Taiwan authorities should abandon their hostile mentality and respect the choice of its residents, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said Wednesday.
Ma Xiaoguang, spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, made the remarks when answering a question about a Shanghai-based Taiwan native who was elected delegate to the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
Lu Li'an, an English literature professor from Fudan University who was born and raised in Taiwan, was deprived of her household status by Taiwan authorities after she attended the CPC National Congress as a CPC member in October.
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"No matter what measures the Taiwan authorities take, Lu's love for her hometown and the Chinese mainland will not be damaged," Ma said. "No matter whether she has a household status in Taiwan or not, the mainland and Taiwan are both her home."
Noting she was proud of being a daughter of Taiwan and Chinese, Lu called on other islanders to take part in the great cause of realizing the Chinese Dream, when meeting reporters on the sidelines of the CPC congress.
"The experience of witnessing remarkable changes in the mainland has increased certain Taiwan compatriots' admiration and recognition of the CPC. It's very natural," Ma said.
Mainland to introduce more equality for Taiwan compatriots
Ma said the Chinese mainland will continue to enable Taiwan compatriots on the mainland to enjoy equal treatment in terms of study, businesses and earnings as mainland residents.
This would be done in accordance with the spirit of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, which was convened last month, said Ma.
Earlier this year, the mainland introduced policies supporting Taiwan-funded enterprises investing on the mainland, encouraging them to take part in the Belt and Road Initiative, and allowing qualified Taiwan lawyers to handle a wider range of civil cases.
High school students with qualified college entrance exam scores in Taiwan can apply directly to universities on the mainland from Oct. 1 and Taiwan students are now eligible for more scholarships thanks to new policies, according to Ma.
The Ministry of Education also required universities to offer employment guidance to Taiwan students if they are willing to work on the mainland.
Respond to Taiwan's failing to attend UN Conference
When asked about Taiwan's failure to participate in the UN Climate Change Conference held in Germany, Ma said that Taiwan's refusal to adhere to the 1992 Consensus is the crucial reason for its problems in participating in international affairs.
Taiwan authorities refuse to adhere to the 1992 Consensus, which has led to the suspension of communication with the mainland and made it impossible for the two sides to solve problems, Ma said.
"The Taiwan side should reflect on its own mistake, rather than falsely accuse the mainland," he said.
Ma said the mainland has always firmly opposed any country it has diplomatic relations with to sign any agreement with Taiwan that implies the island is a sovereign country.
The mainland and Taiwan belong to the same China and the handling of relevant affairs must strictly follow this principle, Ma said when answering a question about Taiwan's plans to draft a law on mutual aid in international criminal justice.
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