China considers trading measures against Taiwan due to DPP's stance on "Taiwan independence."

China is contemplating additional trade measures against Taiwan in response to President Lai Ching-Te's recent speech, which Beijing criticized as promoting "separatist ideas." The Ministry of Commerce stated that Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party has not acted to lift existing trade restrictions on mainland China. This situation, rooted in the DPP's stance on "Taiwan independence," may escalate tensions and affect the Cross-Strait Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement.

October 12, 2024
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