“Those who forget their ancestors, betray the motherland or split the country will never come to a good end and will surely be spurned by the people and judged by history.”

—  Zhu Fenglian

Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-says-it-will-hold-supporters-taiwans-independence-criminally-responsible-2021-11-05/ "China spurs Taiwan anger with criminal liability threat for independence supporters" in Reuters] (5 November 2021)

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