mainland Taiwan says any attempt to slander one country, two systems doomed to fail

BEIJING - A mainland spokesperson said on Friday that any attempt by diehard elements to slander the one country, two systems policy is doomed to fail.

Zhu Fenglian, a spokesman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, stated that facts have proven that one country, two systems have great vitality, and it is a good policy to ensure Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability, and to safeguard the well-being of Hong Kong compatriots.

On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, diehard elements seeking Taiwan independence slandered the successful practice of one country, two systems that have fully exposed their nature of seeking Taiwan independence, Zhu said.

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