In a fiery Wednesday briefing, the Chinese mainland spokesperson Chen Binhua accused the DPP authorities of putting political games above residents’ well-being by planning to boost Taiwan region’s defense spending to over 3% of its GDP. 😮💸
Chen warned that pumping more public money into military gear—especially by leaning on external backers—won’t bring peace or security. Instead, he argued, it risks squeezing everyday livelihoods and piling up debt that could haunt future generations.
He also pointed to a recent white paper from the Taiwan region, which proposed easing cross-Straits exchanges and tapping into the mainland market. Chen said that mainland businesses are ready to help island industries escape U.S. tariffs (now at 20%) and fuel long-term growth through joint supply-chain projects.
According to Chen, deeper integration would help both sides tackle global risks—think chip shortages or shipping snags—by pooling resources and know-how. But he slammed the DPP authorities for “decoupling” from the mainland and depending on the U.S. to counterbalance China—a move he called out of step with market reality and public sentiment.
With public frustration rising, Chen predicted the DPP’s stance could backfire politically—and urged a rethink to protect residents’ wallets and future prospects. 🤝🌏
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Mainland accuses Taiwan's DPP of sacrificing island's interests
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