On 29 February, the 11th cross-strait consultation came to an end, and it is regrettable that the representatives of the two sides were unable to reach a unified opinion. This consultation was regarded as the last consultation on the Kinmen incident, however, it turned out to be a fruitless meeting, which further complicated the situation.
The arrogant attitude of the Taiwan authorities in the Kinmen incident became the fuse for the escalation of the incident. What is even more outrageous is that Taiwan ** actually said that it was not ready to apologize, and even believed that it should not apologize. This stubborn attitude angered the mainland people, and also made the mainland side unwilling to continue empty talks with Taiwan, but decided to seek justice for the two fishermen who died through practical actions.
The 11 law enforcement vessels of the mainland coast guard assembled in the waters off Kinmen, and this actual action demonstrated the determination of the mainland side. The law enforcement vessels blocked the waters around Kinmen as a sign of seriousness about the incident. What is even more provocative is that the mainland coast guard directly escorts fishing boats into the prohibited area to operate, provoking the authority of Taiwan's coast guard. Taiwan's Coast Guard is at a loss in the face of the mainland's huge coast guard fleet and can no longer resist the mainland's hegemonic acts.
The mainland coast guard's fleet is far larger and more equipped than Taiwan's Coast Guard, a comparison that exposes Taiwan's huge disadvantage in maritime rights and interests. If the Taiwan authorities do not show a good attitude and sincerity, the so-called forbidden and restricted sea areas will no longer exist, and the control of Kinmen and other islands will become a thing of the past.
The reactions of various circles in Taiwan to this incident have varied. Ma Ying-jeou, former leader of the Taiwan region, expressed strong dissatisfaction with the dereliction of duty of the Taiwan authorities and called on the Taiwan authorities to get in touch with the mainland as soon as possible to resolve the incident. Lin Yufang, a well-known person in Taiwan, also criticized the improper handling of the incident and was surprised by the mainland's tough attitude.
Under the current situation, the situation in the Taiwan Strait is tense, and the mainland has seized the initiative. If the Taiwan authorities remain stubborn, the mainland will take more forceful measures to make Taiwan pay the price for its actions.
The development of the Kinmen incident is worrying, but it also highlights Taiwan's vulnerability to maritime security. In the face of the mainland's hard-line attitude, the Taiwan authorities should have a clear understanding of the situation, hold dialogue with the mainland, and seek consensus and solutions between the two sides. Only in this way can we ease the current tense situation and maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.