China will encourage people of Taiwan to promote 'reunification', says Chinese Premier

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on May 22 that Beijing will encour people of Taiwan to promote China’s “reunification” and oppose voices that call for independence. Presenting work report at start of annual meeting of parliament, Li said that China would resolutely oppose and deter any separatist activities seeking Taiwan independence.

Taiwan considers itself as sovereign while China claims province as Beijing’s territory under its one-China policy and has been pushing to implement Hong Kong system in self-governing island. Hong Kong, a former British Colony, returned to Chinese rule in 1997 but on condition of higher automy and Beijing has been offering same to Taiwan but all major Taiwanese party have rejected it.

Li said that China will improve policies to encour exchanges and cross-strait cooperation to protect wellbeing of Taiwan’s people. Li’s comment came after Tsai Ing-Wen said that Taiwan can t accept Beijing’s “one country, two systems” policy which undermines “cross-strait status quo”. During her inaugural dress on May 20, Ing-Wen highlighted complex and changing cross-strait circumstances saying government has me greatest effort to maintain peace and stability in Taiwan Strait.

“We will t accept Beijing authorities' use of ‘one country, two systems’ to downgre Taiwan and undermine cross-strait status quo. We stand fast by this principle,” she said.

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Against 'One Country, Two Systems'

Taiwanese President said that government is willing to eng in dialogue with China but will t accept China’s "one country, two systems". She ded that ministration will continue to handle cross-strait affairs according to Constitution of Taiwan and Act Governing Relations between People of Taiwan Area and Mainland Area. 

“Cross-strait relations have reached a historical turning point. Both sides have a duty to find a way to coexist over long term and prevent intensification of antagonism and differences,” said Taiwanese President.

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