MAC Chief Chiu Chui-cheng: Peace Is Not Complacency, Nor Reliance on Xi Jinping
Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Minister Chiu Chui-cheng warned that China's leadership is systematically preparing for conflict, and Taiwan must build peace through its own strength and democratic resilience.
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, 25th) Mainland Affairs Council Minister Chiu Chui-cheng pointed out today that the primary factor affecting cross-strait relations is Chinese President Xi Jinping. Amidst Xi's goal of 'National Rejuvenation' and continuous military threats, Chiu emphasized that 'peace is not lying flat (complacency), let alone relying on Xi Jinping.'
During a lecture at the National Chengchi University's Shinzo Abe Research Center, Chiu noted that Xi's leadership has seen three extreme developments since 2012: a shift toward absolute centralized power, fanatical nationalism, and a self-imposed historical mission of unification by 2027. Chiu warned that the KPI for China's 'National Rejuvenation' is the resolution of the Taiwan issue, a condition now codified in Chinese law.
Chiu also highlighted increasing military pressure, noting over 5,000 Chinese aircraft sorties annually near Taiwan, with 3,000 crossing the median line. He revealed that China is preparing for war by stockpiling over a year's worth of food and 140 days of energy, while developing its own payment system to mitigate future sanctions. He urged Taiwan to strengthen its 'Democracy Chain' and defense resilience, stating that Taiwan's strategic importance in the first island chain and the global tech supply chain makes it an indispensable partner for democratic nations. 'When a despotic China destroys Taiwan, it is a setback for human civilization,' Chiu concluded.
During a lecture at the National Chengchi University's Shinzo Abe Research Center, Chiu noted that Xi's leadership has seen three extreme developments since 2012: a shift toward absolute centralized power, fanatical nationalism, and a self-imposed historical mission of unification by 2027. Chiu warned that the KPI for China's 'National Rejuvenation' is the resolution of the Taiwan issue, a condition now codified in Chinese law.
Chiu also highlighted increasing military pressure, noting over 5,000 Chinese aircraft sorties annually near Taiwan, with 3,000 crossing the median line. He revealed that China is preparing for war by stockpiling over a year's worth of food and 140 days of energy, while developing its own payment system to mitigate future sanctions. He urged Taiwan to strengthen its 'Democracy Chain' and defense resilience, stating that Taiwan's strategic importance in the first island chain and the global tech supply chain makes it an indispensable partner for democratic nations. 'When a despotic China destroys Taiwan, it is a setback for human civilization,' Chiu concluded.