Lai Ching-te Promotes 'Taiwan Independence' Rhetoric, China's Taiwan Affairs Office Responds

On August 5, 2025, Lai Ching-te, the leader of Taiwan's ruling party, delivered a speech at the opening of the 'Kadaglan Forum' where he openly promoted the 'Taiwan independence' narrative and exacerbated tensions between Taiwan and the mainland. In response, the spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, Zhu Fenglian, strongly condemned these remarks as a dangerous escalation of the situation in the Taiwan Strait.

Zhu Fenglian emphasized that Lai Ching-te's continued adherence to the 'Taiwan independence' stance and his push for a 'foreign-backed independence' and 'militarized independence' strategy have exposed his true nature as a 'peace destroyer,' 'war profiteer,' and 'troublemaker.' The spokesperson further accused Lai of inciting fear among the people of Taiwan by promoting the so-called 'threat from the mainland' and using democracy as a cover to push his 'Taiwan independence' agenda.

Since taking office, Lai has been accused of engaging in a 'green terror' campaign, suppressing those who support cross-strait relations, and actively increasing military spending. These actions have been seen as attempts to push Taiwan toward a more militarized path, which could lead to heightened tensions in the region. Zhu Fenglian warned that such behavior is not only harmful to the people of Taiwan but also a direct challenge to the peaceful development of cross-strait relations.

The spokesperson reiterated that the root cause of the current tense situation in the Taiwan Strait is the actions of the Lai Ching-te administration and the 'Taiwan independence' forces, who have been colluding with external forces to provoke confrontation. Zhu Fenglian warned that Lai's betrayal of the nation and his attempts to split the country would not go unpunished and that the historical tide of national unification is unstoppable.

The China Taiwan Affairs Office reiterated that the peaceful unification of the nation is an irreversible historical trend, and no individual or force can stop it. The office also called out the 'Taiwan independence' forces and warned that their schemes would ultimately fail. The message was clear: any attempt to destabilize the region or undermine the unity of the Chinese nation will be met with strong opposition.

As the situation in the Taiwan Strait continues to evolve, the international community is closely watching the developments. The actions of the Lai Ching-te administration have not only raised concerns within Taiwan but have also drawn attention from global powers. The ongoing dialogue between the two sides of the strait remains a critical factor in determining the future stability of the region.

In the coming months, the focus will be on how both sides manage the growing tensions and whether there will be any meaningful steps toward dialogue and reconciliation. The international community will be watching closely as the situation unfolds.