Please stop saying that the US promotes democracy, that's silly.
@Gregvert
15 күн бұрын
What's even sillier? Claiming that China is a democracy!
@jebbo-c1l
15 күн бұрын
it does when it serves its interests. Japan, Korea, and Taiwan are all democracies however in the region
@Baddy187
15 күн бұрын
Japan and South-Korea would like to disagree.
@jielin7081
14 күн бұрын
when who promotes democracy? russian , China or north korea?
@cristinaximera9663
14 күн бұрын
@@jebbo-c1l ... and it overthrows democracies and assassinates elected leaders (Lumumba, Mossadegh, and so on), and promotes dictators whenever it serves their interests. It promoted the authoritarian rule in South Korea before 1990. Ergo: "democracy" is just folklore to veil the lack of any moral principle in US foreign policy.
@TheNaturius
7 күн бұрын
The Crux of the matter is that the civil war between Communists and Guomindang was never resolved. After the Guomindang fled to Taiwan, the US intervened and prevented further combat. Communists and Guomindang wanted to continue the war, but the US blocked it. Now, Taiwan does not want to retake the mainland anymore, but the Communists still have the same aim as back in 1949.
@ThorNado24
7 күн бұрын
Nonetheless, Taiwan was never part of the civil war. In contrast, Taiwan saved the Guoming to live and still exist today being adopted as part of government political democracy.
@陳先聲-w8m
7 күн бұрын
Since the civil war, KMT defended CN from taking TW, built electronic industry (especially TSCM) and started the inexpensive heath care in 1996.
@Trust_but_Verify
6 күн бұрын
@@陳先聲-w8m The NHI was implemented in 1995 during the presidency of Lee Teng-hui. The man, not the party, improved Taiwan.
@chavdarnaidenov2661
6 күн бұрын
The very Constitution of Taiwan says that Taiwan is a province of the whole of China., The Government in Taipee officially pretends to be the authority over the whole Mainland plus islans Plus parts of Mongolia and Tibet that even China's authorities do not lay claim over. The US called Taiwan for half a century "Nationalist China". In the last decade US media and politicos are describing it as though it is not China at all.
@jay-shakeli9761
5 күн бұрын
@@ThorNado24 Taiwan sent 18 delegates in the general assemble for passing the constitution of Republic of China (official name of Taiwan) in 1947. After the implementation of the constitution, 19 delegates were elected in Taiwan. In short, Taiwan was there when the Republic of China was officially founded. Furthermore, there were several fights in Kingmen island, which is still under the control of Republic of China today. So, it's hard to say that Taiwan was never part of the civil war between KMT and CCP.
@eyad4041
9 күн бұрын
DW tells us about how the US is worried about expansionist China while showing a map of China surrounded by US Military bases. We live in La La Land.
@krishyyfan5153
8 күн бұрын
expansionist means using Barbaric Water canon and Swords against international law in south china sea...
@silveriver9
8 күн бұрын
China "expansionism" 😂. Meanwhile, the US is in Asia right on China's doorstep. Now, who is the expansionist and bully?
@Voeloksas
8 күн бұрын
The US is not expanding, it already has expanded.
@manuelatreide
8 күн бұрын
@@eyad4041 wow there are US military bases in Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Bhoutan, Nepal, India, Afghanistan, Tadjikistan, Kirghizstan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Mongolia and North Korea? Can you please locate them?
@a1a12b2b
8 күн бұрын
America needs to stop getting involved in countries business
@red86sky
15 күн бұрын
4:40 Looking at this map, I thought the U.S. was a neighbor of China.
@DOSFS
15 күн бұрын
China // Aggressive to everyone around them Everyone around them // Can't match China military, so want US to help China // Surprise Pikachu face.jpg
@kryztofwhite
15 күн бұрын
Now Flip it and assume China is allied with Cuba and Bahamas and has military bases spread around in a chain and wants to protect Haiti and Dr. How would usa react? Basic common sense
@reubenmcmurray4377
15 күн бұрын
@@kryztofwhiteCuba is a one party dictatorship. If they were democratic and China was democratic it would be different.
@marcusjeffriesjr7369
15 күн бұрын
It has been like this for years since the end of WW2. It's not like these bases popped up overnight. @kryztofwhite
@catsNcode
15 күн бұрын
@@reubenmcmurray4377 why would it be different lmao. China doesn't care how others govern themselves. But everyone aligned with America constantly has an issue with how China chooses to govern. The irony is that 1) Chinese government has a higher approval rating than Democracies 2) Two parties that collude with each other and uses their office to not improve their country but to enrich themselves is definitely worst than a one party government, where corruption is an executable offense. It's not called bribery in America. It's called lobbying lmao. And so, at the end of the day, you're saying that because America complains about China's government having one party instead of two, that it justifies destabilizing the world and marching one foot closer everyday to a nuclear war? Strange how for countries that constantly brags about freedom, you guys sure don't even seem to think for yourselves anymore.
@adityajenamani7876
6 күн бұрын
No one is actually thinking about what the Taiwanese people want. Like dude...let the people over there decide what they want.
@floraspa9018
5 күн бұрын
Taiwan do not want war
@charleschin6497
5 күн бұрын
@@floraspa9018 taiwan do not want to be under china
@Cha-jq2po
4 күн бұрын
@@floraspa9018 yes, but they also want to be left alone by the CCP
@rap3208
4 күн бұрын
Like the US should have let the South go when they seceeded from the union? They already had a president and a functioning government, but the US went and retook the south back to the union even if it meant war and millions dead.
@zebapervaiz3733
4 күн бұрын
Taiwan is part of china @@Cha-jq2po
@xiaozhong5198
6 күн бұрын
i understand why China so obsessed with Taiwan, But i dont understand Why German, UK, AU, Canada and so on so obsessed with Taiwan?
@ThorNado24
6 күн бұрын
Principles of democracy. Free nations support each other.
@JonySmith-bb4gx
6 күн бұрын
@@ThorNado24 1939 Germany was a democracy 😂😂😂 Free nations support china
@m3c4nyku43
5 күн бұрын
@@ThorNado24You didn't support Chile in 1970s, but supported the fascist overthrowers there. You're also supporting Saudi Arabia, is that a democracy?
@a1314520921
5 күн бұрын
The democratic camp supports Ukraine and also supports Taiwan
@cheala6247
5 күн бұрын
@@ThorNado24 universal reason, isn't it
@shantanushekharsjunerft9783
15 күн бұрын
What's important is what people of Taiwan want.
@jol166
14 күн бұрын
thank you ❤
@已由寒國人置顶
13 күн бұрын
The people of Northern Ireland still want independence. Does Britain respect that😅
@user-qf3ox6hc4e
13 күн бұрын
it's populism, nether US or China doesn't really care what Taiwan want it is between a rock and a hard place
@triper02local79
13 күн бұрын
Taiwan's latest poll in 2024 shows that 72.1% of people consider themselves Taiwanese, not Chinese, nor CCP people.
@已由寒國人置顶
13 күн бұрын
@@triper02local79 When China and Taiwan are friendly, more Taiwanese people consider themselves Chinese. When China and Taiwan are not friendly, fewer Taiwanese people consider themselves Chinese.
@songnianzhang366
15 күн бұрын
east Germany and west Germany should have not been re unification at all as per this report.
@jennychuang808
14 күн бұрын
小張,you are more than wrong 🇹🇼🇹🇼🇹🇼🇹🇼🇹🇼🇹🇼🇹🇼🇹🇼🇹🇼🇹🇼
@kiriseraph9674
13 күн бұрын
That may well be true, since they are culturally very different now. Ultimately it should be the people that decide though, not the country leaders.
@taiwanfocus4385
13 күн бұрын
Do you mean Germany and Austria perhaps? Taiwan was NOT a prat of China prior to the KMT-CCP civil war!
@fatdoi003
13 күн бұрын
also Scotland, N Ireland should be freed
@jennychuang808
13 күн бұрын
@@fatdoi003 They are free already! Taiwan is an independent country, no matter what you said
@NissanSkylineVR30
12 күн бұрын
What a lot people don’t talk about it Taiwan, is the Republic of China, a USA ally since WW2. They were in charge of mainland China during and before WW2 and an ally of the USA.
@fargr5926
12 күн бұрын
USA dumped them multiple times, eventually pushed China to USSR with the secret Yalta treaty.
@NissanSkylineVR30
12 күн бұрын
@@fargr5926 USA never dumped ROC but the USA were annoyed by the mismanagement of the ROC government due to corruption.
@jeromebesson
12 күн бұрын
The nameless “governing authorities ON (repeat: ON) Taiwan" (在台統治當局) in TRA terminology. The guard dogs (看門狗) on the US protectorate of Taiwan.
@Cha-jq2po
12 күн бұрын
And what’s your point? Germany was on the other side during WW2, now it’s an ally
@user-bb5kr3or5q
11 күн бұрын
Why a loser keep telling people they are in charge of TW😅 . So What ? Where is KP?
@hieruyellowkristina4481
8 күн бұрын
It's a sad reality that whenever any country discusses Taiwan, the thoughts and opinions of the Taiwanese people are always secondary. As people born in Taiwan, we are not allowed to join China or formally declare the establishment of a country called 'Taiwan.' Instead, we are forced to maintain the status quo. We watch as other countries celebrate their national days or play their national anthems at sporting events, while Taiwanese people can only play the flag anthem of the Kuomintang. Taiwan doesn't even have its own national anthem. The Taiwanese people lack a sense of national identity, and it is disheartening to think about it, yet we are powerless to change it. People from other countries can never truly understand the helplessness that the Taiwanese feel.🥲
11:18 including us,They dont recognize Taiwan as a independent country😅😅😅
@倒带-h1y
8 күн бұрын
国家认同 中华民国 但是去中国化 本土认同 处了人文 没有历史 🤗 语言认同 恩 闽南语改名叫台语
@prashantkashyap4387
8 күн бұрын
@@潇流风 Because Taiwan wants an option to claim that they are the true china, but if they declare independence then this true china claim will weaken.
@haoli3580
8 күн бұрын
When you say "powerless" to change it, what you really mean is, you want it but you don't want to pay a price. I know it is hard to admit, but it seems communist party is more determined than Taiwan public in controlling Taiwan's future. I am not saying communist party is right, I am just claiming a fact.
@brunoccj
14 күн бұрын
If US is being serious, it should establish a military base in Taiwan which TW is more than willing to pay for the cost of - unless US just treats TW as the next Ukraine and a bargaining chip with China. Taiwan is the only pitiful political entity in first island chain that has no US military base
@ziyvliu
13 күн бұрын
因为他不敢。他敢建立军事基地就代表和中国彻底撕破脸皮。
@Curtis69213
12 күн бұрын
Glad foreign policy experts are not taking your advice
@brunoccj
12 күн бұрын
@@Curtis69213 That explains why US is never serious. It just needs border countries to fight its surrogate wars.
@America_bombsTSMC
12 күн бұрын
dont be silly, us doesnt want war with china or big country, but takes advantages from china with proxy tw war.
@Ufgbja
12 күн бұрын
It can't, officially, have a base in Taiwan, Because if it tries to build one there, the ccp will definitely invade. Pretty sure it already has unofficial bases/military personal there.
@meir4586
12 күн бұрын
We saw what a peaceful reunification is in Hong Kong
@aureliusyuan
12 күн бұрын
Westerners colonised HK by force, and now you are expecting a totally peaceful reunification? Not as good as ceding Scotland or California to China for 99-year in charge. Let's see how westerners reunify then.
@user-bb5kr3or5q
11 күн бұрын
@@meir4586 🤡
@Patrick_Xu
11 күн бұрын
@@aureliusyuanHong Kong people do not want mtf called reunification, that’s the truth🤡
@michaelwang6125
10 күн бұрын
@@aureliusyuan its ironic how Shanghai and Hong Kong remain the most secure/safe zone during the mainland civil war. This being said... was it worth it to nuke Beijing's credibility since it basically disregarded the treaty it signed into United Nation... it could have just wait it out and gain the land without any backlash. Or is it out of self greed of watching to achieve the goal during etc's term in office... =/ short term gain and long term lost
@yggvv7570
10 күн бұрын
@@aureliusyuan China called "reunification" but in fact is turning HK from a British to a Chinese colony. The way how China runs Hong Kong is far more worse than when HK is under British.
@fayremchannel2248
13 күн бұрын
The real question is Why the US is SO obsessed with Taiwan
@alexandrealferan7144
13 күн бұрын
Easy TSMC and Democracy... Like CCP COMMUNISM
@aniya8759
13 күн бұрын
Pacific military base for their imperial capitalist exploitation.
@Zomb-oi5it
13 күн бұрын
Where do you think the microchips that are in your phone come from
@fayremchannel2248
13 күн бұрын
@@Zomb-oi5it then why the United States doesn't recognize Taiwan as a free country if they are really obsessed with Taiwanese chips
@Zomb-oi5it
13 күн бұрын
@@fayremchannel2248 the US following the one china policy is a way of deterrence to let the CCP know that a peaceful reunification with Taiwan can still be achieved. This is also a way of keeping diplomatic relations with Beijing because we don’t want two great world powers with nukes in a state of hostility
@pmentar843
13 күн бұрын
Can we really say "The majority of Taiwanese want to maintain the status quo"? I think what they really want is independence, but they cannot say it due to China's threats.
@JCChang-jf6lt
13 күн бұрын
I guess it's a question hard to answer with research. Being a Taiwanese, my guess is yes. In a perfect world where we don't have to worry about causing war, only an absolute minority (
@FateTurns
13 күн бұрын
I'm Taiwanese and it's half half, tbh, younger generations wants independence and older generations wants to maintain status quote. I'm 32 this year and I'm indecisive on where I stand.
@fatdoi003
13 күн бұрын
it's not threat... the two parties still in the state of civil war... no declaration of ceasefire been signed
@Dspeak999
13 күн бұрын
Ukraine is definitely the West's most proud achievement in recent years.
@TankoRandy
13 күн бұрын
We can't be talking about independent when Taiwan is already independent or China do control Taiwan?
@juannlja
15 күн бұрын
If Taiwan becomes independent, it will be a strong US ally. To have a strong US ally right at China's doorstep is being seen as a threat to China. That is why the US will prevent China from retaking Taiwan. The semiconductor factor is a value-added reason for the US to protect Taiwan.
@hc434
15 күн бұрын
Taiwan is 100% independent already, it just isn't officially recognized as such by most other countries.
@lisablackpig7210
15 күн бұрын
台湾从来不属于中国
@michaele4830
15 күн бұрын
Whatever the issue, US will not commit it human forces to defend Taiwan, just like Ukraine, her weak leadership have to conform to US interest. Of the 40% who vide for independence, about 10% are Japanese origin, the rest preferred status quo. DPP popular votes are diminishing at every election. So, as long as no DPP President declare Independence, tension will not heighten. By 2050, US will not be the dominance force it has enjoyed since the collapse of Soviet Union. What then should Taiwan do?
@Rikard_A
15 күн бұрын
The Republic ogf China is independent and is the legitimate goverment of all of China and will return.
@Rikard_A
15 күн бұрын
@@hc434The Republic of China.
@kevinzoe9084
14 күн бұрын
The right title should be "Why the US is so obsessed with Taiwan.
@Dsmday
9 күн бұрын
More like: “USA Loves money"
@christophermushinka1841
7 күн бұрын
Exactly
@williamyoung9401
6 күн бұрын
The correct title should be, 'Why EVERYONE should be obsessed with Taiwan.' Everyone likes modern technology, right? Microchips that power literally everything in our modern world? What if the CCP controlled all of that WORLD technology?
@user-qq6rr2je4q
13 күн бұрын
They hardly ever tell you that the official policy of Taiwan is they are the rightful rulers of mainland China and their goal is to regain rule over the mainland
@kuowei-CKO
13 күн бұрын
Not true.
@mike168168
13 күн бұрын
It’s in the Taiwanese constitution. It’s a leftover from the old era when the KMT still laid claims for all of China. Now people recognize it’s a fantasy and it’s pretty much ignored.
@Azir0909
13 күн бұрын
@@kuowei-CKObetter study your own province’s constitute😂
@taiwanfocus4385
13 күн бұрын
@@Azir0909 LOL! A constitution of a province? If so, then it would only govern the province, and would not mention China!
@taiwanfocus4385
13 күн бұрын
@@mike168168 This is incorrect either. 1. It is ROC constitution, had it been Taiwan constitution, it would have meant Taiwan is a independent country. 2. ROC constitution did not really spell out the territorial boundary. But there have been several attempts to interpret the boundary. So it kinds of changes over times.
@sarcasmo57
12 күн бұрын
If China was a lot better Taiwan may want to join them. Becoming part of the PRC is a huge downgrade for Taiwan.
@Elmer84092
11 күн бұрын
speech like a 3 years old child brain
@Rhetoricalact
11 күн бұрын
Very true. Who would want to "unit" with something inferior.
@dannytu0322
10 күн бұрын
Well said!🎉
@jazzypoo7960
10 күн бұрын
Why is the US so obsessed over a Chinese province?
@마음이-p4x
10 күн бұрын
No, please, I would never want to be a part of China. Please respect Taiwanese people's independent self-determination, we are not toys of China, ok?
@KP-xi4bj
8 күн бұрын
That CCP muppet Victor Gao is quite the character.
@zebapervaiz3733
8 күн бұрын
@@KP-xi4bj Taiwan is part of China
@Sean-sx2kq
7 күн бұрын
The related history is clearly presented. This kind of objective documentary is rare in KZitem.
@sanchezjoel
15 күн бұрын
China's goal is to dominate the entire South China Sea Region for her strategic position to control the passage of trades and shipping lane.
@Squared_Table
15 күн бұрын
Every fledgling superpower needs a backyard
@Gregvert
15 күн бұрын
@@Squared_TableBut China is not and will never be a superpower! It's on the verge of an economic collapse. China is the case of a rags to riches to rags story. Oh, dear! Poor again!
@nobodyli6543
15 күн бұрын
the trades between China and everybody
@TPratchett
14 күн бұрын
Trust me, there will be no freedom of trade and navigation if the CCP win. Oh, did your country make a Poohbear joke? It appears your cargo ship has been confiscated indefinitely.
@周景峰-s9u
14 күн бұрын
did you see all the first chain countries all marked the us flags?who is controling the world?
@tensorsj
14 күн бұрын
Just as reference: Take a look at the coup of Hawaii and its illegal annexation. You know why these topics are treated so differently? Because there was no rival superpower to back Hawaii. US isn't interested in Taiwan's sovereignty but on its ability to serve itself. PS: there's another little island being strangulated which was targeted by military invasions by its big neighbor close to Florida and I don't see Chinese bases there.
@EpyonDestiny
13 күн бұрын
a major difference would be - even USA's former president acknowledge it was a mistake (which the act was largely influence by the large cooperation that sells food/drink) and also... What % do you think the current Hawaiian or even just the native Hawaian would want Hawaii to become its own nation that was under 1 (political) King/Queen family rule? Vice-versa; the vast majority by over 80-90% in Taiwan opt for status quo - the maximum amount of support Beijing's "Believe in Xi and the Communist party" has always been no more than 12%* after Hong Kong's 1 country 2 system's collapse'. Beijing was the one that nuked its own credibility after it took at least 2 decades to rebuild its global reputation. Now people are reminded how Beijing failed to live many of its promises (with Tibet, etc etc and even international treaty which China/Beijing signed) and had been comparing it to Moscow who also broken more than 10 signed treaty/policy. *Quote: "You can't get any lower than that" and that 12% is only from pro-Beijing media's own survey whereas the actual % if everyone vote might not even see 3-5%.
@hunterzeng7406
13 күн бұрын
@@EpyonDestiny Forcing people to accept your ideas is not democratic and goes against your ideas. You can use your shallow understanding to impose your own understanding on a civilization, nation, or history that you have never deeply understood, and intervene in the local area by force and command, demanding that the local area must obey your ideas. Think about what your own behavior is? Think about how others see you.
@mtt-ws7st
13 күн бұрын
Which island are you talking about? Cuba?
@mtt-ws7st
13 күн бұрын
You said US is not interested in taiwan's sovereignty but on taiwan's ability to serve itself. What basis are you basing your theory on?
@Love_N_Let_Live
9 күн бұрын
Stay on topic, pinkie.
@Tccq-h9r
15 күн бұрын
Taiwan is the name of an island not the country, the regime on the Taiwan island is the Republic of China. Right now, ROC claims they are independent, but PRC won't allow that happen. USA doesn't recognize ROC as an soverign state but they couldn't tolerate ROC being reunified with PRC
@doujinflip
15 күн бұрын
The ROC doesn't claim independence, they just understand that they are at least from the Mainland.
@AlejandroPikoulasPlata
15 күн бұрын
@@doujinflip the new President is claiming independence.....
@AC-he8ln
15 күн бұрын
@@doujinflip Both KMT and DPP claim Taiwan/ROC is an independent country. The main difference is DPP wants to shout it out loud while KMT doesn't... "for safety" (fear).
@user-er2pu7uo5r
15 күн бұрын
台灣是一個主權獨立的國家 目前暫時叫中華民國
@Tccq-h9r
15 күн бұрын
@@user-er2pu7uo5r Not officially independent yet
@016.kazinakibafjal2
14 күн бұрын
There was a civil war. That sums it up. Both China and Taiwan are one country. Only thing matters is who controls all of it
@Voeloksas
8 күн бұрын
No, as in democracy, if certain people in the country want to be independent this shall be granted. If the Iland of Taiwan want to be independent, they should be. Taiwan and China both belong to same culture sphere but it does not necessarily mean they must be united.
@wf645
8 күн бұрын
@@Voeloksas This is where you are wrong. Both sides claim the other side. i.e China claims Taiwan and Taiwan claims China. In fact its in their constitution to claim back China. Similarly if Taiwan claims independence. Would US allows Hawaii or Alaska or Texas to be independent, we pretty much know the answer. FYI, they are still officially still in civil war.
@Jade-xc9dy
8 күн бұрын
@@Voeloksas What exactly does so-called 'democracy' mean? If it’s as straightforward as you claim, should Northern Ireland be independent? What about California and Texas in the United States? Why do the British and American governments not support these ideas?
@element720
8 күн бұрын
🇹🇼 independence
@Voeloksas
8 күн бұрын
@@wf645 Taiwan would presumably not declare an official Independence, as they are aware such an act has a high chance of causing war. Hence they let the matters as how presently it is. Regarding the topic you mentioned about these states belonging to the USA, I believe that if the majority of residents of these states are supportive to independence, ultimately they will be so. Surly US government would not like it so they shall take measure to minimise these activities, but not with violent suppression. Because it will cause the lost of ruling party at the next election. That is democracy. Government are forced to follow public opinion and to take care of citizen in order to maintain its regime. Additionally, states in the US are quite independent in various ways, which shall make it easier to be actually independent compared to other democratic nations.
@tiegoz
2 күн бұрын
I think the question should read, "Why are the USA obsessed with Taiwan".
@pchomelab
2 күн бұрын
Need to collect the protection fees and keep an eye on China.
@seoul_9584
Күн бұрын
The US is not obsessed with Taiwan. The one who trying to conquer Taiwan is China, not the US lmao You are basically anti-Asian. Because U r supporting China.
@AK47z
8 күн бұрын
Im just here to read all these self proclaimed “experts” on Taiwan. And again, KZitemrs don’t disappoint. 🍿🤣
@user-by8wc9on9k
Күн бұрын
Following defeat in the First Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895), the Qing government signs the Treaty of Shimonoseki, by which it cedes sovereignty over Taiwan to Japan, which rules the island until 1945. The ROC was established by Dr. Sun Yet-Sen in 1911 and was on e of the allies of US during WWII. By contrast, while PRC was established in October 1, 1949 by Mao and is an adversary of US.
@registv1742
7 күн бұрын
Then China should be obsessed with Hawaii. Hawaii should be free
@shredder8525
3 күн бұрын
What are the similarities?
@theirishbandit7301
15 күн бұрын
It doesn’t matter who’s obsessed with Taiwan. All that matters is they don’t want to be under Chinese control and that’s 100% justified.
@TheMightyAbs
15 күн бұрын
You do realise Taiwan literally is callced Republic of China in it's founding documents right? As mentioned in the video, if you look at the history of this. It is actually Chinese land, but it is like if the republicans lose the next election and retreat to texas with military units, politicians and voters loyal to the republican party to texas and then cecede to form an independent nation. Would the US be ok with texas being an independent country? Or would they look to take it back?
@ROCnotforsale
15 күн бұрын
Under "Chinese" control? Their nationality on the passport is literally the Republic of "CHINA" so they have been under "Chinese" control for 400 years. They were only briefly colonized by Imperial Japan for 50 years.
@Deltasquadformingup
15 күн бұрын
@@TheMightyAbs I'd be alright with that! If the people want freedom give it to em! It just depends how they go about it, if texas leaves peacefully, then let them leave. But if they attack take em back
@ahmaddeeni
15 күн бұрын
Also they don’t want to be a part of china is false, they know they can’t take china but the whole original purpose of the “democratic” Govs relocation to Taiwan was not to escape being Chinese it was to escape the communist party, with hope (from their point of view) to one day retake the homeland. Taiwan was the part of china they had left, Taiwanese governance represents the china USA would comfortable have as an ally, meaning the version of china they can more easily bend over a table lol. Now being bent over a table might be good or bad depending on who you are, like post cold war UK loves doing it for the Americans 🤷♂️
@GorgieClarissa
15 күн бұрын
@@TheMightyAbs yeah... it was founded by chinese people who literally didn't want to be apart of china anymore. it's weird how no other countries have every separated..... oh wait....
@Lena-vw6ye
14 күн бұрын
I don't think everyone realizes that America wants to move all of their semiconductor manufacturing onto their own shores over time. US would benefit in a win-win situation if China were to invade Taiwan. Not only would the US remove Taiwan off the list as the most advanced semiconductor manufacturers, it would put China in a tough situation against the world, and "another Ukraine". China should be patient, and prepare for the worst, but start using their supply chain and other ways to push America back.
@squireson
15 күн бұрын
1. China (the CCP) *never had control of Taiwan.* The CCP chased those who didn't want to be communist onto an island that was held _by the previous government,_ i.e. those that didn't want to be communist. 2. after taking Taiwan, how is China going to protect its shipping to/from other countries? The Houthis have shown how hard it is to do and the only navy that could approach that capability would have an interest in blockading them ...
@Little-chilli
15 күн бұрын
Has your brain been eaten by zombies? One-third of the world's maritime trade is related to China, and it is in China's interest to maintain the stability of trade lines.😅
@GoodCitizen-gm1tl
15 күн бұрын
As a school crew in China, Chinese students in middle and high schools are studying 12 hours a day and the competition is fierce between students, classes and schools. How hard are American students studying? I am very optimistic about the future of China.
@jol166
14 күн бұрын
thank you ❤
@yeahayll
13 күн бұрын
Was ROC the government representing China back then? If so, how would you say that Taiwan was never ruled by China, because it’s apparently the official name of Taiwan
@InvisibleHotdog
12 күн бұрын
@@yeahayll he clearly said the CCP. The CCP has never controlled Taiwan 🇹🇼
@Amidat
Күн бұрын
The title should be "Why the US insists on trying to intervene in the Chinese civil war".
@vmpiben
15 күн бұрын
Firstly, Indigenous Taiwanese people are Austronesian speaking Pacific people, not Chinese. Secondly, The Dutch colonised the Island 400 years ago, way before China. So if China wants to claim Taiwan, The Netherlands have a way better claim.
@NeidlichesSchwert
15 күн бұрын
Great point. Linguists apparently have proven Taiwan the origin of all Austronesian people-from Madagascar, to Malaysia, to New Zealand, to Hawaii.
@harleyking88
15 күн бұрын
Who colonized the Island was the KMT, not the CCP. If they had taken it it would probably be like an autonomous province for the indigenous people,just like Xinjiang and Tibet.
@nulnoh219
15 күн бұрын
Conveniently left out Koxinga. That was the Han Chinese Zheng Dynasty that lost the island to the Dutch. He was the Ming loyalist who retreated to Taiwan when the Manchu Qings came down and conquered the Mainland. Yea.... The KMT retreat to Taiwan is the 2nd time this happened.
@GoodCitizen-gm1tl
15 күн бұрын
The Netherlands can come to claim it, hahaha, can they?
@016.kazinakibafjal2
14 күн бұрын
Well then USA should give away it's entire territory to the native people. Bet they will do that?
@bowlampar
5 күн бұрын
Gao The 'Positive' 🐹🐹: " We should all call loudly to US, don't play with fire, go play with Made in China toys and video game. "
@jarrettbobbett5230
15 күн бұрын
The US's ambiguous position on the ROC is not meant to stop an independent nation (ROC) from declaring independence.
@hunterzeng7406
13 күн бұрын
Forcing people to accept your ideas is not democratic and goes against your ideas. You can use your shallow understanding to impose your own understanding on a civilization, nation, or history that you have never deeply understood, and intervene in the local area by force and command, demanding that the local area must obey your ideas. Think about what your own behavior is? Think about how others see you.
@JonProphet111
4 күн бұрын
It is never about the land; thousands of miles of land the Chinese Communist Party gave up to Russia by signing a treaty in 2004. It is about the democracy and freedom in Taiwan threatening the autocracy government in China.
@XkMeng
4 күн бұрын
The regime on the island of Taiwan is called the Republic of China, and its constitutional territory includes the island of Taiwan, Chinese mainland, and islands within the 11-dash-line of the South China Sea. The constitutional territory of the PRC almost overlaps and is even a little larger
@htpjeffthenoob4041
3 күн бұрын
its about access to the ocean couldnt you see that on map??
@JonProphet111
3 күн бұрын
@@htpjeffthenoob4041 You do not have an access now?
@hjc7429
3 күн бұрын
@@htpjeffthenoob4041 Exactly who tf cares about some frozen tundra with Russia.
@JonProphet111
3 күн бұрын
@@hjc7429 Russians care especially the never frozen harbor - Vladivostok. It used to have a Chinese name LOL.
@高翊熏
15 күн бұрын
As a Taiwanese I would say that the tension kind of helps us, though we don’t like being bullied by china but the U.S. aid to stop the communist regime helps born the economic miracle in Japan/ Korea and Taiwan. Taiwan was a very poor country back in ww2 ended.
@edwardchen9920
14 күн бұрын
You need to take more calcium tablets to straighten your back. Taiwan's success is the result of your ancestors' hard work and struggle, how did it become a gift from the United States? Many young people in Taiwan are like this, admiring foreign things, blindly worshipping the United States, and looking down on themselves
@高翊熏
14 күн бұрын
@@edwardchen9920 to make a analogy : it is like u.s. teach us how to fish and we nailed it, of course hard work plays a important role but there will never be such dramatic change if u.s. didn’t helped us as much, we could be still struggling like India or Vietnam even with those hard working
@blackdog566
14 күн бұрын
@@edwardchen9920Chinese's current success is also due to the investment from USA, Taiwan, Korea and Japan. Without that China would still be a poor country.
@edwardchen9920
13 күн бұрын
@@blackdog566 It seems that your understanding of international capital is quite superficial. During China's rise, the funds flowing into China were mainly dominated by overseas Chinese capital from around the world. Once these funds entered China, they settled there and never left. Of course, this also includes funds and talents from Taiwan, which have taken root in China and will never leave. The Western capital you mentioned is not the main force; don't be deceived by the Western narrative. Only insiders can know the flow of international capital, and many funds wear disguises when entering China. There is also a lot of offshore capital, which has no nationality to begin with.
@fargr5926
12 күн бұрын
it's the other way around. USA wants you to have enough money so that you can fight the war for USA; after the war, USA will use you as stakes for negotiation.
@NotThatGuy-jx7vg
4 күн бұрын
Because we support the one Taiwan policy, and west Taiwan needs to come under the leadership of the rightful leadership of the country.
@lvjinbin28
4 күн бұрын
@@NotThatGuy-jx7vg where's your country's embassy in Taiwan?
@edwardchen9920
14 күн бұрын
I just want to ask one question: If one day the United States disappeared, would there be anyone in this world, besides the mainland, who would care about Taiwan and its so-called "democracy"? Would the people on the island of Taiwan still be so confident in saying that they will fight to the end? Answering this question would resolve all doubts about Taiwan.
@fatdoi003
13 күн бұрын
i don't think u.s will send anyone to fight in taiwan....
@feb-uo3tc
13 күн бұрын
台灣是世界上飛彈密度最高的國家, 有強大的武器庫,你死我活如此而已 每一個核電廠就是一顆核彈,The name China came from the Qing Dynasty established by the Jurchens, a foreign nation. The Qing Dynasty only called itself China after signing the Treaty of Nerchinsk with Russia. However, when Yuan Shikai overthrew China, China had long since perished. The People's Republic of China should not call itself China. There are more than 400 ethnic groups in the Chinese nation. The political power in this land of China is all expansionism! The emperors who had political power invaded and robbed the land, and the people who lived in it were the Chinese nation. In today's terms, they were robbers and robbers. Nowadays, the whole world is no longer a monarchy system where you and I are fighting for each other. The trend of democracy and freedom has become the universal value of the world. China cannot use a set of lies to rationalize its intention to rob other people's land.
@castlerock58
12 күн бұрын
@@feb-uo3tc Most people in Taiwan are Han Chinese. Are you saying they should leave the island to the indigenous population? It is too late for that just like you can't reverse all the migrations and conquests that happened, in Europe or the Americas in the last 2,000 years.
@feb-uo3tc
12 күн бұрын
@@castlerock58 There are more than 400 ethnic groups in the Chinese nation. The political power in this land of China is all expansionism! The emperors who had political power invaded and robbed the land, and the people who lived in it were the Chinese nation. In today's terms, they were robbers and robbers. Nowadays, the whole world is no longer a monarchy system where you and I are fighting for each other. The trend of democracy and freedom has become the universal value of the world. China cannot use a set of lies to rationalize its intention to rob other people's land.
@feb-uo3tc
12 күн бұрын
@@castlerock58 Taiwan's Late Paleolithic (between about 50,000 and 6,600 years ago): Changbin Culture in Taitung (between 50,000 and 20,000 years ago (or 35,000 years ago, or 5,800 years ago)), Yuanshan Site (Pre-Tao culture - 6,000 years ago). Early Neolithic Age (about 6,500 to 5,100 years ago): Dazakeng Culture (about 7,000 to 4,700 years ago). Middle Neolithic Age (approximately 5,000 to 3,400 years ago): Niubaitou Culture (between 4,500 and 3,400 years ago), Xuntangpu Culture (between 5,500 and 4,500 years ago), Eastern Corded Red Pottery Culture (between 5,500 and 4,500 years ago) 4,300 to 3,400 years ago)[9] (4,700 to 4,500 years ago), Niu Chouzi Culture (3,800 to 3,300 years ago). Late Neolithic Age (approximately 3,300 to 1,900 years ago): Botanical Garden Culture (3,500 to 2,000 years ago), Zhishanyan Culture (3,600 to 3,000 years ago), Yingpu Culture (3,500 to 1,500 years ago) years), Dahu Culture (between 3,000 years ago), Beinan Culture (between 5,300 and 2,300 years ago), Qilin Culture (between 3,500 and 2,000 years ago), and Yuanshan Culture (between 3,200 and 2,300 years ago). The Metal Age (or the age of combined use of gold and stone - approximately 1,800 to 350 years ago): the Thirteen Lines Culture (1,800 to 500 years ago), Fanzaiyuan Culture (2,000 to 400 years ago), Tsuta Song Culture (1,800 to 500 years ago), Jingpu Culture (2,000 to 400 years ago), Qiwulan Site (1,300 to 100 years ago)
@connersweeney1485
11 күн бұрын
lol just a reminder to all of you who are in support of China and their expansion, most south East Asian countries are turning to the U.S to build naval and air bases in their own countries to help defend themselves against Chinese aggression. Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and even Australia / New Zealand are working in partnership to stop Chinese bullying. This isn’t even about Democracy VS Communism, it’s about other countries national interests and keeping their people fed and alive from Chinese oppression (e.x: claiming fishing rights in oceans dozens of miles away from China mainland, etc)
@zebapervaiz3733
8 күн бұрын
Yeah I don't trust those who arm Israel
@sagalau512
2 күн бұрын
ask the Germans the unification of West Germany and East Germany.
@GraniteInTheFace
15 күн бұрын
China has military bases around the world. They have ten just outside the US. Oh wait.
@ryanwalters6184
15 күн бұрын
That you know about.... Belt and road is around the world already.
@KamBar2020
14 күн бұрын
Slava 🇹🇼 Geroyam TAIWANese 🦾
@haozhaojun8936
6 күн бұрын
@@ryanwalters6184 Belt and road comes with Crusaders?
@phsamuelwork
10 күн бұрын
The key point being overlooked is that China feels compelled to continually threaten Taiwan to appease the nationalistic elements within its own population, which helps the government maintain its grip on power. Furthermore, Taiwan's success as a democratic and open society challenges Beijing's narrative that Chinese culture and people are inherently unsuited for democracy, undermining the very basis of the CCP's authoritarian rule. As for interviewing Victor Gao, perhaps it's time to seek insights from someone with more credibility.
@miahconnell23
9 күн бұрын
My heart deeply wants US foreign policy to prioritize ethics, promises, and solidarity with other democratic nations. Since martial law ended, Taiwan has been doing commendably well with democratic self-governance. It’s also a place where old Chinese cultural traditions have been preserved. Traditional writing is taught nation-wide, temples abound, and the metaphorical “Queen’s Jewels” of old Dynasties were brought there for safe-keeping. The CCP never had nor held Formosa: please avoid the word “re-unification: there is no “re” in there. Chinese Mainlanders ought to cheer & root for their brave & plucky & inventive cousins across from Fujién. There is deep Chinese culture there to be studied in books, in art, and in monasteries. It’s existence doesn’t even hurt the CCP that much: have you ever tried to describe personal liberty to someone who grew up their whole life without it ? CCP-ify-ing HK killed the goose that laid the golden egg. The excessive force and control put on HK spoiled that special international business cauldron that it used to be, and Party Authoritarians probably aren’t even cognizant of the magic they lost. Mostly ignoring that beautiful island while keeping a modicum of TRANSPARENT trade flowing across the water would be beneficial for all, and it’d be ‘prayers answered’ to suffer no loss of life. I paid my taxes an worked too many hours in Taiwan, but the friendliness + top-notch public infrastructure made me happy to be a participating denizen. I enjoyed some freedoms there that I cannot exercise in the USA: a less regulated internet with MORE respectable journalism and educational resources, and the ability to have a beer with my picnic in a park (just so long as you consume like responsible gentleman & not a frat boy). There exists a sweet economic freedom there too, wherein housing and basics don’t devour your entire paycheck. You’ve money for books, and some sight-seeing in a place where they DO have some environmental protections. I know what “Real-Politik” is and I hope the USA would ‘do the right thing’ by Taiwan and the Philippines *just because it’s the right thing to do.*
@Sakond.
17 сағат бұрын
The difficulty of Taiwan to be independent is even if they call for a referendum, it has to be carried on both the main land and on the island. Remember there's only one China, this means people on the main land believe the island is Chinese and people on the island know it's Chinese. All people of China have to vote, and those results won't be accepted by the US as they will surely make China the greatest. Taiwan is China, the only possible way to bring peace is accept unification. Mainland China is only getting stronger and stronger and nothing the west can do, and by the time China shift to the last option which is force it will be impossible to fight against.
@dom2326
12 күн бұрын
To be fair, this Victor Gao dude is just doing his job representing China and he is doing well I'm pissed off every time he opens his mouth.
@bobbymak6964
9 күн бұрын
What Victor says is what I expect especially if he values his life.
@JonySmith-bb4gx
8 күн бұрын
I trust victor gao over any American or European politician
@paulinyang2300
6 күн бұрын
All I am seeing here is the opinion of someone who does not understand what they are typing. From the report its clear Taiwan is truly a breakaway province. The US has already caused the utter destruction of Ukraine by meddling. China has insisted on taking Taiwan. The US must step aside to avoid the same fate for Taiwanese people. The US cannot keep meddling. Taiwan from all indications is Chinese, stolen by Japan. I am Nigerian by the way. Gracias
@paulinyang2300
6 күн бұрын
All I am seeing here is the opinion of someone who does not understand what they are typing. From the report its clear Taiwan is truly a breakaway province. The US has already caused the utter destruction of Ukraine by meddling. China has insisted on taking Taiwan. The US must step aside to avoid the same fate for Taiwanese people. The US cannot keep meddling. Taiwan from all indications is Chinese, stolen by Japan. I am Nigerian by the way.
@jasonjean2901
13 күн бұрын
Well DW is, sort of, being honest about the Taiwan Question now. But what they aren't saying is that China is no threat to the Philippines, South Korea, or Japan. The only military confrontation China has had with any of those U.S. treaty allies is when Japan invaded China during WWII. So, why the focus on China's access to the Pacific Ocean? It's just the U.S. wanting to control who enters and exits the Pacific Ocean, which represents roughly half of the Earth's surface area. U.S. hegemony and militarism at its finest.
@JeremyHidari
13 күн бұрын
China try to occupy a Philippines' island just right now. China also claim Diaoyutai is theirs. China support North Korea. China also want to control other countries through Belt and Road Initiative. China is a threat to everyone around it.
@markeasley6149
13 күн бұрын
If they are not a threat, why build the military and navy? The CCP wants war and bully its neighbors.
@walesruels
15 күн бұрын
Love to the USA, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Philippines etc from the UK
@goblinterminator
15 күн бұрын
TW is a part of China, and unluckily in the first dog chain against China
@michaeljiang960
15 күн бұрын
you must be and indian
@walesruels
15 күн бұрын
@@michaeljiang960 Why? I'm actually a Brit
@KamBar2020
14 күн бұрын
Slava TSMC 🇹🇼 Geroyam TAIWANese 🦾
@goblinterminator
14 күн бұрын
@@KamBar2020 who helped you more? china is the biggest trading partner of Ukraine.
@PraveshOnYT
13 күн бұрын
Taiwan is a free country ✊🏻
@lvjinbin28
9 күн бұрын
Ryukyu, Crimea, and Texas should become free countries
@JonySmith-bb4gx
8 күн бұрын
Just like Kashmir assam Manipur nagaland?
@JonySmith-bb4gx
8 күн бұрын
@@lvjinbin28 nah that's an indian Just tell them to free Kashmir
@zebapervaiz3733
8 күн бұрын
@@PraveshOnYT so is manipur assuming kashmir
@itsame8057
14 күн бұрын
The Pacific Ocean is the American Empires "Mare Nostrum". There is no way the USA gives that up without a fight.
@GoGreen99962
14 күн бұрын
Taiwanese want to be independent and over 85% of the population already voted to remain free & independent. Matter is already settled. America & west must guarantee independence of Taiwan, otherwise smaller countries that are bullied by China (Philippines/ Vietnam/India etc) will lose hope in west's leadership.
@weisszenjo2074
12 күн бұрын
my family wants to be independent on our ranch as a free country. otherwise smaller countries that are bullied by China (Philippines/ Vietnam/India etc) will lose hope in west's leadership.
@meiyuc22
12 күн бұрын
@@weisszenjo2074 your family can, if you have your own currency, military and visa policy.
@fargr5926
12 күн бұрын
Taiwan isn't a country, the state name is Republic of China, check its constitution. They have a lot of legal paperwork before declaring independence.
@meiyuc22
12 күн бұрын
@@fargr5926 ya that's just paperwork, why don't you look at the chinese constitution, it's included there they have freedom and speech and demonstration, etc.
@9thdrag0n
11 күн бұрын
@@fargr5926 Taiwan IS a country. China just doesn't want to face reality.
@lastChang
15 күн бұрын
Congrats to the Taiwanese 🇹🇼 who have enjoyed in their country: - LGBTQ rights, - voting, - transparency, - freedom of speech, - freedom of press, - a good economy, and - good relations with Western countries. China 🇨🇳 has none of those things.
@sinoroman
15 күн бұрын
Better to be fully independent than to be a junior ally
@GoodCitizen-gm1tl
15 күн бұрын
ask Taiwan to use Ministry of Foreign Affairs to deal with affairs related to China instead of using the Mainland Affairs Council, which is directly under the "National Assembly", if China is a foreign country. Right? Why don't they use Ministry of Foreign Affairs? Tell me.
@ryanwalters6184
15 күн бұрын
China is jealous just like Russia
@SilverFox-p8h
15 күн бұрын
If you understand Chinese and watch Taiwan Zhongtian, you will know how undemocratic and corrupted Taiwan is which western media will never say
@jol166
14 күн бұрын
perfect ❤
@happymelon7129
15 күн бұрын
✊ Free Ryukyuans(Okinawa) from U$A and Japan ✊ Ryukyuans(Okinawa) is a country.
@Erick-ev5zt
15 күн бұрын
Lol chinabot
@maxzhao3514
9 күн бұрын
Imagine China is the US, Taiwan is Cuba, someone wants to not only put mussels, but put military all around you, then maybe Americans could connect the dots.
@Arhibes
8 күн бұрын
Taiwan is not Cuba. It's Hawaii.
@deluxecapprian983
8 күн бұрын
Imagine you"re a russian bot copy from others russians bots the same message and get only one like....
@jamesbarbosa8714
8 күн бұрын
So, you're saying that the US should take Cuba by force? Genius.
@Tylor-teirfe112
8 күн бұрын
@@jamesbarbosa8714 It is metaphor of Geopolitics, it is about the location if understand the China and Taiwan situation correctly. But you have to admit that Cuba is living under the pressure of U.S.' power.
@suqiliang264
8 күн бұрын
@@jamesbarbosa8714 Taiwan is Hawaii
@DennisTheInternationalMenace
15 күн бұрын
When Japan gave Taiwan back, They gave it to the ROC, Not the CCP!
@sinoroman
15 күн бұрын
CPC*
@DennisTheInternationalMenace
15 күн бұрын
@@sinoroman I forgot, They changed it as a way to sweep their history under the rug. Don't Google CCP, We're the CPC! Tiananmen Square Massacre, What's that? Hong Kong, what? Tibet who? Theres no slave Uyghur labor. 🙄😂
@DennisTheInternationalMenace
15 күн бұрын
@@sinoroman I forgot, They changed it as a way to sweep their history under the rug. Don't Google CCP, We're the CPC! Tiananmen Square Massacre, What's that? Hong Kong, what? Tibet who? Theres no slave Uyghur labor. 🙄😂
@DennisTheInternationalMenace
15 күн бұрын
@@sinoroman I forgot, They changed it as a way to sweep their history under the rug. Don't Google CCP, We're the CPC!
@已由寒國人置顶
13 күн бұрын
They are all call China, it’s same, just different government
@kishannr911
12 күн бұрын
Taiwanese people are so compassionate and kind ... Namaste to Taiwanese ... But in the end everyone in this world or on there own ...
@SunnySR-r7b
13 күн бұрын
A fun fact: Now you can use Japan visa to go Okinawa or Tokyo. Use US visa to go Alaska and Hawaii. But you can not use China Visa to go Taiwan. Also you can not get Taiwan Visa in Chinese embassy. 😂
What Interest does US has in taiwan or near China? 100s of military bases, for what?
@TaiwanisMoving
14 күн бұрын
There was a war once not too long ago. You might have heard of it. It was a "world... war" so to speak. Haven't had another one since... wonder why....
@bananabreadguy7960
13 күн бұрын
Control againts ccp
@DineshTwanabasu
13 күн бұрын
@@bananabreadguy7960 World knows vert well who needs to be contained so that dozens of countrues are not bombed to stone age under false pretext. Learn facts.
@markeasley6149
13 күн бұрын
The US is slow to use its power. The question is why is CCP investing in military instead of people? What are they scared of and is that fueling the conflict by being more of a threat to the West?
@xiongcat8695
12 күн бұрын
@@bananabreadguy7960ccp侵略了?别搞笑了,还包括二战屠夫日本。
@klho9962
7 күн бұрын
The Sino-Japanese Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1894 led the Qing Dynasty to cede Taiwan to Japan; after World War II, Japan only gave up its rule over Taiwan, but did not explicitly return Taiwan to China.
@赵某-o5o
15 күн бұрын
Before being invaded by Japan, Taiwan was a part of China. Taiwan was incorporated into the map by the Qing Dynasty in 1683 and became China's territory. The Qing Dynasty established an administrative agency in Taiwan to govern Taiwan. In 1895, after the Sino-Japanese War, the Qing Dynasty was defeated and forced to sign the Treaty of Maguan with Japan to cede Taiwan to Japan. From 1895 to 1945, Taiwan was under Japanese colonial rule until the end of World War II.
@BambinoAmericano
15 күн бұрын
Those Chinese sound even more aggressive and expansionist than Putin. The people of Taiwan have chosen to remain independent..
@TaiwanNationStatusQuo
13 күн бұрын
I wish to see more interviews with Victor gao. The world can see how Low and ignorant the level of the top intellect of China.
@paoloorate2265
5 күн бұрын
China average IQ 109 vs US average IQ of 86
@TaiwanNationStatusQuo
5 күн бұрын
@@paoloorate2265 so intelligent people prefers to be contained inside a Great firewall, listen to a single Party and its Emperor, and no issues with policies like whole city lockdown? Very intelligent.
@Zomb-oi5it
13 күн бұрын
Just to let you know the US has a major interest in Taiwan as it is a deterrence to Chinese aggression, Taiwan holds many US investments along with being a major trading partner and ally, and manufactures and houses the highly technological microchips and semiconductors that are powering whatever device you’re watching this video on.
@wanliyang6511
11 күн бұрын
An important correction is that the groundstate is NOT just the civil war. The groundstate is that US stepped into the Chinese civil war directly, sent in carrier fleet to stop CCP army from taking Taiwan. At that time, CCP army knew there was no possibility to get through the strait with US fleet guarding it. I.e., the Chinese civil war has never been ended because of US. Not trying to indicate anything positive or negative, but without acknowledging this FACT, one can never understand why US has almost an obligation to protect Taiwan, and why mainland Chinese people are so resentful towards US about Taiwan.
@ArabicReja973
15 күн бұрын
It doesn't matter how many times the Chinese regime repeats the *lies,* or how *angry* it pretends to be, - Taiwan 🇹🇼 is still an independent country.
@jol166
14 күн бұрын
true ❤
@KamBar2020
14 күн бұрын
SLAVA 🇹🇼
@ziyvliu
13 күн бұрын
你们说话不算数。最后看的是拳头,是武力。来看看吧。是美国的航母先到,还是我们的炮火先轰到你们门口。
@sleepypig2022
14 күн бұрын
I think most people in Taiwan want to maintain the status quo. But the status quo no longer satisfies either the mainland China or the US, as the rivalry between two countries is ramping up. War seems inevitable😵, and the only question is when it will happen.
@andersonfreitas1165
10 күн бұрын
Taiwan will continue free!
@zebapervaiz3733
8 күн бұрын
The day Scotland hawaii california texas are free
@samlee616
4 күн бұрын
freed by ur communist fathers❤
@brunoccj
4 күн бұрын
Doubt that with DPP getting more and more autocratic with only 40% of votes.
@angelicasoup638
2 күн бұрын
Dream on.
@dron6279
22 сағат бұрын
@@samlee616 red is dead
@yliang1688
4 күн бұрын
W???? Why US is so obsessed with Taiwan ????
@mikeef747
13 күн бұрын
There is a big difference, the US has never blocked China's free movement in neither Taiwanese, Miyako, or Bashi Straits, it has always kept the shipping lanes open for the world, China on the other hand wants to control the straits to be able to control and block the straits as they've been trying to do for the last 15 years with all their unfounded claims!
@user-jt6gv9xc9o
11 күн бұрын
Silly😂
@mikeef747
11 күн бұрын
@@user-jt6gv9xc9o Silly? You obviously do not even know what the word means!! 🤣😂😅
@user-jt6gv9xc9o
11 күн бұрын
@@mikeef747 look where is all u.s. military bases at, from Korea to Japan to Philippines. If they can blocked it, U.S will. The Korean war & Vietnam war is all about blocking CCP. While CCP is just searching for an unblocked sea channel so they can do export & import freely. Plus ROC was government of mainland China until defeated by CCP and escaped to Taiwan since. However the 2nd civil war is meant to happen cause Chinese civil war cause CCP was supported by soviet's & ROC was supported by the U.S. No treaty has signed since 2nd Indochina civil war that means CCP & ROC are technically still at war with each other. Both PRC & ROC constitution states that Taiwan island & mainland China is part of their Territory. Since n treaty has been signed, the constitution from both sides are still in effect
@RubberDuckssss-g7g
Күн бұрын
@@mikeef747 Until Nixon's visit to China in 72, the US literally had fleets controlling the Taiwan straight to prevent an attack from the mainland and to also threaten China's coastlines. Go read some books.
@mikeef747
Күн бұрын
@@RubberDuckssss-g7g It sounded good on surface until you made the comment to a lifelong student of history. The US didn't start protecting Taiwan until China's attacked US troops in the Korean War. After the war they create SEATO alliance to stop the spread of communism in Southeast Asia. They only stopped war ships from entering territorial waters of Taiwan, not cargo.
@ALCGCG
3 күн бұрын
It is understandable that China attaches great importance to the Taiwan issue, but what is the United States doing here? Don’t tell me it’s about safeguarding freedom and democracy; we all know that’s a lie, otherwise, the Gaza issue would have been resolved long ago. The so-called “alliance” is even more absurd: forcing TSMC to move its factories to the U.S., restricting TSMC’s customers, and selling weapons at high prices-each of these actions harms the interests of the Taiwanese people. Meanwhile, the U.S. uses its influence to control Taiwan's leadership, revise the education system, and promote nationalism, manipulating naive but passionate young people to control public opinion. Taiwanese wages have not increased in 20 years, and the root cause of all this lies with the United States, which has cleverly hidden its role.
@ALCGCG
3 күн бұрын
I hope this comment hasn't been shadowbanned.
@TaiwanNationStatusQuo
13 күн бұрын
I like this episode. Well very summarized the reasons: location, chips/economy, twisted Chinese history, and ideology.
@charlesdenman9052
15 күн бұрын
Before there was one China person on Taiwan, there were thousands of Austronesians from the South Pacific Islands. The CCP has never ruled Taiwan. So it can never reunify.
@catsNcode
15 күн бұрын
so why does Taiwan's claim to Taiwan > Austronesians more valid than China > Austronesians
@TheStarsShineForYou
15 күн бұрын
@@catsNcodeMost Han Taiwanese have some aboriginal Austronesian blood, e.g. Tsai Ing Wen who is 1/4 Austronesian. But even if you ask the pure blood Taiwanese Austronesians they overwhelmingly do NOT want to be annexed by China. There has been democracy in Taiwan since the 1990's, and the overwhelming majority of Taiwan's population want to preserve that political system regardless of ethnic background
@catsNcode
15 күн бұрын
@@TheStarsShineForYou How would most Han Taiwanese have some aboriginal blood? Are you saying that when they arrived, most had children with the aboriginal people? I don't think there was even enough to provide one for every Chinese person that arrived lol. You guys gotta stop trying to disconnect yourselves from being Chinese. Do whatever you like on the island but its so shameful to see. It's like Filipinos that think they're Spanish. ps. Democracy is a sham. All politics is pretty much shammy. At least one is more honest about its shammyness than the other lol.
@NeidlichesSchwert
15 күн бұрын
@@catsNcode It's not more valid. But the at least you agree-China claim isn't either. Welcome to side of reason.
@catsNcode
15 күн бұрын
@@NeidlichesSchwert Rules for thee but not for me!! ---Americans
@frida.7831
14 күн бұрын
Just a suggestion: it's not common to talk about "Bashi Strait" but about Bashi Channel or Luzon Strait.
@bobbyhabib2827
13 күн бұрын
I view Taiwan as Ukraine, security issue for China. It's easier for the US to keep an eye on China through Taiwan. I see another conflict like Ukraine, if not handled wisely.
@user-bd1kz8sn6w
10 күн бұрын
My friend. Maybe you don't know the regime in Beijing. China's Machiavellian master wants the Pacific Ocean, and we in China can wait, but not in the United States!
@마음이-p4x
10 күн бұрын
Hello, I'm Taiwanese. Chinese still lives in a big racist world. They claim Taiwan is a part of China, which is not the fact. Taiwan has no reason to unite with China. We live free and peaceful in our own country, as long as China don't bully and harass us.
@lvjinbin28
10 күн бұрын
you know Taiwan is Crimea, China is Ukraine, USA is Russia according to UN charter?
Taiwan's official name is not Taiwan. It is Republic of China. Taiwan's own constitution states that Taiwan is a part of China. Taiwanese passports, birth certificates, money, universities, banks, airlines Civil ID cards all have the word China written on them or the word China in them. Even Taiwan's military is named after China. Taiwan's military is named Republic of China armed forces. The Republic of China constitution calls for the reunification of China. Go to any Taiwanese government website and see if the word China is not written there. The government of the Republic of China used to represent the whole of China in the UN security council up until 1972. For decades they claimed to be the legitimate government of the whole of China. For decades they carried air strikes on Mainland Chinese coasts as far as Shanghai trying to get a foothold in Mainland China. They also used to carry an insurgency against Mainland China from the Jungles of Myanmar until the PLA got together with the Burmese military and defeated them. If anyone said that Taiwan was an independent country in Taiwan up until the 1980s they would have been arrested by the Taiwanese authorities for treason and secessionism. Secessionism from China is illegal in Taiwan's own constitution. The Republic of China and the People's Republic of China are both a part of China and they both belong to the Chinese people. The founder of the ROC in Taiwan last wishes was to have his remains sent to the Mainland to be buried there beside his ancestors after he died. His wish till the day he died was the reunification of Taiwan to the Mainland China. The US has absolutely no business on any internal Chinese issues. They lost in Vietnam and they will lose on China too. If it was for them Vietnam would have been divided and the Vietnamese people would have been divided in perpetuity just like the Koreans. That is their wish for the Chinese people and the Chinese people won't have any of it. They do not want to end up like the Koreans The US is interfering and violating Chinese sovereignty. When Germany was divided China supported German reunification. Now DW is pushing for the partition of China, the Chinese nation and the division of the Chinese people.
@vincecarlton6842
6 күн бұрын
German is owned by US since the lost in ww2.
@Ode-to-Odysseus
3 күн бұрын
Taiwan is a democracy. Understand?
@hasakadakad7193
Күн бұрын
@@Ode-to-Odysseusrepublic of china democracy is a joke,understand?
@MaxF1v3
17 сағат бұрын
Yeah, but china supported the reunification of Germany under the socialist, I bet the usa the entire time would’ve loved to reunify Germany for democracy way earlier. At what point do different ethnic groups form? Taiwan and china speak a different version of chinese now, they have different beliefs about how government should be run, at what point does a group become different enough where they aren’t fully connected to the original group?
@user-cy3ce1gy7o
2 күн бұрын
Title should be WHY US IS SO OBSESSED OVER OTHER PEOPLES PROPERTY. western media is like indian news
@wiln6854
15 күн бұрын
DW is wrong the way it phases it: This is China vs. Taiwan. They are the main protagonists, and the US is just a supporting actor.
@wt-ig8sm
13 күн бұрын
no Without the covert assistance of the United States,taiwan is Returned as early as 1950
@wangyanlong
12 күн бұрын
But in reality,Taiwan is a pawn of the United States
@FENRIR0301
Күн бұрын
Taiwan is not qualified to be China's opponent.
@edwardsnowden8821
15 күн бұрын
DW: why do you always talk about possible reunification of North and South Korea. two countries that separated about the same time mainland china and Taiwan did
@Little-chilli
15 күн бұрын
Because it is impossible for North Korea and South Korea to unify, and the Chinese navy has expanded nearly fivefold in just a decade, the Communist Party is very confident in unifying Taiwan and expelling the military forces of the United States in the Western Pacific.
@dolnodjob
15 күн бұрын
If North and South Korea unify, the resulting state would fall in western sphere of control (US approves). If china and taiwan unify, the result would be US losing influence in Taiwan
@kasperchristiansen4234
15 күн бұрын
Businesses need to be completely independent of China - supply chain and market - and stock prices for businesses dependent on China must be adjusted accordingly.
@jeremytine
15 күн бұрын
"He is somewhere in China. You will never see him." -victor gao on ministers disappeared for "corruption" without a public trial A Uyghur lawyer Rayhan Asat says to Gao why was her brother convicted and disappeared to a concentration camps for 8 years for no crime and no trial and she isn't allowed to talk to him. "Tell your brother to be a staunch supporter of one china policy" -GAO (despite the fact that she can't even talk to him ) "Can you say President Xi is a liar?'' "No, you will be dealt with very swiftly...you cannot say that" -Victor Gao "that is the most honest thing you've said all night"
@brianquigley1940
14 күн бұрын
I watched that interview (aired on Al Jazeera). It was chilling that Gao gave away about how the CCP really works. And he was trying to defend the CCP!
@hokroeger
14 күн бұрын
The same happened to a dozen Uighurs who had been "disappeared" into Guantanamo, Cuba, remember? Well, they were hold there without any accusation, without right to a lawyer, or a judge, for ca. 12 years. There was another Uighur who disappeared, remember? In Hong Kong: Abuduwaili Abudureheman. And he wasn't an invention of Western MSM or governments, he really existeed!. Only problem: he NEVER was in Hong Kong, and NEVER went missing.
@jeremytine
14 күн бұрын
@@hokroeger and West media has condemned guantanamo bay ... Where as you can't call xi a liar in PRC or criticize uyghur genocide without going to jail. Not to mention the 30ish in GB is orders of magnitude less people than the 500k - million in uyghur concentration camps... Your whataboutism is a pathetic failure.
@jeremytine
14 күн бұрын
@@hokroeger lol 30 in GB VS 500K-1MILLION GENOCIDE... 🤦♀️
@jeremytine
14 күн бұрын
@@hokroeger also western media can and does condemn guantanamo... Can you condemn uyghur genocide in PRC without ending up in jail yourself? Didn't think so
@merrymachiavelli2041
15 күн бұрын
One nuance that's rarely explained when people mention Taiwan claiming to be the government of China or Taiwan having all these far-flung Qing-era territorial claims (e.g. over Mongolia) is that the Taiwanese government can't _stop_ claiming these things, because if it does, that's tantamount to proclaiming independence. Which might get it invaded. It's an odd situation where a (de facto) country is effectively being threatened to maintain a territorial dispute.
@jeremytine
14 күн бұрын
aye, and everytime i hear CCP wumaos saying but but Taiwan claims right over mainland so it is still a civil war! neglecting that they do that because if they amended the constitution to stop saying that the same thing happens
@larryc1616
14 күн бұрын
China belongs to its rightful rulers in Taiwan. Stalin communism destroyed China and Chinese culture.
@GoGreen99962
14 күн бұрын
Whatever the name, doesn't matter. Taiwanese voted to remain free and independent. Who in the right mind wants to be governed by China? Who wants to lose their freedom of speech/expression, basic human dignity and Rights? Even Pakistani's, despite being allies China, with all their civil wars, terrorism and economic mess, don't want to immigrate to China, rather prefer to go west. Why? Basic human freedom. West should protect Taiwan.
@游方术士
14 күн бұрын
@@GoGreen99962如果我们真的不自由,那么我现在应该被抓起来了,但事实上什么都没有发生
@GoGreen99962
14 күн бұрын
@@merrymachiavelli2041 Taiwanese President already declared independence and China made a hue and cry and settled down
@polandrecruitment6929
6 күн бұрын
We support PRC... US never support, they will left taiwan inbetween 😂😂😂😂
@howard-yp4in
10 күн бұрын
As a Taiwanese im proud smash the like button if you think Taiwan is a seperate country ⬇
@DVV-sl3no
10 күн бұрын
找精神支持?真可怜
@howard-yp4in
10 күн бұрын
@@DVV-sl3no 小粉紅喔?
@DVV-sl3no
10 күн бұрын
@@howard-yp4in 可伶虫,要不找个地方跪下,让它们承认你算了 ?
@howard-yp4in
10 күн бұрын
@@DVV-sl3no 用個YT還得翻牆😌
@DVV-sl3no
10 күн бұрын
@@howard-yp4in 哦,然后呢,YT给我的用处就是拿来嘲讽你的呀
@GTSocrates-nc1oe
15 күн бұрын
Frankly, the Taiwan controversy was only a continuation of the Chinese Civil War (1946-1949). Most democracies sympathize with Taiwan simply out of values. I think if the U.S. military forces in the Asia-Pacific region are not directly involved in the war in Taiwan. Taiwan will be completely occupied by the PLA within a week. And the thinking of most Taiwanese is extremely naïve. They know almost nothing about military affairs. Because Taiwanese army is not at all an equal in magnitude opponent of the PLA. Taiwan is not Ukraine. Taiwan is an island. If the PLA begins to attack Taiwan, it will definitely set up a no-fly zone and a no-voyage zone. And dispatch all naval and air forces to guard the perimeter. This means that U.S and Japanese transport aircraft and transport ships cannot come close to the island. It is impossible to give Taiwan more weapons and equipment. And the area of Taiwan is less than 5% of Ukraine. And Taiwan does not have strategic depth. The war is also unlikely to drag on like Ukraine. China will only fight a quick victory. If the U.S military in the Asia-Pacific is involved War in Taiwan. Then all U.S military bases in Japan and South Korea, as well as in Southeast Asia, will be devastated. However, if Washington escalates further, the world will be on the brink of all-out nuclear war. Washington's actions in the light of the war in Ukraine. I do not think that the U.S military will be directly involved in the war in Taiwan. Because it's not sane and not cost-effective.
@@user-er2pu7uo5r Please speak English. I don't understand Chinese. Google Translate doesn't know if it's accurate. I think Taiwan is more like meat on a chopping board. Taiwan is waiting for the chef's cooking.😉😉😉
@GTSocrates-nc1oe
15 күн бұрын
@@user-er2pu7uo5r Please speak English. I don't understand Chinese. Google Translate doesn't know if it's accurate. I think Taiwan is more like meat on a chopping board. Taiwan is waiting for the chef's cooking.😉😉😉
@user-er2pu7uo5r
15 күн бұрын
@@GTSocrates-nc1oe The strength of democratic countries vs. the strength of authoritarian countries is 8 to 2. The Chinese Communist system is just waiting to perish.
@craigmcclure1819
3 күн бұрын
Taiwan is the new Cuba
@Serosmorux
9 күн бұрын
Why the US is so obsessed with China should be the title
@LAWNMOWERBLADEMAN
15 күн бұрын
Taiwan 🇹🇼 is being played(used) and sadly they can’t see it for themselves. People have very very short term memory and seem to forget why the ROC(Taiwan) 🇹🇼 is in this mess in the first place , the Americans(Us) 🇺🇸 who are the reason behind the ROC(Taiwan) 🇹🇼 losing it’s recognition as an recognized nation state at the UN 🇺🇳 along with its permanent seat on the UN Security Council. If Taiwan 🇹🇼 is truly a free independent nation as many claim it to be then recognize them full status in the UN 🇺🇳 already. ( but that won’t happen…why because the Us 🇺🇸 is secretly against it ) The Us 🇺🇸 only acts in its own selfish self interest and can change its mind on a whim period.
@TheStarsShineForYou
15 күн бұрын
Taiwan is ranked higher than China in average IQ. Taiwanese can make their own decisions for their own country
@andycai1986
8 күн бұрын
Our grandfathers used to tell : Never feed your wife full before 80yrs old, never let China be strong before you die, or else your wife will make your life miserable inside your house, while China will make you rather stay inside that miserable house than joining their wars.
@ericthur4138
15 күн бұрын
Leave the free nation of Taiwan alone, Winnie the Ping!
@jol166
14 күн бұрын
thank you ❤
@tungtranquang6062
14 күн бұрын
The US is OBSESSED with Taiwan, China is OBSESSED with the REPUBLIC OF CHINA. !!! Wie heiss es auf DEUTSCHE ???
@godating
11 күн бұрын
In the Chinese Civil War, one side moved towards dictatorship and the other side moved towards democracy and freedom. The dictatorship did not want the democratic side to exist as a reference, as it would be detrimental to its dictatorship.
@Bk6346
9 күн бұрын
Actually Taiwan under Chiang Kai Shek was a dictatorship. Taiwan was under martial law and opposing political parties were illegal. Taiwan didn’t become a democracy until the late 1980’s.
@zebrayo1
5 күн бұрын
China has the right to claim it's own territories like Taiwan and secure it from foreign countries (like the USA). Why is the US meddling in China's domestic affairs? How would the US gov react if Russia tries to meddle and free Alaska from the US? It wouldn't be right would it.
@fatcat-rr9oe
5 күн бұрын
I am Taiwanese. I don’t know which country you are from, but I want to ask you a question. If North Korea told you that it wanted to protect you from American aggression and forced you to live a North Korean lifestyle Do you want to ?
@burnout.c
5 күн бұрын
The communist Chinese government never ruled Taiwan. How does it make it legal for it to claim Taiwan is its own territory? Look up the history before commenting.
@TheRygatto
4 күн бұрын
@@fatcat-rr9oe Then tell me how the life in China is so much different than in Taiwan so that you compare it with North Korea? 😂 Just curious
@ObaidKhan-xl9jl
3 күн бұрын
How about promoting democracies in the Gulf countries? How about stoping Modi of India from killing minorities? We can go on and on about US duplicity and brutality towards the rest of the world. Henry Kissinger said ‘ its dangerous to be an enemy of the US but its detrimental/disastrous to be its ally’ Japan/Phillippines and even Australia will learn that over the next couple of decades.
@易-b5h
4 күн бұрын
The truth is that Taiwan is a part of China,no matter the country is contorled by communists or Guomindang.However,Minjindang want to make Taiwan an independent country.This cannot be concept by communists,but America like it
@vietnguyen4312
4 күн бұрын
The truth is there are no internationally treaties, policies or agreements that state Taiwan is part of China
@jeremytine
4 күн бұрын
The truth is Taiwan at no point in history was ever a part of PRC...
@JonySmith-bb4gx
3 күн бұрын
@@vietnguyen4312yes there are
@JonySmith-bb4gx
3 күн бұрын
@@jeremytineyes it was and it is part of China Liberate Hawaii California Texas then talk
@vietnguyen4312
3 күн бұрын
@@JonySmith-bb4gx The Manchurian Qing government (not Chinese) controlled less than 20% of Formosa. The first country to conquer Taiwan was Japan. There are no internationally recognized treaties, policies, agreements or UN resolutions that declare that Taiwan is part of China
@jocopowell
15 күн бұрын
As an American, I stand with Taiwan.
@happymelon7129
15 күн бұрын
✊ Free Ryukyuans(Okinawa) from U$A and Japan ✊ Ryukyuans(Okinawa) is a country.
@adam68756
15 күн бұрын
who care American bots
@StarSystem-p3i
15 күн бұрын
But Taiwan is also full of jealousy and envy towards Japan and S Korea lol
Germany should return to the way it was before the 1990s, when East Germany and West Germany were two countries
@brianquigley1940
14 күн бұрын
The rise of the far right (supported by Putin's regime) is starting to make that happen. Despotism must be stopped or we will end up in WW 3. Similar events occurred in the 1930s before WW 2.
@davadh
Күн бұрын
"Why is US so obssed with Tawian?" Fixed it for you
@seoul_9584
Күн бұрын
The US is not obsessed with Taiwan. the one who trying to conquer Taiwan is China, not the US.
@yensteel
15 күн бұрын
TSMC isnt as big of a reason to take Taiwan, no matter how dominant the company is. Technological secrets can flow, engineers can move, machines can be destroyed. The main reason would be a leader's desire to be credited with the success of taking Taiwan. So that's the only real reason a status quo would be broken imo.
@user-uw1uk4uw1g
15 күн бұрын
The only reason is that Taiwan's leaders are pursuing independence and are supported by the United States.
@yensteel
15 күн бұрын
@@user-uw1uk4uw1g not really. We really just want to be left alone.
@hlin3
15 күн бұрын
Not just one leader's desire, it is the desire of Chinese whole. Taiwan problem is the last relic of our Century of Humiliation.
@happymelon7129
15 күн бұрын
2024-8-14 TSMC’s U$. factory has yet to produce a single chip. Cumulative investment in 4 years reached US$65 billion.
@crimsonhunter
15 күн бұрын
Bro you really think moving engineers from Taiwan to US would solve the semiconductor bottleneck you'd create? You're clueless beyond compare.
@tomchen513
14 күн бұрын
Taiwan is acknowledged as a part of China and the US promises not to challenge that. Taiwan's position is crystal clear.
@TaiwanisMoving
14 күн бұрын
You're making things up. There is no such acknowledgement by the US. The US only recognizes that China believes Taiwan is part of China. That's it. Educate yourself and stop spreading misinformation.
@GoGreen99962
14 күн бұрын
Taiwanese voted to remain independent (85% percent of people). It was always independent most of the time except for a brief period of time when China colonized Taiwan. China itself says Palestine is to be free, why not apply the same principle to Taiwan instead of constant threats
@harleyking88
13 күн бұрын
@@GoGreen99962so you mean the hans should decolonize the Island, return to the mainland and give all control to the indigenous people of the Island? 😂
@GoGreen99962
13 күн бұрын
@@harleyking88 Maybe British Opium during China's colonization is still having it's effects which is why your comment has no logical reasoning. Or years of brainwashing with nationalist jingoism by Chinese CCP military junta messed up your thought process
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