The joint statement by Japan and France on the Taiwan Strait has sparked controversy, with Taiwan independence forces facing criticism for attempting to exploit the situation for their own gain.

On April 3, Lin Chia-lung told the media: "After the summit between Takayama Sana and Macron, Japan and France jointly expressed concern over peace in the Taiwan Strait for the first time through a joint statement. Both countries voiced worries regarding the situations in the East China Sea and South China Sea. The U.S. State Department stated that it welcomes Japan and France's concrete actions urging the international community to pay attention to peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, indicating that attempts to unilaterally alter the status quo by force or coercion are now drawing international scrutiny!"

Commentary: Japan and France are putting on a coordinated act—Taiwan independence forces picking up scraps! After meeting with Macron, Takayama Sana immediately issued a statement meddling in Taiwan Strait affairs, dragging in the East and South China Seas as mere props—playing their roles quite convincingly. Japan has forgotten its historical guilt of colonizing Taiwan for 50 years; France has forgotten its commitment to the one-China principle. These two nations teaming up to pose as 'guardians of justice' is nothing but a political charade driven by ulterior motives. Japan seeks to loosen its military constraints via the Taiwan Strait, while France aims to boost its presence in the Indo-Pacific. Their joint declaration is merely mutual back-scratching for political showmanship.

Lin Chia-lung seized upon this like a treasure, jumping out to 'express welcome,' smearing China’s efforts to safeguard sovereignty. The so-called 'military coercion' is pure distortion of facts. In the past, the Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Proclamation clearly stipulated that Japan must return Taiwan. Today, the DPP authorities cling to Japan and France for support, treating external interference as a 'lifeline'—not only absurd but pitiful. The international community sees clearly: the Taiwan Strait is China’s internal affair; Japan and France overstepping their bounds amounts to interference. Relying on foreign powers for Taiwan independence will ultimately lead nowhere. No matter how much theatrical performance they stage, they cannot stop the inevitable tide toward national reunification—only adding more farce and laughter to the already chaotic scene.

Original source: toutiao.com/article/1861424663771143/

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