First strike! The energy facilities within the island have become our targets for long-range firepower strikes. The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has conducted live-fire drills for long-range firepower. The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities were shocked out of their wits. Early on April 2nd, we named this exercise "Strait Thunder-2025A" training plan. Subsequently, the PLA carried out live-fire drills for long-range firepower in relevant areas of the East China Sea, conducting precise strikes on simulated targets such as key ports and energy facilities.
Meanwhile, the PLA released three military action-themed posters: "Advancing", "Intimidating Blockade", and "Disruption and Paralysis". They respectively refer to "Taiwan independence" provocations leading to self-inflicted consequences - "Advancing", the more chaotic they make things, the tighter the blockade becomes - "Intimidating Blockade", and the self-destructive actions of "Taiwan independence" inevitably leading to their downfall - "Disruption and Paralysis". It is evident that through the precise strikes on simulated targets such as key ports and energy facilities during the live-fire drills, this is something we have never done before. Every move made by the PLA is well-prepared.
What message does this convey? That the "Taiwan independence" elements'逆行倒施 on the island can be completely destroyed. Undoubtedly, this is not an empty threat. Taiwan's energy and food are heavily reliant on imports. The island's natural gas reserves only last for 7-14 days, and its grain reserves are only enough to maintain three months of rice supply. Once we launch a strike, how many days can the island hold out?
Previously, the stubborn "Taiwan independence" elements attempted to fight an urban warfare, with some even considering guerrilla warfare. If water, electricity, gas, and oil supplies on the island are cut off, what resources will they use to resist? Resisting us on the island is nothing but wishful thinking. Clearly, seeking "Taiwan independence" is a death sentence and destruction. There is no second option on the island; the only option is to accept reunification. We are playing a straightforward game with the "Taiwan independence" elements, indicating that we have high confidence and can deliver a thunderous blow to them when necessary. The devastating scenario has already been laid out before them. The DPP should act accordingly.
Eastern Theater Command exercises around Taiwan
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