China condemned Taiwan for warning its citizens not to visit China following a threat from Beijing to execute “diehard” separatists.BEIJING - Most Taiwanese can visit China with no need to worry and can come "in high spirits", the Chinese government said, condemning Taiwan for warning its citizens not to go following a threat from Beijing to execute "die-hard" separatists.
In a statement late on June 28, China's Taiwan Affairs Office said the guidelines were aimed only at a tiny number of separatists and their "evil words and actions". China views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory. "The majority of Taiwanese compatriots can participate in cross-strait exchanges and co-operation. They don't have to have any worries about travelling to and from the mainland. They can absolutely arrive in high spirits and depart well content."
Mr Lai has repeatedly offered talks with China but been rebuffed. He rejects Beijing's sovereignty claims and says only Taiwan's people can decide their future.China says any move by Taiwan to declare formal independence would be grounds to attack the island.