Experts' views on cross-Strait relations
The Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taipei. DPP 'independence push' a serious threat to peace By Zhu Songling Known for proclaiming himself to be a "pragmatic worker for Taiwan independence", Lai Ching-te's "swearing-in" as leader of the Chinese island scheduled for Monday has triggered widespread concerns over the future of cross-Strait relations. This shortsighted behavior not only exposes their duplicity, damaging the strategic trust between Beijing and Washington, but also gives wings to the DPP's fantasy of seeking "Taiwan independence", thereby escalating cross-Strait tensions. As for the DPP, it should face reality, abandon the illusion of achieving "Taiwan independence" with US support, and return to the correct path of promoting exchanges, and seek peaceful development across the Strait, enhancing the well-being of the island's residents. Conversely, if the DPP relies on the US to seek "Taiwan independence", it will only push the island toward peril, bringing untold suffering upon its residents.
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