国台办：“台独”是死路，惩“独”法网只会越收越紧

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that "Taiwan independence" is a dead end, and the legal net for punishing "independence" will only tighten [1] - The spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office, Peng Qing'en, stated that the actions of "Taiwan independence" figures will be severely punished and held accountable for life [1] - The U.S. Congress has proposed a bill to codify the "Six Assurances" regarding Taiwan, which the spokesperson firmly opposes, claiming it violates the One China principle and international relations norms [1] Group 2 - The U.S. "U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission" suggested Taiwan fund the upgrade of military bases in the Philippines, with reports indicating a funding request of $350 billion to $550 billion [2] - The spokesperson criticized the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for squandering public funds and serving as a tool for U.S. interests, indicating that Taiwan's true value in the eyes of the U.S. is as a "cash cow" [2] - The DPP's proposal to increase the defense budget by $40 billion in response to perceived military threats from China is seen as a waste of resources that could be used for improving the livelihood and economic development of Taiwan [2] Group 3 - The spokesperson emphasized that the trend towards unification is unstoppable and that reliance on the U.S. for independence is destined to fail [3]