BEIJING, April 15, 2026 (Xinhua) — A senior Chinese spokesperson reaffirmed Wednesday that the Chinese mainland has not implemented any restrictions on the full resumption of direct cross-Taiwan Strait flights, and called on the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities in Taiwan to remove the unreasonable barriers the administration has placed on the restoration of these air connections.
Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, made the call during a regular press briefing, noting that all existing obstacles to restarting full direct cross-Strait flights are rooted in restrictions imposed by the DPP administration.
Cross-Strait air connectivity has been a key issue for people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, with travelers, businesspeople, and separated families calling for the restoration of convenient, direct flights that were scaled back in recent years. The Chinese mainland has repeatedly positioned itself as open to resuming full service, placing responsibility for the continued disruption on the DPP’s restrictive policies.