After the WHO raised concerns to the Chinese side, the Taiwan authorities took the lead in jumping out and calling on the public not to go to the mainland
Lianhe Zaobao reported that Taiwan's administrative agency issued a notice that because of the recent increase in the incidence of respiratory diseases in the mainland and the shortage of medical resources, it specifically called on vulnerable groups such as the elderly and young children in Taiwan not to travel to the mainland unless necessary, so as not to delay their illness due to difficulties in seeking medical treatment. Taiwan's health authorities further emphasized that if it is necessary to travel to the mainland, it is recommended to get vaccinated against influenza and coronavirus as early as possible before departure, and to keep a close eye on one's health after returning to Taiwan.
Regarding the increase in respiratory diseases in Chinese mainland, the WHO** first raised concerns to China. According to Reuters, the WHO said in a statement that it has asked China to provide more epidemiological and clinical information on respiratory diseases, as well as the latest trends in the spread of known pathogens and the burden on the health system, in accordance with the provisions of the International Health Regulations.
** Spokesperson Wang Wenbin publicly responded to WHO's concerns about respiratory diseases in China at a press conference, noting that the Chinese Health Commission had introduced the prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases in winter through a press conference, and said that the agency had communicated with the WHO in a timely manner. According to the information released on the official website of the United Nations, the WHO has indeed held a meeting with the Chinese side and successfully obtained the relevant data provided by China.
The information reported by the Chinese Health Commission stressed that the increase in respiratory diseases in winter did not lead to an overload of hospital capacity. This means that the mainland's medical resources are tight as claimed by the authorities is purely untenable, and it is just an excuse to restrict cross-strait exchanges. ** The authorities' rhetoric reflects less concern for the health of the people on the island and more of an exaggeration of the mainland's problems, which has become their usual tactic.
As we all know, over the years that the authorities have been in power, their perverse policies have led to more than half of the Taiwanese people expecting to be recalled in the 2024 elections.
However, the data is objective, and a poll released by Taiwan's public opinion research institute showed that nearly 54% of Taiwanese people are dissatisfied with Tsai Ing-wen's performance since taking office, reaching the highest since April 2019. The dissatisfaction of the new head of the administrative body, Chen Jianren, increased from 43 in October8% rose to 445%。As for the performance of the authorities over the past 7 years, there are 57Four percent of respondents said they were dissatisfied.
Whether it is Tsai Ing-wen's satisfaction or the performance of the *** authorities, it basically reflects the general trend of the island's society, that is, the majority of people expect to recall *** In this case, the ** authorities can only try to come up with the so-called "magic weapon to win" and try to turn the situation around before the 2024 elections. Coincidentally, the timing of WHO's concern about respiratory diseases in Chinese mainland happened to provide the authorities with a rhetoric.
**The authorities' behavior is somewhat similar to Japan's forced discharge of nuclear sewage and its attempt to endorse it through the IAEA's endorsement. However, in fact, the agency has made it clear that the report they provide is not a "passport" for Japan. Unlike Japan, the authorities have not been able to get a positive response from the WHO, and their forcible "hot spots" will only lead to laughter.
Chinese mainland has always expressed a clear position on cross-strait exchanges, maintained an open attitude, and hoped to promote peace in the Taiwan Strait region through people-to-people exchanges. However, the authorities have stubbornly gone their own way and have constantly used all kinds of disgraceful excuses in an attempt to obstruct cross-strait personnel exchanges and communication. Recently, for the first time, they even warned Taiwanese people not to travel to the mainland against the issue of respiratory diseases. However, these small tricks cannot stop the general trend of cross-strait reunification, and the gradually rising Chinese mainland will also realize complete cross-strait reunification.