A spokesperson from the Chinese mainland has emphasized the need for enhanced cooperation across the Taiwan Strait in advanced technological sectors, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), while criticizing Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for prioritizing political gains over the island’s industrial competitiveness. Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made these remarks during a press briefing on Wednesday, addressing concerns over the challenges faced by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) in the United States. Zhu highlighted the rapid development of the mainland’s high-tech industries, which she said offers a robust foundation and vast opportunities for cross-Strait collaboration. She pointed out that Taiwan’s semiconductor industry, a key competitive sector, could benefit significantly from such cooperation. However, Zhu accused the DPP authorities of leveraging the industry as a political bargaining chip, aligning it with U.S. interests at the expense of Taiwan’s economic autonomy. She called for unified efforts between the mainland and Taiwan to deepen integrated development and jointly counter external risks and challenges.
Mainland spokesperson calls for cross-Strait joint efforts to resist external challenges
