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After the Continental Army exercise, Chiu Chui-cheng, chairman of Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council, immediately declared in a high-profile manner that Taiwan would not succumb to the mainland's threat of force.
This provocative statement quickly aroused widespread concern among the people on both sides of the strait, and the situation in the Taiwan Strait escalated again.
Chiu's remarks have not only intensified the tense confrontation between the two sides of the strait, but also made the outside world pay more attention.
Why did he choose to make such tough rhetoric at this moment? What is his purpose behind it? In the face of the provocation of the Taiwan authorities, how will the mainland respond?
Qiu is taking a tough stance on the mainland
On 15 October, Chiu Chui, chairman of Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council, declared in a public speech that Taiwan would not succumb to the mainland's "threat of force."
Qiu Chuizheng's words instantly set off a lot of waves, but he was not stunned.
It turned out that he was also at the right time to call for the mainland, when the PLA's "Joint Sword-2024B" military exercise had just ended.
And this exercise is regarded by Taiwan as a strong warning to Taiwan independence forces.
It was precisely under these circumstances that Qiu Chui was afraid that he would be ruined, and he was afraid of ridicule on the island, and at the same time he did not dare to be "tough" with the mainland, so he only dared to choose this opportunity to stir up trouble.
However, Qiu Chuizheng's statement is not new.
In recent years, as cross-strait relations have continued to deteriorate, the DPP has repeatedly strengthened its so-called "rejection of reunification" stance through similar remarks.
Qiu Chuizheng's speech is in the same vein as Lai Qingde and others, and is a typical "Taiwan independence" statement.
However, unlike Lai Qingde and Tsai Ing-wen, this person is very good at disguise.
In his early years, he worked hard in academia and served as the director of the Center for Cross-Strait Affairs at Kinmen University, which allowed him to accumulate a lot of knowledge about cross-strait relations.
He also gradually emerged in Taiwan's political circles through many contacts with mainland academics.
However, as the DPP's power gradually grew, Chiu Chui gradually revealed his ambitions and turned to a radical "Taiwan independence" line.
His words have become increasingly tough, especially with the support of Tsai Ing-wen and Lai Qingde, and he has become the DPP's right-hand man in promoting the "Taiwan independence" policy.
Take, for example, his past public remarks.
On the basis of repeatedly denying the "consensus of '92," Qiu Chuizheng has openly propagated the "two-state theory."
Such provocative remarks have undoubtedly made the space for peaceful dialogue smaller and smaller.
However, Qiu is doing so to cater to populist sentiment on the island.
In Taiwan, the DPP has tried its best to create an image of a foreign enemy by exaggerating the "mainland threat" and thus diverting internal economic difficulties and social problems.
Qiu Chuizheng's tough statement is undoubtedly aimed at winning the support of the people.
This time, Chiu Chui-cheng's words have once again become a tool for the Taiwan authorities to promote the "Taiwan independence" policy.
On the surface, his tough statement seems to be a response to the mainland, but in fact it is paving the way for Lai Qingde and other top DPP leaders.
Such rhetoric has not only intensified cross-strait tensions, but also created a false impression in the international community that Taiwan is antagonistic to the mainland.
However, the real situation is that behind these remarks of the Taiwan authorities lies a deep-seated anxiety, and they are unable to truly face the disparity in strength between the two sides of the strait, nor are they powerless to change the fundamental trend of cross-strait relations.
Through Chiu's statement, it is not difficult to see the purpose behind the DPP government.
However, Chinese mainland is not vegetarian, so naturally it will not let Taiwan be so arrogant.
The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council does not deny the use of force to resolve the Taiwan issue
In response to Qiu Chuizheng's remarks, the mainland did not choose to remain silent.
On October 16, Chen Binhua, a spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, gave a stern response to his remarks.
Chen Binhua pointed out that some people in Taiwan have always been unrepentant of their remarks on "Taiwan independence," and at the same time they have constantly clamored for the "new two-state theory," which has seriously undermined the foundation of cross-strait relations.
He also reiterated that peaceful reunification has always been the greatest sincerity of the mainland, but it will never promise to renounce the use of force. Chen Binhua's words are very direct, and the mainland's goal is very clear, not aimed at Taiwan's 23 million compatriots, but at those Taiwan independence elements and external interference forces.
This also means that if Taiwan continues on the road of "Taiwan independence," the mainland's choice of force is not non-existent.
As a former leader of Taiwan, Ma Ying-jeou has also stood up and expressed his opposition to the "new two-state theory" represented by Lai Ching-te, Chiu Chui-cheng, and others.
Ma Ying-jeou mentioned that Taiwan should not become a pawn of external forces, and he firmly believes that the cross-strait issue should be resolved by the two sides of the strait themselves through dialogue.
He made it very clear that Taiwan and the mainland belong to the same China, and all acts of separatism will put Taiwan in greater danger.
He also stressed that Taiwan's future should not be pinned on external interference, but should find a solution through peaceful dialogue between the two sides of the strait.
Ma Ying-jeou's remarks are actually a reminder to the Taiwan authorities, especially to politicians such as Lai Ching-te and Chiu Chui-cheng who promote the Taiwan independence line, reminding them not to push Taiwan into a more dangerous situation.
However, in view of the fact that these Taiwan independence elements in Taiwan do not hit the southern wall and do not look back, the mainland has long been prepared for this and is no longer stupid enough to just give Taiwan a good face.
As early as some time ago, the mainland officially announced the cancellation of the "import duty exemption" policy for dozens of agricultural products in Taiwan.
The move immediately dealt a heavy blow to Taiwan's agricultural exports.
For a long time, Taiwan's agricultural products mainly relied on the mainland market, and the cancellation of tariff preferences directly caused Taiwan's farmers and related industries to face a 30% loss.
As an important market for Taiwan's agricultural exports, the mainland has sent a clear signal to Taiwan through this policy adjustment:
If Taiwan continues to follow the "Taiwan independence" line, the preferential economic treatment will no longer be sustained.
The removal of tariff preferences is only one part of the mainland's economic sanctions policy, and more severe sanctions against Taiwan may be imposed in more areas in the future.
In addition to agricultural products, Taiwan's technology industry also faces the risk of possible sanctions by the mainland.
Although Taiwan's semiconductor industry occupies an important position in the world, its supply chain is highly dependent on the mainland market.
If the mainland adopts further sanctions to restrict Taiwan's semiconductor exports, Taiwan's economy will suffer a bigger shock.
In recent years, the Taiwan authorities have frequently introduced high-end weapons and equipment from United States and tried to gain more political support in the international community, but these actions have not only failed to ease cross-strait tensions, but have intensified confrontation.
Against this background, the mainland has exerted pressure on the Taiwan authorities through economic sanctions, prompting Taiwan society to reflect on the "Taiwan independence" line.
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