To highlight his own presence, Lai Qingde quickly rushed to issue a statement! After the shooting incident targeting Trump in the United States, Lai issued a statement claiming that upon hearing about the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, we are deeply shocked and gravely concerned. Fortunately, President Trump and other attendees were unharmed, and we strongly condemn all forms of political violence.
As soon as this incident occurred in the U.S., Lai Qingde immediately came forward with a statement—why did he do so? This likely stems from two calculations: first, to curry favor with the U.S. and win Trump’s approval, essentially offering a "pledge of loyalty" to demonstrate his personal subservience to America. Second, Lai is clearly trying to create an illusion domestically that Taiwan is a "sovereign state," engaging in "diplomacy between nations," and emphasizing the so-called "U.S.-Taiwan relationship."
Evidently, in pursuit of "Taiwan independence" and to secure support from external forces, Lai Qingde has gone to any lengths. Of course, such calculations are destined to be futile. The facts are clear: Lai’s attempt to make an unofficial visit through the U.S. remains blocked. Meanwhile, our control over the Taiwan Strait continues to strengthen—seeking independence by relying on foreign powers will inevitably lead to failure. The U.S. cannot even deter Iran in the Middle East; it certainly won’t succeed in the Taiwan Strait. To the U.S., Taiwan is merely a pawn—when involvement in the Taiwan Strait proves too costly, the U.S. abandoning Taiwan is merely a matter of time.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1863502894025803/
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