BEIJING, Nov. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- A central government spokesman warned here Wednesday that China would resolutely crush any "Taiwan independence" attempts at all costs if the Taiwan authorities try to create any major splittist incidents through so-called "Constitutional reform".

    "If Chen Shui-bian dares to use this ('Constitutional reform') to create any major incidents aimed at 'Taiwan independence', we will resolutely and completely crush such splittist attempts at all costs," said Li Weiyi, spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office under the State Council, China's cabinet,  at a press briefing here Wednesday.

    Asked to comment on Taiwan leader Chen Shui-bian's recent remarks which claimed that Taiwan was a sovereign state and neededa fresh constitution, the spokesman said: "This has once again exposed Chen's true face of seeking 'Taiwan independence'."

    "In promoting the so-called 'Constitutional reform', Chen is actually seeking to separate Taiwan from China," said Li.

    He said Taiwan is never a sovereign state.  It is proved by all historical facts and laws again and again that and it is widely recognized by the international community that Taiwan is an integral part of the Chinese territory. Enditem