BEIJING: China’s Ministry of Commerce said that it is studying further trade measures against Taiwan, after China slammed a speech by Taiwan President Lai Ching-Te, western media reported. In a statement, China’s Commerce Ministry said that Taiwan’s ruling party, has not taken any practical steps to lift “trade restrictions” on mainland China.
It added that now, relevant departments are studying further steps based on the conclusions of the probe into trade barriers from Taiwan against mainland China.
Earlier, on Thursday at his keynote national day speech, President Lai claimed China had no right to represent Taiwan, but that the island was willing to work with China to combat challenges including climate change, striking both a firm and conciliatory tone, drawing anger from Beijing.
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China’s Taiwan Affairs Office, said that Lai’s speech has promoted “separatist ideas” and provoked confrontation, replied to the announcement by saying the fundamental reason behind the trade issue was the “DPP authorities’ stubborn adherence to the position of Taiwan.
