Mainland cancels M503 route north flight bias, Taiwan considers threat and requires negotiation Recently, Chinese mainland announced the cancellation of the north-south flight offset arrangement of M503 route, and launched the W122 and W123 routes connecting with M503, running from west to east. This move has aroused strong dissatisfaction and concern in the Taiwan region. The Taiwan authorities condemned the mainland's move and called for consultations. However, the mainland side responded that it had never recognized the so-called "median line of the strait" and accused the Taiwan authorities and the United States of not respecting the mainland. This incident has caused people to think deeply and ask questions. Why does the mainland cancel the northward flight offset of the M503 route? Does this mean that the mainland's threat to Taiwan has intensified? This article will analyze this from several aspects. First, let's take a look at the M503 route. The M503 route is an international route connecting Chinese mainland and Taiwan, and it is currently one of the busiest routes between the two sides of the strait.
In the past few years, with the increase in cross-strait exchanges and cooperation, the use of air routes has gradually increased. However, since the route passes through the airspace in the middle of the Taiwan Strait, there are certain safety risks and controversies. The mainland's cancellation of the northward flight bias of the M503 route is actually to reduce flight risks and increase flight safety. Due to the current tense situation, the Taiwan region has always been vigilant and worried about the overflight of mainland aircraft. The mainland said that the cancellation of the offset of the northern flight is to better ensure the safety of the flight, and there is no threat to Taiwan. However, the Taiwan region sees the mainland's move as an obscurity of the "median line of the strait" and sees it as a threat to Taiwan. In fact, the so-called "median line of the strait" is not recognized by the mainland. The mainland has always adhered to the "one-China principle" and regards Taiwan as a part of China. Therefore, from the perspective of the mainland, there is no such thing as the so-called "median line of the strait".
With regard to this incident, we can't help but ask: Why is the Taiwan region so sensitive? Why is the mainland reluctant to recognize the "median line of the strait"? What is the underlying reason for this? First of all, from the point of view of the Taiwan region, they have been trying to maintain their status and sovereignty in the international community. However, under the continuous development and growth of the mainland, Taiwan's international space has been constantly squeezed. Therefore, the Taiwan region is highly vigilant and sensitive to any move by the mainland. Even if it is an ordinary route adjustment, Taiwan will interpret it as an ambiguity of the "middle line of the strait", thus further exacerbating the tension. The mainland, on the other hand, advocates the "one-China principle" and holds that Taiwan is a part of China. As for the so-called "median line of the strait", the mainland does not recognize its existence. From the mainland's point of view, the cancellation of the northward bias of the M503 route is to increase the safety of flights, not to threaten Taiwan.
The mainland side believes that the Taiwan region should face up to the mainland's development and growth and the reality of the mainland, instead of blindly resisting and rejecting it. However, this is not the only reason for the development of **. In addition to political factors, economic and security factors also play an important role. In recent years, along with the rapid development of the mainland, cross-strait exchanges and cooperation have also been deepening. The mainland has become Taiwan's largest partner and investment destination. In terms of security, with the tension of the mainland, the Taiwan region has always been vigilant and worried about the flying of aircraft from the mainland. Therefore, the mainland's cancellation of the northward flight bias of the M503 route is actually to reduce flight risks and increase flight safety. To sum up, the mainland's cancellation of the northbound flight bias of the M503 route and the activation of the W122 and W123 routes connecting with the M503 are actually to increase the safety of the flight.
However, the Taiwan region sees it as an obscurity of the "median line of the strait" and sees it as a threat to Taiwan. The two sides should resolve the issue through dialogue and consultation, rather than blaming and resisting each other. Only through mutual understanding and respect can we achieve peaceful development. What is the purpose of the United States meddling in the escalation of cross-strait disputes? Recently, the mainland's revision of civil aviation flight routes has aroused dissatisfaction and dissatisfaction in Taiwan. At this time, the United States also expressed its "concern" about the matter and called on the two sides to engage in dialogue to resolve the issue. However, we can't help but wonder why the United States is so actively involved in this dispute. What exactly is their purpose? First of all, we need to make it clear that the mainland's modification of the route is a normal act, and there is no need to notify Taiwan in advance. As a sovereign state, the mainland has the right to independently determine its own aviation arrangements, which is widely accepted in the international community. Therefore, the mainland did not violate any international regulations.
However, the United States has taken the opportunity to put pressure on China. The United States has all along used the Taiwan issue as a bargaining chip to blackmail China in an attempt to contain China's development in the Asia-Pacific region. Admiral Paparo, who recently took over as commander of the US Navy's Pacific Fleet, has openly stated that he will help Taiwan strengthen its self-defense capability in order to curb Chinese mainland's military ambitions. This move by the United States is actually an escalation of cross-strait disputes. They use the Taiwan issue to create confrontation and gain benefits for themselves. However, it is the interests of the people on both sides of the strait that are really affected. Such behavior not only exacerbates tensions in the world, but also poses a threat to peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. Why, then, is the United States so obsessed with putting pressure on Taiwan? First of all, Taiwan is geographically of great strategic value to the United States. Taiwan is located on the southeast coast of Chinese mainland and is a choke point between Chinese mainland and the Pacific Ocean. To control Taiwan is to master Chinese mainland's gateway to the South China Sea.
With regard to expanding its influence in the Asia-Pacific region, the United States will naturally not let go of this opportunity. Secondly, Taiwan is also an important military base. The United States has military bases in Taiwan and can easily monitor Chinese mainland's military movements. This gives the United States a military advantage in the Asia-Pacific region, allowing it to better control the situation. Finally, Taiwan is also an important economic market. Taiwan is an important global manufacturing base for electronic products, and many American companies have factories in Taiwan. The United States, of course, wants to be able to continue to gain benefits in the Taiwan market. In short, the United States is not innocent about the escalation of cross-strait disputes, and their purpose is to seize benefits. However, we must clearly understand that any act of escalating the cross-strait dispute is irresponsible and will only bring more suffering and losses to the people on both sides of the strait. We should call on both sides to exercise restraint, resolve the issue through dialogue, and achieve peaceful and stable development. Only in this way can the people on both sides of the strait share the dividends of peace and prosperity.
Tensions are rising, and the authorities should communicate with the mainland through normal channels, rather than increasing confrontation and hatred. The mainland has never been polite to the arrogance of the ** forces, and this adjustment of the route has also verified this fact. The Taiwan authorities' attempt to seek support from the United States will not only be unhelpful in improving the situation, but will also expose their own incompetence in being thieves.