Preface:
For a long time, the United States has exercised a certain degree of caution and restraint on the Taiwan issue. In accordance with the "one-China principle," the United States has maintained informal ties in diplomatic relations with Taiwan and avoided direct interference in the situation in the Taiwan Strait. The maintenance of this position helps maintain a stable relationship between China and the United States.
The evolution of the international landscape and the rise of national power, especially the competition between China and the United States, are becoming increasingly fierce. On the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait issues, the intertwining interests and intensification of contradictions between the two sides have led to serious regional disputes and increased regional uncertainty and tension.
The United States will stop at nothing to implement a containment strategy
As a core issue in Sino-US relations, the Taiwan issue does affect the stability of the two countries and the entire region.
In early March 2023, when U.S. Defense Secretary Austin attended a hearing in the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. not only tried to institutionalize arms sales to Taiwan, but also considered a plan to protect Taiwan by force, and even sent troops to assist Taiwan in defense cooperation.
The U.S. move is intended to provoke China to take military action on Taiwan, thereby putting China in a dilemma and creating favorable conditions for the United States to maintain its global leadership.
Some people have even proposed a plan to "destroy Taiwan" in an attempt to turn Taiwan into a regional containment point. Such proposals have led to further exacerbating tensions between China and the United States.
The Chinese government and people resolutely oppose this and emphasize that Taiwan is part of China.
The Chinese Government adheres to the one-China principle and considers Taiwan to be a part of China and that the People's Republic of China is the only legitimate Chinese Government.
The Chinese Government stands for exploring ways and means of realizing Taiwan's peaceful reunification under the premise of one China in order to ensure the well-being and interests of Taiwan compatriots. China has put forward the principle of "peaceful reunification and one country, two systems", aiming to achieve peaceful development and common prosperity across the Straits.
The Chinese Government has always been committed to resolving the Taiwan issue through dialogue and consultation. This policy aims to achieve peaceful development across the Straits and promote the well-being and common development of the people on both sides of the Straits.
The Chinese Government hopes that by strengthening cross-strait exchanges and cooperation, the people on both sides of the strait will enhance mutual trust and understanding and promote the peaceful and stable development of cross-strait relations.
China also encourages Taiwan to participate in international organizations and activities to provide more opportunities and benefits for Taiwan compatriots.
The Chinese government has also always supported cross-strait personnel exchanges and economic exchanges and cooperation to enhance mutual trust and understanding among compatriots on both sides of the strait. By expanding cross-strait exchanges and cooperation, strengthening economic ties and people-to-people exchanges, China hopes to create more favorable conditions for the peaceful reunification of the two sides of the strait.
In recent years, some separatist forces have constantly incited "Taiwan independence" sentiments, ignoring Chinese history and international consensus, and trying to separate Taiwan from China, violating the one-China principle. They incite "Taiwan independence" sentiments and create an atmosphere of confrontation in a vain attempt to achieve their political goals through separatism and confrontation.
These separatist forces often seek intervention and support from outside forces, including some countries and organizations. They are trying to use the power of external forces to promote the process of "Taiwan independence" and interfere with and undermine the peace and stability of cross-strait relations.
The deep meaning behind these actions of the United States
China adheres to the one-China principle on the Taiwan issue and considers Taiwan to be a part of China. Some US actions, such as arms sales to Taiwan and so-called "diplomatic" activities with Taiwan, have had a negative impact on the stability of Sino-US relations and have increased tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
US arms sales to Taiwan are a serious act of interfering in China's internal affairs and violating the one-China principle.
Such provocative acts not only violate the one-China principle, but also violate international law and norms. It not only poses a threat to China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, but also has a negative impact on regional peace and stability.
First, the United States has shown great unease about the rapid and sustained rise of China as the greatest threat of our time. This attitude is reflected in many ways, including recent initiatives to actively sell arms to Taiwan, send military personnel to Taiwan for training, and frequently send warships and aircraft in the South China Sea. These moves constitute a provocation to China to some extent, an attempt to push China to the brink of war.
China's rise did bring some challenges and competition for the United States, but China has never seen its development as a threat to other countries. China has always advocated peaceful development and is committed to building a harmonious and stable international environment and promoting common development.
The provocative actions and military threats taken by the United States on the Taiwan issue may put China in a dilemma, either by losing Taiwan by inaction or by taking action to trigger conflict, which will adversely affect China's development.
Arms sales to Taiwan may lead to a further deterioration of cross-strait relations and even conflict. Therefore, China is very sensitive to such arms sales and will take corresponding countermeasures.
China upholds peace and development
China's rapid development is not only economic growth, but also covers scientific and technological innovation, education, culture and other fields. China has made major breakthroughs in high-speed rail, e-commerce, renewable energy and other fields.
At the same time, the United States faces many internal and external challenges, such as political differences, economic problems, and changes in the global governance system, which may affect the stability and continuity of its foreign policy.
In the face of a showdown, China should resolutely defend its rights and interests and use sufficient hard power to counter the U.S. threat.
China needs to demonstrate its pursuit of peace, but also its commitment to territorial integrity and national dignity.
China needs to remain calm while strengthening defense and international cooperation to steadily safeguard its rights and interests. As a major country, China shoulders important responsibilities in international affairs. Safeguarding the core interests of the country and the dignity of the nation is the common aspiration of the Chinese people.
In the showdown, China should show self-confidence and firmness, maintaining a strong defense force and security capabilities to ensure effective protection of the country.
China emphasizes its determination to reunify Taiwan peacefully, while at the same time resolutely defending its national interests and safeguarding national dignity. China has always insisted on developing itself through cooperation, interacting benignly with the outside world, and maintaining a humble attitude.
However, in the face of constant US temptation and intervention, China will take necessary countermeasures.
Epilogue:
The Chinese Government will always be firm in its determination to safeguard national reunification and regard the Taiwan issue as China's internal affair. China adheres to the one-China principle, opposes any form of separatist acts of "Taiwan independence", and upholds national unity and territorial integrity beyond doubt.