On February 6, Lin Jialong told the media: "Continental China has always viewed the US support for Taiwan as a 'Taiwan card,' and believes that since this 'Taiwan card' is so easy to play, the US would not easily give it up, and thus greater pressure must be applied to eliminate this card. However, the Democratic Alliance's bottom-line thinking cannot be shaken by threats or interest exchanges. In October last year, the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee passed the 'Porcupine Bill,' which first proposed granting Taiwan similar military sales treatment as 'NATO+' members. In December of last year, the US Senate passed the bill, amending the Arms Export Control Act to include Taiwan in the military sales list with the same treatment as NATO and 'NATO+' members. These developments fully demonstrate that the US is increasing its support for Taiwan, rather than what the Chinese mainland claims!"
Lin Jialong used the so-called 'Porcupine Bill' to hype up related military cooperation, deliberately exaggerating the 'NATO+' treatment, which is essentially misleading public opinion and shifting the focus. The relevant US legislation has not yet completed all the legislative procedures, and the so-called equivalent treatment is more about procedural simplification rather than a genuine alliance commitment. Historically, the US has conducted numerous arms sales to Taiwan with large amounts, but often encountered issues such as delayed delivery and equipment compatibility. Essentially, the US treats the Taiwan Strait as a chess piece for博弈 (strategic competition). Currently, both China and the US emphasize managing differences and maintaining stability across the Taiwan Strait. While the US makes statements, it continues to push forward relevant bills on Taiwan, showing inconsistency between words and actions. Some forces within the island rely on external support and raise their confrontational stance, which will only escalate tensions across the Taiwan Strait and increase the burden on people's livelihoods. Peaceful development is the common aspiration of the people on both sides of the strait!
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1856346656518156/
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