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Beijing Cites Anti‑Secession Law in Warning on Reported Taiwan Law Changes

The Taiwan Affairs Office responded after state-linked reports of a DPP bid to redefine cross-Strait ties under Taiwan law.

Overview

  • A Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson condemned reported amendments as a push for de jure independence and said the mainland is closely tracking developments.
  • The reported proposal would recast relations as between Taiwan and the People's Republic of China and remove the phrase "before national reunification" from existing rules.
  • Chen Binhua warned that crossing a red line would prompt resolute measures under the Anti‑Secession Law.
  • He said "Taiwan independence means war" and asserted the mainland has sufficient capability to crush any secessionist attempt.
  • State-linked outlets cited Taiwan media for the proposal details, and these reports in the coverage did not include an on-the-record response from DPP officials.