China Considers New Trade Measures Against Taiwan Amid Ongoing Dispute

Beijing's response follows a speech by Taiwan's president that China claims incites separatism.

Overview

China's Ministry of Commerce is exploring additional trade actions against Taiwan due to unresolved trade barriers.
Taiwan has imposed bans on over 2,500 mainland products, which China views as significant trade restrictions.
China criticized Taiwan's President Lai Ching-Te's recent speech, accusing him of promoting separatist ideas.
The trade tensions are rooted in Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party's stance on independence, according to China.
China previously reinstated tariffs on 134 Taiwanese items, signaling potential for further economic measures.