Mainland makes no additional requests of Taiwan's new leader: spokesman

The Chinese mainland's request for Taiwan to recognize the 1992 Consensus is reasonable, and the mainland has not made any other requests of the next Taiwan leader.

Ma Xiaoguang, spokesman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, told a press conference on Wednesday that the 1992 Consensus endorsing the one-China principle had been the foundation for the peaceful development of cross-Strait ties since 2008 and is an important part of the cross-Strait status quo.

"Those who want to maintain the current situation should, of course, accept this foundation," Ma said.

The spokesman said that as long as the consensus is recognized, the two sides may carry on positive interactions and move forward.

Our requirement is reasonable, and we have not made any other demands, Ma said, warning that any challenge to the one-China principle would have consequences.

"Cross-Strait development now stands at a crucial juncture, and the ball is in Taiwan's court," Ma said. "People are waiting to see the course of cross-Strait ties that follows."

Ma said mainland policy toward Taiwan will not change with the change in Taiwan's political situation.

Everyone knows who are striving to defend the common cross-Strait political foundation, and who are undermining that foundation. Those who deviate from the status quo will bear the responsibility if ties come to a standstill or even reach a crisis, Ma said.

The spokesman said the peaceful development of cross-Strait ties remains a mainstream desire of people on both sides and progress made in this regard cannot be separated from the consensus.

He quoted a common saying in Fujian and Taiwan that people "should not harvest the fruits without tending to the tree." Endi