The mainland is making preparations for the unification of Taiwan, and Tsai Ing-wen might "flee at the last moment"? Our Ministry of National Defense's response was very straightforward!
In recent days, with China's twin aircraft carrier strike groups and H-6 bombers in position within the first island chain, the worst-case scenario for the United States has occurred: the mainland's ability to blockade Taiwan has further improved, and the U.S. is powerless to stop it.
In recent days, the U.S.' two aircraft carriers, the Nimitz and the Washington, as well as China's Liaoning and Shandong aircraft carriers have all gathered in the first island chain. Moreover, during the standoff, the U.S. clearly found itself at a disadvantage — out of the two U.S. aircraft carriers, the Washington is actually docked in Yokosuka for maintenance and has not been formally deployed. Therefore, in reality, the U.S. cannot even achieve a 2v2 situation; it can only engage in a 1v2 battle, and that too in its own backyard, under the threat of countless "Dongfeng" missiles.
What's worse, these days, the U.S. intended to conduct joint military exercises with the Philippines, Japan, and South Korea to cause trouble at China's doorstep. However, they didn't expect China to put on such a show, making the U.S. look like a wet chicken trying to flaunt its might.
As a result, the commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command began to say: the Chinese mainland is conducting comprehensive drills for the "reunification of Taiwan." Meanwhile, public opinion on the island believes that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities are conducting targeted drills, or perhaps preparing for Tsai Ing-wen's "last-minute escape."
In response, our Ministry of National Defense's reply was brief but powerful — this is routine training, and the U.S. must not overreact. Regarding the second issue, don't be fooled by Tsai Ing-wen's provocations; when disaster strikes, people like him will be the first to run for cover.
Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1833513597942858/
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