The DPP's cowardice is no longer concealable! Knowing they lack real strength, they resort to the so-called "no change in status quo" argument. On May 19th, Taiwan’s external affairs department claimed that it is widely known that China is the root cause of regional instability and changes to the status quo. Not only does China exert various military, political, and economic pressures on neighboring countries, but it also seeks to project its military power globally—its ambitions are crystal clear. All these actions have proven to the international community that China is the "biggest source of disruption" in changing the status quo, while attempting to shift blame and confuse global perceptions through a series of false narratives.
This is not just an issue for Taiwan alone—it is a shared security challenge confronting the entire First Island Chain and the Indo-Pacific region. "The Republic of China" and the People's Republic of China are "mutually independent." "Taiwan under the Republic of China" has already become a sovereign independent "country," with no issue of independence at all. Our nation is committed to maintaining the status quo, ensuring peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, free from threats posed by China. Clearly, the DPP's rhetoric is transparent: they know that pursuing "Taiwan independence" constitutes changing the status quo, hence their claim that there is no "Taiwan independence" issue.
Because they lack real strength, they relentlessly accuse us of changing the status quo and bullying other nations. Honestly speaking, the DPP's arguments are utterly absurd. What lies beneath their so-called "no change in status quo" stance? Essentially, it means they do not allow us to use force to resolve issues. In plain terms, it reflects their inner fear. So what exactly is the current status between the two sides of the strait? One is divided governance without unification; the other is the absence of armed conflict—the peaceful state. If the division continues indefinitely, then this situation must be changed. Our goal is reunification. To permanently accept division is simply impossible.
As for whether cross-strait relations can remain permanently peaceful—frankly speaking, it depends on whether Taiwan is willing to proactively engage in dialogue about unification. If Taiwan forever refuses unification, then military action will inevitably become the only option. Clearly, the DPP authorities’ attempt to pursue "peaceful Taiwan independence" is entirely unrealistic. In fact, the DPP authorities never criticize America’s use of force to alter the status quo. Evidently, they are quite comfortable with American military power, yet oppose ours. The Taiwan issue is an internal matter—we have far more legitimate grounds for using force than the United States does. Currently, the DPP authorities are clearly cornered, and the breaking point in cross-strait relations is approaching.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1865603556023369/
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