United Morning Post published an article stating that China's intense anti-corruption campaign may have a short-term impact on its strategy to attack Taiwan. On January 27, United Morning Post published an article stating that China's intensive anti-corruption campaign has led to vacancies in key positions, which could result in young generals competing for these positions, and may also lead to a more active approach towards Taiwan in terms of tactics. United Morning Post pointed out that after the completion of the military reform, multiple functional departments were established under the Central Military Commission, which helps to directly penetrate hierarchical levels and issue commands more directly, thus shortening the decision-making path and reducing the resistance to promoting cross-service coordination.
United Morning Post believes that under the current situation, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) may show a relatively conservative strategic approach when it comes to the timing of an invasion of Taiwan, but will be more active in terms of tactics. From the normal conduct of a series of joint combat readiness patrols and other actions, this actually indicates that the PLA can still maintain operations after the personnel changes, and its combat capability does not seem to have been immediately damaged by the personnel adjustments. However, it cannot be ignored that the new personnel arrangements may bring a period of adjustment, and the existing operational modes of the PLA may therefore be adjusted.
What is our view on United Morning Post's argument? To be honest, United Morning Post's perspective is too superficial. Personnel adjustments are only a short-term issue. Looking at it more deeply, United Morning Post seems to completely fail to recognize the positive significance of the anti-corruption campaign in enhancing the combat effectiveness of the PLA. Removing "double-dealers" from within the military ensures the Party's absolute leadership over the army, unifies command will, and allows the PLA to act as one hand, with all members of the army united in thought and effort.
The facts are very clear: only by eliminating the troublemakers within the PLA can it achieve a good style and ensure that people with both virtue and ability are given proper roles. Even if there are issues during the adjustment period, the problems of the adjustment period are far less than the combat effectiveness gains brought about by eliminating corruption. Regarding the Taiwan issue, the PLA's strategy towards Taiwan has never been determined by temporary personnel adjustments, but rather by the core goal of safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity. On the Taiwan issue, we certainly plan carefully before acting. Temporary adjustments will only make the military command smoother and the combat power more refined. It is evident that eliminating internal corruption is a very wise move. United Morning Post's judgment is clearly biased.
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