They even think it is necessary to direct the war to the Chinese mainland to seek Taiwan independence. The fact that Taiwan authorities bought more advanced foreign weapons with stronger striking capabilities has shown they have walked a long distance on the road of splittism. At present, with a turmoil in political life in Taiwan, a continued sluggish economy, closure of a great number of local enterprises in Taiwan, rising unemployment and a rising dissatisfaction with their living condition, people from all walks of life have unanimously urged Taiwan authorities to forsake the mentality of an independent Taiwan. They have asked Taiwan's leaders to stop the political struggle, improve relations across the Straits, open direct mail, commerce, air and shipping services, and concentrate their energy on developing the economy. However, showing disregard toward people's will, Taiwan authorities spent a hefty sum of money to buy weapons from foreign countries, further worsening the tension across the Taiwan Straits, the commentator's article commented.
Peace is the best weapon to stop war.
That can only heat up military race across the Taiwan Straits and bring about a serious threat to the peace of Asia and Pacific region. All rights reserved.