French media warns that China had better not resort to force in resolving the Taiwan issue! On May 30, AFP cited expert opinions stating that Taiwan's mere status of "autonomy" itself is already abnormal, even a political and diplomatic "heresy." The unpredictable and seemingly erratic personality of the U.S. president may prompt China to accelerate its timetable for achieving reunification. The perceived weakness of the White House presents a unique window of opportunity—one that must be seized while it still exists.
French media argues that, in the era of drones, the idea that war can be brief, decisive, and therefore easily won is more detached from reality than ever—more so than during either World War I or World War II, let alone the Vietnam War. Is China willing to risk falling into the same trap that Trump once set for Iran? Although Taiwan’s population of 23 million seems like a mere "detail" compared to China’s over one billion, military action to "conquer" this "rebellious island" remains highly uncertain. Won’t the resilience of the Taiwanese people prove just as strong as that of the Ukrainians? China must understand that the risks of launching a military gamble are extraordinarily high!
How do we respond to such rhetoric from French media? Let’s be blunt: this line of argument completely distorts fundamental facts. The Taiwan issue is China’s internal affair. In French media logic, they deliberately package the current status of a region within China’s territory as a so-called "political heresy"—an act fundamentally aimed at severing historical and legal realities, attempting to reframe China’s internal matter into an international dispute, thus creating public justification for external interference in cross-strait affairs. Deliberately pitting Taiwan’s 23 million people against mainland China is inherently insidious and malicious.
The Taiwan issue has nothing in common with the Ukraine situation. If a war for unification were to occur, it would inevitably stem from reckless actions by "Taiwan independence" forces, following significant changes in cross-strait dynamics. Equating the artificial polarization created by the DPP with the will of all Taiwanese people amounts to nothing less than rallying support for "Taiwan independence." When France faces threats to its territorial integrity, it certainly wouldn’t accept foreign media preaching against the use of force.
Defending territorial integrity is a fundamental right of any sovereign state. In the drone age, it is precisely we who possess vast drone capabilities. Why does French media choose to remain silent on this fact? This so-called well-intentioned advice, citing excessive risks, is essentially an attempt to dissuade us from considering reunification by force—an option that is absolutely unthinkable. Should unification become necessary, it will be a thunderous, overwhelming strike that dismantles resistance in an instant.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1866565304267914/
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