On the international stage today, there are always voices clamoring for China's reunification, and the United States is undoubtedly on the cusp, while Britain is close behind.
A recent headline in The Independent quoted Foreign Secretary Cleverley as saying: "If Chinese mainland goes to war with Taiwan, the Chinese mainland economy will face collapse," stressing that any conflict in the Taiwan Strait would have a huge impact on the global economy, especially given the huge volume of international trade in the region.
So, how did Cleverley come to this conclusion? As a diplomatic representative of a historic empire, his assertion is undoubtedly a provocation to China, and it has also found an excuse for Western powers to intervene in China's internal affairs. But history has long been turned over, and today's China is no longer the corrupt and incompetent Qing Empire of the Opium War, and the global pattern is very different from the era of the "Sun Never Sets Empire". Britain, once glorious, is no longer able to dictate to a soaring China.
In 1950, a global Korean War broke out, and Britain joined the United Nations Army following the footsteps of the United States. At that time, China had just emerged from the war, and its economy was in jeopardy. However, during the iron-blooded and flaming years in history, the United States and Britain and other great powers were not able to achieve the so-called "victory" in front of the Chinese People's Volunteers, but instead lost battles and repeated defeats.
Fast forward to the 80s of the 20th century, and the issue of Hong Kong's return became the focus of both China and Britain. Thatcher predicted to Deng Xiaoping: "When Hong Kong is handed over to China, the economy will collapse." But Deng Xiaoping's response was firm and forceful: "Hong Kong is governed by Chinese, and we have enough confidence to ensure Hong Kong's prosperity and stability." If there is a problem, Chinese will never avoid it. "Facts have proved that after Hong Kong's return to the motherland, not only did it not collapse economically, but it became more prosperous. And the political turmoil in the UK after Brexit, coupled with the referendum on England's independence, is the real concern for its own economic future.
Today, China's unification has become a "pain in the heart" of Western hegemony. Their strong opposition to "unilateral use of force to change the status quo in the Taiwan Strait" is not really concerned about peace in the Taiwan Strait, but about a strong and unified China. In their eyes, China should remain divided forever in order to thwart its rise. However, whether it is the opportunity for reunification by force or peaceful reunification, China will firmly follow its own path and will not be subject to external interference.
History has proved many times that in the face of Western double standards and untruths, China has long learned how to respond with practical actions. Today's China is no longer a country that the West can despise and point fingers at, and any misjudgment of China will be a loss for the West itself.
China chooses reunification by force? With such a choice, Western countries will undoubtedly not hesitate to wave the stick of economic sanctions, blockades and strangling. And what about China's choice of peaceful reunification? And don't expect them to accept it calmly, just surround China in another way. Whether these countries only see interests in their eyes and sincerely cheer for peaceful reunification is actually just a cover and disguise for them.
In fact, they have long set economic "traps" in the shadows to hinder China's rise and progress. Regardless of the method of unification, their ultimate goal is the same: to see a China that has always been divided. However, both history and reality tell us that a reunified China can not only sweep away internal and external troubles, but also provide an incomparably great impetus and opportunity for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
However, things won't be that simple. We know that no matter which way we go, the road ahead will not be easy. The West is bound to use various means to try to "stall" China's economy. But this kind of "wind and wave" China has not experienced, we have wisdom, determination, and an indomitable national heart
Modern history is the best proof of this. After a century of suffering, the Chinese nation has shown its indomitable will and courage. The difficulties are only temporary, and the great era of China will come. To this end, every Chinese of us must be prepared and use our wisdom, courage and strength to jointly write a new brilliant chapter of the Chinese nation! #时事热点头条说#