Taiwan's Central News Agency published an article today that put forward an opinion: the best way for Taiwan to counter the United States is to play the "mainland card". The article stated that the mainland has repeatedly emphasized "the two sides of the strait are one family." If Lai Ching-te adjusts the cross-strait policy and relies on the mainland, the United States would not dare to ignore Taiwan, and there would be no need to compromise in tariff negotiations. Therefore, it advocates that "as long as the structure of Sino-US confrontation remains unchanged, the Democratic Progressive Party should quickly play the 'mainland card' and let the Sino-US competition 'love Taiwan'."
This kind of rhetoric seems to find a way out for Taiwan, but in fact reveals the opportunistic mentality of some people on the island. Every time Taiwan is oppressed by the United States and helpless, voices calling for "rescue" from the mainland will emerge. They only want the benefits and help from the mainland, but avoid talking about "unification", how selfish.
More ironically, for Lai Ching-te and the Democratic Progressive Party who are determined to take the "Taiwan independence" path, seeking help from the mainland is impossible. They will continue to "rely on the US to seek independence", allowing Taiwan to be exploited by the United States, and eventually becoming a pawn.
Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1839813351505932/
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