In March of this year, the former adviser of the United States, RobertO'BrienDuring his visit to Taiwan, he made a highly controversial remark. He hinted that Taiwan should have a million people wieldingak-47It is necessary to fight in every corner and in every apartment building to form an effective deterrent to the unified use of force against the mainland. Such statements are not only exposedAmerican PoliticsThe conspiracy mentality of the top brass also highlights that they do not care about the lives of Taiwanese.
However, such remarks have sparked widespread skepticism and opposition. Will the people and military of Taiwan follow the instructions of the United States and treat their lives as a game?O'BrienSaid "1 million wielded."ak-47", which does not correspond to the American M16 that the Taiwanese army is equipped with. It's actually more like describing Afghanistan in the 80sGuerrillas** used. And the United States supports AfghanistanGuerrillasResistance to the Soviet invasionWaris seen as a success for the United States. However,O'BrienSuchAmerican PoliticsThe elites, however, seem to be still living in the late Cold War era, and have not woken up from the illusions of the Cold War between China and the Soviet Union.
AlthoughO'BrienThe rhetoric has raised questions from some, but there are still a number of American researchers working to study why Taiwan is not ready to respond to the mainland's reunification by force, and what measures should be taken. They believe that Taiwan's preparations for war need to be surpassedMilitaryfield, inCriticalInfrastructure security, civil resilience, cybersecurity, and continuity.
For example, Jennifer Welch, chief geoeconomic analyst at Bloomberg Economics, served as director of Chinese mainland and Taiwan affairs at the U.S. Committee. She noted that Ukraine and GazaWarIt shows that Taiwan needs to be strengthenedCriticalsecurity of infrastructure, increasing civil resilience, ensuring the security of the network, and guaranteeing continuity. She also noted that despite the fact that Taiwan's military spending has increased by 125 per cent, but the number of voluntary conscripts has fallen to a four-year low. Although the Taiwan authorities want to buy F-16 fighter jets and Abrams tanks from the United States, the United States is reluctant**. A former U.S. Army intelligence officer also criticized the Taiwanese authorities for not modernizing the militaryDecision-making, from the purchase of heavy tanks to the inadequacy of training in the army.
However, despite the efforts of the Taiwanese authorities to improveMilitaryready, but there are still those who question their progress. Taiwan as oneIslands, at risk of running out of food and fuel within 40 days. If the mainland blockades Taiwan, it will face certain risks, and the United States may send troops to intervene. However, the question remains whether Taiwan will be able to delay the United States to provide assistance.
According to the actual situation, the assessment of the United States has concluded that Taiwan will not be able to hold out for too long, and the mainland will certainly defeat it. The subtext behind these is that the Taiwanese will have to fight this one whether they want it or notWar, until Taiwan becomes a scorched earth, the war can be overWar。As for whether the United States will intervene, there is no room for discussion on this issue at all. This model is actually hoped for in the Taiwan StraitWar** people who copied UkraineWarMode.
However, the situation in Ukraine has evolved into a defeat. Israel is also trying to find a way out of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Some in the United States are still trying to repeat Ukraine in TaiwanWarmodel, but the Taiwanese are not easily fooled. They are Chinese, with wisdom andJudgment, will not be fooled as easily as the Ukrainians.
From the point of view of American journalists, the night in downtown Taipei does not reflect a person at the center of a global stormIslandsof appearances. The mall is overcrowded, on the streetsTeensDancing with speakers in hand, there is little sign that Taiwan is in crisis.
An Asian security expert at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology said that if Taiwan isWarHe will not be shocked if he chooses to surrender in the first few days. This shows that the Taiwanese will not be easily deceived by the anti-China schemes of the Americans, and they will not be pushed into the fire pit.
Former *** consultant in the United StatesO'BrienThe rhetoric sparked a reaction toThe Taiwan questionof widespread attention and discussion. Although some people believe that Taiwan should be prepared militarily to deal with the mainland's military reunification, there are also those who question Taiwan's positionMilitaryPreparation and political wisdom. Taiwanese are wary of outside interference and pressure, and their daily lives are not affected, while also showing their own politicsJudgment
However, it should be emphasized thatThe Taiwan questionNot just oneMilitaryThe issue is a comprehensive issue involving various fields such as politics, economy, society, and culture. ResolvedThe Taiwan questionIt requires the joint efforts and wisdom of all parties, and cannot simply followMilitaryAngles are considered simply. As a party to the Taiwan Strait, the people of Taiwan should have their own sovereignty and sovereigntyDecision-makingpower, and cannot let external forces dictate their own destiny.
Whatever the futureThe Taiwan questionWe hope that all parties concerned will aim at peace, stability and development, resolve differences through dialogue and consultation, and maintain peace and stability in the region.