China's No. 4 Official Wang Huning Vows to 'Resolutely Strike' Taiwan Independence Forces

Wang Huning, Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) who oversees China's Taiwan policy, has reaffirmed his stance that China will resolutely strike against Taiwan independence forces and oppose interference by external forces.

According to China's state-run Xinhua News Agency on September 29, Wang, who ranks fourth in the Chinese Communist Party's hierarchy, made the remarks during a reception held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing the previous day to mark the 77th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China.

Wang stated, "We will adhere to the one-China principle and the 1992 Consensus (an agreement that both sides of the strait recognize one China, each using its own verbal description)," adding, "We will deepen cross-strait exchanges, cooperation, and integrated development, while resolutely striking against separatist forces for Taiwan independence."

He also added, "We will unswervingly advance the great cause of the motherland's reunification."

Regarding Hong Kong and Macao, Wang emphasized the "one country, two systems" policy along with the principle of "patriots governing Hong Kong and Macao."

He said, "We will enhance the governing capacity of Hong Kong and Macao according to law, promote economic and social development, and support these regions in better integrating into and contributing to the overall framework of national development."

Wang's remarks came immediately after the summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump.

Meeting President Trump at the White House in Washington on September 24 (local time), President Xi said, "China's position on safeguarding national reunification and territorial integrity is very clear," adding, "We hope the U.S. will uphold the correct position of opposing Taiwan independence and handle the Taiwan question prudently."

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