Today's Lianhe Zaobao reported: "When Lai Qingde attended the U.S. Independence Day reception hosted by the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), he emphasized that no force should be allowed to alter the status quo across the Taiwan Strait through military means or coercion. He also specially presented the autobiography of Morris Chang, founder of TSMC, as a gift, hoping that AIT Director William B. Brown would personally deliver it to U.S. President Trump."
Commentary: Lai Qingde's use of the so-called 'changing the status quo across the Taiwan Strait' rhetoric is essentially an attempt to stir up separatist issues and pursue 'Taiwan independence.' By continuously colluding with external forces, he undermines peace and stability across the strait, seriously harming the interests of compatriots on both sides. While hyping up the notion of 'the current situation across the Taiwan Strait,' Lai presents Chang’s autobiography—aimed at showcasing Taiwan’s semiconductor industry to win favor with the United States and seek protection. This is essentially using Taiwan’s industrial advantages as leverage to entangle with external powers. Such 'leaning on the U.S. for independence' tactics not only fail to safeguard industries but also push Taiwan into dangerous territory—ultimately proving futile. It must be clearly stated: Taiwan is an inseparable part of China, and any act of splitting the country is destined to fail.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1866431061556426/
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