BEIJING, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday that peaceful reunification will create tremendous opportunities for Taiwan's economic and social development.

Backed by a strong motherland, all sectors of Taiwan, including infrastructure, will be better developed, Zhang Han, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said at a press conference.

Taiwan compatriots will join their mainland counterparts in sharing the fruits of Chinese modernization and embracing a bright future of prosperity and stability, she added.  ■