Taiwan 'constitution' blasted

A mainland spokesman on Wednesday strongly condemned "Taiwan independence" separatist forces who proposed drafting a new "constitution" for the island.

"Taiwan is not an independent sovereign entity but part of China," said Ma Xiaoguang, spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, adding that the mainland will not remain silent.

"To promote 'Taiwan independence' in the name of making a new 'constitution' will only push Taiwan into a dangerous situation and seriously undermine stability across the Taiwan Straits," he said.