1. China has established October 25 as the "Commemoration Day of Taiwan's Restoration," marking 80 years since the end of Japanese rule in Taiwan.
- High-level officials, including Wang Huning, a member of the Chinese Communist Party's Politburo Standing Committee, attended a commemorative meeting in Beijing.
- Wang emphasized China's commitment to maintaining its "one-China" principle, safeguarding its national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and achieving complete unification of its land. He warned against any forms of separatist activities promoting Taiwan's independence.

2. In response, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council, which handles policies on China, criticized Beijing for seeking annexation of Taiwan through its "one-China" policy.
- The council reaffirmed Taiwan's stance to maintain the status quo in cross-strait relations and called on Beijing to cease threats and pressure.
- It also urged dialogue with Taiwan on an equal basis instead.