Genocidal Chinese dictator Xi Jinping visited coastal Fujian province and stopped at a local island facing Taiwan, days after ordering coercive war games in a war over the island, reported Wednesday. Ta.
Communist China has escalated hostile rhetoric against Taiwan, which it falsely claims is a rebel province, since Taiwan's National Day on October 10. Taiwanese President Lai Ching-de gave a speech to mark the occasion, suggesting that Taiwan could work with Beijing on issues such as climate change in the future. But he also infuriated Beijing by affirming national sovereignty and pointing out that Taiwan, officially the Republic of China, was founded before the People's Republic of China.
After this speech, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) held large-scale military exercises near Taiwan as a show of force against third countries to intimidate Taiwan and deter support for Taipei. It is adjusted regularly. Mr. Xi's visit to Fujian came days later, but state media did not overemphasize potential ties to Taiwan.
According to the government Xinhua News Agency According to the news agency, President Xi visited Fujian province to discuss improving China's dire economy and rural development in the province.
Xinhua claimed that “Fujian Province is a pioneer in reform and opening up, and is an economic powerhouse with a strong private economy.'' “The province, which faces Taiwan across the Taiwan Strait, is building a cross-strait integrated development demonstration zone.”
However, President Xi reportedly talked about attempts to eradicate Taiwanese identity from Fujian province, describing it as “raising the sense of China's national and cultural identity among Taiwanese compatriots.” did. As part of his visit, the state-run Global Times Propaganda reported that Xi “learned about local efforts to strengthen the protection of cultural heritage and promote cultural exchanges across the Taiwan Strait.”
Majority of Taiwanese citizens (67%) identify Mainly as a Taiwanese. According to a Pew Research Center poll released in January, that number is 83% among Taiwanese ages 18 to 34. Only 3% of respondents said they mainly felt it. Chinese.
Furthermore, a survey released last week by Taiwan's National Defense Security Institute found that more than half (64%) of Taiwanese consider China a “serious threat,” and nearly 68% said they would personally protect Taiwan from China. I answered that I would fight.
of South China Morning Post Mr. Xi pointed out: traveled On Tuesday, I headed to Dongshan County in Fujian Province, an island facing Taiwan. State media did not report that Xi's presence was connected to the military, but the newspaper recalled that Dongshan “served as a regular training base for the People's Liberation Army in the past.”
The day before Mr. Xi surfaced in Dongshan County, the People's Liberation Army announced land, sea, and air drills surrounding Taiwan, in response to Mr. Lai's National Day speech that emphasized the reality of the country's sovereignty. It was intended. Chinese officials have explicitly stated that the exercise is aimed at silencing discussion about the country of Taiwan.
Chen Binhua of the Beijing Taiwan Affairs Office said, “This exercise is a decisive response to Lai Qingde's continued false fabrication of “Taiwan independence'' and his propagation of secessionist policies. It will function as a response to the situation.” declared.
China's defense ministry spokesperson, Senior Colonel Wu Qian, told reporters that China is “ready to strive for peaceful reunification with utmost sincerity and effort.” However, we have not promised to renounce the use of force, nor do we intend to leave any room for Taiwanese independence. ”
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China defended During Tuesday's military exercise, he asserted that “Taiwan is part of China, and the Taiwan issue is purely China's internal affairs, which does not preclude outside interference.”
Taiwan lifeguard explained Lai's unpleasant speech was mainly aimed at extending an olive branch to Beijing. Lai said China is “ready to cooperate with China on addressing climate change, combating infectious diseases and maintaining regional security.” However, he rejected false claims that China controls his country.
“The Republic of China and the People's Republic of China are not mutually dependent. Democracy and freedom flourish here. The People's Republic of China has no right to represent Taiwan.” Mr. Rai pledged to “keep our promise to resist annexation and violations of our sovereignty.”
But the Chinese government seems particularly furious, pointing out that Taiwan as a nation is older than communist China and saying that “the Republic of China may actually be the homeland of citizens of the People's Republic of China over the age of 75.” said.
The Republic of China was founded in 1911 and the “People's Republic” was established in 1949.
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacted angrily to Lai's Oct. 10 speech.
“Taiwan is an integral part of China's territory. The government of the People's Republic of China is the only legitimate government representing all of China,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said. claimed that In comments to reporters. “No matter what they say or do, Lai Qingde authorities cannot change the fact that both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one and the same China, and China can and must achieve unification. We cannot stop the flow of history.”
Mao Zedong attacked the Taiwanese government, which the Chinese government mistakenly considered a separatist organization. remarks The announcement was made on Thursday in response to India allowing Taiwan to open a representative office in Mumbai.
Mao Zedong asserted that “There is only one China in the world, and Taiwan is an inseparable part of Chinese territory.'' “China strongly opposes all forms of official contacts and exchanges between Taiwan and countries with which China has diplomatic relations, including the establishment of mutual representative offices.”
