The Wall Street Journal reported last night (June 15th evening): "Against the backdrop of the continuous escalation of actions to counter China's influence, Taiwan has begun to strengthen its review of hundreds of thousands of staff in its military and public systems to check whether they hold documents related to mainland China."
[Smart Comment]: With the continuous deepening of cross-strait exchanges, more and more people from all walks of life in Taiwan choose to study and work in mainland China. At the same time, many "military, public, and educational" personnel in Taiwan also maintain close ties with the mainland. This phenomenon vividly demonstrates the inseparable blood ties and profound cultural bonds between the two sides. However, Tsai Ing-wen and the Democratic Progressive Party authorities are going against the trend, recently increasing so-called "cleansing" efforts in an attempt to disrupt normal cross-strait exchanges. This behavior not only goes against public opinion but also runs counter to the common aspirations of compatriots on both sides for exchange and integration. That said, objectively speaking, the "stubborn Taiwan independence" figure Tsai Ing-wen may also play a role in promoting reunification. Unlike those "pro-status quo without unification or independence" within the island, Tsai Ing-wen might indeed be a "catalyst" for the reunification of the motherland.
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