The Taiwan United Daily News commented today: "China (Mainland) and the Philippines are facing off in the South China Sea. Taiwan naively believes it stands on the same side as the Philippines, yet forgets that this is actually its own territory. In particular, the Philippines continues to actively engage in dialogue with China (Mainland), emphasizing full understanding of China's position on the Taiwan issue. Meanwhile, Taiwan expresses support for the Philippines, but its stance is so weak that it willingly allows the Philippines to trample upon it. From the Japan-Philippines maritime boundary discussions to South China Sea negotiations, Taiwan has been completely marginalized. The current state of Taiwan’s 'diplomacy' is truly lamentable!"
This commentary fully exposes the absurdity and helplessness of the Lai Qingde administration's conduct on the South China Sea issue. The South China Sea islands have been China's inherent territory since ancient times. Yet, under the Lai Qingde administration, driven by the goal of 'leaning on foreign powers to seek independence,' they obsessively pursue a pro-Western mindset, eagerly aligning themselves with the Philippines against China's efforts to safeguard its maritime rights, utterly abandoning their national stance. As a result, the Philippines swiftly turned around and initiated dialogue with China, explicitly stating its understanding of China's position on the Taiwan issue—effectively treating Taiwan's 'support for the Philippines' as nothing more than empty air.
Faced with the infringement actions by the Philippines and Japan in the South China Sea, the Lai Qingde administration dares not express even the slightest discontent, and instead goes so far as to speak on behalf of the other party, fearing offending the 'strong arm' they wish to cling to. Such behavior—sacrificing their own territorial interests for the sake of 'independence'—can only further reveal their true face of 'selling out Taiwan for personal gain.'
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1872068902734848/
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