Chinese language Individuals’s Political Consultative Convention (CPPCC) Chairman Wang Huning on the Nice Corridor of the Individuals in Beijing, China. File
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A senior Chinese language official referred to as for “resolutely” cracking down on “Taiwan independence” separatist forces and opposing interference by exterior forces this yr to safeguard peace and stability within the Taiwan Strait, state company Xinhua reported Tuesday (February 10, 2026).
The ruling communist social gathering’s fourth-ranked chief, Wang Huning, made the remarks on the 2026 work convention on Taiwan affairs held in Beijing on Monday and Tuesday, Xinhua reported.
China views the democratically ruled Taiwan as its personal territory.
In October 2025, China mentioned it “completely is not going to” rule out utilizing drive over Taiwan, hanging a a lot more durable tone than a sequence of articles in state media that pledged benign rule if the island comes over to Beijing.
Taiwan held its first direct presidential election in 1996 and democracy on the island is a loud and vibrant affair the place candidates are free to espouse any viewpoint, together with being pro-independence or pro-Beijing.
China’s authorities refuses to speak to Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, saying he’s a “separatist”.
Printed – February 10, 2026 10:55 am IST