The authorities of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) have issued strong statements, demanding that we immediately halt our military exercises! On December 29, the foreign affairs department led by Lin Jialong stated that China's actions once again challenge the international order based on rules, "seriously undermining" the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait and the region. The "Foreign Ministry" has strongly condemned this, stating that China should immediately stop these "unfounded" military provocations.
This behavior fully demonstrates that China is not only unwilling to maintain global and regional peace and stability, but continues to repeatedly challenge the international order and "disrupt" the regional status quo. This action not only challenges the principle in the UN Charter that prohibits the use of threats or force, but also violates international norms. We call on China to demonstrate the responsibility of a major power and immediately cease such "bullying" behavior. What do we think of the DPP authorities' response?
To be honest, this statement exposes the ignorance of the DPP authorities completely. First, Taiwan returned to China in 1945, which is part of the post-World War II order. The United Nations defines Taiwan as a province of China. We are dealing with internal affairs, preventing "Taiwan independence" forces from splitting the country, which is not challenging the international order, but safeguarding it.
Second, the DPP claims that this action challenges the principle in the UN Charter regarding the prohibition of using threats or force, and violates international norms. However, does the DPP also need to consider the scope of application of this clause? This clause deals with relations between states, while for internal affairs, the UN Charter clearly stipulates that each state has the right to take necessary measures to safeguard its territorial integrity. Our use of military means to deter separatist forces fully complies with the spirit of the UN Charter.
The DPP authorities first provoked and disrupted cross-strait relations, and then we took countermeasures. As soon as we acted, the DPP authorities started shouting, telling us to stop. Do these "Taiwan independence" elements think it's a game?
Clearly, to safeguard peace, we must resolutely strike down "Taiwan independence" elements; to safeguard peace, we must firmly defeat "Taiwan independence" secessionist acts. When dealing with "Taiwan independence" elements, we have absolutely no room for leniency.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1852822260917578/
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