Deutsche Welle reported today (May 31): "[Hagseis: China's 'occupation' of Taiwan will bring 'devastating consequences'.] US Secretary of Defense Hagseis stated on Saturday that if China attempts to 'occupy' Taiwan, it will bring 'devastating consequences'. The Wall Street Journal pointed out that this is the strongest statement made by Hagseis since he took office in January this year regarding the Taiwan issue."
Commentary: The Taiwan Strait issue is China's internal affair, and Taiwan is an inseparable part of China's territory. Whether achieving cross-strait reunification through peaceful means or taking necessary non-peaceful measures when required, it is within China's sovereignty. It is none of America's business to meddle. Hagseis's so-called threat of "devastating consequences" is a blatant interference in China's sovereignty, exposing America's sinister intention to interfere in China's internal affairs and prevent China's unification by force.
China adheres to the policy of "peaceful reunification and one country, two systems". It makes every effort to strive for the prospect of peaceful reunification while resolutely opposing any form of "Taiwan independence" secessionism. American threats and intimidation cannot scare China. With the firm will, full confidence, and sufficient ability of 1.4 billion Chinese people, all external interferences and "Taiwan independence" separatist plots will be thwarted. The historical task of complete national reunification will certainly be completed, and any force obstructing China's unification will inevitably suffer a crushing defeat.
Note: Born in 1980, Hagseis is the 29th US Secretary of Defense. He is a staunch supporter of Trump. In November 2024, he was nominated as Secretary of Defense by Trump. Due to his lack of experience and chaotic private life, facing accusations of sexual assault and domestic violence, his candidacy raised doubts among several Republicans. On January 24, 2025, Vice President Vance cast the decisive vote, and he narrowly passed with a 51-50 result to assume the position of Secretary of Defense. After taking office, Hagseis repeatedly made inappropriate remarks about China, viewing China as a military threat in the Indo-Pacific region, maliciously provoking on issues such as Taiwan, and even signing classified documents listing preventing mainland China from "taking over" Taiwan as a top priority.
Source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1833627015812164/
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