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China Confirms Receipt of Spy Remains from Taiwan, Hails 'Heroic Deeds'
China confirmed the return of cremated remains of historic Communist Party spies from Taiwan, hailing them as 'historic martyrs' and leveraging their 'heroic deeds' to promote reunification.
China Confirms Return of Spy Remains from Taiwan
Beijing has confirmed receiving the cremated remains of historic Communist Party spies from Taiwan. Zhang Han, spokeswoman for mainland's Taiwan Affairs Office, told reporters on Wednesday that the ashes were returned before the Ching Ming Festival on April 5. This return occurred days before the chairwoman of the opposition Kuomintang party, Cheng Li-wun, was expected to visit.
'Martyrs' Hailed as Encouragement for Reunification
Zhang Han hailed the returned spies as 'historic martyrs' and said their return serves as encouragement in China's pursuit of reunification. She emphasized that the 'heroic deeds' of these individuals inspire the aspiration for reunification. This announcement reflects Beijing's continued commitment to its reunification goals with Taiwan.
*Source: SCMP (2026-04-01)*
