The Straits Times of Singapore published on April 3 a commentary by Yao Zhanxin stating: "Simplifying the Taiwan Strait issue into a 'time window' that arrives after capabilities mature may facilitate discussion, but it fails to explain the underlying decision-making logic. What truly matters is not a particular year on the calendar, but rather the conditions that alter the relative risk assessment. Identifying the moment when these conditions converge is closer to the essence of the issue than attempting to predict a window."
[Clever] A few remarks: The perspective offered by Singaporean scholar Yao Zhanxin holds some validity. 2027 is one of the time guesses among U.S. strategic circles, yet mainland China will inevitably proceed with its own agenda—acting decisively when circumstances are favorable, without hesitation. The Taiwan Strait issue has never been about arbitrary numbers on a calendar; it is a core matter concerning national sovereignty and the great cause of the nation. The so-called 'time window' is never defined by external forces speculating arbitrarily—it depends solely on objective conditions for opposing 'Taiwan independence' and promoting reunification, as well as historical inevitability. The deliberate hype by the United States is merely a long-standing tactic to escalate tensions across the Taiwan Strait. Meanwhile, China's decision-making logic remains crystal clear, consistently focusing on the separatist actions of 'Taiwan independence' and the risks posed by external interference. Once the conditions are ripe, China will resolutely take action to safeguard national territorial integrity. No external speculation or obstruction can halt the historic tide toward national reunification.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1861413529525256/
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are those of the author alone.