TAIWAN: HAS REUNIFICATION BEGUN?

TAIWAN: HAS REUNIFICATION BEGUN? 

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In fundamental ways, the 2019 Black Terror was one of the best things to have happened to Hong Kong. 

The US- and Taiwan-backed color revolution allowed Beijing to clamp down on the sociopolitical rot that had long enervated the territory and clean up its neocolonialism. Without that catalyst, the essential rectification wouldn't have happened so soon, or so decisively. 

On a China-wide basis, the shock of the Cultural Revolution triggered a comparable turning point. It showed what didn't work -- and jolted the nation onto a radically different path that did. 

What's happening in Taiwan may lead to a similar watershed. In collusion with the island's DPP separatists, the US has been stirring tensions, salami-slicing its own commitment to the one-China principle, bedrock of Sino-US ties. It's doing so through increasingly provocative official interactions, arms sales and FON sail-bys. 

Here's Beijing's clearest warning yet that further provocations would trigger a decisive response (story, link below). If Washington were to invite Taiwan chieftain English Tsai to a "global summit" of "democracies" later this year, the PLA Air Force would finally cross the mid-line of the Taiwan Strait and establish control of the airspace over and around Taiwan -- staking out sovereignty. 

If the aircraft were to be attacked, the PLA would respond resolutely. Specifies the authoritative editorial: "The large number of missiles aimed at Taiwan's military targets from the mainland and our bomber fleets will make a decisive answer and write history." 

Other excerpts: 

"We have repeatedly warned that if the US and the island of Taiwan cross the red line, the PLA fighter jets will fly over the island. This is a practical move with strong deterrence. It will unmistakably declare China's sovereignty over the Taiwan island, overwhelming various word games and plots from the US and the island. It will also clearly illustrate the development of the situation across the Taiwan Straits, making a brand new start of Chinese mainland getting control of the situation across the Taiwan Straits. Before the mainland takes the step, it needs a special opportunity. If Tsai participates in the summit at the invitation of Biden, that would totally become such an opportunity... 

"If US and Taiwan's tricks continue, a major crisis in the Taiwan Straits is bound to take place. We must put forward thunder-like measures before the crisis comes. We must be dauntless toward a showdown, and completely knock out the arrogance of the US and Taiwan island and make the effect of our victory long-lasting. To deal with the highly intense contest, China should make full mental and military preparations.  

"It is anticipated that a breakthrough operation by the US and Taiwan islands will be a historic opportunity for the PLA fighter jets to fly over the island of Taiwan. The air over the island of Taiwan will be included in the cruise range of the PLA. The fighters will declare that the land underneath is Chinese territory and will crush all attempts to use the Taiwan question as a bargaining chip with China. If the Taiwan military dares to open fire on the PLA fighters, the large number of missiles aimed at Taiwan's military targets from the mainland and our bomber fleets will make a decisive answer and write history."

Story Article:

US, Taiwan crossing the red line will create historic opportunity for PLA fighter jets to fly over island: Global Times editorial

The summit will take place on December 9 and 10. Analysis from many media outlets suggests that this is another move by the Biden administration to counter China.

The summit classifies countries across the world into democratic and non-democratic, or "authoritarian" groups. This drawing of lines will definitely divide the world. Many countries, including Russia, have a Western-style multi-party system, but are frequently labeled as "authoritarian countries" by some Western media outlets. So are some US allies, such as Turkey. Saudi Arabia should especially be excluded from democratic camp. 

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities of Taiwan are excited about the prospect of attending the summit. When reporting the news on Biden to hold the summit, a Taiwan-based English media outlet Taiwan News mentioned, "While attending a hearing of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on March 10, Blinken pledged he would invite Taiwan to participate in the summit."

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https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202108/1231317.shtml