Chen Binhua, a spokesperson of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, attends a press conference on May14, 2025. Photo: Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council

A spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday voiced strong support for the decision of the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) of the Chinese mainland to include eight Taiwan entities in the export control list.

Chen Binhua, a spokesperson of the Taiwan Affairs Office, stated that since Lai Ching-te came to power, he has stubbornly adhered to the "Taiwan independence" stance, vigorously propagated separatist fallacies, and attempted to "seek independence by relying on foreign forces" and "seek independence through military means." 

Some entities in the Taiwan region have participated in these activities, acting as accomplices. In accordance with relevant laws and regulations, MOFCOM’s decision is a necessary measure to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity and maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits, as well as a solemn warning to the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces for their repeated separatist provocations, Chen said.

Seeking "Taiwan independence" is a dead end, and aiding "independence" is an evil path, Chen said. Enterprises, groups and individuals that are willing to be the claws and teeth of "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, participate in splitting the country, and incite crimes of splitting the country will definitely be severely punished in accordance with the law, Chen said.