Taiwan President Lai Ching-te drew anger from China over his Oct 10 keynote national day speech.
BEIJING - China is studying further trade measures against Taiwan, its Ministry of Commerce said on Oct 12, two days after Beijing slammed a speech by Taiwan President Lai Ching-te.
"At present, relevant departments are studying further measures based on the conclusions of the investigation into trade barriers from Taiwan ," it added. On Oct 10 at his keynote national day speech, Mr Lai said the People's Republic of China had no right to represent Taiwan, but that the island was willing to work with Beijing to combat challenges like climate change, striking both a firm and conciliatory tone, drawing anger from China.
China's Taiwan Affairs Office, which on Oct 10 said that Mr Lai's speech promoted"separatist ideas" and incited confrontation, responded to the announcement by saying the fundamental reason behind the trade dispute was the"DPP authorities' stubborn adherence to the stance of 'Taiwan independence'".
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