BEIJING, Feb. 28 (Xinhuanet) -- Eight democratic parties and the All-China
Federation of Industry and Commerce in the Chinese mainland Tuesday accused
Taiwan leader Chen Shui-bian of "seriously sabotaging cross-Straits relations"
by ceasing the operation of the "National Unification Council" and the
application of "National Unification Guidelines".
Chen's move seriously sabotages the cross-Straits relations and is a
dangerous provocation that could bring disaster to people across the Taiwan
Straits," said a joint statement by the nine organizations.
The eight democratic parties are the Revolutionary Committee of the Chinese
Kuomintang, China Democratic League, China Democratic National Construction
Association, China Association for Promoting Democracy, Chinese Peasants and
Workers Democratic Party, China Zhi Gong (Public Interest) Party, Jiu San
(September 3) Society and Taiwan Democratic Self-government League.
Chen, who is trapped in a political quagmire after his party lost the
majority of local elections two months ago, scrapped the council and guidelines
in a move that endangers stability across the Taiwan Straits, and seriously runs
against the mainstream public opinion in Taiwan which favors peaceful
development, the statement said.
"It once again shows he is a troublemaker and destroyer of peace and
stability of cross-Straits relations and in Asia-Pacific region.
"We solemnly warn Chen Shui-bian not to misunderstand the situation or
underestimate the mainland's resolve and ability to curb 'independence'
activities," they said.
The nine organs pledged to work with the Taiwan people to safeguard peace
and stability of cross-Straits relations and strive for peaceful reunification
and will never allow secessionist forces to separate Taiwan from the motherland.