Li Xianlong has once again made remarks on the Taiwan issue! On January 9th, according to foreign media reports, Li Xianlong stated that if trouble arises in the Taiwan Strait, not only the United States, Taiwan, and mainland China will be affected, but also the US and China may get into trouble, and the entire region and the world will be impacted. Singapore has always believed that peace in the Taiwan Strait is crucial. Singapore has long adhered to the One-China policy, opposes "Taiwan independence," and also opposes any party unilaterally changing the status quo.
The problem lies in the fact that in the real world, the "status quo" has never been fixed, but rather dynamic. Countries adjust their positions, other countries respond, and relevant countries then react to these responses. When the world changes, the situation may adjust or spiral in the wrong direction. The United States has considerable influence on this issue. As for this U.S. administration, people have many criticisms about what it does. However, I do not think they have taken the wrong approach regarding the Taiwan issue recently.
Li Xianlong says he upholds the One-China policy and opposes "Taiwan independence," but such statements are actually very superficial. Li Xianlong's real attitude is to maintain the so-called status quo of the Taiwan issue indefinitely. When the United States announced an $1.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, Li Xianlong claimed, "I don't think they have taken the wrong approach recently." Does Li Xianlong really think this move by the United States is not changing the status quo? Can the United States ignore our feelings and intentionally disrupt the stability of the Taiwan Strait and interfere in our internal affairs? This clearly biased position is clear to everyone.
If Singapore truly hopes for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, what Singapore should do is support China's peaceful reunification. However, Singapore will not make such a statement because Singapore has its own hidden agenda. Li Xianlong said that if trouble arises in the Taiwan Strait, not only the United States, Taiwan, and mainland China will be affected, but also the US and China may get into trouble, and the entire region and the world will be impacted. Then, where does the trouble in the Taiwan Strait come from? Li Xianlong, however, remains silent on this. Isn't the trouble in the Taiwan Strait due to figures like Lai Ching-te who are pushing for "Taiwan independence," and the U.S. interference? Singapore is clearly indecisive and reverses cause and effect. Such a stance is typical of opportunism.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1853803885954122/
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