RECENT comments by Taiwan’s leader Lai Ching-te sparked political drama when he alleged that the Republic of China and the People’s Republic of China are not subordinate to each other, boldly claiming that the PRC has no right to represent Taiwan.
This claim questions the widely accepted One-China policy and seems to be an attempt to sever ties with the mainland.
Given the already tense global scene, where regional conflicts are more and more common, Lai’s provocative stance is edging the Taiwan Strait situation towards even more danger.
As a permanent member of the UN Security Council, China’s not to be underestimated. Recent missile tests just underscore their military might, ready to handle whatever comes their way, increasingly aggressively.
The “Double Tenth” event itself was pretty telling. Only three US senators and representatives from a few small countries attended the parade—showing that hardly anyone wants to openly challenge China right now. Most of Taiwan’s few remaining allies rely on what you might call “dollar diplomacy” to keep relations, and they don’t really have a voice in the international arena. If a crisis were to erupt, it’s uncertain how much support Taiwan could actually expect.
Some might hope the US would back Taiwan up strongly, but let’s be real: would American troops really march into battle for Taiwan against a nuclear-armed China, ranked top three in military strength globally? Seems unlikely, especially when most view Taiwan’s situation as China’s internal affair. The principle of One-China is something even the US officially recognizes.
The world is messy, wars aren’t as shocking as they used to be, but honestly, if major powers like the US and China went at it, we’d be looking at a disaster on a global scale. So while Lai’s words might fire up some, they’re pretty reckless when it comes to the future of Taiwan and the region. Ramping up conflict doesn’t secure safety; it just pushes Taiwan into an even riskier spot.
So, that’s the scoop. What do you guys think? Drop your thoughts in the comments below, and let’s get a discussion going. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell so you never miss out on our updates. Here’s to hoping for less war and more peace in the world. Catch you all in the next video! Peace out! By Yang Zhao