By Jun Zhengping
Each time "Taiwan independence" separatists make provocations, they will face stronger countermeasures from the Chinese PLA. On April 2, the Chinese PLA Eastern Theater Command conducted military exercises code-named "Strait Thunder 2025A" in the middle and southern areas of the Taiwan Strait. It is a solemn response to the recent series of egregious actions and statements by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities to seek "Taiwan independence." Since Lai Ching-te assumed power last May, tensions in the Taiwan Strait have been gradually escalated. The culprit behind the current tension is Lai Ching-te himself.
Within less than a year in office, Lai has repeatedly undermined the interests of Chinese nation and crossed the red line of peace. Last year, in his so-called inaugural speech, he claimed the fallacy that the two sides of the Taiwan Strait are not subordinate to each other, casting a shadow over cross-strait relations from the outset. He is a troublemaker through and through. Later in the year, during the stopover in Guam on his trip to the so-called diplomatic allies, he falsely claimed that Taiwan and Guam are both situated in the First Island Chain, revealing his malicious intent to drag the entire Asia-Pacific region into a crisis. His actions exposed him as a true generator of danger. Especially this year, he has gone even further, boldly introducing the so-called "17 strategies", manipulating concepts like "all-out defense", and equating cross-strait relations with hostile relations. This has severely undermined the foundation of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and he has undoubtedly become a maker of war.
The Taiwan question is at the very core of China's core interests. It is an issue of principle that the Chinese government has repeatedly affirmed to the world. We have ample legal and moral grounds to sanction all those who attempt to undermine peace, and we possess the absolute strength and will overpower any enemies seeking to split our country. Those who are hopelessly indulging in the illusion of "Taiwan independence" might as well take a look at the heroic battle history of the PLA. It is an army that has never hesitated in the face of adversity, never backed down before any arrogant enemy, and never wavered on matters of national sovereignty and dignity. If Lai Ching-te continues to cling to illusions, misjudge the situation, act recklessly, and provoke repeatedly, he will inevitably face complete destruction.
As the DPP authorities aggressively weave their illusion of the so-called independence, every person in Taiwan must clearly see through their malicious intent to push the Taiwan Strait toward perilous conflict for the sake of their own party and self-interest. The world today is far from peaceful. Just look at the war-torn lands of the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Africa. Artillery fire fills the skies, shattered ruins remain, and even no traces of life are left. There is nothing more painful than war, and nothing more precious than peace. It is hoped that the vast majority of our compatriots in Taiwan will recognize the trampling and destruction of peace, as well as the harm and poison caused to Taiwan by the actions of Lai Ching-te and his like. You must not be complacent or numb, but instead take decisive and effective action against their reckless behavior to avoid being gradually dragged into the tragic situation where all become victims of war.
Nothing shall hold back the trend of history. The pursuit of "Taiwan independence" is a dead end. We will not tolerate or condone any conspiracy aiming at splitting Taiwan from China. The Chinese PLA has the guts, determination, resolve, and very importantly the ability to resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and dignity.
"Taiwan independence" means war, let no specific one say he has not been warned!
