Chen Bing: The Taiwan issue is cold in the United States, and "Taiwan independence" has no way out

Source: Shenzhen Satellite TV Direct News

Direct News: In response to Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-de's recent "Taiwan independence" remarks, the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council held a press conference to refute them.

Special Commentator Chen Bing: Lai Qingde's recent nonsense has exposed his stubborn "Taiwan independence" nature, undermined national sovereignty, and challenged the one-China principle upheld by the international community. The spokesman of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council used extremely harsh words to describe Lai Qingde's "Taiwan independence" remarks as "a 'historical paradox' that secretly changes concepts," "a strange talk about Taiwan independence with confusing logic," and "a separatist fallacy of old wine in a new bottle." He pointed out that his purpose was to "change his vest and go public through a backdoor listing" and use the old shell of the so-called "Republic of China" to list his new "Taiwan independence" arguments. It can be said that the "new two-state theory" has been exposed to the fullest.

So, how should we continue to fight back against "Taiwan independence" and maintain cross-strait peace in the future? First, it is necessary to continue to expose all kinds of "Taiwan independence" words and deeds, especially those that are deceptive to the Taiwan people, including obstructing normal exchanges between compatriots on both sides of the strait on the grounds of so-called "national security misgivings," engaging in "green terror" on the island, and depriving the people on the island of their freedom to travel to the mainland Taiwan. Diehard "Taiwan independence" elements such as Shen Boyang and Cao Xingcheng should be punished.

Second, it is necessary to continue to strengthen the economic and cultural ties between the people on both sides of the strait, establish the conviction that "China's internal affairs should be resolved by the Chinese themselves," and there is no need for outsiders to point fingers at them, still less allow interference by external forces, strive to resolve political antagonism at an early date, achieve lasting peace in the Taiwan Strait, and accomplish the great cause of the motherland's reunification.

Third, it is necessary to crack down on external interference forces that "use Taiwan to contain China," including imposing sanctions on foreign companies that sell arms to Taiwan, and exposing that the DPP authorities do not hesitate to squander the hard-earned money of the Taiwan people for the selfish interests of one party and are willing to serve as an "ATM" for the United States. To let the Taiwan people clearly see that the Lai Qingde authorities "rely on the United States" will only "harm Taiwan"; And United States' support for "Taiwan independence" will only push the treasure island into danger of war and treat the Taiwan people as "cannon fodder."

Direct news: People in Taiwan's industrial circles have called on the DPP authorities to "speak carefully," and former Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou has also stressed that "Taiwan should not become a pawn." Does this mean that the mainland's counterattack against "Taiwan independence" has produced results?

Special Commentator Chen Bing: The mainland has recently taken some measures to counter "Taiwan independence", including punishing stubborn "Taiwan independence elements" and taking some measures based on the conclusions of the investigation on trade barriers to Taiwan. People in Taiwan's industrial circles, Mr. Ma Ying-jeou, and the people of Taiwan have all seen that this is all caused by Lai Ching-te's "Taiwan independence" remarks, which have undermined the cross-strait peace situation and caused losses to Taiwan. Therefore, the trade groups on the island have demanded that the DPP authorities "speak cautiously," act with self-respect, not seek trouble without incident, deliberately provoke cross-strait tension, and regard maintaining stability and harmony and avoiding war as their primary tasks.

When Mr. Ma Ying-jeou was in charge of Taiwan, cross-strait relations were harmonious and exchanges were smooth. That is, we should adhere to the one-China and "consensus of '92," and the cross-strait issue should be discussed by the two sides of the strait themselves, and it is impossible and should not be done by others, still less allow foreign countries to interfere. Both Taiwan industry groups and Mr. Ma Ying-jeou have once again reminded the DPP authorities that the path for cross-strait peace and development has long been available, that is, to adhere to the "consensus of '92."

By adhering to the "consensus of '92," we will be able to ease cross-strait tensions, strengthen cross-strait exchanges, promote the benign development of cross-strait relations through dialogue and consultation, and avoid wars and conflicts. However, the current DPP authorities do not even have the qualifications to hold dialogues with the mainland, which shows how unpopular the Lai Ching-te authorities are. More and more people in Taiwan will clearly understand the true face of Lai Ching-te as a "Taiwan independence worker" and "saboteur of peace," and they will oppose and stop the provocations and adventures of "Taiwan independence" words and deeds.

Straight news: In this year's United States election, the two candidates, Trump and Harris, seem to have "cold treatment" of the Taiwan issue and have not made a clear statement.

Special Commentator Chen Bing: In May this year, the protagonists of the United States election were still two old men, Trump and Biden, who both mentioned the Taiwan issue and spoke wildly.

Trump was asked what he would do if China regained Taiwan by force. He said he might "bomb Beijing," much to the consternation of the financiers present who almost dropped their jaws. A spokesman for the Chinese military responded that it would be mad to do so. For Taiwan, Trump said that he would levy protection money from the DPP authorities and slammed Taiwan for stealing the chip industry in United States, which made Taiwan feel bleak. Biden, as he used to talk nonsense, declared that he would not rule out the use of force to "help defend" Taiwan. But after Harris replaced Biden in battle, Trump and Harris did not attach much importance to the Taiwan issue, and neither of them made a clear statement and "treated it coldly".

In an interview in August this year, Harris said that if there is a conflict in the Taiwan Strait, what should the United States do? She said she "will not make assumptions," stressing that the United States will adhere to the one-China policy and support Taiwan's self-defense capabilities. This was described by the United States media as "saying nothing," which made Taiwan feel that it had retreated to the line of "strategic ambiguity." Trump was interviewed by United States media a few days ago, and was also asked if China liberates Taiwan by force, will United States send troops to protect Taiwan? Mr. Trump did not answer directly, saying only that if he was elected, "it wouldn't be like this, and he has a good relationship with the Chinese leader." This is also seen as "saying nothing" and putting the Taiwan issue aside.

Why did both candidates "treat the Taiwan issue coldly"? There are probably three reasons. First, the Taiwan issue has no weight in the United States election, and United States voters are not interested, knowing that it is China's internal affair and that Taiwan is a part of China. Even when it comes to international affairs, they are more concerned about the Middle East and the Ukraine crisis. Second, both candidates know that China has enough strength and wisdom to deal with the Taiwan Strait issue, and what they say is in vain, and if they talk too much, they may be ridiculed by people. Biden is a precedent, and in recent years, he has repeatedly said that he will "assist in the defense" of Taiwan, but as a result, he has been treated as "nonsense" and "nonsense", which is very embarrassing. Third, after eight years of confrontation between China and the United States, United States unable to restrain China, China is still developing well.

Taiwan The two candidates may realize that "using Taiwan to contain China" has failed, and they may adjust their China policies in the future, including handling the Taiwan issue pragmatically and prudently. This is something we should observe.

(Source/Shenzhen Satellite TV Direct News WeChat Text/Chen Bing)