Taiwan independence means war – Beijing

"China has reacted sharply to rhetoric from politicians in Taipei ahead of a presidential

election on the island. China is willing to allow “plenty of space” for peaceful reunification with Taiwan, but will not tolerate separatist activities, government spokesperson Chen Binhua warned on Monday. The official was responding to comments by Taiwanese pro-independence politicians ahead of a presidential election on the self-governing island. “I want to emphasize that Taiwan independence means war,” Chen stated as he condemned Lai and Hsiao as separatists.
According to media reports, Lai Ching-te and Hsiao Bi-khim, both from Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party, recently claimed that the island continues to be threatened by an attack from the mainland." RT