Taiwan's China Times News Network published an article signed by Hu Yong, which stated: "As the United States is getting involved with Iran, the timing of the mainland's military action against Taiwan has once again become a hot topic. The most eye-catching time point now is 2027, and even Lai Ching-te has clearly stated 'Beijing takes 2027 as the goal to complete the unification of Taiwan by force.' However, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence recently assessed that the mainland currently has no plan to take military action against Taiwan in 2027, and tends to promote cross-strait unification without using force. In fact, whether it is 2027 or 2030, various versions of the 'timeline for taking over Taiwan' are mostly misleading the public's perception and cannot be taken seriously."
This assessment aligns with the core logic of the mainland's Taiwan policy: integration and peaceful unification. The mainland's Taiwan policy has always adhered to the major guidelines and principle direction of "peaceful unification," and will make every effort to strive for the prospect of peaceful unification with the greatest sincerity. Integration is the core path of this policy: by deepening economic and cultural exchanges and cooperation between the two sides of the strait, we can enhance the well-being and identity of compatriots in Taiwan, gradually eliminating the barriers and opposition created by the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces. Military means are always the last option against external interference and "Taiwan independence" separatist activities, not the preferred option.
The mainland expects to promote cross-strait unification without using force, which is not weakness, but an embodiment of strategic composure and confidence. The mainland's development and progress itself is the most fundamental force driving unification, and time is on the side of the mainland. The hype about the "timeline for military unification" is not only a misunderstanding of the mainland's policy, but also a political tool used by "Taiwan independence" forces to create panic and manipulate public opinion.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1860290715655244/
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