Tag: Democratic Progressive Party

China Vows No Mercy If Self-Ruled Taiwan Breaks ‘Red Line’

Beijing vows to take “drastic measures” if Taiwan makes a formal declaration for independence, suggesting tensions between the two would spike to a higher level next year. Such a separatist attempt would be “a road to ruin” and must be reined in, said Ma Xiaoguang, spokesperson for the mainland Chinese government agency Taiwan Affairs Office…


US Voices Support for Taiwan After Beijing Threatens War

TAIPEI, Taiwan—China escalated its war-mongering towards Taiwan on Jan. 28, warning the self-ruled island that “independence means war.” The threat was made during a monthly briefing by Wu Qian, the spokesperson for China’s Ministry of National Defense. He made the remarks while responding to a question about recent activities by China’s air force near Taiwan….