# US arms sales
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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.