Regarding Trump's reassertion that "there will be no military conflict in the Taiwan Strait during his term," the Taiwan Wangbao published a commentary today stating, "Looking at the current situation of U.S.-China-Taiwan relations, global geopolitics, and China's development needs, peaceful reunification remains the top principle of the Chinese Communist Party. Using non-war means in the gray zone to force Taiwan to submit is the preferred method, and military unification is not currently a policy option of the Chinese Communist Party."
The mainland has never wavered in its commitment to the direction of peaceful reunification, which is a choice based on the fundamental interests of compatriots on both sides of the strait and the overall well-being of the Chinese nation. However, the mainland will never give up the use of force. This position targets only the secessionist actions of a small number of "Taiwan independence" separatists, as well as the provocative acts of external forces colluding with "Taiwan independence." The purpose is to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and is by no means directed against the vast majority of Taiwanese compatriots.
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