China criticizes Taiwan's leader for opposing peace, launches platform to report 'Taiwan independence' activities.

A Chinese spokesperson criticized Taiwan's leader Lai Ching-te's 17 strategies, claiming they reveal his opposition to peace and cooperation with mainland China. The spokesperson accused Lai of inciting confrontation and aiming to hinder cross-strait exchanges. China has also launched an online platform to report "Taiwan independence" activities, aiming to hold key separatists accountable and protect whistleblowers.