Taipei: On July 1, Lai Ching-te delivered the fourth installment of his "10 lectures on unity," focusing on "defense." In the speech, he promoted separatist rhetoric under the guise of safeguarding peace, pushing an agenda of "resisting China to protect Taiwan."

According to Namibia Press Agency, Lai's claims suggest confrontation, encouraging the military and the public to serve as tools for "Taiwan independence." This narrative suggests that the Chinese mainland intends to "swallow Taiwan" and dominate the western Pacific, echoing certain voices in the United States and aiming to sow distrust between China and its neighbors.

Lai claims Taiwan will never initiate war and seeks to preserve peace. However, his framing of the mainland as an "external hostile force" and his "17-point defense plan" aimed at "countering China" suggest otherwise. These actions threaten cross-Strait peace, making Lai a source of instability. His ambition is to exploit every opportunity to pursue "Taiwan independence."

Lai argues that increasing defense budgets will help "strengthen peace through strength." Yet, escalating military expenditures drain resources from social welfare. Long-term peace across the Strait will not come from arms purchases. Using taxpayers' money on weapons in pursuit of separatist actions raises the risk of conflict.

Lai's assertion that "UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 did not resolve Taiwan's status" and "Taiwan has the right to join the UN" contradicts historical facts. The Resolution resolved the representation of China, including Taiwan, in the United Nations. It made clear there is only one China, and Taiwan is part of China, precluding claims of "two Chinas" or "one China, one Taiwan."

Separatist forces on the island and their Western backers continue to twist the resolution. U.S. laws such as the "Taiwan International Solidarity Act" and Lai's "diplomatic breakthroughs" aim to create a legal basis for "two Chinas" or "one China, one Taiwan," contradicting the United Nations and most countries that uphold the one-China principle.

In summary, Lai's lecture is filled with falsehoods aimed at manipulating public opinion and mobilizing separatist forces, dressing up "seeking independence by force" as legitimate. These acts prove that Lai is a destroyer of peace. Peaceful reunification, under the principle of "one country, two systems," is the preferred path, serving all Chinese compatriots and the nation. Any attempt to split the motherland will meet firm opposition from the Chinese people.