"It is a well-known fact that Rebiya Kadeer (leader of the Munich-based World Uyghur Congress) is among the heads of the separatist 'East Turkistan' forces. The invitation by the 'Taiwan independence' secessionist force is intended to make trouble and will certainly harm cross-Strait relations," An Fengshan, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of China, told media here.
Kadeer, who is in self-exile abroad, alleges large scale human rights violations in the Uyghur Muslim-majority province Xinjiang which has been restive for several years over the settlements of Hans in the province.
China also blames East Turkistan Islamic Movement (ETIM), an al-Qaeda affiliated separatist outfit, for large scale violence in the province and elsewhere in the country.
An also responded to a question regarding the claim by a leader of Taiwan's 'New Power Party' who said Taiwan authorities would offer scholarships to some Tibetan people identified by Taiwan as "refugees" to sponsor their study on the island.
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So far Taiwan, currently led by Tsai-Ing-wen, who pursues strong policy against uniting with China has refrained from any open contacts with Tibetan refugees as well as the Dalai Lama to avoid any rift with Beijing.
Also in a bid to win over Taiwanese, An announced that Beijing will issue policies to support and attract people from Taiwan to work and live on the mainland.
In response to a question concerning remarks by the Taiwan administration about Taiwanese enterprises that operate in China, An said the Chinese mainland had always encouraged and supported Taiwanese enterprises.
"We used to do in this way and we will continue to do it in the future," An said.
An said huge business opportunities had been created by the reform and opening up of the mainland. The Chinese mainland will continue to encourage Taiwan businessmen to develop on the mainland and provide more convenience and opportunities for them, he said.
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