Taiwan is about to usher in 2024, but *** is at an all-time low. Recently, Taiwan's "defense department" released an erroneous English text message, claiming that mainland missiles flew over Taiwan Island, triggering panic on the island. In fact, the mainland has only launched an "Einstein" satellite. Taiwan's "defense department" later apologized, saying that it was a mistake caused by the failure to update the system. However, this incident did not calm down the tense atmosphere between the two sides of the strait, but on the contrary made the people on the island doubt the ability and integrity of the Taiwan authorities. At the same time, the mainland is also preparing to take tougher countermeasures against Taiwan, including suspending tariff concessions on Taiwan. Against this backdrop, what are the prospects for elections in the Taiwan region?
First of all, the incident of misclaiming missiles has exposed the incompetence and unprofessionalism of Taiwan's "defense department." Under the tense situation, Taiwan's "defense department" went so far as to issue a false alarm and mistakenly regard the mainland's satellite launch as a missile attack, which is undoubtedly a great shock to the people on the island. What is even more puzzling is that Taiwan's "defense department" actually uses the word "missile" to describe satellites, is this ignorance of basic English common sense, or is it deliberately misleading? In any case, this incident has greatly reduced the image of Taiwan's "defense department" and greatly reduced the people's confidence in Taiwan's defense capability and trust.
Second, the missile misclaim incident has triggered doubts and reflections on the island. Some netizens believe that Taiwan's "defense department" deliberately created a tense atmosphere in order to cooperate with the election strategy of *** and use "creating panic" to win over voters. Some netizens questioned whether the Taiwan authorities were using this "newsletter to introduce the election" in an attempt to influence voters' willingness to vote. A spokesman for the Kuomintang also severely criticized the Taiwan authorities, accusing them of playing with public opinion and misleading. This incident has also made the people on the island have more doubts about the cross-strait policy, whether it can really safeguard the security and interests of the Taiwan region?
Third, the missile misclaim incident has intensified the antagonism and hostility between the two sides of the strait. The mainland side expressed strong dissatisfaction and condemnation of the erroneous alarm of Taiwan's "defense department," holding that it was a provocation and insult to the mainland. The mainland is also stepping up countermeasures against Taiwan, and the Ministry of Commerce has said that it is studying the suspension of tariff concessions on Taiwan's early harvest of agriculture and fishery, machinery, auto parts, textiles and other products in the ECFA. This will deal a serious blow to Taiwan's economy, especially for those industries that rely on the mainland market. In addition, the mainland is also stepping up its military activities around the Taiwan Strait to demonstrate its determination and ability to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Finally, the missile misclaim incident has brought tremendous challenges and risks to the elections in the Taiwan region. During the period of the first administration, the first continued deterioration, whether it was military action or economic sanctions, brought great distress to the island. The missile miscommand incident and the mainland's countermeasures have made the people on the island question the current ruling authorities. On the eve of the election, the island should be cautious about the words and deeds of the Taiwan region and avoid leaving the future of the Taiwan region into the hands of "** elements." At the same time, the Taiwan region should also be cautious about its relations with the mainland and make joint efforts to maintain cross-strait peace and stability.
Summary: The missile misclaim incident is a microcosm of tension and a turning point in the elections in the Taiwan region. Voters need to look at all of this rationally and be wary of possible political manipulation during the election period. Only on the basis of respecting history and reality can we find a way out and ensure the security and development of the Taiwan region.