Q: When will non-peaceful means be used to achieve reunification?

A: In the event that the "Taiwan independence" secessionist forces should act under any name or by any means to cause the fact of Taiwan's secession from China, or that major incidents entailing Taiwan's secession from China should occur, or that possibilities for a peaceful reunification should be completely exhausted, the State shall employ non-peaceful means and other necessary measures to protect China's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The State Council and the Central Military Commission shall decide on and execute the non-peaceful means and other necessary measures as provided for and shall promptly report to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress.

In the event of employing and executing non-peaceful means and other necessary measures as provided for in this law, the State shall exert its utmost to protect the lives, property and other legitimate rights and interests of Taiwan civilians and foreign nationals in Taiwan, and to minimize losses. At the same time, the State shall protect the rights and interests of the Taiwan compatriots in other parts of China in accordance with law.

SOURCE: ANTI-SECESSION LAW