'Taiwan independence' will never be allowed: Spokesman

The mainland will never leave any room for the independence of Taiwan, Ma Xiaoguang, spokesmanfor the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Friday, after some politicians from the island said "Taiwan independence" will be tolerated.

Some politicians on the island reportedly said that for the sake of national rejuvenation, the mainland will not recover Taiwan and will tolerate Taiwan's independence or de-facto independence.

The island authority also said recently that the mainland should put aside its "unilateral political premise, abandon intimidation and repression".

In response, Ma, the spokesman said, "We will create a broad space for peaceful reunification, but we will never leave any room for various forms of secessionist activities of Taiwan independence. National reunification and rejuvenation are historical trends that no force can stop."

Ma said that adhering to the 1992 Consensus, which embodies the one-China principle, is the unshakable political foundation for the development of cross-Straits relations.

The mainland will continue to conduct dialogue and communication with all parties, organizations and individuals in Taiwan on cross-Straits relations and the future of the nation on the basis of adhering to the consensus and opposing Taiwan independence, he said.

Ma said that the mainland opposes Taiwan independence for the purpose of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits, protecting the common interests of compatriots on both sides and safeguarding the prospect of peaceful reunification.

"We have the firm will, full confidence and sufficient capability to thwart any separatist attempt for Taiwan independence in any form," he added.