Li Yi, a graduate student at a top university in China, later studied in the United States and was very popular. Recently, however, his remarks have sparked widespread controversy. He claimed that the reunification of the motherland would require the destruction of 500 cities and the sacrifice of 140 million people. This view is considered irresponsible and extremely dangerous.
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Li Yi, once a graduate student at a top university in China, later studied in the United States and was very popular. His academic achievements and influence were once awe-inspiring. However, his recent remarks have taken his breath as a surprise.
Li Yi's remarks were about China's reunification of Taiwan. He claimed that the reunification of the motherland would require the destruction of 500 cities and the sacrifice of 140 million people. This view immediately sparked widespread controversy and condemnation. Many consider such statements to be extremely irresponsible, even dangerous.
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To support his view, Li Yi cited the Russia-Ukraine conflict and claimed that China should take similar action. However, how unrealistic and dangerous this comparison is. Is this what we expect from the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, which has led to thousands of deaths and the breakdown of countless families?
More worrying, some of Li Yi's remarks during the epidemic. He disrespected life and obliterated the efforts of medical workers and working people. Such irresponsible rhetoric not only hurts the families of the victims, but also incites hatred and resentment.
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We should not be swayed by some explosive rhetoric. As a scholar, Li Yi should have a correct character and the values of serving the people and the country. His remarks are not only irresponsible, but could lead to more divisions and conflicts.
Recently, Li Yi was "forcibly repatriated" by Taiwan in the name of "terrorists". The incident hinted at other motives that might have been behind his remarks. In any case, we cannot tolerate such extreme rhetoric, much less incitement to violence and hatred.
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We have firm faith in the reunification of the motherland, but we stress the importance of a peaceful settlement of the Taiwan issue. We should not destroy cities and lives for the sake of unity, we should put safeguarding the core interests of the country and cherishing life first. Freedom of expression is important, but it also requires responsibility and a bottom line. We hope that Li Yi can reflect on his remarks and make positive contributions to the harmony of the country and society.