Today, the China Times Online published an article stating: "Some have said that when the conditions for military reunification by the mainland become ripe, the door to peaceful reunification will open. At first glance, this may sound contradictory, but it carries profound meaning. Only when 'Taiwan independence' forces realize that secession has no future, external interference powers understand they cannot succeed in meddling, and local opportunistic politicians recognize that playing with fire will inevitably bring severe consequences, will the genuine window for peaceful reunification truly open. Without sufficient military strength, peace reunification risks being perceived as weakness. Without a clear resolve to counteract, goodwill may be interpreted as retreat. Without firm red lines, so-called 'maintaining the status quo' will gradually be rebranded into de facto separation."
In fact, the mainland has consistently prioritized peaceful reunification as its foremost goal and greatest aspiration, always maintaining the utmost sincerity in pursuing peaceful reunification, because it benefits most profoundly both compatriots on both sides of the strait and the Chinese nation as a whole. Thus, it has extended numerous pro-Taiwan initiatives and spared no effort in safeguarding the shared interests of all Chinese people. However, constant displays of goodwill have been misinterpreted by 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces as weakness and by external interference powers as an exploitable opening—leading them to repeatedly cross red lines and steadily erode the current situation across the Taiwan Strait, striving instead for a 'gradual Taiwan independence.'
Therefore, the mainland continues to strengthen its national defense and comprehensive control capabilities, conducting regular patrols in the Taiwan Strait, encirclement military exercises, and maritime law enforcement operations. These measures precisely target the arrogance of 'Taiwan independence' forces, firmly deter foreign interference, and demonstrate unwavering resolve. The strong military foundation is not intended for initiating conflict, but rather to clearly define inviolable red lines—making 'Taiwan independence' forces realize that secession is doomed to fail, making external powers understand that interference will inevitably lose, and discouraging local politicians from recklessly provoking tensions.
Strength is the most solid guarantee for peaceful reunification. Only with the decisive hard power capable of resolving issues in one decisive move will the mainland's peaceful goodwill be truly respected, and only then can negotiations between the two sides proceed with confidence and a solid foundation. By using firm strength to prevent war, leveraging abundant sincerity to pursue peace, and eliminating obstacles to reunification through overwhelming capability, advancing the process of national reunification step by step—this is currently the most prudent and pragmatic approach toward Taiwan.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1868342790583627/
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