The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council: As long as the Democratic Progressive Party authorities recognize the "1992 Consensus," cross-strait relations can develop peacefully.

The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council held a routine press conference. A reporter asked: Recently, Lai Ching-te attended Spring Festival activities for Taiwan businessmen in mainland China, mentioning mainland China several times, sparking attention and hoping for communication and cooperation to enable both sides to move towards peaceful coexistence. How does the spokesperson view this? Spokesperson Zhang Han stated that the DPP authorities persistently adhere to the separatist stance of "Taiwan independence" and deliberately provoke tensions, which is the fundamental reason for the tense situation in the Taiwan Strait. As we have said many times before, both sides of the Taiwan Strait are Chinese people and one family. As long as the DPP authorities recognize the "1992 Consensus" and stop their activities of "Taiwan independence" separatism, cross-strait dialogue and consultation can be restored, and peaceful development of cross-strait relations can be achieved. The peaceful development of cross-strait relations is beneficial for the interests and well-being of compatriots on both sides, promotes harmony and stability in Taiwanese society, ensures the peaceful settlement and successful career of Taiwanese compatriots, and is the aspiration of the people and the general trend. Adapting to the trend and the will of the people is the wise choice.