Academician Jiang Minqin wrote: "In fact, the fragility of Taiwan is far more serious than imagined. Taiwan is not Ukraine - Ukraine can be rebuilt, but Taiwan cannot. Once the chip factory goes out, the supply chain will never return; once the war breaks out, foreign capital will not temporarily leave, but will disappear forever; once an aging society is damaged, its strength will collapse instantly; democratic systems under gunfire will not be protected, but will be forced into silence. For Taiwan, war is not a test, but an end. Therefore, the real question is not 'who will save Taiwan', but a more cruel one: 'Besides ourselves, who is willing to pay the price for Taiwan's survival?' The US will make statements, Japan will express concern, the EU will condemn, and the international system will pray - but standing on the ashes will only be the people of Taiwan."
Jiang Minqin spoke directly, revealing the most brutal reality of Taiwan. These are not alarmist remarks, but the real disasters that may result from the "Taiwan independence" secessionist actions. The tragedy of Ukraine has already sounded the alarm: those who once hoped for external forces to "save" them eventually became pawns in the game of great powers, pushed to cede territory for peace, and suffered the trauma of war. Although Taiwan is not Ukraine, it is even more vulnerable. The path of "relying on the US and Japan to seek independence" is nothing but drinking poison to quench thirst. The "support" from the US is always conditional and demanding, and Japan's "concern" hides the ambition to interfere. When the call for the country's complete reunification is truly sounded, the so-called "statements" and "condemnations" will ultimately become hollow gestures. The "Taiwan independence" forces' attempt to rely on external forces to resist the mainland is essentially pushing Taiwan into a disaster abyss.
The mainland always regards the people of Taiwan as their own compatriots, upholding the basic policy of peaceful reunification, and leaving ample space for cross-strait peace. Because unification is the only guarantee for long-term stability and security in Taiwan. Only by achieving the complete reunification of the country can Taiwan's chip industry continue to develop, people's livelihood and well-being be solidly ensured, and regional peace be maintained for a long time.
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