High-ranking Chinese officials say that Beijing will promote relations with Taiwan but resolutely resist separatism.

"The situation on both sides of the Taiwan Strait will be more complicated and difficult. We must uphold the principle of 'One China' and resolutely oppose and prevent Taiwan's activities to claim independence from Taiwan under any shape. "The Standing Committee of the Chinese Politburo Wang Yang spoke at a meeting with officials of the Taiwan Affairs Office on January 19.

According to Mr. Wang, China still supports the peaceful reunification of the island of Taiwan in the "one-country, two-regime" model and will make more efforts to promote cross-strait exchange, enhance development. and ensure Taiwan's prosperity as well as improve the efficiency of its policies for the people of Taiwan. Beijing will also offer better conditions to attract young Taiwanese to study and work in mainland China.

Over the past few years, China has announced many measures to bring Taiwanese businesses and people a level of equality with the mainland in hopes of building relationships between people on both sides of the strait. Wang argues that Beijing's policies have made "positive progress with commendable achievements".

The statement was made by Mr. Uong a week after the re-election of Taiwanese Thai English leader with 8.2 million votes, or 57% of the valid votes, an increase of 1.3 million compared to the 2016 election. , defeating the Nationalist rival, Du, whose views are pro-Beijing.

Since her election in 2016, Thai has always opposed the "one-state, two-regime" model and sought to counteract Beijing's influence. She also warned on Jan. 15 that mainland China would "pay dearly" if it tried to attack Taiwan.

China considers Taiwan a part of its territory waiting for reunification, including by force if necessary. Beijing is said to pressure the 7 diplomatic allies of Taipei to sever ties with the island, and regularly pressurize Taiwan with military pressure. However, Ms. Thai's victory is thought to be the reaction of the islanders of Taiwan to the growing pressure from mainland China.