The Taiwan Affairs Office responds to reports of Taiwan independence "thugs and accomplices" reporting the situation.

On the morning of May 14th, the Taiwan Affairs Office held a routine press conference. Reporter: On March 26th, the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council launched a special column on the government website for reporting the malicious acts of "Taiwan independence" hooligans and accomplices against Taiwanese compatriots. How is the current situation of receiving reports? What punishment measures will be taken against the reported individuals? Taiwan Affairs Office Spokesperson Chen Binhua: As of May 13th, the column has received nearly 6000 report emails, fully reflecting the public's deep disgust for the malicious acts of "Taiwan independence" hooligans and accomplices who disrupt cross-strait exchanges and cooperation, and persecute Taiwanese compatriots. We will adhere to the facts, uphold the law, verify the relevant report information, and hold these hooligans and accomplices accountable and severely punish them according to law.