BEIJING, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) — A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday slammed Lai Ching-te, deputy leader of China\’s Taiwan region, for his war-related comments.
The pursuit of \”Taiwan independence\” signifies war, Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said at a press conference.
Zhu made the remarks in response to Lai\’s recent statement asserting that if he is elected as Taiwan\’s leader, the chances of a war across the Taiwan Strait are minimal.
Zhu added that people who pursue \”Taiwan independence\” are essentially instigators of war, and it is rascally to tell a lie like this.