Beijing proposes "peaceful reunification" and "improve" economic ties with Taiwan

Taipei rebukes Chinese authorities: "China must respect Taiwan and stop propaganda of military threats"

MADRID, 6 Mar. (EUROPA PRESS) -

The Chinese government has lowered its tone with Taiwan by proposing to intensify efforts to reestablish trade and economic ties with the island.

Outgoing Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has reiterated that Beijing will take decisive action to oppose "Taiwan independence" and promote "reunification", while saying it has fought against separatism.

"As Chinese people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are one family bound by blood, we should promote economic and cultural exchanges and cooperation, and improve systems and policies that contribute to the well-being of our compatriots," Li said, according to reports. collected 'South China Morning Post'.

In this sense, the 'premier' has indicated that the Asian giant will adhere to the principle of one China and will promote the peaceful development of ties between Beijing and Taipei.

"We should encourage people on both sides of the Strait to jointly promote Chinese culture and advance the rejuvenation of China," he added during a speech at the Chinese National People's Congress.

For its part, Taiwan has responded by urging the Chinese authorities to "respect" its affairs. "Once again we ask that Beijing recognize the fact that Taiwan is not part of China and vice versa. They must respect the people of Taiwan for defending the nation's sovereignty and believing in freedom and democracy," reported 'Taipei Times' .

Thus, the Taiwanese authorities have denounced Chinese "propaganda", while calling for the halting of military threats and the "imposition of its political framework".

"They must also handle cross-strait affairs in a reasonable, equitable, practical and mutually respectful manner," said the Mainland Affairs Council -- the government's administrative agency. "This would create a condition for healthy interactions between Taiwan and China," he added.

These statements have come after the increase in tensions in the Taiwan Strait, as the Taiwanese authorities repeatedly denounce incursions by warplanes. In addition, the United States has tried to improve its relations with Taipei.