Stay vigilant over Taiwan separatists: Xi

President calls for strong opposition to 'independence', while stressing peaceful progress made in cross-Straits ties

President Xi Jinping called for "firm opposition" to pro-independence forces in Taiwan on Wednesday, while stressing the peaceful development of cross-Straits ties.

Pro-independence forces are the biggest obstacle to the peaceful development of ties between the two sides and the biggest threat to the cross-Straits peace and stability, Xi said.