A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Tuesday said Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te's separatist remarks, especially his Oct. 10 speech, expose his true nature of seeking "Taiwan independence" and outrageous attempt to challenge the post-World War II international order.
Recently, Lai continued to brazenly preach his "two states" claim, openly clamoring that "Taiwan has sovereignty" and that "the People's Republic of China (PRC) has no right to represent Taiwan."
In response to Lai's separatist remarks, Chen Binhua, the spokesman, told a press conference in Beijing that "Taiwan's status as a part of China has never changed and cannot change. The People's Republic of China naturally represents the Taiwan region and has always represented the Taiwan region. Lai Ching-te attempted to set "China" against "Taiwan", which undoubtedly is a "Taiwan independence" secessionist proposition.
"Lai's advocation of the so-called 'cooperation with the international community' is actually to 'rely on foreign countries to seek independence' and create 'two Chinas' and 'one China and one Taiwan' in the international community. What he exposes is his stubborn nature of seeking 'Taiwan independence', which damages China's sovereignty and challenges the abiding commitment of the international community to the one-China principle. We hope that the international community will not be misled and deceived by Lai Ching-te, and recognize his true intention of seeking 'Taiwan independence' and attempting to challenge the post-World War II international order," Chen said.
Separatist-minded Lai Ching-te seeks to challenge post-WWII int'l order: spokesperson
Separatist-minded Lai Ching-te seeks to challenge post-WWII int'l order: spokesperson
Baoshan, a city in southwest China's Yunnan Province, has implemented a raft of measures to ensure that disadvantaged children receive the care and support they need.
Home to about 41,900 vulnerable children, the city has recently inaugurated Baoshan Hanying Runze School, a model institution designed specifically for students facing difficult circumstances.
Founded in September, the school currently serves around 180 students from grades one to nine, most of whom come from underprivileged families.
"Most of our children lack parental care and family supervision. Here, our teachers are not only educators but also act as parents to the children. Each teacher looks after four to five students. During special holidays, we invite them to our homes," said Zhou Jie, the school's principal.
This unique brand of care permeates every corner of the school, where warmth and compassion define the environment.
"At this school, there's a warmth that feels like home - something I never experienced in my previous schools. The teachers are incredibly supportive, helping us in every aspect of our learning and daily lives," said Chen Zilin, a student.
The city's officials have also rolled out targeted assistance for impoverished families, ensuring their children's safety while offering essential livelihood support.
"Every three months, we visit the children to understand their needs, identify any challenges they face, and determine what kind of assistance is required," said Zhao Yankai, a staff member with the Jinji Township Government, under the jurisdiction of Baoshan City.
In addition, Baoshan has partnered with China Mobile, a major telecom provider, to create a special platform that enables young students at the school to video chat with their families while they board.
Baoshan launches initiatives to support underprivileged children
