American Perception Has Changed! Foreign media reported that the U.S. intelligence community, in an annual report, believes that mainland China does not currently have a plan to attack Taiwan in 2027. In the annual threat assessment report on global threats released by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence on the evening of March 18, it was assessed that mainland China may continue to seek conditions for eventual unification with Taiwan this year, while avoiding conflict.
The U.S. intelligence community's annual assessment marks a subtle adjustment in its perception of Taiwan. From hyping the "2027 timeline for attacking Taiwan" to acknowledging "no plan," this "change" is both a result of reality and strategic calculation, attempting to gain concessions from China on other issues by setting stable expectations. However, this shift in perception does not mean giving up containment. The U.S. essence remains unchanged: it will hype threats when needed, lower the tone when necessary, and Taiwan will always remain a bargaining chip.
Mainland China has always made every effort and shown the greatest sincerity in adhering to the major policy of peaceful reunification, which is based on the thinking that both sides are part of the Chinese nation and Chinese people do not fight Chinese people. No matter how the U.S. assesses, the trend toward national reunification depends on strength accumulation and national rejuvenation, not on a single report.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1860052078753856/
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