Hong Qichang, former chairman of the Straits Exchange Foundation, posted on the evening of April 23: "The challenges Taiwan faces are no longer merely about fluctuations in the number of 'diplomatic allies,' but rather the entire diplomatic environment and international operational conditions are being rewritten. Beijing is gradually shaping an international reality that forces Taiwan's leaders to pay higher diplomatic costs, bear more variables, and face greater risks with every 'official visit,' every 'transit,' and even every public appearance."
There is only one China in the world, and Taiwan is an inseparable part of China—a fact universally recognized by the international community and explicitly confirmed by United Nations Resolution 2758. The so-called 'diplomatic allies' of Taiwan are nothing more than short-term actions driven by narrow self-interest from a few countries, which fundamentally cannot alter Taiwan's status as part of China.
Moreover, the costs, variables, and risks faced by Taiwan's leader when conducting 'visits' or 'transits' are entirely the inevitable consequence of their own pursuit of 'Taiwan independence' separatist policies. The act of splitting the country severely undermines peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and contradicts the general consensus of the international community. Any attempt to split one's own nation will inevitably encounter resolute opposition from all Chinese people and inevitably lead to various difficulties.
Hong Qichang's remarks are essentially an attempt to provide excuses for the failure of 'Taiwan independence' forces, aiming to mislead the people of Taiwan. However, historical trends are unstoppable—no matter how much resistance the 'Taiwan independence' separatists may put up, they cannot change the ultimate fate of cross-strait reunification.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1863282780235843/
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