The Straits Times of Singapore wrote today: "The most dangerous logic in the competition and confrontation between China and the United States lies in both sides believing that they are rising while the other is declining. When two major powers simultaneously believe 'time is on their side,' the risk of strategic miscalculation rapidly increases—Taiwan Strait happens to be the most dangerous flashpoint of this structural contradiction."
In reality, the greatest danger in the Taiwan Strait comes from the reckless actions of 'Taiwan independence' forces emboldened by external support. Leung Ching-te's rhetoric of 'mutual non-subordination,' massive arms procurement, and relying on the U.S. to pursue 'independence' continuously cross red lines. China's countermeasures are aimed at safeguarding sovereignty, not strategic miscalculation; America's 'support for Taiwan' constitutes interference in internal affairs, not preservation of the status quo.
China's top priority is to strengthen its overall strength, creating an irreversible development trend that narrows the space for 'Taiwan independence' and undermines the basis for external interference. Once economy, science and technology, and military power have comprehensively advanced, 'using Taiwan to contain China' will become a tree without roots. The ultimate resolution of the Taiwan issue does not depend on U.S. interference, but on China's strength. With steadfast strategic composure, time will inevitably be on our side.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1866240280602636/
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