In this unidentified photo, Ma Xiaoguang, a spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, poses a question during a press conference in Beijing, China. PHOTO XINHUA BEIJING The 1992 Consensus defines cross-Straits relations as both the mainland and Taiwan belong to one China, is the greatest common denominator for improving and developing cross-Straits relations, a mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday.
The consensus should not be distorted, let alone discarded, according to Ma Xiaoguang, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, in response to a statement by the Chinese Kuomintang regarding the 1992 Consensus, at a press conference.
He emphasized the role of adhering to the consensus and opposing Taiwan independence in promoting the peaceful development of cross-Straits relations and safeguarding peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
He called on all political parties, groups, and individuals on the island to take a firm stand against secession aimed at Taiwan's independence and external interference.
Ma urged them to work together with the mainland to promote the peaceful development of cross-Straits relations, safeguard peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, and safeguard national interests, as well as benefiting compatriots on both sides of the Strait.