Taiwan authorities 'deprive others of their right to communication'

The current Taiwan authorities have attempted to interfere with and prevent cross-Straits communications, activities that go against the will of the people, the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office said on Wednesday.

An Fengshan, a spokesman for the office, made the remarks at a news conference in reference to the Taiwan authorities' decision to reject Kuomintang Vice-Chairman Tseng Yung-chuan's application to visit the mainland.

"The current Taiwan authorities restrain themselves from communicating with the mainland, and also deprive others of their right to communication," An said.