NPC Lawmakers Support Reunification, Oppose Taiwan Independence

During the third session of the National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, Taiwanese deputies expressed strong opposition to 'Taiwan independence' and external interference, emphasizing the importance of national reunification. The government work report highlighted a commitment to peaceful development in cross-Strait relations, which received applause from NPC deputies during discussions. Deputy Li Yihu warned that if Taiwan resists reunification, it may lose autonomy under Beijing's rule, contrasting potential arrangements for peaceful versus forced reunification. The sentiments expressed by Taiwanese representatives reflect a unified aspiration for national reunification, with assurances that the mainland is sincere in its approach. Both the NPC and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) are currently deliberating these issues, reinforcing the notion that separatism will not hinder reunification efforts.