"I'm not looking to have somebody go independent."That was Donald Trump speaking to US media after his state visit to China. And for "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, those words were another heavy blow.

China and the US are working toward a constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability. And in that context, "Taiwan independence" should not be used as a tool to contain China.

Trump's remarks show that the US side understands China's position, takes China's concerns seriously, and does not stand for or accept Taiwan's moving toward independence.

The space for separatist forces is shrinking. Those still clinging to the illusion of "Taiwan independence" should wake up to reality.