The first is the United States itself. The United States recently passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, which not only mentioned that the United States will accelerate arms sales to Taiwan, but also mentioned that the United States will provide US$10

html As the new year approaches, the United States and other Western countries’ provocations against China have not ceased, but have become more frequent. Especially on the Taiwan issue, the United States and its allies have become increasingly provocative. The first is the United States itself. The United States recently passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, which not only mentioned that the United States will accelerate arms sales to Taiwan, but also mentioned that the United States will provide US$10 billion in military assistance to Taiwan within five years.

Regarding the U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, China has expressed dissatisfaction with the United States many times and asked the United States to stop all military exchanges with Taiwan, but the United States is still stubborn. In the face of the provocation of the United States, China has lodged stern representations with the United States through diplomatic channels.

At the same time, the People's Liberation Army also held joint combat readiness patrols and joint fire strike drills in the Taiwan Strait, sending a strong warning to the United States. But as soon as the PLA military exercise warning ended, the United States' loyal ally, the United Kingdom, couldn't wait to follow suit and provoke China on the Taiwan issue.

According to reports, the British media recently quoted sources from the country’s government as saying that if mainland China takes over Taiwan by force, the UK will have to take severe sanctions against China. Obviously, the implication of the British media is to prevent mainland China from taking over Taiwan by force.

In recent times, the UK has shown unprecedented attention to the Taiwan issue. Soon after taking office, current Prime Minister Sunak threatened that the UK would pay close attention to the Taiwan Strait issue, and also hinted that the UK would provide weapons assistance to Taiwan to help it enhance its "defense capabilities."

In addition, politicians in the British House of Commons also organized a delegation to visit Taiwan and met with Tsai Ing-wen and others. Now the British media is clamoring to prevent the mainland from taking over Taiwan by force and threatening to impose sanctions on mainland China, which is obviously a provocation to China.

However, the British media’s reports were slapped in the face by their own people. British politicians bluntly stated that the UK would be unable to bear the consequences of sanctions against China. According to reports, Kearns, a member of the British House of Commons who has visited Taiwan, said that if the UK imposes sanctions on China, it will affect the quality of life of the British people.

In addition, Smith, the former leader of the British Conservative Party, also pointed out that the UK is currently highly dependent on China economically. If the UK decides to impose sanctions on China, it will be difficult to bear the consequences of this decision. Facts have proved that some British politicians still have a clear understanding of the current Sino-British relations.

Although British Prime Minister Sunak previously stated that the "golden era" of Sino-British relations has ended, the UK is still very dependent on China economically. Moreover, as the world's second largest economy, China plays a very important role in the global supply chain.

If the UK rashly sanctions China, it will have an impact on the global supply chain, and the UK will suffer the consequences. Therefore, the British media's hype to prevent mainland China from withdrawing Taiwan is simply overestimating its capabilities. More importantly, the resolution of the Taiwan issue is China's own business and has nothing to do with the UK. The UK has no right to interfere in China's internal affairs.

In fact, the reason why the UK continues to hype Taiwan-related issues is mainly because of its own extradition crisis. Ever since former British Prime Minister Truss released radical economic policies, the British economy has fallen into a serious crisis. Although Sunak has replaced Truss as British Prime Minister, Britain's economic problems remain unresolved.

In addition to serious economic problems, the UK is currently facing soaring domestic prices, public dissatisfaction with wages, and Scotland's demand for independence. In recent months, protests have occurred frequently in the UK, which has caused great headaches for the Sunak government.

When the British government is unable to solve domestic problems, it can only divert public attention through external provocations. China is obviously a "suitable target." But the UK needs to be reminded that provoking China will not make its own problems disappear.

On the contrary, due to Britain's constant provocations and tense Sino-British relations, and the impact on trade between the two countries, Britain's economic problems will only become more serious. On the Taiwan issue, China's position is very firm. Any separatist attempt to prevent China's reunification will be vigorously counterattacked by the People's Liberation Army.

Therefore, whether considering Sino-British relations or the current situation of the UK, the UK should not blindly follow the United States in provoking China on the Taiwan issue. It is hoped that the UK will bear in mind China's warning and be cautious in its words and deeds on sensitive issues, otherwise it will just shoot itself in the foot.