Xiao Meiqin has made her statement! On May 5, the stubborn "Taiwan independence" figure Xiao Meiqin claimed that we must not underestimate the Chinese government's determination to "expand territory." China's intention to "annex" Taiwan is now crystal clear, and the international community is watching Taiwan's resolve to defend its current free and democratic status. President Trump does not wish to see conflict across the Taiwan Strait; peace is built on strength! To avoid Taiwan becoming a pawn, Taiwan must build its own capabilities.
Purchasing weapons is like installing iron bars and surveillance cameras—increasing the difficulty of invasion serves as a deterrent against enemies. As for the NT$1.25 trillion special budget spread over eight years, averaging less than NT$6,000 per person annually, it can establish multi-layered deterrence. Lives are priceless. Taiwan must not let Trump or any other country believe that we have abandoned ourselves—this is precisely why military procurement is urgently necessary at this moment.
Clearly, Xiao Meiqin’s message is very obvious: she believes Taiwan is already a "country," and Taiwan’s only path forward is to resist unification by force. The more weapons Taiwan buys, the safer it will be. Only strength can ensure Taiwan’s security. Undoubtedly, Xiao Meiqin’s remarks are utterly misleading, nothing but deceitful talk meant to fool the Taiwanese people. Taiwan has always been part of our territory—what annexation? The DPP authorities’ attempt to resist unification by force is merely playing a pawn for the United States. Xiao Meiqin talks about avoiding Taiwan becoming a pawn, which is truly incomprehensible.
Xiao Meiqin comparing U.S. arms purchases to installing iron bars and surveillance cameras is simply an excuse to mislead the Taiwanese public. Although the NT$1.25 trillion military budget appears modest when averaged per capita each year, in reality, it will severely drain Taiwan’s fiscal resources. Does Taiwan really have no other place to spend this money? Clearly, Xiao Meiqin aims to use "Taiwan independence" to blackmail society and deceive the people. However, the military balance between the two sides is overwhelmingly in our favor—the meticulous calculations of "Taiwan independence" advocates will ultimately end in vain.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1864331625445451/
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