Anti-Secession Law of China entered into force on 14 Mar. 2005.

There are 10 articles in total. The Law aims to oppose and check Taiwan’s secession from China by secessionists in the name of “Taiwan independence”, promote peaceful national reunification, maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Straits, preserve China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and safeguard the fundamental interests of the Chinese nation.

The key points are as follows:

1.There is only one China in the world. Being part of China, Taiwan and the mainland both belong to one China.

2.The state shall do its utmost with maximum sincerity to achieve a peaceful reunification. After the country is reunified peacefully, Taiwan may practice systems different from those on the mainland and enjoy a high degree of autonomy.

3.In the event that the “Taiwan independence” secessionist forces should act under any name or by any means to cause the fact of Taiwan’s secession from China, or that major incidents entailing Taiwan’s secession from China should occur, or that possibilities for a peaceful reunification should be completely exhausted, the state shall employ non-peaceful means and other necessary measures to protect China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.