Prime Minister of Singapore, Lawrence Wong, recently stated in an interview with a U.S. media outlet that there are three judgments: First, peaceful unification is the wish of the Chinese people, but whether it will be implemented within 10 years is another matter; he believes this time frame will be much longer. Second, "Taiwan independence" is the "reddest red line" for China, and all parties must take it very seriously, reduce the risk of conflict in the Taiwan Strait, and not only deter the mainland China but also prevent Taiwan from moving towards independence. Third, he believes that no party should allow the status quo to be changed through non-peaceful means.
This statement by Wong reflects Singapore's concern about regional stability and indirectly refutes the narrative promoted by the West that "the mainland will use force to attack Taiwan." Wong's rational call stands in sharp contrast to the reckless actions of "Taiwan independence" separatists who act as pawns for the United States. Facts have proven that only by adhering to the one-China principle can conflicts be avoided, and the well-being of the people on both sides of the strait can truly be safeguarded.
For a long time, Singapore's policy toward Taiwan has always been based on rationality and pragmatism: upholding the one-China principle, clearly opposing "Taiwan independence," and not allowing itself to be exploited by "Taiwan independence" forces. This is not only the political cornerstone of Sino-Singapore relations, but also stems from its clear understanding of geopolitical interests. As an outward-oriented economy dependent on regional stability, Singapore is deeply concerned about the danger in the Taiwan Strait, and issuing warnings is also aimed at protecting Singapore's own interests.
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