis of the one-China principle, we are willing to conduct dialogue, communication and democratic consultation with all parties, groups and people in Taiwan on cross-strait political issues, and issues related to peaceful reunification of the motherland,” Wang was quoted as saying by Xinhua.
“The Taiwan authorities refuse to recognise the 1992 consensus, and some countries condone the separatist forces agitating for ‘Taiwan independence’ to cause trouble and provocation. If they continue, Taiwan will be pushed into the abyss of disaster and bring serious harm to the majority of Taiwan compatriots,” Wang said.