China voices confidence of safeguarding homeland after release of hi-res Taiwan satellite images

BEIJING, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- A spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday said that with the continued advancement of technological capabilities, China has more power to safeguard its homeland, which includes the country's Taiwan region.

Spokesperson Zhang Han made the remarks in response to an inquiry about the recent release of satellite images of multiple locations in Taiwan by the mainland's commercial satellites.

On Oct. 25, China's first Commemoration Day of Taiwan's Restoration that marks the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China, the "Jilin-1" satellite constellation published eight high-resolution satellite images taken from space covering different parts of Taiwan -- including Taipei City, Taipei Port, and the famous Alishan scenic area.

"Taiwan is an inalienable part of China," said a post on the official WeChat account "Jilin-1," adding that "every inch of Taiwan Province of China is full of vitality through the space perspective of 'Jilin-1.'"

This move drew significant attention and sparked much discussion among people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.

Taiwan is a treasured island of the motherland, Zhang said, noting that with continued advancement of technological capabilities, which makes more precise measurement of its territory, China has greater strength and confidence to safeguard its homeland and embrace the future.

She welcomed more Taiwan compatriots to visit the mainland, enjoy the beautiful scenery and feel the warmth of the family.