Denying the misconception that Tsai Ing-wen is not a part of the red supply chain, Taiwan Affairs Office: Handing over Taiwan's industry to others by relying on foreign countries

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01/04/2026
The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council held a regular press conference. A reporter asked about Lai Ching-te's recent statement that Taiwan has integrated into the U.S.-led "non-red supply chain" and can ensure Taiwan's competitive advantage in the future. However, public opinion in Taiwan believes that Taiwan should deeply integrate into the mainland's robot industry chain in areas such as chips in order to seize the opportunities of the times. More and more Taiwanese people realize that embracing the mainland is a must, and that "anti-China resistance" will only push them further away. What is your comment on this? Spokesperson Zhang Han responded by stating that the Democratic Progressive Party authorities claiming to build the so-called "non-red supply chain" is just handing over Taiwan's industries to achieve their "depending on foreign countries for independence" agenda. Mutual benefit in cross-strait economic and trade cooperation has brought tangible benefits to Taiwanese compatriots. More and more Taiwanese compatriots see the convenience and opportunities that come from the integrated development of both sides. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, we will promote the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation, create a new situation in optimizing and upgrading traditional industries, nurturing and strengthening emerging industries, and forward-looking layout of future industries, which will open up broader space for industrial cooperation between the two sides and provide more opportunities for Taiwanese compatriots and enterprises. We always uphold the concept of "two sides of the strait are one family", deepen cross-strait exchanges and cooperation, integrate development, and let compatriots from both sides of the strait share the achievements and opportunities of Chinese-style modernization. We welcome the participation of Taiwanese compatriots in the high-quality development of the mainland and jointly strengthen the economic development of the Chinese nation.