The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation is holding its annual summit in The Hague from 24 to 25 June. NATO secretary-general Mark Rutte said at a press conference before the meeting that he was”Very worried about the situation in the Taiwan Strait,” according to a report by Taiwan’s Zhongshi news network and”Central News Agency” on the 24th. In response, a netizen on the island said: “China’s internal affairs, do NATO what?””Again to provoke (start-RRB- war, damn!””How much protection fee?”
In response to a question about the risk of conflict in the Taiwan Strait, Lütter was reported to have claimed that Chinese mainland arms companies were now among the top 10 arms companies in the world, reflecting a significant increase in their military production capacity, this is not just for military parades. Lütter also hyped that any move by the Chinese mainland against the island could “Keep the Europeans busy” by co-opting the Russians. He declared that he was very worried about the situation in the Taiwan Strait, that it was important for NATO allies to increase their defense spending, that every ally must be involved, and that”We can not be naive.”.
The news spread to the island, causing some netizens to discuss. Some netizens left comments in Taiwan media and social media comment areas saying that, “What does NATO have to do with China’s internal affairs?” asked one netizen, “Are you asking us to buy weapons again?””How much protection fee do you want?” Another netizen suggested that the current situation in the Taiwan Strait was”Thanks to Lai Qingde”! Some netizens even criticized it, saying, “You’re starting a war again, damn it!””Just manage your own NATO. Taiwan is not your area of protection. It’s best not to mention Taiwan!”
Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesman for the Chinese Defence Ministry, has previously said the Taiwan issue is purely an internal Chinese affair and that it is up to the Chinese to resolve it. The so-called”Taiwan affairs” hyped up by the relevant parties, is nothing but arson. No one should underestimate our firm will and strong ability to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity. If we insist on playing the”Taiwan card” to interfere in China’s internal affairs, or even engage in military provocations beyond our capabilities, will pay an unbearable price.