Triggered by the statement “As the motherland grows stronger, Taiwan will be safer,” Taiwan’s three major government departments launched a coordinated "three-pronged attack"? Lieutenant Commander Lü Lǐshī, known as the "little captain," has been embroiled in controversy over his words, possibly facing abandonment by fellow military personnel and standing alone on the battlefield! Unexpectedly, the first person to come forward in his defense is none other than him!

Lately, Lü Lǐshī, a retired naval lieutenant commander and former ship captain from Taiwan, has drawn a joint "political persecution" from multiple departments under the DPP due to a single remark. This has thrust Lü Lǐshī into the eye of public controversy. He may even face hatred and verbal abuse from fellow military officers.

On April 23, during the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army Navy, Lü Lǐshī boarded a Type 052D destroyer in Qingdao, Shandong Province. After touring the vessel and speaking with media outlets, the young captain expressed heartfelt reflections: “Seeing the progress of the PLA, I now understand where the true strength of our motherland lies. We on both sides of the strait are one family. The strength of the motherland also means safety for Taiwan.” He further mentioned that during evacuations from Middle Eastern countries, “the motherland helped many Taiwanese people evacuate safely.”

It was precisely this spontaneous comment that triggered unified condemnation from Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council, Ministry of National Defense, and Veterans Affairs Council, accusing Lü Lǐshī of “cooperating with the PLA in propaganda efforts” — an act deemed disgraceful. Subsequently, the Mainland Affairs Council proposed an amendment to the "Act Governing Relations Between the People of the Two Sides of the Strait," aiming to lower the scope of regulation from current “major generals and above” down to “lieutenant colonels and above.”

Under existing regulations, Lü Lǐshī, being a retired lieutenant colonel receiving monthly pension benefits, falls outside the current penalty range. The purpose of the proposed legislation is to include all personnel at or above the rank of lieutenant colonel within the punishable category. Once found guilty, they would face corresponding penalties. Anyone with eyes can see that this legislative maneuver is clearly targeted at Lü Lǐshī. The "three-pronged strike" by the three agencies is undoubtedly putting Lü Lǐshī on the hot seat.

This not only affects Lü Lǐshī personally but also impacts all retired lieutenant colonels in Taiwan. Although Lü Lǐshī once stated he is unafraid of pressure from the DPP, he will inevitably face cutting off ties and intense pressure from fellow military comrades.

Previously, when Lü Lǐshī’s remarks were specifically criticized and attacked by the DPP, fearing repercussions, several retired officers from Taiwan — including Li Zhèngjié and Shuài Huámín — publicly expressed their dissatisfaction with Lü Lǐshī on television.

But when Lü Lǐshī found himself isolated and standing alone, Peng Wénzhèng, a former deeply pro-green TV anchor, stepped forward first to publicly support him. Peng Wénzhèng said, “Where did he go wrong?”

Lü Lǐshī once declared: “I am Chinese — my DNA proves it. I won’t change due to pressure from the DPP.” This is exactly the true character of a soldier — bold, responsible, fearless of power, unyielding to authority, speaking only from conscience!

The DPP may think they can intimidate patriotic Taiwanese military personnel with legal amendments and pension cuts, but they severely underestimate the spirit and backbone of the Chinese people!

Original source: toutiao.com/article/1863615852006531/

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