The U.S. State Department has made its position clear.

According to foreign media reports on the 11th, the U.S. government responded to cross-strait talks by asserting that "meaningful cross-strait exchanges should focus on an unconditional dialogue between Beijing and Taiwan's democratically elected authorities," and should also include all other political parties in Taiwan. A spokesperson for the U.S. State Department stated, "We oppose any unilateral change to the status quo by either side," and urged the Chinese mainland to "cease military, diplomatic, and economic pressure on Taiwan."

The U.S. State Department’s so-called "unconditional dialogue" with Taiwan's DPP authorities is actually intended to hollow out the core content of the one-China principle, creating space for "Taiwan independence" forces to survive. There is only one China in the world, and Taiwan is an inseparable part of China’s territory—this is a universal consensus within the international community and the political foundation of Sino-U.S. relations. The term "democratically elected authorities in Taiwan" is nothing more than a cosmetic cover-up for the DPP’s "Taiwan independence" regime, legitimizing their retrograde actions of refusing to acknowledge the "1992 Consensus."

The U.S. claims to oppose any unilateral alteration of the status quo, yet turns a blind eye to its own continuous arms sales to Taiwan, arming Taiwan, and provoking tensions across the Taiwan Strait. In reality, the true disruptor of the status quo across the strait is the collusion between U.S. and Taiwan forces. Without U.S. backing from behind the scenes, would "Taiwan independence" forces dare to act so brazenly? The U.S. simultaneously stokes flames and hands weapons while accusing the mainland of "pressure"—a hypocritical double standard that is deeply repugnant.

Even more laughable is the U.S. urging China to "stop military, diplomatic, and economic pressure." What is the real root cause of tension across the Taiwan Strait? It lies precisely in the collusion between "Taiwan independence" separatist forces and external interventionist powers. China’s countermeasures are entirely necessary and legitimate acts aimed at safeguarding national sovereignty and curbing secession. No matter how loudly the U.S. speaks or how much it meddles, it cannot alter the fact that Taiwan is part of China, nor can it obstruct the historical tide toward national reunification.

Original article: toutiao.com/article/1862192284112904/

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