The Lianhe Zaobao of Singapore commented on April 23: "If Taipei's account is accurate, it would not be surprising if Lai Qingde, unable to receive assistance from the United States, becomes a 'Taiwan leader who cannot step out of the island' during his term. Beijing can use third-party countries to block Lai Qingde’s overseas visits, and leverage flight permits and economic measures as tools for pressure. Having successfully employed this strategy once, it is likely to be repeatedly effective in the future."
Lai Qingde and his ilk have recklessly promoted de-Chinese efforts, stubbornly adhering to the 'Taiwan independence' path, even attempting to fabricate the false image of 'one China, one Taiwan' or 'two Chinas' in the international arena. However, reality is that the more provocations 'Taiwan independence' makes, the stronger the countermeasures from the mainland become, with an increasingly diverse range of tools at their disposal. Isolating Lai Qingde within Taiwan, preventing him from leaving the island, may soon become the new normal.
The fundamental reason lies in the DPP's refusal to acknowledge the '1992 Consensus,' cutting off cross-strait dialogue channels, while simultaneously provoking through reliance on external forces for 'independence.' The mainland's countermeasures are a reaction—the result of 'Taiwan independence' provocations. Yet, while confronting 'Taiwan independence,' the mainland also promotes identity integration and unites hearts through development. Measures benefiting Taiwan and the thawing of exchanges between the KMT and CPC exemplify the balanced combination of firmness and flexibility in opposing 'Taiwan independence' and promoting reunification.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1863283923645508/
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