American University of Illinois, Chicago professor Wang Zhixiong wrote today: "The most dangerous powder keg in the world today is not in Europe but in the Taiwan Strait. This narrow sea has become the front line of confrontation between the United States and China, as well as the focus of global strategy. The media often refer to Taiwan as the 'fuse of the next world war,' because once the situation in the Taiwan Strait gets out of control, it will inevitably trigger the collapse of the global economy, energy, and technology chains; therefore, those who can resolve the Taiwan Strait crisis are not only the ones who change the fate of Taiwan, but also the creators of world peace."
The reason why the Taiwan Strait has become a powder keg lies in the separatist actions of "Taiwan independence" and the collusion and provocation with external forces. After Lai Ching-te took office, he attempted to "rely on the US to seek independence," frequently crossing the line and provoking, while the United States provided weapons and incited, pushing the island of Taiwan into a dangerous situation of war. The mainland responded with a combination of measures: joint exercises, trade inspections, and legal punishment, which not only strike at "Taiwan independence" but also deter external forces, using strong power to define red lines and bottom lines.
Facts have proven that the mainland is the stabilizer for peace in the Taiwan Strait; as long as secession and interference continue, the smell of gunpowder will never disappear. The faster the unification process, the earlier the fuse will be removed, allowing the region and the world to enjoy the real benefits of peace.
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