# cross-strait relations
Latest news and articles about cross-strait relations
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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.
Taiwan’s NT$1.25 Trillion Defence Bill Sparks Row Over Job Claims, US Arms and Transparency
A proposed NT$1.25 trillion special defence budget in Taiwan has sparked a domestic row after defence officials claimed it would generate NT$400 billion in output and 90,000 jobs, while critics say most spending will go to US arms purchases and demand greater transparency. The dispute draws in US pressure, opposition allegations of corruption, and Beijing’s condemnation, underscoring tensions between urgent rearmament needs and demands for legislative oversight.
Beijing Dismisses Lai Ching-te’s Overtures as a ‘Doomed’ Bid for Independence
China’s Foreign Ministry condemned DPP leader Lai Ching‑te for seeking foreign support for Taiwanese independence, calling such efforts futile and labelling him a provocateur. The exchange follows Lai’s outreach to Japan and highlights Beijing’s use of sharp rhetoric to deter Taipei’s international engagements while signalling resolve to domestic and international audiences.
Beijing Scolds Kaohsiung Officials: ‘Talking Dialogue, Practicing Confrontation’
China’s foreign ministry reproached comments from Kaohsiung officials for simultaneously professing a desire for dialogue while taking actions Beijing deems confrontational. The rebuke signals Beijing’s low tolerance for perceived mixed messaging from Taiwanese local authorities and underscores how municipal interactions have become arenas of broader cross‑strait contestation.
Beijing Defers on Free Access for Taiwan Veterans, Leaving Benefits to Local Rules — A Small but Symbolic Test of Cross‑Strait Policy
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office said ticket concessions for Taiwan’s retired military personnel are determined by local scenic spots and authorities rather than by a blanket cross‑Strait policy. The response reflects Beijing’s preference for low‑profile, locally implemented incentives rather than sweeping, centrally declared benefits — a stance with symbolic implications for cross‑Strait influence and Taiwan domestic politics.