Author: Ethan Connell

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Here’s the latest edition of the TSM PRC State Media Tracker. Each Friday, we highlight key excerpts from China’s state media organs, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of National Defense, and the Taiwan Affairs Office, all below!

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Statement on Japanese Intervention in the Taiwan Strait

19 November 2025

Mao Ning: Looking back at history, it is not difficult to see that launching external aggression under the pretext of a so-called “survival crisis” or “self-defense” was a typical tactic of Japanese militarism. In 1931, whether Japan could “secure Manchuria” was framed as a matter “threatening Japan’s survival,” and Japan used this as an excuse to launch the September 18th Incident and occupy Northeast China. Later, Japan claimed that the “Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere” was a “war for Japan’s survival,” spreading its war of aggression across Asia. Even “whether to attack Pearl Harbor” was once regarded as a question that “threatened Japan’s survival,” which ultimately lit the fuse of the Pacific War.

The alarm has already sounded, and tragedy must not be allowed to repeat itself. On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, the international community must remain highly vigilant and firmly resist any attempt to revive militarism, in order to safeguard the post-war international order and uphold world peace.

Taiwan Affairs Office Statement on Supply Chain Coordination with the US Under the “Taiwan Model”

19 November 2025

Zhu Fenglian: The so-called “Taiwan model” is nothing more than a “kowtowing-to-America model,” a fig leaf for selling out Taiwan. It will inevitably lead to the outflow of capital, technology, and talent to the U.S., severely damaging the development of Taiwan’s industries. The so-called “Taiwan–U.S. supply chain cooperation” is nothing but the U.S. openly plundering and monopolizing Taiwan’s advantageous industries. From “sharing fifty–fifty” to “taking everything,” Taiwan’s core industrial advantages will be completely lost, and the island’s employment, investment, and development momentum will suffer devastating blows.

More and more facts are making the people of Taiwan realize that the U.S. always pursues “America First.” The DPP authorities, currying favor with the U.S. at the expense of the well-being of the people and the island’s economic prospects, will ultimately be unable to escape the fate of Taiwan being squeezed dry by the U.S. We sternly warn the DPP authorities: sacrificing the foundations of Taiwan’s industrial development and the welfare of its people for the selfish interests of one party will be condemned.

Taiwan Affairs Office Statement on Punishment for “Taiwan Independence Diehards”

19 November 2025

Zhu Fenglian: The “Taiwan independence” diehards who engage in wrongdoing fully deserve punishment and will inevitably face severe consequences. Faced with the unsheathing of the sword to punish independence-seeking forces, the DPP authorities and the “Taiwan independence” diehards have panicked, attempting to shift blame and divert attention.

The DPP authorities’ provocations in seeking “Taiwan independence” are the root cause of tension and turbulence in cross-Strait relations. The “Taiwan independence” diehards are the vanguard cultivated by the DPP for pursuing separatism. Only by adhering to the one-China principle and the 1992 Consensus, firmly opposing “Taiwan independence,” and resolutely punishing the diehard independence elements can peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait be genuinely safeguarded, and the interests and well-being of Taiwan compatriots be effectively protected.

Taiwan Affairs Office Statement on Cash Rewards for Taiwanese Influencers

19 November 2025

Zhu Fenglian: Wen Ziyu and Chen Boyuan have long published and spread statements advocating “resisting China and protecting Taiwan” and “relying on the U.S. to seek independence,” inciting separatism. They have aggressively attacked and smeared mainland policies benefiting Taiwan and its people, bullied and persecuted mainland spouses in Taiwan and Taiwan compatriots who support peaceful cross-Strait relations, and acted as enforcers and accomplices of “Taiwan independence.” They have aided wrongdoing and created a malign influence. The public security authorities’ issuance of a wanted notice and reward for information on their criminal acts is a concrete step taken in accordance with the law to punish crimes of splitting the country or inciting secession. It is a righteous response to the strong public demand on both sides of the Strait to punish separatist activities. The reward measures in the notice will be implemented by public security authorities in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.

The mainstream public opinion in Taiwan favors peace, development, exchanges, and cooperation. The extremely small number of “Taiwan independence” diehards, enforcers, and accomplices are destructive troublemakers whose misdeeds have caused deep resentment among the vast majority of people in Taiwan, who support punishing them in accordance with the law. These punitive measures are directed only at the diehard “Taiwan independence” elements and their enforcers or accomplices, and do not involve the broad masses of people in Taiwan. We hope compatriots on both sides of the Strait will actively provide information on relevant illegal activities and resolutely oppose all forms of separatist conduct.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Statement on Japanese Military Rearmament

21 November 2025

Mao Ning: Japan has been continually “loosening restraints on itself” and expanding its military capabilities. Its defense budget has risen for thirteen consecutive years, and the new security laws lifted the ban on collective self-defense. Japan revised the “Three Principles on Arms Exports” into the “Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology,” continually relaxing restrictions on arms exports and even beginning to export lethal weapons. Japan claims to seek a world free of nuclear weapons, yet it is vigorously strengthening cooperation on “extended deterrence,” and is even seeking to revise the “Three Non-Nuclear Principles”—not possessing, not producing, and not introducing nuclear weapons—in order to pave the way for “nuclear sharing” arrangements. These trends show that Japan is breaking away from its exclusively defensive posture and accelerating its “rearmament.” One cannot help but ask: What exactly is Japan trying to do?

If Japan intends to return to the old path of militarism, abandon its commitment to peaceful development, and undermine the post-war international order, the Chinese people will not accept it, the international community will not allow it, and it will ultimately end in failure.

Author: Ethan Connell

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Here’s the latest edition of the TSM PRC State Media Tracker. Each Friday, we highlight key excerpts from China’s state media organs, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of National Defense, and the Taiwan Affairs Office, all below!

Taiwan Affairs Office Statement on “Expectations for the Period After Reunification”

5 November 2025

Zhang Han: Resolving the Taiwan question and achieving the complete reunification of the motherland is the common aspiration of all sons and daughters of the Chinese nation. National reunification is the historical conclusion of the development of cross-Strait relations. Everything we do to promote cross-Strait relations is aimed at strengthening kinship ties and enhancing the well-being of compatriots on both sides, and at fulfilling their shared desire for a better life. Completing national reunification is a just cause—beneficial in the present, advantageous for generations to come, and bringing enduring blessings far into the future.

On October 25, at the conference commemorating the 80th anniversary of Taiwan’s restoration, Wang Huning, member of the CPC Politburo Standing Committee and Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, stated that after peaceful reunification, with the strong support of the motherland, Taiwan will enjoy “seven areas of improvement”: — better economic development, — better guarantees for energy and resources, — better infrastructure construction, — better security, — better external exchanges, — better livelihood and welfare for Taiwan compatriots, and — better spiritual and cultural life.

Taiwan Affairs Office Statement on Jilin-1 Satellite Imagery Released of Taiwan

11 November 2025

Zhang Han: Taiwan is a treasured island of the motherland. As the mainland’s scientific and technological capabilities continue to improve, we are able to measure our land more precisely, safeguard our homeland more securely, and embrace the future with greater confidence. As many netizens have said, this is truly a “bird’s-eye view of home.”

Whether it is the majestic Great Wall or the beautiful Sun Moon Lake, the towering skylines of Shanghai or the bustling Port of Taipei — they are all part of the motherland’s magnificent rivers and mountains, and together form the beautiful home of the Chinese nation. We sincerely welcome more Taiwan compatriots to visit the mainland, to witness its grand landscapes and vibrant development, and to feel the warmth of home.

Taiwan Affairs Office Statement on the Criminal Investigation into Puma Shen (Shen Po-yang)

11 November 2025

Zhang Han: Taiwan is a part of China, and “Taiwan independence” is an act of splitting the country and betraying the nation. The public security authorities’ decision to open a case and investigate Shen Po-yang for allegedly committing the crime of secession, and to pursue his criminal responsibility in accordance with the law, is reasonable and lawful. It is a concrete action to implement the Opinion on Punishing Stubborn ‘Taiwan Independence’ Elements for the Crimes of Splitting the Country and Inciting Splitting the Country in Accordance with the Law, and a just and necessary measure to oppose “Taiwan independence” separatism and safeguard national unity.

This judicial and law-enforcement action targets only a very small number of “Taiwan independence” diehards whose words and deeds are egregious and whose separatist activities are rampant. It does not target and does not involve the broad mass of Taiwan compatriots. The Democratic Progressive Party authorities deliberately blur the distinction between the general public and a tiny number of “Taiwan independence” diehards in order to intimidate the people — revealing their own guilty conscience and fear.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Statement on Visit to Taiwan by Fijian Ambassador to the UN

6 November 2025

Mao Ning: China has always firmly opposed any form of official interaction between countries that have diplomatic relations with China and the Taiwan region. The Fijian official’s visit to Taiwan seriously violates Fiji’s political commitment to the One-China principle. China expresses strong dissatisfaction over this and has lodged stern representations with Fiji. The despicable actions of the Taiwan authorities will not succeed.

Taiwan Affairs Office Statement on Japanese Involvement in a Taiwan Scenario

12 November 2025

Chen Binhua: There is only one China in the world, and Taiwan is part of China. The egregious remarks concerning Taiwan made openly by a Japanese leader in the Diet seriously violate the one-China principle and constitute a blatant interference in China’s internal affairs. We express strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to this. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has lodged solemn representations and strong protests with the Japanese side.

Japan bears historical guilt toward the Chinese people on the Taiwan issue and committed countless crimes during its 50 years of colonial rule and enslavement of Taiwan. Eighty years ago, we defeated the Japanese aggressors, recovered Taiwan, and ended Japan’s occupation and plunder. Eighty years later, anyone who dares to challenge China’s core interests or attempts to obstruct the great cause of China’s reunification will find that the Chinese government, the Chinese people, and the Chinese military will never agree and will never tolerate it.

Japan should deeply reflect on its history, learn from past lessons, adhere to the one-China principle and the spirit of the four political documents between China and Japan, honor its political commitments on the Taiwan question, and handle Taiwan-related issues with the utmost prudence. The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities are also sternly warned: any attempt to rely on external forces to split Taiwan from China is doomed to fail.

Taiwan Affairs Office Statement on the Commissioning of the Fujian

12 November 2025

Chen Binhua: From the Liaoning to the Shandong and now to the Fujian, the arrival of the “three-carrier era” is a major achievement in China’s national defense and military development, and a solid step forward for the People’s Liberation Army on its path toward becoming a world-class military. Chinese people at home and abroad all feel proud and honored by this. As the People’s Navy grows stronger and sails further into the deep blue, it will more powerfully safeguard the motherland’s vast maritime borders, defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and defeat any forces or plots attempting to invade or divide China’s sacred territory.

Taiwan Affairs Office Statement on the US-Taiwan Relationship

12 November 2025

Chen Binhua: In recent days, many foreign media outlets, experts, and scholars have criticized the Lai Ching-te (William Lai) authorities for their reckless provocations and repeated attempts to seek “Taiwan independence.” This shows that more and more people are seeing their true nature as “peace saboteurs” and “troublemakers,” and that the dream of “relying on external forces to pursue independence” is nothing but a futile fantasy.

The future of Taiwan, the safety and well-being of the people in Taiwan, lie in the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations and the realization of national reunification. We hope that the broad mass of Taiwan compatriots will clearly recognize the extreme danger and harm of the Lai Ching-te authorities’ stubborn adherence to the separatist path of “Taiwan independence,” resolutely oppose “Taiwan independence” and external interference, and work together with us to bring cross-Strait relations back onto the path of peaceful development, genuinely safeguarding peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and their own safety and well-being.

Taiwan Affairs Office Statement on Reunification with Taiwan

12 November 2025

Chen Binhua: The historical process of China’s reunification cannot be stopped. “Taiwan independence” is a dead end, and confrontation leads nowhere. Only by advancing cross-Strait relations toward the complete reunification of the motherland can lasting peace across the Taiwan Strait be ensured and enduring well-being for the Chinese nation be achieved.

We are willing, on the common political foundation of upholding the one-China principle and opposing “Taiwan independence,” to work together with all political parties, organizations, and representative figures in Taiwan to conduct extensive and in-depth democratic consultations on cross-Strait relations and Taiwan’s future — to seek peace across the Taiwan Strait, to seek well-being for our compatriots, and to seek rejuvenation for the Chinese nation. We hope that all political parties and people from all walks of life on the island will recognize the trend of history, uphold the great national interest, and join us in safeguarding peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, working hand in hand to open a bright new chapter of national rejuvenation and the reunification of the motherland.

Taiwan Affairs Office Statement on Cross-Strait Communication

12 November 2025

Chen Binhua: The “1992 Consensus” is the political foundation for the development of cross-Strait relations and the anchor of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. It was precisely on the basis of the “1992 Consensus” that the two sides of the Strait began consultations and negotiations, signed a series of agreements, and reached numerous consensuses, which effectively promoted economic well-being on both sides and strongly safeguarded peace and stability across the Strait.

The historical tide of national reunification and rejuvenation is surging forward. The earlier the Taiwan question is resolved and the motherland is reunified, the more favorable it will be for Taiwan’s development and for improving the lives of Taiwan compatriots. People on both sides of the Strait are Chinese — members of one family bound by blood. We have the ability and the wisdom to properly handle our own family affairs and firmly hold the destiny of the Chinese nation in our own hands.