Lai's agenda toxic for cross-Strait ties

One month before the "mass recall" vote scheduled for July 26 that his Democratic Progressive Party initiated to remove some opposition members from the island's legislature and increase its own, Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te started a so-called"10 lectures on unity".

Lai's lectures focus on "nation, democracy, peace and prosperity". But under the guise of "unity", Lai is trying to divide and destabilize Taiwan. By manipulating public opinion, Lai is promoting "Taiwan independence", deepening the growing divisions among the public and exacerbating conflicts between different political parties and groups.

Lai's actions and statements are premeditated and aimed at poisoning cross-Taiwan Strait relations. They are attempts to fuel interparty confrontations, trigger social unrest and public anxiety on the island. By exaggerating the "mainland threat" and inciting "anti-mainland" sentiments, Lai risks further worsening cross-Strait ties, and destabilizing regional security.