🔍 Quick update on cross-strait ties: the Chinese mainland has defended its probe into Shen Pao-yang over alleged 'Taiwan independence' secession, calling it a just and necessary step to protect national unity and peace in the Taiwan Strait.
🚔 Chongqing city police launched a criminal investigation into Shen for suspected secession, including founding the Kuma Academy separatist group.
💬 Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Chinese mainland's State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, stressed that legally targeting a small number of secessionists safeguards the interests of the majority of Taiwan compatriots and upholds sovereignty and territorial integrity.
⚠️ Chen warned that 'Taiwan independence' advocates pose the gravest threat to cross-strait stability. He called on Taiwan compatriots to oppose secessionist moves and join the mainland in promoting exchanges and integrated development.
🌏 From Colombo to Ho Chi Minh City, these shifts in cross-strait policies have ripple effects on regional stability and collaboration. Stay in the loop for how this unfolds and impacts tech, trade, and cultural ties.
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Mainland says 'Taiwan independence' secession probe just, necessary
cgtn.com
