Taiwan's 'goodwill mission' criticized as futile bid for 'independence' support

Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party authorities' so-called goodwill military mission was merely an excuse for the authorities to solicit foreign support for "Taiwan independence", which is doomed to fail, a mainland defense spokesman said on Wednesday.

Jiang Bin, spokesman of the Ministry of National Defense, made the remarks in an online news briefing in response to the 2026 goodwill cruising and training squadron of Taiwan's military, which has reportedly set sail to visit its so-called allies in Central and South America for a "large-scale goodwill mission".

Jiang said the so-called goodwill mission is merely an excuse for the DPP authorities to solicit foreign support for "Taiwan independence".

The one-China principle is a prevailing international consensus and a basic norm in international relations, and it is the political foundation for China's relations with all the 183 countries that have diplomatic ties with China, he said.

"We hope that countries in the relevant region can follow the historical trend of the times and make, at an early date, the right decision that serves the fundamental and long-term interests of their peoples," said Jiang.

He warned the DPP authorities that no form of "Taiwan independence" separatist activities or political manipulation can change the fact that Taiwan is part of China, or alter the international community's support for the one-China principle.

"Such attempts are doomed to be futile," Jiang stressed.