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Beijing Warns Taiwan: 'Independence Is a Dead End' as Mainland Signals Leverage in 15th Five‑Year Plan Era
A senior Chinese NPC delegate warned that Taiwan independence is a ‘‘dead end’’ and urged Taiwanese to distrust external backers, framing unification as inevitable amid Beijing’s growing economic and military strength. He presented the mainland’s upcoming 15th Five‑Year Plan as a major opportunity for Taiwan’s participation, while blaming the DPP and foreign arms sales for raising tensions.
Beijing Delegate Tells Taiwan Voters ‘Independence Is a Dead End’ as Beijing Offers Economic Pull, Military Push
An NPC delegate, Zeng Liqun, warned Taiwanese that independence is a dead end and urged engagement with the mainland’s upcoming 15th Five‑Year Plan, while condemning the DPP and external actors for undermining cross‑strait ties. His comments blend economic inducements with security warnings, reflecting Beijing’s simultaneous carrot‑and‑stick approach to Taiwan amid heightened regional tensions.
KMT Pushes to Reopen Cross‑Strait Channels, Casting DPP as Obstacle to 'Revival of Dawn'
KMT vice‑chair Zhang Rong‑gong vowed to revitalise cross‑Strait exchanges following a Beijing think‑tank forum that produced 15 joint opinions across five areas. He accused the DPP of blocking cooperation and argued that promoting a Chinese identity in Taiwan will deliver economic benefits and greater stability in the Taiwan Strait.
Trump’s “In My Term” Pledge to Beijing Rewrites the Taiwan Calculus
Chinese outlets reported that a late‑night call on 4 February 2026 ended with Donald Trump pledging to keep U.S.–China ties stable “in my term,” a formulation Beijing has portrayed as a promise to prevent U.S. intervention that could escalate the Taiwan situation. The call, alongside resumed cross‑Strait exchanges and stalled Taiwanese defence spending, has prompted debate about the longer‑term security dynamics across the Taiwan Strait.
Beijing Slams Taiwan’s ‘High‑Risk’ App List as Politicised Move in Cross‑Strait Tech Tug‑of‑War
Taiwan’s digital authority published an advisory list of “high‑risk” apps — including Douyin, Weibo, WeChat, Xiaohongshu and Baidu Cloud — aimed at protecting minors and flagging cybersecurity concerns. Beijing’s Taiwan Affairs Office condemned the move as politically motivated, underscoring how digital‑safety measures are being interpreted through fraught cross‑strait politics and raising questions about business, youth behaviour and influence.
Taiwan Fury Over Defence Papers: Legislator Accused of Removing Secret Documents Amid Partisan Fight
A closed briefing on a NT$1.25 trillion special defence budget escalated into a legal and political controversy after legislator Huang Kuo-chang left the room with classified documents, which he says were returned within seconds. Prosecutors have received complaints alleging breaches of Taiwan’s secrets-protection law, a development that risks further polarising Taiwanese politics and complicating oversight of sensitive defence matters.