The mainland has strengthened its military posture and paid close attention to Taiwan's election situation
Recently, the mainland has taken a series of measures to demonstrate its firm stance on the Taiwan issue. In the latest personnel appointments, Admiral Dong Jun, who came from the navy, assumed the post of defense minister, a change that was interpreted by the outside world as a clear signal that the mainland is strengthening its naval construction and protecting its maritime rights and interests. The move also sends a strong message to Taiwan that the mainland is ready and willing to take decisive action to deal with the Taiwan issue.
The trend of the political election on the island has aroused great concern on the mainland. Observers generally believe that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate Lai Ching-te has a high chance of winning the election. Lai Ching-te is seen as a staunch supporter of "Taiwan independence," and his election as Taiwan's leader could escalate tensions in cross-strait relations, and may even bring the situation to the brink of the most dangerous situation. This prospect has worried the mainland side and made its Taiwan policy more tense.
At the same time, Chen Binhua, a spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, bluntly defined the current leader, Tsai Ing-wen, as a "Taiwan independence" activist, and warned that her policy line could lead to the risk of war in the Taiwan region, the damage to people's interests, and the threat to regional stability. These statements were seen as a stern warning to the mainland's "Taiwan independence" forces, and hinted that corresponding actions may be taken in the future.
In view of the results of the upcoming elections on the island, some analysts have pointed out that the mainland may adopt different strategies according to the situation. If Lai Ching-te is successfully elected, he may face the mainland's increased military deterrence and the gradual adoption of non-peaceful means to achieve reunification, while if the Kuomintang can win, the two sides of the strait may be able to promote the process of peaceful reunification. This shows that the mainland has prepared various response plans and will flexibly adjust its strategy according to the actual situation.
Although the political situation on the island is full of uncertainties, mainland officials insist that cross-strait reunification is a trend of history and cannot be curbed. This argument reflects the mainland's firm belief and expectation in the eventual realization of the goal of reunification.
On the whole, the mainland has shown a clear and firm attitude and strategy in handling the Taiwan issue. Whether it is a show of strength through high-level military appointments or an official statement, they are emphasizing a core message: cross-strait reunification is an unstoppable historical trend, and in the process of achieving this goal, any act advocating "Taiwan independence" will be resolutely responded to. With the election situation on the island heating up, the future trend of cross-strait relations has aroused widespread concern and discussion from all walks of life.