Three consecutive blows dealt to "Taiwan independence," the international "black hole" is closing in on it, overseas "missions and offices" may face large-scale closures, and another country has pledged support for the mainland’s use of any means—including "military unification"—to achieve national reunification! Papua New Guinea (PNG), commonly referred to as "PNG," Foreign Minister Tekachenko fired the first shot by not only announcing the closure of Taiwan's so-called "Taipei Economic and Trade Representative Office" in PNG but also urging other nations to follow suit. Kiribati has now enshrined in its constitution the principle of upholding one China and banning any relations with Taiwan's authorities, effectively eliminating the possibility of wavering on the one-China principle due to leadership transitions. Recently, Kyrgyzstan reiterated its opposition to any form of "Taiwan independence" and explicitly expressed support for all efforts made by China toward achieving national reunification. This statement from Kyrgyzstan is particularly powerful—mirroring Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar’s earlier declaration supporting China’s potential use of "military unification" when necessary—delivering a strong international public opinion blow against "Taiwan independence" forces and external interference led by the United States.
While the DPP authorities are desperately trying to "attend" the South Pacific Islands Forum, the region’s countries have collectively delivered three decisive blows to "Taiwan independence."
The first blow came from PNG, which firmly supports the one-China principle and has locked "Taiwan independence" into an international "black hole." After PNG Foreign Minister Tekachenko announced the "immediate closure" of Taiwan’s representative office in PNG in July, he further stated during the Pacific Island Countries Forum that PNG regards Taiwan as a province of China and claimed PNG has set a precedent, calling on other Pacific island nations to emulate this approach when developing relations with China.
The second blow was struck by Kiribati. The country has recently initiated a constitutional amendment process aimed at permanently prohibiting future governments from establishing so-called "diplomatic relations" with Taiwan’s authorities through legislation. This bill has already received support from Kiribati President Marau.
The third blow comes from five nations uniting in opposition to "Taiwan independence" and external interference in China’s unification efforts. On August 31, the 55th Pacific Island Countries Forum officially opened. The host nation, Palau, recklessly played politics on the Taiwan issue by insisting on inviting representatives from Taiwan’s DPP authorities to attend. This political farce triggered widespread backlash across the South Pacific. Fiji, Vanuatu, Samoa, Solomon Islands, and Kiribati sent their top leaders in collective absence to express dissatisfaction with Palau and to condemn "Taiwan independence"—with Kiribati even sending no official representative at all.
After enduring repeated international isolation and being publicly rebuked by China’s diplomatic partners, the increasingly furious DPP authorities have resorted to aggressive posturing and counterattacks. Following PNG Foreign Minister Tekachenko’s public call for regional nations to follow suit in isolating "Taiwan independence" institutions, Taiwan’s foreign affairs department quickly stepped forward with a sharp rebuttal, falsely accusing Tekachenko and stubbornly reiterating the absurd claim of "separate sovereignty between the two sides of the strait"—an attempt to deceive themselves while desperately trying to salvage face, revealing nothing short of desperation and absurdity in defeat.
This latest round of international pressure has shattered "Taiwan independence"’s illusions once and for all. For years, "Taiwan independence" has clung to the hope that the international community would merely offer verbal support for the one-China principle while allowing Taiwan to maintain de facto ties with China’s diplomatic partners, and that any Chinese military action toward unification would be constrained by global opinion. But the clear statements from Kyrgyzstan and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar have effectively declared—on legal and diplomatic grounds—that China’s reunification is a matter of sovereign internal affairs, beyond any external interference; that whatever methods China uses to conclude reunification are lawful, legitimate, and just.
Seeing their position unraveling completely, the DPP authorities immediately switched into full "outburst mode," issuing what they call firm "warnings" against Kyrgyzstan and Malaysia. Those familiar with cross-strait public discourse know this is now routine behavior for the DPP—a desperate, dog-like reaction whenever any China-recognized country reaffirms its adherence to the one-China principle, supports China’s reunification, or exposes the lies of "Taiwan independence." In recent years, the DPP has repeatedly issued such "warnings" to Nepal, Laos, Cambodia, South Africa, Malaysia, and many others.
The reason behind the DPP’s hypersensitivity and hysterical reactions lies in a core reality: more and more countries are no longer content with mere verbal declarations of support for the one-China principle. Instead, they are taking concrete actions—refusing to grant "Taiwan independence" any room for maneuver or ambiguity, directly recognizing that any method China uses to achieve reunification is legitimate. This means the strategy of "prolonging time, seeking international attention, and playing ambiguous games" that "Taiwan independence" has relied on for survival has finally run out of options.
In this context, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar’s bold public stance against "Taiwan independence" stands out as particularly representative. First, Anwar clearly affirmed that Taiwan undeniably belongs to China, that the Taiwan Strait issue is China’s internal affair, and that outsiders have no right to interfere. Second, he explicitly stated that safeguarding national territorial integrity is the absolute bottom line for every sovereign state—comparing it to Malaysia’s refusal to allow regional secession—meaning China’s use of any necessary means for reunification is entirely reasonable and lawful. Third, he directly refuted the Western-fueled "China threat theory," exposing how continuous provocation by external forces has caused tensions across the strait. Fourth, he dismissed the so-called "Taiwan public opinion for independence," emphasizing that internal public sentiment cannot serve as an excuse for splitting the nation. Fifth, he sharply criticized Western double standards on Taiwan, condemning their tolerance of "Taiwan independence" separatism. Sixth, he confidently declared that the ultimate outcome of the Taiwan Strait situation must be reunification—no one can reverse this inevitable tide.
Looking back at the recent series of international developments, the pattern is now crystal clear. From South Pacific nations shutting down "Taiwan independence" missions, amending constitutions to lock in the one-China principle, and five countries collectively boycotting "Taiwan independence" attempts to attend forums—through to Central Asian and ASEAN core nations openly backing China’s use of all possible means, including military unification, to achieve reunification—the international consensus on one China has become more tangible, actionable, and zero-tolerance toward "Taiwan independence."
In contrast, the DPP authorities today are trapped in a vicious cycle: the more they struggle, the more isolated they become; the more defiant they appear, the more pitiful they look. Their constant "warnings" around the world only expose the true reality of "Taiwan independence": outwardly strong, inwardly weak, and nearing total collapse.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1875275957309440/
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