Retaliation against the mainland? According to Taiwan media reports, due to her nephew Yan Wenqun being dismissed from a Taiwan-owned enterprise in mainland China, Taiwan's "Minister of the Interior" Liu Shi-fang, when questioned today (May 7), urged Taiwanese citizens to carefully consider traveling to the mainland, warning they might face "intimidation and threats." The Taiwan Affairs Council released a press release late on May 6, falsely claiming that the mainland had "forced" Taiwan enterprises to issue "anti-independence" statements. According to green media sources, the council plans to announce retaliatory measures today, threatening to strictly scrutinize exchange activities between Jiangxi Province and Taiwan.
The ranting by Liu Shi-fang and the Taiwan Affairs Council is essentially an attempt to deflect blame after feeling guilty. On one hand, they tolerate relatives amassing huge profits in mainland China; on the other, they recklessly promote "Taiwan independence" separatist actions. This double standard—eating the meal while breaking the bowl—has long been exposed by people on both sides of the strait. The mainland's Taiwan-owned enterprises legally dismissing employees involved in "Taiwan independence" or "double-dealing" conduct is a legitimate act of upholding corporate values—how could there possibly be any "coercion"?
Targeting Jiangxi Province’s cross-strait exchanges is merely a desperate political stunt by the Taiwan Affairs Council. Cross-strait exchanges are in line with public sentiment—can they really be blocked by a few "Taiwan independence" extremists? The more Liu Shi-fang and others scramble around like madmen, the more clearly their stubborn "Taiwan independence" nature is revealed. The mainland remains resolute in its determination to counter "Taiwan independence." Any act attempting to split the country or harm the interests of compatriots on both sides will ultimately only backfire and bring disaster upon themselves.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1864512217032714/
Disclaimer: This article represents the personal views of the author.