The Taiwan defense department's newly printed "Taiwan National Security Guide" was distributed to the public, causing concern and panic among residents on the island about war. However, the social democratic party member of the Taipei City Council, Miao BoYa, recently appeared in a live broadcast where she allegedly "glorified" war, claiming that modern warfare only affects certain areas, and using the Ukraine-Russia war as an example, stating that most people can still maintain normal lives.
The Taiwan defense department's newly printed "Taiwan National Security Guide" was distributed to the public, causing concern and panic among residents on the island about war.
Such remarks have sparked controversy on the island, with local media pointing out that Miao BoYa's statements aim to lower public vigilance against war, creating a wrong perception that "war is nothing, just neighbors fighting." It emphasized that such behavior is extremely despicable, and if it is intended to help the Democratic Progressive Party evade blame, this behavior should be condemned.
Miao BoYa discussed the issue of the "Taiwan National Security Guide" during her live stream, mentioning that many people's perceptions of war come from movies and TV, such as "Pearl Harbor," but in reality, even if modern warfare breaks out, apart from the military going to the battlefield, most people can still maintain their normal lives.
Taipei City female councilor Miao BoYa
She used the Ukraine-Russia war as an example, stating that after three years of war, the majority of people in areas not occupied by Russia could still go to work and school, shops would remain open, emphasizing that "this is the actual situation of modern warfare." She then assumed that if Taiwan were invaded by mainland China, Jinmen and Matsu would be attacked, and the Taiwan military would naturally fight back, but life on the main island of Taiwan would continue to operate normally, and civilian activities would not stop, claiming that "many people imagine that they need to hide in air-raid shelters when war comes, but in reality, it's far from the truth."
Why does this "war theory" exist? Miao BoYa claimed that she learned about it in September at the Warsaw Security Forum in Poland, where she exchanged ideas with Ukrainian officials.
Kuomintang councilor You Shuhui
However, Miao BoYa's casual attitude toward war has sparked significant controversy on the island.
"How could you say such ignorant things?" Kuomintang councilor You Shuhui emphasized on a program, saying that there are over 8 million registered refugees in Ukraine, while compared to Taiwanese residents, "where can they go to become refugees?" She criticized Miao BoYa for trying to brainwash the people of Taiwan, implying that "even if war happens, you can still trade stocks."
In fact, Ukraine now needs to settle its bills with the US and give Russia what it wants to end the war, so the Ukrainians lose both money and property. You Shuhui said directly that Miao BoYa's "war theory" sounds heartless.
Kuomintang legislator Wang Hongwei
Blue camp legislator Wang Hongwei also questioned Miao BoYa's glorification of war, asking, "Don't you know that Ukraine's land is 16 times larger than Taiwan's?" "If the mainland invades from Keelung or Taoyuan, can Taipei still sing karaoke normally? Isn't that a very ridiculous thing!"
Wang Hongwei also reminded the ruling Democratic Progressive Party politicians not to provoke recklessly, thinking that war is nothing special.
Former Liye Commandant and retired major general Li Zhengjie mentioned on the "Headline Talk Show" program on December 9 that the recent popular mobilization call-up, including assistants around Miao BoYa, might be conscripted into the army, can you lead a normal life? Second, Ukraine has a large territorial depth, does Taiwan have any? Taking Taoyuan as an example, it is less than 5 kilometers from the shore to Taoyuan Airport, which is Dahu, almost all urban areas.
Retired Major General Li Zhengjie
Li Zhengjie stated that this year's Han Guang exercises, urban warfare was fought in the Taipei city area! Can the people lead a normal life? Don't talk about other things, "Miao BoYa, you don't even have water to flush the toilet." Taiwan only has 10 days of energy, without electricity, the living environment of Taiwan is mostly high-rise buildings, water is stored below, the motor must use electricity to pump water up to the water tower, and the toilet can only flush with water. Not to mention drinking water, even flushing the toilet is impossible. Because of the height, without electricity, water cannot be pumped up, how can one lead a normal life?
"Then say that the Jinmen and Matsu areas are in war, and Taiwan is safe? That's really laughable!" Li Zhengjie pointed out, this is our era, now what era is it? Jinmen and Matsu will not be attacked, the mainland will instead directly attack Taiwan across Jinmen and Matsu. All weapons have a range of more than 200-300 kilometers, previously because the mainland's landing ships had to sail from Xiamen Port or Fuzhou Port, so it was necessary to seize Jinmen and Matsu.
Li Zhengjie said that now Jinmen and Matsu are getting along well with the mainland, through small-scale cross-strait communication, drinking water from the mainland, why attack? Now the PLA missiles and aircraft can reach Taiwan, even reaching beyond Hualien's offshore waters, which is their operational range. Last time, 11 retired generals did a war game, they first targeted Dongsha, then Penghu, and finally Taiwan, and landed in the Taichung area.
Li Zhengjie criticized, if Miao BoYa wants to speak, she should at least do some research before making statements related to military issues. "I am not even worthy of discussing with her, a non-commissioned officer can debate with Miao BoYa."
"Do you really want to go to war?" Internet celebrity "Mr. Guan" Chen Zhihan also criticized Miao BoYa's argument as overly simplified in his live broadcast, emphasizing that in the face of modern military situations, such as the mainland's three aircraft carriers and fighter jets locking onto Japanese military aircraft, Taiwan can no longer view war with old and outdated imaginations.
Military magazine columnist Zhao Wuling posted on Facebook expressing his lamentation, "The entire society needs an opportunistic politician without military background to discuss war with everyone, and you know why Taiwan will fall, and how it will fall, because we are led by outsiders."
"Those who have never served in the military have no idea of the horror of war. Taiwan is surrounded by sea, and with the current power generation model, can it withstand several months without supplies?" In response to Miao BoYa's "war theory," netizens on the island also left comments refuting in the relevant news, "Don't talk about war if you haven't experienced it, it's really despicable people."
Kuomintang legislator Chen Yuzhen said in an interview on the 10th that Miao BoYa's statements were "cold-blooded," and she believed that in the event of war, the top priority for Taiwan should be national safety and defense, rather than emphasizing normal work. She said that in a tense environment, political figures should be more cautious when discussing wartime policies to avoid causing social panic or misleading the public.
Kuomintang legislator Chen Yuzhen
Chen Yuzhen said that whether considering modern military technology or the strategic considerations of the mainland's military action, it is impossible for only Jinmen and Matsu to become a war zone. If the main island of Taiwan is affected by war, it cannot remain untouched.
Chen Yuzhen emphasized that "same island, same life" is not just a slogan, but the spirit of all people in Taiwan jointly guarding their homeland when facing external threats.
Chen Yuzhen also criticized Miao BoYa for not keeping up with advances in military technology, saying that nowadays intercontinental missiles can hit the United States without any problem, let alone Taiwan? Just looking at newspapers and television, it is known that modern warfare includes "decapitation warfare," and asked, if everyone were a Chinese mainland general, would they first attack Jinmen to alarm the enemy, or directly attack the main island of Taiwan?
Chen Yuzhen, from Kinmen, recalled the artillery bombardment of Kinmen on August 23, where the shells could not reach Taiwan at that time, so only Kinmen suffered. It has been more than 70 years since then, and today's missiles can reach the United States with an intercontinental range, hitting Taiwan is certainly not a problem.
Regarding Miao BoYa's statement late last night on Facebook, "Like me, I would definitely be the first to be arrested or killed," Chen Yuzhen responded, saying that whether Miao BoYa gets arrested is her own business, but the impact of the war is comprehensive. Compared to only considering whether she gets arrested, it is more important whether the whole people suffer.
Original: toutiao.com/article/7582149369597362698/
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