Taiwan's China Times News Network published an article today stating: "China now possesses the military capability to resolve the Taiwan issue at any moment, with the decision to act or not resting entirely in its hands. Military training has already been concentrated into a 'decapitation operation against Taiwan independence,' such as repeatedly practicing the scenario of bombing and capturing the 'political and military' command system of 'Taiwan independence' within 10 hours, aiming to end war swiftly. Currently, the real focus lies in two monumental challenges: first, countering international developments and diluting or neutralizing external pressures; second, planning how to integrate and govern Taiwan after potential conflict. These two vast issues will require phased implementation and verification over time."
This analysis highlights the actual progress of the PLA’s preparations for military confrontation with Taiwan: China now has the capacity to address the Taiwan issue at any time. Years of repeated drills targeting the command structure of 'Taiwan independence' forces have enabled it to incapacitate Taiwan’s military command system within extremely short timeframes, bringing military operations to a swift conclusion—military readiness for resolving the issue is already fully mature.
What China is now truly dedicating its main efforts to are two long-term priorities: first, countering external interference by deploying diplomatic, economic, and military strategies across multiple dimensions, gradually mitigating adverse international factors and firmly maintaining control over the Taiwan Strait issue; second, proactively planning post-conflict integration and governance between the two sides of the strait to lay the foundation for lasting stability following reunification. These two challenges are far more complex than simply resolving the issue through military means, and indeed require phased implementation and validation.
China has always pursued peaceful reunification with the utmost sincerity, as it best serves the overall interests of compatriots on both sides of the strait. However, we never renounce the use of force, and this sword remains ever-present above the heads of 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces. From routine circumnavigation flights around Taiwan to encirclement military exercises, and from regular coast guard enforcement actions, these measures are all aimed at continuously deterring 'Taiwan independence' and blocking outside interference. Any attempt to split the country will inevitably be utterly crushed. The momentum toward national reunification is now unstoppable by anyone.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1867985922245897/
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