Historical Warning: The People of Taiwan Must Resist

Jul 19, 2024

The history of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is filled with shadows of bloody repression and political persecution, providing a profound lesson to the world. Today, the people of Taiwan face a critical question in light of the CCP’s threats: What would happen if Taiwan were to fall under CCP control? The consequences would be unimaginable. The following are warnings based on historical facts and current realities.

Lessons from Bloody Rule

Since its founding in 1949, the CCP has demonstrated its brutal and ruthless methods of rule through a series of political movements and social transformations. Whether it was the mass executions of landlords during the Land Reform Movement, the purges during the Suppression of Counter-Revolutionaries, the man-made disasters of the Great Leap Forward, the nationwide catastrophe of the Cultural Revolution, or the bloody crackdown during the 1989 Tiananmen Incident, the CCP has shown that it spares no one in its quest to maintain power. For the CCP, compatriots mean nothing, and they ruthlessly crush dissenters and political enemies. Countless innocent Chinese lost their lives in these movements, leaving behind a painful lesson: The CCP’s rule tolerates no form of opposition or challenge.

Falun Gong is a spiritual practice group that the CCP began to severely suppress in 1999 after perceiving it as a threat due to its large-scale mobilization. This repression included mass arrests, torture, confinement in psychiatric hospitals, forced labor, organ harvesting, and a widespread stigmatization campaign orchestrated by state-controlled media.

Liu Xiaobo, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and renowned human rights activist, was arrested for his involvement in drafting Charter 08 and advocating for democratic reforms in China. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2010 while in prison, but the CCP subjected him to strict surveillance and imprisonment, leading to his death in custody in 2017.

In Xinjiang, the Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities have long faced severe repression by the CCP. Since 2017, millions of Uyghurs have been detained in so-called “re-education camps,” where they are subjected to forced political indoctrination and labor. Reports indicate that many have suffered torture, abuse, and forced assimilation in these camps.

Numerous human rights lawyers have been persecuted for defending civil rights and representing oppressed dissidents. For instance, the “709 Crackdown” in July 2015 led to the arrest, interrogation, and sentencing of hundreds of lawyers and activists. Many of them endured torture and other forms of mistreatment.

In 2019, Hong Kong witnessed large-scale protests against the Extradition Bill, which evolved into a broader pro-democracy movement. The CCP responded with severe repression, implementing the Hong Kong National Security Law to crack down on and arrest numerous pro-democracy activists, journalists, and dissenters. Many were sentenced to long prison terms or forced into exile.

The CCP exercises strict control over the internet and freedom of speech, swiftly silencing any form of criticism or opposition. Those involved face censorship, imprisonment, or even more severe punishment. For example, numerous bloggers, social media users, and citizen journalists have been arrested for expressing criticism of the government.

Today, Taiwan faces threats and oppression from the CCP. The CCP exerts pressure on Taiwan through military, economic, and diplomatic means, attempting to bring Taiwan under its control. However, the people of Taiwan must consider this critical question: If the CCP were to successfully occupy Taiwan, the result would be severe political repression, the loss of freedom of speech, and the destruction of democratic institutions. Taiwan’s proud democracy and freedom would disappear under the CCP’s iron-fisted rule.

The people of Taiwan must understand that the CCP has always been ruthless toward dissenters. In mainland China, those who pursue democracy and freedom are mercilessly suppressed and persecuted; many have been imprisoned, disappeared, or even killed. Taiwan, as a democratic and free society, must cherish and defend these hard-won achievements. Faced with the CCP’s threats, the people of Taiwan must stand united, avoid illusions about the CCP, and fight resolutely for survival. Only through firm resistance can Taiwan protect its sovereignty, freedom, and democracy.

In this struggle, Taiwan needs to seek support and assistance from the international community. The international community has recognized the threat of CCP expansionism, and more and more countries are expressing political, economic, and military support for Taiwan. Taiwan should actively strengthen its cooperation with the international community to jointly resist the CCP’s threats. Through international alliances, Taiwan can more effectively protect its interests and security.

Conclusion

The history of the CCP is a history of bloodshed and repression, and this history holds profound warnings for the people of Taiwan. In the face of the CCP’s threats, Taiwan must abandon illusions, resist resolutely, and fight for survival. Only by doing so can Taiwan protect its democracy and freedom and avoid falling into the darkness of CCP rule. The people of Taiwan must unite and collectively resist CCP aggression to ensure a bright future.

– This text was translated by AI. –