A proposal by Taiwanese lawmakers to amend legislation relating to cross-strait affairs is a move aimed at “de jure independence” for the island and heightens the risk of war, Beijing has warned. “This proposal disregards the mainstream public opinion in Taiwan … publicly challenges the historical and legal fact that Taiwan is part of China, and blatantly promotes ‘de jure Taiwan independence’,” Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Chen Binhua said on Sunday. “Taiwan independence means war. We have...