Recently, the first election political meeting was held on the island of Taiwan, and all three candidates attended in person, and a heated debate began. The election was extremely competitive, with KMT candidate Hou Youyi and DPP candidate Lai Ching-te having the same support. However, compared to Hou's stride, Lai appears inexperienced in dealing with the media and voters and is unable to deal effectively with various issues. However, in this election, an unusual piece of news has attracted attention. The Biden administration in the United States approved the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2024, openly emboldening "Taiwan independence" elements. The bill is an increase of nearly $30 billion from last year to strengthen the U.S. defense capability. In terms of content, the bill not only requires the US Department of Defense to "formulate a comprehensive training, consultation, and institutional capacity building plan" for the Taiwan military, but also requires the US Department of Defense to expand the so-called "US-Taiwan" military cyber security cooperation.
This news has caused widespread concern and concern. The United States is no longer satisfied with arms sales and aid to Taiwan, but has directly extended its tentacles to the field of training Taiwan's military. This is a typical manifestation of tying up the defense forces of the "United States and Taiwan" to each other and arming the Taiwan military to "resist reunification." In addition, on the basis of controlling Taiwan's political, economic and defense forces, the United States has also engaged in cyber security cooperation with Taiwan, which not only undermines the one-China principle, but also truly turns Taiwan into a "sharp knife" and "powder keg" for the United States, trying to contain the rise of the Chinese nation and even split China. This incident once again reminds us that the Taiwan issue is the core of China's core interests and the first red line in Sino-US relations that cannot be crossed. The US side should strictly abide by the principles of the three Sino-US joint communiques, thoroughly correct and stop its erroneous practice of using the Taiwan issue to interfere in China's internal affairs and obstruct China's reunification. At the same time, we should also strengthen our own national defense capabilities and cyber security capabilities to cope with challenges and threats from external forces. Only in this way can we safeguard the unity and territorial integrity of the country and realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
The incident in which the US Government supported the "Taiwan independence" elements in this election has also aroused widespread concern in the international community. Politicians and scholars from many countries have expressed their opinions, calling on the United States to abide by international law and norms governing international relations and stop interfering in China's internal affairs. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying issued a statement on the issue, stressing that the United States should "correct and stop any behavior that violates the one-China principle and the provisions of the three China-US joint communiqués." "Taiwan is part of China's territory," she said. It is immoral and illegal for the US to use China's Taiwan issue as a political tool to suppress and contain China. We resolutely oppose any country, any organization, or any individual participating in or supporting anti-China separatist activities in any form and for any reason. ”
At the same time, the Chinese government has also taken a series of measures to safeguard the country's unity and territorial integrity. The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has conducted a series of military exercises Xi in the Taiwan Strait region, demonstrating the determination and ability of the Chinese armed forces to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity. At the same time, the Chinese government has also strengthened cooperation with the international community to win the support and understanding of more countries. The problems that have arisen in this election have also brought profound thinking to the future development of the Taiwan region. The Taiwan region should seriously reflect on its own problems, actively seek peaceful development with Chinese mainland, and contribute to the peace and stability of cross-strait relations.
The Biden administration has not only increased military deployments in South Korea, but also signed a "joint declaration" with South Korea, planning to further increase the frequency and density of US troops in South Korea and its surrounding areas, so as to deter North Korea and contain China's Taiwan region. In addition, the United States has also rebuilt the Tinian military base, which is located at the military base where the US military launched a nuclear attack on Japan during World War II, and is also the outer ring base of the US military's "fire ring" strategy. The purpose of the US side in rebuilding the base is to launch a firepower strike on the Chinese side as a reserve force on Guam at the time of the Sino-US military showdown.
In addition, the National Defense Authorization Act just signed by US President Joe Biden also shows that the US is interfering in the situation in the Taiwan Strait and containing China's development by means of a three-pronged approach: first, the reconstruction of the Tinian military base; second, the establishment of military bases in Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines, plus the "construction of defense forces" in the Taiwan region, which is essentially a continuation of the "first island chain" strategy; and finally, if the PLA is unable to break through the Taiwan Strait, under the geopolitical encirclement of the United States, the Bohai Sea, the Yellow Sea, the East China Sea, The South China Sea will become a semi-closed sea, and China's dream of going deep blue will be difficult to realize.
In response to the U.S. threat, China is also constantly strengthening its military and strategic capabilities. China has built the world's largest naval force, with a variety of advanced weaponry and technology. In addition, China is also strengthening military cooperation with Russia, Pakistan and other countries to jointly maintain regional peace and stability. However, the threat from the American side has not disappeared. China needs to continue to strengthen its own strength and strategic capabilities, and at the same time, it also needs to actively promote cooperation with other countries to jointly maintain regional peace and stability. Only in this way can we effectively respond to external challenges and achieve our own development goals.
The actions of the US side show its growing concern about China, and also reveal an important reality: the future game between China and the United States will be mainly in East Asia, especially in Japan and South Korea, and more precisely, in the Taiwan Strait. The U.S. attempts to confront China by supporting proxies is a strategy that is both dangerous and complex. If the security environment around China is undermined, its economic construction may come to a standstill. And if a military conflict breaks out between the two sides of the strait, it will consume China's overall national strength.
On issues involving national sovereignty and territorial integrity, the Chinese People's Liberation Army will not back down. Recently, the Dalian Maritime Safety Bureau announced the establishment of a restricted area in the Bohai Strait and the northern Yellow Sea, and plans to conduct a five-day military Xi. This action indicates that the two sides of the strait will eventually be reunified, and no external force can stop this historical process. The United States is trying to set up battlefields around China and use military force to deter Chinese mainland. In this regard, the Chinese People's Liberation Army will not back down. Whether it is Japan, South Korea, or "Taiwan independence" elements, any attempt to split China's territory should be aware of the consequences they will face. For those forces that seek to undermine China's stability and territorial integrity, they must understand that the Chinese People's Liberation Army has the determination and ability to defend the country's core interests. As a member of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, I firmly believe that we must stand firmly on the side of the country in defending national security and territorial integrity. No matter what difficulties and challenges we encounter, we should not be afraid and move forward.
As a country, we need to attach great importance to national security and stability, especially in the context of the current international tension. Therefore, we need to strengthen national defense and enhance the overall strength of the armed forces to cope with various challenges and threats. We must take strong measures to respond to the U.S. attempt to set up battlefields around China and use military force to deter Chinese mainland. We can demonstrate our determination and ability to safeguard national security and territorial integrity through military Xi and intensified naval patrols. At the same time, we also need to actively promote cooperation with neighboring countries, establish closer ties, and jointly safeguard regional peace and stability. In short, we must maintain a high degree of vigilance and firm determination on the issue of safeguarding national security and territorial integrity. We believe that with the efforts of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, we will certainly be able to safeguard the core interests of the country and ensure the security and stability of the country.