Author: Ethan Connell
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 Paraguay’s Recognition of Taiwan
20 October 2025
Guo Jiakun: The one-China principle is a universal consensus of the international community and a fundamental norm governing international relations. Maintaining so-called “diplomatic” relations with the Taiwan authorities is a dead end with no future. It cannot shake the solid international consensus on the one-China principle, nor can it alter the historical trend that China will and must achieve reunification.
Adhering to the one-China principle is a just cause, reflects the will of the people, and conforms to the tide of history. We advise the very few governments — including Paraguay’s — to clearly recognize the situation, heed the calls of those with insight, not ignore the will of their people, and, guided by their nation’s fundamental and long-term interests, make the right political decision as soon as possible.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Statement on President Trump Saying China “Does Not Want” to Invade Taiwan
21 October 2025
Guo Jiakun: China’s position on the Taiwan question is consistent and clear. Taiwan is an inseparable part of China’s territory, and the Taiwan question is purely China’s internal affair. How to resolve the Taiwan question is a matter for the Chinese people to decide. We are willing to continue striving, with the greatest sincerity and utmost effort, to pursue the prospect of peaceful reunification — but we will never allow anyone or any force to separate Taiwan from China in any way.
Regarding the issue of head-of-state diplomacy, I would emphasize that such diplomacy plays an irreplaceable strategic guiding role in China–U.S. relations, and the two heads of state maintain close communication and exchanges.
Taiwan Affairs Office Statement on the DPP’s “Psychological Warfare Brigade”
22 October 2025
Zhu Fenglian: The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities have manipulated the so-called “Psychological Warfare Brigade” to smear and attack the mainland, spread “Taiwan independence” fallacies, and incite secession. The facts are clear and the evidence is solid.
The public security authorities’ issuance of a reward notice for 18 core members of Taiwan’s military Psychological Warfare Brigade suspected of criminal activity is a concrete action to implement the Opinions on Punishing ‘Stubborn Taiwan Independence’ Separatists for Crimes of Splitting the State and Inciting Splitting the State in Accordance with the Law. It is a just measure to safeguard the common interests of compatriots on both sides of the Strait and the fundamental interests of the Chinese nation.
Taiwan is a part of China. Anyone who endangers the country’s sovereignty, security, or development interests cannot escape the sanctions of national law.
Taiwan Affairs Office Statement on the Sentencing of Retired Taiwanese General Gao Anguo
24 October 2025
Chen Binhua: This is another vicious act by the DPP authorities of abusing the judiciary to suppress and persecute patriotic, pro-unification forces on the island. We strongly condemn it.
The DPP authorities repeatedly crack down on political dissent, and in particular arbitrarily persecute organizations and individuals who oppose “Taiwan independence” and advocate reunification. This is entirely rooted in the DPP’s pro-independence nature and is done for the party’s own interests. We hope all sectors of Taiwanese society will fully recognize the true nature of the case and jointly oppose its abuse of power to persecute patriots.
We solemnly warn the relevant institutions and personnel on the island: those who put themselves on the opposite side of the people’s voice and historical justice, acting as henchmen and lackeys of “Taiwan independence” separatist forces, will face historical reckoning and severe legal punishment.