Pang Jianguo (observer network data map)
The provisions on "non-peaceful reunification" in the "Anti-Secession Law" are the bottom line of cross-strait relations on the mainland, and the bottom line cannot be crossed. If the "Taiwan independence" forces insist on going their own way or even take risks, the mainland will take all necessary measures in accordance with the law. "If it doesn't move, it will stop. If it moves, it will be thunderous."
In Professor Pang Jianguo's view, Taiwan is really getting closer to a dangerous situation. He wrote articles and suggested questions one after another: Does the situation really need to evolve in this direction? Is the path of peaceful development of cross-strait relations really impossible? Should we continue to move closer to the bottom line and attempt to cross it, or should we restrain ourselves or even rein in the situation? The key lies in how Taiwan chooses sides and what role it plays.
Professor Pang pointed out that since the outbreak of the new crown epidemic, especially in the ever-escalating conflict between China and the United States, the DPP authorities seem to be determined to act as a pawn of the United States, hugging the United States' lap to keep warm, and releasing malicious messages from time to time to please U.S. What tangible benefits can such a firm "reliance on the United States and resistance to China" bring to Taiwan? Taking economic and trade as an example, even if cross-strait relations deteriorate, mainland officials have not yet indicated that they will suspend ECFA. The "Taiwan-U.S. Trade and Investment Framework Agreement" (TIFA), which was signed long ago, has not come to fruition until now. Trump even included Taiwan on the unfair trade watch list at that time. Over the years, Taiwan's trade surplus with the mainland and Hong Kong has contributed about 20% to Taiwan's GDP, while Taiwan's trade surplus with the United States has only contributed about 2%. It is obvious who has more substantively helped Taiwan maintain a passable economic situation. , is this the benefit obtained by acting as a pawn of the United States for the people of Taiwan?
Professor Pang pointed out that the mainland has repeatedly emphasized that the "Anti-Secession Law" is not directed at the people of Taiwan, but against "Taiwan independence" elements and external forces that interfere in China's internal affairs. As long as Taiwan does not cross the bottom line, the mainland will not adopt "non-peaceful means" to solve the reunification issue. In other words, "non-peaceful means" are actions taken only when Taiwan crosses the line.
Author: Wangzhi
Beijing Cai Taiwan
