Chinese mainland spokesman: Chen must shoulder "all consequences"

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Source: CCTV.com | 09-12-2007 17:14

A Chinese mainland spokesman has warned Taiwan leader, Chen Shui-bian,he must shoulder "all consequences" if he makes dangerous moves towards "Taiwan independence". Li Weiyi, spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, made the comment at Wednesday's regular press conference.

Li said Chen is provokingly seeking "Taiwan independence", prior to the Taiwan leader election, to make gains for himself and his party irrespective of the interests of the 23 million people living in Taiwan.

"Again, it proves Chen Shui-bian is an out and out schemer, a destroyer who does not hesitate to ruin peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits and in the Asia-Pacific region." said Li Weiyi.

Li also stressed the dangers of his activities. He said, "If Chen Shui-bian obstinately and recklessly takes dangerous moves, irrespective of warnings and the denouncement of the international community, he must shoulder all serious consequences."

Li is urging Taiwan authorities to take into account the true expectations of the people...that the Olympic torch can be carried across the Taiwan Straits and stop creating barriers driven by politics.

Editor:Zhang Ning