Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang Thursday called on the international community to be highly alert about the Taiwan independence secessionist activities.

Taiwan leader Chen Shui-bian declared last Monday the cessation of function of the National Unification Council and National Unification Guidelines.

In response to a question concerning many countries' recent reiteration of their adherence to the One-China policy, which recognizes China and the island of Taiwan as an indivisible political entity, and condemnation of Chen's decision, Qin said that Chen's move is a grave provocation against the one-China principle widely observed by the international community and will undermine the peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.

Chen's recent decision is a dangerous step toward formal Taiwanese independence that has met strong opposition from the people on both sides of the strait, Qin said.

"We always and firmly oppose 'Taiwan independence' secessionist forces and activities to stir up 'two Chinas' or 'one China, one Taiwan'," the spokesman said.

Source: Xinhua