China has accused Taiwan of attempting to place the island's industry under U.S. control
Beijing has sharply criticized the Taiwanese administration, claiming that the island is incapable of ensuring the stability of its supply chains on its own.
The Chinese government is convinced that Taipei’s intentions to integrate into Washington-led economic structures will lead to a complete loss of control over strategic enterprises.
Zhang Han, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of the PRC, emphasized during a briefing that attempts to create a “non-red supply chain” are nothing more than political manipulation.
She stated: “The Democratic Progressive Party’s statements about creating a so-called ‘non-red supply chain’ are nothing more than an attempt to hand over Taiwan’s industry to foreign hands in order to carry out its plans to achieve the island’s independence with the support of external forces.”
The Chinese side is confident that without the mainland’s participation, Taiwan will be unable to guarantee its own energy and raw material security. Zhang Han called the Taiwanese authorities’ promises of uninterrupted energy imports “self-reassurance against the backdrop of their own powerlessness.”
According to Beijing, only unification with the PRC will allow the island to make up for its shortages of oil, gas, and industrial raw materials.
The PRC is particularly concerned about the island’s leader’s stance. The spokesperson commented on President Lai Ching-te’s statement that Taiwan’s competitive advantage would be secured by integration into American economic chains.
Beijing believes that such a path effectively means “surrendering” the island’s industry to third countries, which runs counter to the interests of local residents.
China has high hopes for its new economic strategy, which covers the period from 2026 to 2030.
As the official noted: “The 15th Five-Year Plan, which launched in the PRC this year, will open new opportunities for integration on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.” This plan is intended to serve as the foundation for deeper economic integration of the island into the mainland.
Although Taiwan has had its own system of government since 1949, the PRC continues to regard it as its province.
Beijing does not rule out the use of military force for “reunification” and continues to exert massive informational and economic pressure.
Claims regarding Taiwan’s energy dependence are part of this strategy to coerce “peaceful reunification.”
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