The island shifted responsibilities to each other, the military stood by and the retired general hit the nail on the head
In the face of the fishermen's incident, the mainland's continuous response strategy caught the Taiwan authorities off guard. They thought they would only shout empty slogans, but after releasing tough remarks, they immediately became powerless.
Swift action was taken to release the detained fishermen and to try to save face and shift the blame to local authorities. First, the "Coast Guard" insisted that it was the mainland fishing boat's violation of the law, and then admitted that it was its own behavior, and the people of Kinmen became dissatisfied, pointing out that the root cause of the incident was the authorities, and calling for a peaceful solution in order to calm the situation.
Chiu Kuo-cheng's defense chief has unequivocally refused to take action on the incident to prevent the conflict from spreading, and responsibility for the incident appears to be in a blank spot.
Recently, a yacht moored in the waters of Kinmen was stopped and inspected by the Fujian Coast Guard, and was subsequently released, while Taiwan"Coast Guard"He belatedly returned to the port and issued a statement calling for "calm and sanity" on both sides of the strait, while warning fishermen.
The move shows a softening of the Coast Guard's stance on similar incidents and contradicts previous rhetoric that emphasized enforcement of evictions. When the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council asked the Taiwan side to give an explanation on the matter, they took a tough stance and tried to shirk responsibility.
However, the mainland's position is firm and continues to exert pressure. Under pressure, no one is willing to take responsibility, so *** subtle improvement. Taiwan's military chose to stay out of the matter, making it clear that such incidents would be handled by the Coast Guard and that they would avoid escalation of the conflict and ensure stability through peaceful means.
The former top brass was an uncompromising supporter of war, and in May last year, he took advantage of the situation to emphasize the determination of the Taiwan military, warning that any aggression would be met with a resolute response from the Taiwan military.
However, the current Taiwan military is extremely restrained in the face of conflict. So, what made this former symbol of "toughness" choose to remain silent today? A retired general gave a key interpretation.
Faced with this situation, retired general Li Zhengjie pointed out sharply: If the fishing boat incident is not dealt with in a timely manner, the morale of the Taiwan troops on Kinmen Island may be severely tested.
Kinmen Island is resource-scarce and relies heavily on external inputs, such as drinking water, more than 60 percent of which originates from the mainland. Any careless move, such as angering the mainland over the water supply, would put the lives of the island's inhabitants in jeopardy if the water supply was cut off.
Taking into account the spirit of humanity, the mainland will not take extreme measures against civilians on the island. However, for the Taiwanese soldiers stationed around Kinmen Island, their survival depends on supplies.
If the mainland were to be troubled by inspecting the ships carrying supplies, the first to suffer from the pressure of starvation would be the soldiers who were waiting to be fed. Their plight will have a direct impact on the hearts of the people on the island of Taiwan, and the worries and dissatisfaction of the soldiers' families will also escalate, forming a chain reaction.
Once upon a time, soldiers on Matsu Island were nicknamed when they had no choice but to ask for help on the beach due to a shortage of supplies"Strawberry Soldiers"'s fame spreads all over the world. How can those Taiwan troops, who claim that they cannot endure some hardships, imagine that they will face the dilemma of having no meat to eat?
Just like the group of soldiers who poured out their hunger on the beach, they failed to taste meat for more than 20 days, revealing the inadequacy of the Taiwan army's logistical support. In the end, the airdrop rescue became the last straw that broke the camel's back.
This incident made the people on the island sigh, they originally thought that the lack of eggs was miserable enough, but they never thought that the soldiers guarding the island did not even have basic meat, how could they bear the responsibility of guarding the lack of nutrition?
And it's no wonder"Strawberry Soldiers"The nickname will spread.
Earlier, the coast guard had dispatched ships to intercept ships carrying supplies to Kinmen, and in the Matsu incident, the Taiwan authorities were able to use weather as an excuse for delaying supplies.
Now, if the soldiers on Kinmen Island have been unable to get supplies for a long time due to the fishing boat incident, and even basic food rations have become a problem, how can they justify themselves? The Coast Guard's boarding and inspection of Kinmen yachts has made it clear that control of the waters between Xiamen and Kinmen is in our hands, and that the so-called "restricted area" argument is self-defeating.
Therefore, it is necessary to carry out routine inspections of the island's supply ships to ensure that the soldiers need them, and no one can dispute it.
In the face of the fishing vessel controversy, the Taiwan authorities urgently need to be transparent and disclose the details of the incident, seriously hold those responsible accountable, sincerely apologize when they should admit their mistakes, and strictly enforce the punishment when they should be punished.
Even "outsiders" such as the Taiwan military understand this truth, and the parties concerned should know it all the more. What's your point of view? Let's talk in the comment section! Follow me for more in-depth international developments!