Chen's separatist policies widely condemned
(China Daily/Xinhua)
Updated: 2006-03-02 05:41

Though Chen didn't use the premeditated word "abolish" but the word "cease (end)," it is just a play of words, he said.

Chen Shui-bian has obstinately promoted radical "Taiwan independence" line and stirred up all-round confrontation and conflict within Taiwan and across the Taiwan Strait. It will only bring disaster to Taiwan society, he said.

The leader called on compatriots on both sides of the strait to rally and oppose the "Taiwan independence" forces and work for development and prosperity across the Strait

Hu Jintao condemns Chen's secession move

On Tuesday, President Hu Jintao called Chen's decision "a dangerous step forward towards Taiwan independence."

He warned that "anyone who moves against the trend of history is doomed to failure."

"It's a grave provocation to the one-China policy universally adhered to by the international community and cross-Straits peace and stability," Hu was quoted as saying during a meeting with visiting Swiss Defence Minister Samuel Schmid.

The president said Beijing has the unswerving will and determination to oppose Taiwan secessionist forces and their activities.

"We will continue to strive for the prospect of peaceful reunification, but we will never tolerate the secession of Taiwan from the motherland," Hu said.