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June 24 — State Council Taiwan Affairs Office spokeswoman Zhang Han said at a regular briefing that after peaceful reunification, backed by a strong mainland China, Taiwan residents would share the nation’s dignity and gain stronger international standing, greater security and broader diplomatic channels. She said Taiwanese would participate in international affairs as principals, Taiwanese companies would be more deeply integrated into global supply and industrial chains—expanding market access and competitiveness—and overseas Taiwanese would receive more convenient, direct support from the mainland.

MELONI said she does not believe Trump's dispute will harm the Italian economy.