BEIJING, June 26 (Xinhua) -- Any "Taiwan independence" separatist attempts to provoke and create confrontation between compatriots across the Strait is doomed to failure, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said Wednesday.

An Fengshan, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, made the remarks in response to questions related to the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration's attempts to further block cross-Strait exchanges.

The DPP administration's actions reflected the selfishness of its agenda and went against the common aspiration of the people on both sides for peace, cooperation and development, An said at a press conference.

He called on compatriots across the Strait to join hands to push forward cross-Strait relations and create a better future for the Chinese nation.