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August 12, 2022 

China's State Council released a white paper on August 10 regarding the Taiwan question and the reunification of China in the new era. The move follows U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi's recent Taiwan visit that China says violates the one-China principle and is a serious provocation. 

What does it say? 

·         It says the Communist Party of China (CPC) has made efforts to realize complete reunification

·         The white paper stresses the process of reunification cannot be halted, because the CPC and the Chinese government have the strength and the confidence to deal with complexities and overcome risks and threats

·         It reviews the Chinese government's efforts to promote peaceful cross-Strait relations, integrates the development of the two sides, and work toward national reunification

·         The paper concludes with a statement that there are bright prospects for peaceful reunification

·         Read the full text here 

"China will fight back if the U.S. maintains provocation"

"The U.S. side should ditch the idea of 'Using Taiwan to contain China' before it's too late," Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Wednesday at a daily press conference. 

More headlines: 

·         Noting the situation across the Taiwan Straits is still developing, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi Wednesday called for remaining vigilant and alert to the "three new dangerous movements."

·         Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. Qin Gang has accused the U.S. of double standards for challenging Beijing's sovereignty over Taiwan while emphasizing the principle of sovereignty for Ukraine

·         The Chinese mainland on Thursday warned the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities that any attempt to seek "Taiwan independence" by colluding with external forces is doomed to fail

·         The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday announced sanctions against Lithuanian Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Agne Vaiciukeviciute due to her visit to China's Taiwan region

·         United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to China's Taiwan region is downright political theater that has nothing to do with democracy, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said Friday at a press briefing in Beijing

(Sources: China Report)