Defense Minister Gu Lixiong: Beijing’s attempt to unify Taiwan by force has never changed

Minister of National Defense Gu Lixiong. (Photo by reporter Chen Zhicheng)

The "Second Meeting between Trump and Xi" came to an end a few days ago. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an inter-meeting statement asking the United States to insist on opposing Taiwan independence and handle the Taiwan issue prudently, sparking discussion from the outside world. However, foreign media recently reported that the probability of the CCP attacking Taiwan within two years is gradually declining, but if the Democratic Progressive Party continues to be in power the next year, it may increase its probability of sending troops. In this regard, Defense Minister Gu Lixiong emphasized that Beijing's intention to reunify Taiwan by force "has never changed" and will not be affected by regime changes. This is why the national military must continue to maintain a state of "high combat readiness."

The Legislative Yuan held a meeting today (2nd) and invited Executive President Zhuo Rongtai to attend the general policy report for the new session and prepare questions; Defense Minister Gu Lixiong accepted a joint interview with the media before the meeting.

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Foreign media "Reuters" reported that U.S. officials familiar with the matter pointed out that the chance of Chinese President Xi Jinping launching an armed attack on Taiwan next year (2028) is "increasingly unlikely." However, some people familiar with the matter believe that if the Democratic Progressive Party regains power in the central government next year and wins a fourth consecutive term, it may increase the risk of the Beijing authorities resorting to force to attack Taiwan.

Asked about the report, Defense Minister Gu Lixiong said that China's attempt to annex Taiwan by force "has never changed." No matter what means it uses, it wants to destroy the Republic of China and take over Taiwan. The positions of the Ministry of National Defense and the National Army are routinely based on relevant early warning signs and the posture of the Communist military, and the national military should be prepared for "high combat readiness" to deal with various situations.

He emphasized that "China will never give up its attempt to annex Taiwan because of who is in power," and called on the Chinese people to have a complete understanding of the matter.