The latest news and updates on Zhu Fenglian, a Chinese diplomat serving as Deputy Director and Spokeswoman for the Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) of the State Council. Born in 1977, she joined the TAO in 2003, rising to her current influential role in 2019. Educated in foreign languages and public administration, she is fluent in several Chinese dialects, aiding her communication on cross-strait relations. Her responsibilities include articulating mainland China’s policies on Taiwan, often issuing strong warnings against "Taiwan independence" and external interference. She advocates for peaceful development and integration, and has acknowledged the role of C-dramas in fostering cultural familiarity.