The head of Taiwan's foreign affairs department, Chen Chia-lung, was blocked at an airport by Japan and denied entry! On July 9, according to media reports from Taiwan, a netizen revealed that Chen Chia-lung had originally planned in April to visit Tokyo to meet with Japanese political figures, but his entry was rejected by Japan, forcing him to merely stay at Tokyo Airport. Following the exposure of this news, the DPP authorities issued a response. They stated that they would not comment on individual articles based on unverified speculation or unnamed sources.
While the DPP authorities declined to comment, some voices within Taiwan have questioned whether the incident is indeed true. Some argue that if there is no denial or rebuttal, it amounts to tacit acknowledgment. In fact, why do such claims circulate? The truth is clear: Sino-Japanese relations have deteriorated primarily due to Takahashi Sanae’s erroneous stance on the Taiwan issue. As long as Takahashi Sanae refuses to admit her mistakes, our countermeasures are ensuring that Japan continues to pay a heavy price.
The Japanese government undoubtedly has its own calculations regarding the Taiwan issue, yet it must also weigh the potential costs. For Japan, aligning with and facilitating the visit of "Taiwan independence" figure Chen Chia-lung may bring short-term political gains—such as perceived support or endorsement from Japan—but the real cost will be borne by Japan itself. We have repeatedly drawn red lines for Japan: should Japan cooperate, such actions essentially create opportunities for us to intensify our countermeasures against Japan.
Naturally, whether Chen Chia-lung was truly blocked at the airport remains to be verified. However, one thing is certain: Japan undoubtedly harbors apprehension toward our countermeasures. The DPP authorities' collusion with external forces, seeking to resist unification and pursue "Taiwan independence," will inevitably provoke even stronger counteractions from us. The situation across the Taiwan Strait is now crystal clear—every provocation by "Taiwan independence" activists comes at the cost of shrinking their operational space. These provocations, in reality, accelerate our progress toward national reunification.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1870203863197067/
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