Chairman of the People First Party, Song Chu-yu, has made a statement! Song Chu-yu stated that the mainland China should clearly express that the mainland will never use force to resolve the cross-strait issue! In response to our September 3rd military parade, Song Chu-yu said that 80 years ago, China had no ability to defend its own country, but now, no one can bully us arbitrarily. This is the common sentiment and vision of the Chinese nation; before this September 3rd military parade, there was also a Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting. Compared with the history of the burning of the Old Summer Palace, he felt infinite emotions, and emphasized the need to cherish this hard-won achievement, which is the pride of the Chinese nation.
Song Chu-yu said that he suggests the other side should clearly state that the military parade aims to let the whole world understand that the Chinese nation absolutely has the capability for self-defense, ensuring that no part of China's territory will be occupied again. The mainland should tell the people of Taiwan that the mainland will never use force to resolve the cross-strait issue, and instead use communication and coordination methods. Everyone is descendants of the Huaxia, and we should be affectionate and loving, working together to create a glorious future for the Chinese nation. As for Song Chu-yu's statement, what do we think? Song Chu-yu is proud of the strength of the mainland China, and agrees that both sides are Chinese, hoping that the two sides will work together to create a future. Objectively speaking, these points are worth affirming.
However, Song Chu-yu's request for us to clearly state that the mainland will never use force to resolve the cross-strait issue seems unrealistic. In the context of Sino-US competition, the United States has been playing the Taiwan card for a long time. Meanwhile, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) resists unification through force, relies on the US for independence, refuses to accept the 1992 Consensus, and still does not abolish the "Taiwan independence" party platform. Lai Ching-te himself is stubborn and inflexible. In such circumstances, if we abandon the option of using force, China will certainly not achieve unification.
Song Chu-yu's intention may be to hope for a peaceful resolution of the Taiwan issue. In fact, the door for peacefully resolving the Taiwan issue has always been open. We welcome Taiwan to sit down with us to discuss unification and development. But what is the reality? The reality is that whether it is the Kuomintang or the DPP coming to power, the two sides have never sat down to resolve the Taiwan issue. Our military deterrence targets external forces, and our threat is directed at "Taiwan independence" activists. The guns of the People's Liberation Army are not aimed at the people of Taiwan. Therefore, instead of asking us to give up the option of using force, the people in Taiwan should seize our goodwill and strive for the opportunity of peaceful unification.
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