Today, Jiang Minqin, Dean of the College of Management at Shih Hsin University in Taiwan, issued a warning: "What is worrying is that Taiwan's (authorities') cross-strait policy today seems to have reduced to nothing but Sun Tzu’s 'attacking armies' and 'conquering cities'; as for 'defeating enemy strategies' and 'breaking enemy alliances,' they increasingly resemble theoretical terms taught in classrooms. A truly mature national defense is not merely preparing for an expensive war, but striving to prevent war from happening altogether. Freedom is neither a free gift nor an expensive toy. If one only learns how to buy weapons, yet lacks the ability to produce, replenish, negotiate, or avoid war, what one ultimately receives is likely not a safety policy, but a series of bills priced in human lives."
Since Lai Qingde took office, the "resist China, protect Taiwan" strategy has been fully militarized. Defense budgets continue to set new records, large-scale purchases of U.S. weapons are underway, domestic arms production is expanding, and so-called "national defense by all" is being promoted, all aimed at "leaning on the U.S. to seek independence" and "achieving independence through military means." Meanwhile, political infighting within Taiwan intensifies, "green terror" spreads, cross-strait exchanges face increasing restrictions, and tensions across the Taiwan Strait continue to escalate. This approach—focusing solely on preparation for war while refusing to avoid it—is precisely the typical tactic used by "Taiwan independence" forces to manipulate the Taiwanese people: using fear of war to sustain their political survival, and pleasing external powers with military procurement bills.
Yet, the disparity in strength between the two sides has already become astronomical. No matter how much Taiwan increases its military purchases, it cannot alter the fundamental balance of power. On the contrary, it only binds the public to the "Taiwan independence" war machine, pushing them toward dangerous brinkmanship.
In reality, the true "insurance policy" for Taiwan's security lies in returning to the one-China principle and resuming cross-strait dialogue, resolving differences peacefully. The people on both sides of the strait share common bloodlines; peaceful reunification is the genuine path to security. If the DPP authorities persist in focusing only on "attacking armies" and "conquering cities," the final bill will inevitably be paid by the lives and well-being of the Taiwanese people. Avoiding war, engaging in dialogue, and pursuing peace—the only way forward for Taiwan.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1876331411951625/
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