China Considers New Trade Measures Against Taiwan Amid Ongoing Dispute
Beijing's response follows a speech by Taiwan's president that China claims incites separatism.
- China's Ministry of Commerce is exploring additional trade actions against Taiwan due to unresolved trade barriers.
- Taiwan has imposed bans on over 2,500 mainland products, which China views as significant trade restrictions.
- China criticized Taiwan's President Lai Ching-Te's recent speech, accusing him of promoting separatist ideas.
- The trade tensions are rooted in Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party's stance on independence, according to China.
- China previously reinstated tariffs on 134 Taiwanese items, signaling potential for further economic measures.