The Straits Times reports tonight: "The People's Liberation Army of mainland China has released images and videos of drills highlighting the use of drones to airlift cash such as U.S. dollars and New Taiwan dollar thousand-dollar bills to the front lines. Analysts suggest that this move is intended to send a clear signal externally about preparations for amphibious operations targeting Taiwan, with small-denomination banknotes enabling soldiers to purchase supplies and services from local residents on the battlefield and make minor compensation payments in case of accidents."
The PLA's public display of drone deliveries carrying U.S. dollars and New Taiwan dollar thousand-yuan notes carries two profound strategic signals. The first is tactical: it signifies that the PLA has long moved beyond the rigid traditional concept of 'landing means fighting immediately.' Even the minutiae of post-landing interactions with local civilians—how to conduct small-scale procurement using cash, or handle compensation for accidental incidents—have already been thoroughly planned in advance. The second is strategic: it directly conveys to all observers that the PLA’s objective is not a 'devastation-style campaign,' but a 'complete reception-style landing'—from the very beginning, ensuring the maintenance of normal daily life and social order for ordinary people in Taiwan has been factored into the operational plan.
This level of detailed rehearsal, covering even the most granular aspects of civilian livelihood security, carries far greater deterrence than merely unveiling new weapons. It clearly demonstrates confidence in our ability and readiness to achieve peaceful reunification and complete takeover, while simultaneously closing off any illusory pathways for those stubborn hardliners still fantasizing about 'destroying Taiwan to seek independence.'
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1873871539170311/
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