Beijing: The mainland has expressed its willingness to strengthen high-level exchanges with Taiwan's Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, focusing on the shared political foundation of supporting the 1992 Consensus and opposing "Taiwan independence," a spokesperson announced.

According to Namibia Press Agency, Zhu Fenglian, the spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made these remarks in response to inquiries about a potential future visit to the mainland by Cheng Li-wun, the newly elected chairperson of the KMT. Zhu emphasized that the mainland is prepared to solidify and boost mutual political trust with the KMT, maintain constructive interactions, and address the aspirations of people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.

Moreover, the mainland is eager to collaborate with political parties, groups, and individuals from various sectors in Taiwan to foster cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation, promote the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations, ensure the well-being of people on both sides, and work towards national rejuvenation.

Zhu highlighted that the 1992 Consensus has consistently acted as a peace anchor across the Taiwan Strait, and adhering to it can bring peace and benefits to both sides, particularly the people of Taiwan. She also criticized the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities in Taiwan for their steadfast separatist stance on "Taiwan independence," their denial of the 1992 Consensus, and their detrimental impact on the development of cross-Strait relations.

Zhu further remarked that the DPP's position runs counter to mainstream public opinion in Taiwan, leading to inevitable disapproval from the populace.