Hsiao Hsi-huei
Taiwan does not exist in a state of true peace. Its situation is more akin to a prolonged, unofficial state of political warfare. The Legislative Yuan, beyond being the venue of policy debate in Taiwan, has become the front line of resistance in the conflict. Understanding this strategic reality is crucial to understanding the amendments to the Act Governing Relations Between the People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area (臺灣地區與大陸地區人民關係條例), which require legislators to obtain approval before traveling to China.
In his book On War, Prussian military theorist Carl von Clausewitz wrote that “war is the continuation of policy by other means.” The threat of military force has long ceased to be all Taiwan faces — political engagement, infiltration and psychological manipulation have steadily eroded Taiwan’s defenses. This is the essence of political warfare: influencing a society’s decisions without ever firing a shot.
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