CCP sanctions against „Taishang“ lead to polarization in Taiwan
Reconciling words at the end of the year sound different. The spokesman for China’s office for Taiwan affairs spoke of “red lines”, of “drastic measures” and the “resolute smashing” of a “separatist conspiracy”. Ma Xiaoguang only held a regular media conference last week, but his outlook for the New Year sounded feverishly urgent. The conflict between the mainland, Taiwan and „external forces“ – which was probably meant primarily by Taipei’s ally America – is likely to become „sharper and more…