An editor's note clarifies that Jun Sheng, a current affairs commentator, first published these views on China Military Online on December 29; they reflect his opinions, not necessarily those of CGTN.
According to the commentary, on December 29 the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army launched "Justice Mission 2025" drills around the Taiwan region. The operation, described as a torrent of steel and a roar of machinery, is framed as a stern warning to 'Taiwan independence' forces and external interference. 🔥
The article criticizes Taiwan authorities—led by the Democratic Progressive Party—for colluding with foreign supporters to pursue independence and for increasing their defense budget. It claims these moves risk turning the island into a 'powder keg' and edging it closer to conflict.
Jun Sheng also points to the U.S., accusing certain politicians of playing the 'Taiwan card' through upgraded relations and arms sales, which he argues undermines the one-China principle the U.S. officially claims to uphold.
The commentary cites the Cairo Declaration, the Potsdam Proclamation and China's Anti-Secession Law as legal foundations for the Chinese mainland's sovereignty over Taiwan. It highlights past drills—'Joint Sword' and 'Strait Thunder'—noting their strategic goals and deterrent effects.
As the drills proceed under the banner of 'Justice Mission 2025,' the piece portrays them as a combined blow aimed at separatists and a signal that reunification is an unstoppable trend. 🌏⚔️
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