BEIJING, Dec 10 (CGTN) - A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Friday lashed out at Taiwan region's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority for participating in the U.S.-led "Summit for Democracy."

Ma Xiaoguang, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said the DPP's attempt only makes more people see through the essence of the DPP authorities' seeking independence under the pretext of democracy.

The so-called "Summit for Democracy" is actually a political manipulation to maintain America's own interests and hegemony, Ma added.