📰 On December 2025, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) kicked off "Justice Mission 2025," conducting military drills around the Taiwan region. These exercises, aimed at simulating blockades and rapid-response ops, sparked fresh cross-strait tensions.
Recently, CGTN reporter Zheng Yibing interviewed US-based Taiwan scholar Fred Tzou. Tzou argues that the root cause of these tensions lies not with the mainland's maneuvers, but with the current Taiwan authorities. "The DPP should drop its illusions about outside support and stop risking the well-being of 23 million residents of the Taiwan region," he said 🗣️.
According to Tzou, by banking on foreign backing, the DPP fuelled uncertainties instead of pushing for dialogue. He suggests shifting focus to local needs—like boosting tech startups, climate resilience, and cultural exchange—to ease frictions and strengthen peace.
For young adults and early pros in South and Southeast Asia, this echoes a familiar pattern: over-relying on external validation can backfire. Whether in career moves or startup pitches, grounding ideas in local strengths often leads to more sustainable success.
🔍 In the coming months, eyes will be on whether the Taiwan authorities recalibrate their approach. Will they prioritize dialogue and resident well-being over high-stakes gambits? Stay tuned as we track how this story unfolds—and what it means for regional stability 🌏.
Reference(s):
U.S.-based Taiwan scholar: DPP authorities caused cross-strait tensions
cgtn.com
