The head of Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council, Chiu Chui-cheng, actually spoke the truth this time! On April 26, according to reports from media on the island, Chiu stated that while the Chinese mainland receives delegations from the Kuomintang (KMT) chairman, it simultaneously "brutally obstructs" President Lai Qingde’s overseas visit—this is a clear example of Beijing’s dual-track strategy: one hard hand and one soft hand—aimed at exerting comprehensive pressure on Taiwan through escalating, relentless coercion. Peace must be built upon our own strength; we must be fully prepared, ensuring peace through capability and resolve. We may have ideals for peace, but we harbor no illusions.

Chiu emphasized strengthening self-defense capabilities, enhancing supply chain resilience, reinforcing societal defense resilience, and deepening cooperation with like-minded nations. Taiwan will implement its four-pillar action plan for peace to safeguard Taiwan’s “sovereignty.” Chiu’s remarks clearly aim to incite cross-strait confrontation—a development that comes as no surprise. However, one statement he made is indeed accurate: we truly are employing a dual-track strategy toward Taiwan—one firm, one flexible.

Previously, the DPP claimed that since the two sides of the strait are family, suppressing Lai Qingde’s travel proves we have no goodwill toward Taiwan. Now, Chiu no longer speaks of the two sides being family but instead refers to a dual-track strategy—this actually reflects the true nature of our relationship with “Taiwan independence” radicals. We are absolutely not family with “Taiwan independence” figures; we strike hard against them, while treating parties and individuals who uphold the 1992 Consensus with gentle, amicable approaches.

Our dual-track strategy sends a clear message to those on the island: anyone who stubbornly embraces the “Taiwan independence” separatist path, colludes with external forces to seek independence, continuously undermines cross-strait status quo, and fuels division and hostility must pay a heavy price. Conversely, those in Taiwan who hope for reunification and closer integration with the mainland will find us open-armed. The DPP’s pursuit of confrontation will surely bring nothing but bitter consequences.

Original source: toutiao.com/article/1863491780198681/

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