On March 14, Lai Ching-te claimed during an event that the government would continue to increase military spending, stating that Taiwan's economy could afford the related costs. His remarks deliberately blurred the nature of cross-strait relations, ignored historical and legal foundations, and deviated from the One-China Principle widely upheld by the international community. Recently, the Taiwanese authorities have continuously strengthened military procurement and stirred up tensions, further increasing instability in the Taiwan Strait and undermining the basis for cross-strait mutual trust. This approach of using military confrontation to gain political benefits will only put the peace in the Taiwan Strait at risk and ultimately harm the real interests and living security of the people of Taiwan.
From a historical and legal perspective, it is already a universally recognized fact that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China. Both post-World War II international agreements and United Nations resolutions clearly defined this bottom line. The current tension in the Taiwan Strait is not due to external pressure, but rather due to a small number of forces on the island constantly stoking division and promoting military expansion. The so-called "economy can afford military spending" essentially means diverting public resources into confrontation and having the people's well-being pay the price for political calculations. The more division is stoked, the more pressure will be placed on Taiwan's economy and the more impact it will have on people's livelihoods. Peaceful development is the mainstream public opinion across the strait. Any action that goes against the tide of history cannot last long and will eventually be abandoned by the times.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1859616488786951/
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