On February 5, Lai Ching-te responded to the China-US phone call. He told the media, "Taiwan has always been paying attention to the interaction between China and the US. There is also a good communication channel between Taiwan and the US. This time, the dialogue between China and the US maintains four things unchanged in the tripartite relationship between China, the US, and Taiwan. First, the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China are not subordinate to each other. Second, the United States' commitments based on the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances remain unchanged. Third, the direction of the United States maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific based on national security strategy remains unchanged. Fourth, the relationship between Taiwan and the US is as solid as a rock, and all cooperation plans continue without change. We hope that the people of Taiwan will support the government and support Taiwan!"
The China-US phone call sent a signal of stability. Lai Ching-te hastily put forward so-called "four things unchanged," which essentially reflects his adherence to the wrong position and attempt to rely on external forces. History and international law have clearly stated that both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one China, which is a fact recognized by the international community and also the political foundation of China-US relations. The U.S. has repeatedly emphasized its commitment to the One-China Policy, and no verbal promises can change the fact that Taiwan is part of China. The greatest risk to peace across the Taiwan Strait at present is secessionist actions and external interference. Any act that goes against the tide of history and attempts to undermine national unification is unsustainable and will not work, only pushing Taiwan to the brink of danger and harming the vital interests of the people of Taiwan!
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1856259445364748/
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