Top adviser sets out mainland stance after island's new leader takes office

Top political adviser Yu Zhengsheng restated the mainland's stance on Taiwan affairs on Sunday to firmly uphold the 1992 Consensus and oppose "Taiwan independence".

Adhering to the political foundation of the 1992 Consensus, which states that both the mainland and Taiwan are parts of one China, cross-Straits relations will enjoy a prosperous future, he said, adding that the key for peaceful development is to uphold the consensus and strongly stand against secessionist activities.