Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, November 19 (Reporters Xu Xiaojing and Shang Hao) Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, introduced at a regular press conference on the 19th that since the opening of the mailbox for reporting the atrocious acts of "Taiwan independence" thugs and accomplices persecuting Taiwan compatriots, there has been an endless stream of relevant reporting clues, and tens of thousands of reporting emails have been received. This fully demonstrates the attitude of the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to severely punish the thugs and accomplices of "Taiwan independence". It also reflects the common aspiration of the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to resolutely oppose "Taiwan independence" separatism, promote the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations, and promote the great cause of the reunification of the motherland. We support relevant departments to use facts as the basis and the law as the criterion to severely crack down on the thugs and accomplices of "Taiwan independence" and hold them accountable for life.

On March 26, the government website of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council launched the "Reporting Column on the Violent Behavior of 'Taiwan Independence' Thugs and Accomplices in Persecuting Taiwan Compatriots". The reporting email address is: jubao@suremail.cn.

The public security agency recently issued a reward notice to collect clues about the crimes committed by Taiwanese Internet celebrities Wen Ziyu and Chen Baiyuan. When answering relevant questions, Zhu Fenglian said that the public security organs issued a notice offering rewards for clues about their illegal crimes. It was a concrete action to punish crimes of separatism and inciting separatism in accordance with the law. It was a just move in response to the calls of people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to punish "independence". The incentive measures in the reward notice shall be implemented by the public security organs in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.

She pointed out that peace, development, exchanges and cooperation are the mainstream public opinion in Taiwan. The "Taiwan independence" die-hards, thugs and accomplices, and a very small number of bad apples are doing evil and acting as evil deeds. The vast majority of the Taiwanese people detest their actions and support their severe punishment in accordance with the law. Relevant punitive measures only target "Taiwan independence" die-hards and thugs and accomplices, and do not affect the general public in Taiwan. We hope that compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait will actively provide relevant clues about illegal crimes through relevant channels, and resolutely oppose any form of "Taiwan independence" separatist activities. Relevant parties will strictly protect the information and legitimate rights and interests of whistleblowers in accordance with the law.

The Taiwan Mainland Affairs Council stated that the mainland intends to disrupt public sentiment in Taiwan, and if Taiwanese people cooperate with the mainland’s reward offer to provide relevant clues, they will be “investigated and dealt with in accordance with the law.” Zhu Fenglian answered the question and said that many Taiwanese people despise the intimidation of the Mainland Affairs Council and use various methods to draw a clear line with Shen Boyang, Wen Ziyu, Chen Baiyuan and others. The positive response from people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to the relevant measures reflects their deep hatred for the evil deeds of the "Taiwan independence" thugs and accomplices. The DPP authorities have threatened and intimidated them, seriously infringing on the basic rights of Taiwan compatriots and fully exposing the hypocritical nature of their claim of "freedom of speech."

When answering questions about the public security organs’ decision to investigate Shen Boyang, a die-hard "Taiwan independence" activist, Zhu Fenglian pointed out that it is a common practice in countries around the world to use criminal justice methods to punish criminals who split the country and safeguard the country's core interests. The "Taiwan independence" separatist forces have tried their best to embolden themselves, which just exposes their inner panic. I would like to warn the "Taiwan independence" die-hards not to take any chances. A sharp sword hangs high to punish "independence". Those who seek "independence" will be punished.

Zhu Fenglian emphasized that the "Taiwan independence" die-hards have committed evil deeds and deserve their crimes and will be severely punished. Faced with the unsheathed sword of punishing "independence", the Democratic Progressive Party authorities and the "Taiwan independence" die-hards were at a loss, trying to deflect conflicts and shift the focus. The "independence" provocations of the DPP authorities are the root cause of tension and turmoil in cross-strait relations. The "Taiwan independence" diehards are the vanguard of "independence" supported by the DPP authorities. Only by adhering to the one-China principle and the "1992 Consensus", resolutely opposing "Taiwan independence" separatism, and resolutely punishing "Taiwan independence" diehards can peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait be effectively maintained, and the interests and well-being of Taiwan compatriots be effectively protected.