Why Ma Ying-jeou? You were making a terrible mistake by interviewing the wrong person. His views concerning China or Xi are badly questioned by all people in Taiwan as well as all the political parties here.
How much profit did you guys get from 🇨🇳❓️ Taiwanese have been intimidated by China for several decades; Taiwan is always ready to overthrow the CCP anytime if they ask for it. 你們從🇨🇳得到了多少利潤❓️台灣人被中國脅迫了幾十年； 只要他們要求，台灣隨時準備推翻中共。
@@mrclarkson3812 List of Countries the US has Bombed Since the End c WWII (may be incomplete) Korea and China 1950-53 (Korean War) Guatemala 1954, 1960 Indonesia 1958 Cuba 1959-61 Vietnam 1961-73 Laos 1964-73 Belgian Congo 1964 Dominican Republic 1965--66 Peru 1965 Guatemala 1967-1969 Cambodia 1969-1970 Nicaragua 198OS El Salvador 1980s Lebanon 1982-84 Grenada 1983 Lebanon 1983, J 1984 (Lebanese, Syrian targets) Iran 1987 Panama 1989 Iraq 1991 (First Gulf War); 1991- 2003 (US/UK "NO Fly Zone") Kuwait 1991 Somalia 1992--94; 2007 Bosnia 1994-1995 Iran 1997 Sudan 1998 Afghanistan 1998 Yugoslavia 1999 Afghanistan 2001--ongoing Iraq 2003 (Second War--more recently predator drones) Yemen 2002, 2009 Libya 1986, 2011
@@jacksmith-mu3ee Taiwan has voted against Chinese invervention. Listen!: it has never been part of communist China, and will never be. Before WW2 it was a part of Japan, and that's also were it belongs, those Redchinese claims are unacceptable, and negative.
So often we have seen leaders like that Taiwanese opposition Senator, "China will like us better if we dont buy big defense systems." Germany before WW II took advantage of such appeasers to the detriment of Europe. Taiwan should double its defense budget just as Japan has wisely done.
First off, Taiwan legislative of yuan aren't senators, they're just called "legislators". Second, double defense budget does jack if we don't have enough man power to use them. Former DPP president Chen Shui Bian bought many weapons, and they mostly end up collecting dust after KMT won in 2008.
@@Mario123007 - you sound knowledgeable on Taiwan politics. But, to counter: doubling a defense budget means paying for increased force personnel as well. Force multipliers such as Loyal Wingman, drone air swarms, drone submersibles and remote vehicles can all help in the coming war against the Chinese. These combined with Ai should help Taiwan out greatly. Both Taiwan and Japan recognize their force limitations and have many such systems in prototype stages. Weapons from 2006 have a limited use in today's battlefield. The Chinese use the most cutting edge gear.
@@Thomast-s8roh lyk, ukraine would not have been able to use the nukes anyways and it would have gotten them shunned and vilified had they kept them, google it.
According to Haiti, Micronesia, Palau, Belize, Guatemala, Vactican City, Marshall Island, Paraguay, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines. Real world powers? Can you even point to one of these on the map of the world? While 99% of world including USA recognizes Taiwan as part of China. The only threat to Taiwan comes from the USA.
@@heinzlockigehaar Taiwanese ancestors are Japanese colonist and southeast Asian Negrito ， they can wavering any flag they want，as long as they leave Chinese territory
You talk as if without knowledge only hypnotized by westerners evils agendas to sell weapons to boost their politicians shares in those weapons manufacturers, can’t you read in between lines these wicked westerners agendas ???
Taiwan don't have the so-called western democracy, every president candidates need to interview by the US. Plus China don't like western democracy which capitals control politicians and rich become richer.
Talking to China is useless. China will take Taiwan if it can regardless of who is president in Taiwan. China is just waiting for the right moment to invade Taiwan. Right now the US is strong and could deter China. If China thinks it can get away with taking Taiwan it will do so. Russia invaded Ukraine because it thought no one would mind too much or do too much. Its the same situation with China.
@@yaucharles91The Taiwanese see it fundamentally different. The catastrophic effects of reunification with China can be clearly see in Hong Kong. There is nothing left of the freedom that the people in Hong Kong once enjoyed and the CCP exercises an iron grip on the people there...just like in the rest of China. The regime in Beijing will never tolerate freedom and democracy.
You are never ready for war...unless you are the aggressor...however that doesn't always betray the outcome,past wars have proved this...and tech doesn't always trump determination of a people nor are numbers a guide to a stiff defence.
Not True, Ukraine was ready, and the results prove it, they still exist and Russia, even if they manage to win the Ukraine battle in the end, they still have lost.
That's all well and good. But Taiwan - I mean the people of Taiwan- has to show they're ready to walk the talk. Conscription is weak as it is. It should be 2 years mandatory for men AND women in all the army roles including front line units... which everybody are shying away from to the despair of the generals.
Bro, China has never announced any war in decades, but western media keep saying things about china’s ambitions, meanwhile USA has never stopped declaring war 😅
I think most of people in Taiwan are in fact ready and even if not, are working to make Taiwan safer. However some people say Taiwan is not ready. Some people say Taiwan will never win. Those people are in fact the ones who prefer to settle or prefer to not fight. The price of letting your enemy know that you are choosing not to fight is you must kneel and beg.
Taiwan already kneel and beg for US support, realisticly no one wants to fight in Taiwan, its like egg and stone everyone knows who wins, and i don't think its wise to account on US thats thousands miles away where your enemy almost like your neighbour
there not spending anywhere near enough barely 2% GDP taiwan spends on the military with a huge enemy right next to them... Countries like Singapore that have been save for 70 years now are spending 10% on there military in fact Singapore Air force is almost equal to Taiwan and they only have 5.5 million people with no threat near them right now.... Taiwan should be spending 5% plus like Poland is doing. Even Israel spends more then that and Saudi Arabia by a lot
mmm, I've read Taiwan's army struggles to keep assault units operational by lack of man power, and they don't have that many to man! In Ukraine, women happily learn to shoot and to maintain an AR. Talk about motivation.
I think one thing said in the video is very on-point and spot-on "Taiwan is doing something really suicidal because it is voting for a leader that is considered provokative by beijin but is doing not nearly enough to prevent itself from being destroyed by mainland china." - Absolute Gold. It is a very good insinuation of taiwanese people aren't willing to bear up arms to defend themselves, and that's a very huge thing to consider when you're choosing who to support when you're a capable international third party.
Yep, I don't feel, I don't see, I don't hear the will to fight, except with this retired general: I 100% buy what he says. Would vote him in, hands down. By contrast, if Ukrainians were inhabiting Taiwan, Xi would have browned his pants.
greens dont want to do that. But somehow DW and western media would always want to put China as the boogeyman despite all the provocations from Taiwan and the US.
@@borginnydussan3855 Taiwan is an imperial forward operating base pointed at the heart of China. There's no way it can be allowed to continue this way forever.
the status quo is that the US has been at war every year since its inception. The war in Ukraine is gradually turning into a stale mate. Careful when you say you want to continue the status quo. Where is US's next big war??
If they laid sea mines all over the Strait that would amount to war, and also effectively blockading themselves without the Mainland lifting a finger. Dumb idea.
@@davidwong5197 Mines can be laid in Taiwan's territorial waters where Taiwan has the right to designate restricted seaspace, far from shipping lanes. In any case, Taiwan has built some new minelayers and is updating their mine inventory for use in war.
Sea mines would just be a self-blockade as they would sink merchant and trade vessels and cause them to no longer travel to or from Taiwan. Insurance companies wouldn't even insure vessels going there. It would be a self-own of historic proportions.
@@tjpatton8562 Wrong the ROC claims to be the legitimate government of mainland China. The Nationalists or KMT oppose Taiwan independence to this very day. Only 30% of Taiwanese want independence, the majority want to maintain the status quo.
If you want peace in your country, defend your freedom. if people are determined enough, you can find a way to achieve peace. I suggest watching brave heart. Sacrifice means freedom.
Don't make Taiwan another Ukraine, please. Chinese people, both in BJ and TW, are peaceful and just want to earn a good and prosperous living in the coming future. Please kindly respect our wishes for peace.
Actually, it is an excellent example of what is going on in Ukraine. Taiwan was occupied territory belonging to Japan from 1945 to 1952. The ROC was delegated jurisdictional authority over Formosa as a proxy occupying power of the principal occupier of Japan pending transfer of title in a peace treaty. The principal occupier of Japan (and all its territories including Formosa) was a signatory to international agreements that were violated by the ROC on Taiwan. The ROC declared an illegal annexation, promulgated a foreign constitution in occupied territory that it did not have title to, conscripted the inhabitants of occupied territory into the army of the ROC, moved large numbers of ROC citizens into occupied territory and violated numerous human rights of the native Taiwanese.
I watched that interview. He gave the impression he was saying keep dialogue open. This is in regards to what he said about trusting Xi on cross border relations. His defense part of the interview, was rather upsetting. But that guy did say he operated in a manner of vagueness to allow all sides to interoperate what he said in their own liking.
@@jeremygibbs7342 Yeah, it looks like a bot. the "a bot accusing me of being a bot", sounds like an automated response to being called a bot to make themselves not seem like a bot.
I believe Taiwan has to think outside the box and develop non-military strategies to maintain its status. Taiwan cannot outcompete China in terms of military spending, but Taiwan can develop itself in such a way that maintaining its quasi-independent status is seen as beneficial to China.
Please tell me - what was Hong Kong's strategy to maintain its status non-militarily? Also, did the Hong Kong people exercised democracy when they were under British rule? Further, people should remember the history of Hong Kong. The loss of Hong Kong to the British Empire is a vestige of European colonialism when the British defeated the Chinese in two Opium Wars. The British Empire was a Narco State forcing poisonous opium upon the Chinese people. The Chinese have learned from the Opium Wars to never be weak and allow Western nations like Great Britain poision its people. The return of Hong Kong is correcting for a evil wrong committed by the British Empire.@@thomasromanelli2561
@@only_fair23 Not according to China, as per its insistence on using the "proper name" - Republic of China. It's the mindset and the continuous, manipulative international narrative coupled with China's endless diplomatic efforts to isolate and weaken Taiwan that tells you all you need to know about their long-term intentions.
Comparisons with Ukraine vs Russia are extremely misleading. Ukraine was a huge country with a very big population by european standards, russia only had two and a half more population. In comparison even if you take A BILLION mainland chinese out of the equation Taiwan still has a population 20 times smaller, its absolutely incomparable.
NATO was supplying infinite weapons and ammo to Ukraine. But Nato would not supply weapons to Taiwan. Only the US could try, but in an all out war, no US ships would be able to get close to Taiwan, it's too close to China land based missiles.
More smaller man-portable weapons. Problem is the Taipei government wants to continue a deteriorating strategy of totally preventing all PLA presence on the island.
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People in Europe may not understand it, but the Taiwan issue is a serious issue that concerns all the democratic nations of the Pacific. It is the spark of World War III.
Lmao its fear mongering for 70 years now. Every year two things are said about China. 1, China is about to collapse 2, China is imminently thing to invade Taiwan Yet neither happens. It's just fear mongering for the US to give more money to the military industrial complex and an excuse for them to send tax payer money to the military/pentagon.
China has shown western democracy is inferior to China's own system of government. China's territorial sovereignty has nothing to do with the democracy of any region.
I am not Chinese but I don't understand... I thought Taiwan was part of China and that's what every country including the US agreed to... That is also in UN record. Can anyone tell me what is going on ?..
Taiwan has never been part of China. China is notoriously delusional when it comes to owning land and Sea. ask any Chinese person in Taiwan and they will say the same. This is from German media perspective and trying to remain neutral by presenting arguments from both sides.
It's like "yellow race" in general that known to be comprised of Chinese, Koreans, Japanese and other east Asians. However, they are different to each other in many ways so they grouped and formed their respective nations.. Some sort of evolution. The same way with the Taiwanese, they feel they are too different to the mainlanders so I respect where the Taiwans desire for independence is coming from.
Taiwan is China's. The People Republic of China, headed by the CPC, is the official name of the country and represents all of China in the world stage. Taiwan was where the defeated forces during Mao's Revolution retreated to (which is part of China). There, they ruled and Mao allowed it, because they are still Chinese citizens and the CPC had a whole country to take care of after the revolution in 1948. But there are entities that want to undermine the leaders that rule China (the CPC) and China itself; we can call it regime-change aspirations. So, they patronize the separatist aspirations of the CPC-oppose party based in Taiwan. That's it.
You can hear how indoctrinated this Chinese scientist is talking about “we” putting sanctions on Taiwanese politicians. They see themselves as one with the state, no individuality at all. Think about that for a while.
lol feel sad for Phillipino's ignorance of the facts, it was ROC(Taiwan) Govt. claimed SCS suported by US in 1946, even now it still maintains this position. PRC(founded in 1949) inherited this claim.
@Democracyexposed that's a damn poor example. If china is so moral, why are they copying the very behaviour they despise?! What the British, Europeans, and Americans did was of that time. Today, we view it as wrong and immoral. All nations involved in the mistreatment of imperial china have stated their behaviour back then was abhorrent. Given that china fell victim to the behaviour, why would it like to inflict that very behaviour on others. China is proving it's no better. If anything, it's proving it's worse!!
Dear Dr. Prof. Sahin, My name is Tom Chang, and I am from Taiwan. I took Turkish Airlines and 40 rescue men to save the lives to Istanbul on February 6, 2023! Taiwan was one of the first rescue teams to arrive in the Turkiye earthquake area. And the donations are over 50 million US dollars in total from the people and government! In 2011, we also donated over 200 million euros to the Japan 311 earthquake! In 2008, we also donated over 200 million euros to the Wenchuan earthquake in China! You'll never find such a friendly and love-caring country as Taiwan in the world! I have some questions to ask you: 1. Why can Taiwan's government not buy EUA vaccines directly from your company? (The Taiwan government said that they did not get your reply in the final confirmation.) 2: Why Taiwan businessmen who purchase 15 million doses of BioNTech vaccines need to pay commission to China's agent According to the news report, Besides Taiwan,are there any other countries that pay commissions to BioNTech vaccines?
EUA vaccines should not be regarded as general commodities but as a way to save the lives of human beings! Take an example: if your neighbor started a fire and it burned over your house and all the village, You need water to put out the fire. But you must pay commission to the firestarter ( China)! Taiwan paying commission to your China agent is completely immoral and disgraceful behavior! Only 700 people died in Covid-19 in Taiwan in 2020. In the middle of 2021, when Taiwan started to take EUA vaccines, The deaths of the vaccinated were over 1000, but the deaths of COVID-19 affected were 900! That is why I did not take any EUA vaccines as well as you! You always said that you were a scientist! But unfortunately, I am really disappointed in your company's surrender to your China agent! Two years ago, the German minister of economy wrote a letter to the Taiwan government begging for a sufficient TSMC chip. Why Taiwan's government did not write a letter to the German government to beg for the BNT vaccine? Because we are not beggars! How Taiwan treats China as it is hit by earthquakes! (The Taiwan government and the people donated over 200 million euros to China.) As reported, Taiwan paid about 100 million euros in commission to your China agent! It is shameless! In 1990, I was invited to be a visitor to a German family in Koblenz, Mainz. Germany is my second country, as well as yours! For the past 3 decades, over 100 times in and out of Germany and I have local friends on six continents around the globe. I hope that you can give me a reply to my questions! If Not I can only open this letter to German and European media! Also, I will ask my Swedish friend to translate this letter and send it to Stockholm Nobel Committee that you are not qualified to be a candidate for the Nobel Prize! Because you neglected and sacrificed the health of 23 million friendly Taiwanese people. All the best! Tom Chang PS. This letter is not for me ,not for Taiwan , but for the democratic world . Taiwan opposition party attacked Taiwan government that it rejected the purchase of BioNTech vaccine during 2020-2021 ！ There are some millions of people believed opposition party that Taiwan government blocked BioNTech vaccine imported to Taiwan! Taiwan opposition party agree that one China two system（according to 九二 consensus in 1992,in Singapore) Can you imagine that Taiwan TSMC will be control by China in the future ? I will never go to visit Germany again if I can’t receive your reply !
@@imyourrealfather-yes India best achievements so far India's Hunger index 2013: 63rd rank 2022: 107th rank India's Happiness index. 2013: 111th rank 2022: 136th rank India's press freedom rank 2013:79th 2022: 150the the fourth pillar of worlds largest democracy is no more India's unemployment rate 2013:4.9% 2023:7.5% Unemployment rate never increase in growing economy.. india is growing only on paper and by loan India's Debt before 2014: ₹55 lakh crore 2023: ₹155 lakh crore India's GDP from 2004 to 2014: $709 billion to 2.04 trilion (almost triple) India's GDP from 2014to 2024: $2.04 trillion to 3.6 trilion (expected)...not even double
The reason why the Taiwan issue is very important is because of trade. Gathering, natural resource and trade For centuries throughout history has been a very important fact in causing wars. “The Seven Years War” was literally fought over trade. As well as many other wars were fought over trade.
No. It's not trade, it's not chips. Taking Taiwan would show the US is not to be trusted. That would give the whole of Asia to China because the Asian countries would not trust US promises anymore. That's the goal here. That's the prize. It's worth trillions each year, for decades. And you know what? The mood in the US is to isolationism. They believe -right or wrong- that the world needs them more than they need the world. They believe they could do very well alone w/o the need to police the world. The US populace and politicians fail to see that their miliary might and their absolute economic domination comes not only from their own system, but also from the trust other countries place in them. The US has unique positions in global markets because nations place themselves under US' umbrella.
If Taiwan has not done everything it can to defend themselfs - then I dont support the idea to send soldiers from other countries to defend them and risk or give their lives. Sorry, but Taiwan has to step it up itself first. Its a rich country with recourses and high tech. Start making weapons and stop begging for the US to send you weapons.
8:27 I personally think how Conventional War tactics are combined with Asymmetric War tactics, in fact they complement each other and can't make each other feel better.
Kinda like joe biden. We are the laughing stock of the world right now, because of a democratic regime. I can't speak for all Americans, but we need to bring all our troops home and work on worrying about us and not everyone else. Just my opinion. The American democratic regime is laundering money through Ukraine, otherwise we wouldn't even be involved 😢 Peace to all people!!! 🙏🕊
Many Taiwannese have become pacifists. They would only get out of that when invaded, and Chinese troops would march to Taipei. But that would be too late for them to do anything else.
this video lost all credibility when the reporter say: "Israel also fighting for existential threats" Israel is fighting to prolong a Apartheid system to keep the Palestinian to be lesser valued humans! Taiwan and Ukraine have a neighbor that want to steal their land, NOT the same!
@@gLtChoUt-nc7kmNah. Invading an island would be a god damn massacre. Look at what happened to Russia in Ukraine against a country right next to it. US subs in the area alone would make it so. Let alone our bombs like quick sink. With that said having mobile weapons that pack a punch makes sense. The guy saying talk to China and spend less on defense is a damn shill. Spend less so they will definitely invade. Only reason Taiwan still stands is due to China knowing how big of of an attack would be required even without US support.
Without the aid to Israel component, the bill to aid Ukraine lone had zero chance to pass. half of the 100billion in the bill will be payed to American companies to make more bombs or pay Americans anyways.
As much time as US Congresspeople spend on their cell phones and laptops, I can definitely imagine that the case can easily be made to both parties to defend TSMC... uh, I mean Taiwan.
Doesn’t Taiwan *mass produce* the world’s fastest, most dense chips? Shouldn’t the AI on their automated defense systems and autonomous weapons be Platinum Class?
AI isn’t that advanced yet. Besides, there was a common understanding that there’d be peace between the PRC and NRC. But now, that looks far more unlikely.
Let’s assume they do make some ridiculously advanced, Avengers-level AI chips. What about the actual weapons they’re supposed to operate? What about the artillery? The logistics?
@@davidwong5197 was in the beginning of one and quickly recovered, while whole industries collapse in the PRC with unemployment and homelessness soaring as well as life savings being wiped out with the housing collapse.
Yes, what the Israelis are doing to the Palestinians is sickening but this is also an important issue! YOU DON'T GET TO PICK AND CHOSE WHAT IS COVERED. So, get over it! Taiwan deserves its freedom from China!
There is no way but to trust xi if he says he will not attack taiwan. But that does not mean taiwan do nothing during the meantime. The interview was so skewed
If China is not concerned over the lives of innocent Taiwanese if it invades the island, which it regards as a renegade part of the nation, then the mainland would certainly have taken Taiwan years ago. And the US knows this but is still hoping to try to use Taiwan and its separatist leaders as a pawn against China. But China has the patience to wait out and defend against US continuous threats and provocations in the region, and look forward to an eventual peaceful reunification with Taiwan.
Years ago? China doesn’t even have the capability to invade today. The proof is in Xi telling the PLA to acquire the capability to invade by 2027. Leave Taiwan alone, Taiwan is happy to continue the status quo.
@@1112viggo Sorry, they are already doing it and pushing farther than you think. Forget about seeing 1nm-level chips, not because it can't be done, but instead because the global landscape will be drastically different to the point that it doesn't matter.
@@1112viggoYou clearly don’t know what the real issue is at hand.. Microchips are one thing, the bigger issue is that when the US fails Taiwan it would imply their inability to also defend their allies in Asia, Japan and Korea. At the same time they would lose influence in all of Asia. That would be devastating for the US economy.
@@NineDiamont What makes you think i as a European would go to war with a country that is literally 1/3 of the entire world population over consequences to the American economy and sphere of influence? America is barely 5% of the world and they have about as many resources as the rest of the 95%. And what do they do with that wealth? You have more homeless in America than there are citizens in my country. And more importantly, you have no business making war in Asia over your personal wealth. If that´s the issue, I'm siding with China.
Taiwan needs to invest in mass production of thousands of sea and air drones. As seen in Ukrainian, there are able to take out expensive warships with tens of cheap sea drones. Thousands of air drones can also set up cloud of drones to intercept and destroy invading airplanes. Cheap balloon drones can also set up a defence for aerial attacks. Training drone staff to use all these drones will pay off compared to expensive armaments bought from USA. Taiwan’s chip making and gamers can be used for this small scale mass manufacturing and training
You guys need to understand TaiwaN. tAIWANESE DO NOT WANT TO FIGHT. Their military has almost a 50% vacancy in combat unit. They expected US and Japanese to fight for them. Actually that IS Lai's public strategy.
@@fortpark-wd9sx Actually China has the largest navy. And their strategy is to have thousands of anti ship missle along the coast with a range of 3000KM plus hypersonic missle. In Pentagon simulation US lost 23 out of 24 times. The simulation is done with no attack on China mainland for fear of attack on the US mainland. Some strategist have suggested put attacking mainland back on the table. WWIII?
You cannot be pro Chinese and pro peace. The CCP derives is strength through suppression, coercion, and brutality. I hope the Chinese people can muster the strength needed to overthrow its tyrannical system of government. GREAT DOCU DW! Thanks!
Taiwan is more prepared to defend themselves than China is to invade Taiwan. Chinese corruption in their military has set them behind for at least a few years, they have a pilot shortage, and also they have a shortage of skilled workers to upkeep, operate, and progress their rapidly modernization of their military. They are also suffering from “Brain Drain” meaning their smartest and most skilled graduates in stem are fleeing the country. They are having a huge decline in population, and are experiencing a huge aging population. And they are dealing with crippling debt and an economy in a downfall from some of the largest corporations both American and Chinese leaving China. Not to mention they are great at reverse engineering but not building their own technology and modernization to move forward.
DW is so lost in Asia, it is difficult to begin how to explain something as complicated as this. Basically, Taiwan knows it is vulnerable even without a hot war.
He has been trying a lot of times and have been very clear about having talks with Beijing , it is the emperor's egomaniac side who refuse to talk and keep threatening .
@@MarsAlexandre Opportunity presents itself to Mr Lai: He must possess greater character than @MarsAlexandre, by keeping the channel open, letting everybody know he is willing to talk, not shunning from Beijing like a school kid having a fight. I'm sure @MarsAlexandre cannot do it, but Mr Lai can!
Why Ma Ying-jeou? You were making a terrible mistake by interviewing the wrong person. His views concerning China or Xi are badly questioned by all people in Taiwan as well as all the political parties here.
Wrong statement. Misleading video. The president-elected only received 40% vote. He is not the one the majority of Taiwan people want. He is just lucky.
Well, If Ukraine has proved any thing, It would be to not trust the western world. Henry Kissinger - 'It may be dangerous to be America's enemy, but to be America's friend is fatal.' In my opinion, I believe Taiwan's only way of surviving is the reunification with China under some agreements like keeping their own system and freedom of speech. It is unfortunate but a must for survival.
China is not going to accept the Status quo, we are keeping. Status quo means, no declaration of de jure Independence, no unilateral change of the one china policy (which is debatable). We only want to be left alone, why China behaves like needy ex boyfriend and harassing Taiwan
People around the planet had better wake up and realize this is not just about China vs Taiwan, if China takes Taiwan, the first island chain falls and global shipping lanes would be at risk!! This immediately puts Japan, all the first island chain countries as well as Australia at risk!!!
@@SoulSi-m6foh, I don't know, like high tech chips for cars and smartphones or control chips for fridges and washing machines as well simple current inverter for LED lamps, toys, vaping pens, etc... but that's just a minor inconvenience for you apparently....
Well - since shipping lanes from West Coast USA to Middle East and Europe all run through Malacca Strait and S.China sea, I suppose the US wouldn't mind losing 40% of it's trade including all middle eastern oil? As well as allowing China free access to the Pacific Ocean and freedom to move their navy wherever they want. Japan would be completely at China's mercy and S.Korea and Australia, but US ought to be just fine with a loss of 40% of total trade and no middle eastern oil - amiright? Would that affect your self-esteem?@@SoulSi-m6f
You can choose to boycott if you think it's good quality and cheap. No one is forcing you to buy it. Human society is supposed to evolve in competition, China invented the Four Great Inventions, which brought dawn to the early civilization of mankind, did she ever collect royalties or monopolize the market? Why don't you think about the problem from the perspective of history.@@IloveElsaofArendelle
Big leaders think they unify their dreamland, common people just want freedom of thought, speech and explore our own lives like intelligent beings, and not as slaves of one leader.
Danger is the Chinese side. If china started the war, it will lesson for them "Doomed", we Taiwan are not alone. The democratic countries stand with us, " United we stand", we Taiwan already a sovereign independent country under the name R.O.C. TAIWAN. (Republic of China, Taiwan). REALITY!!!!!
You can have as many troops as you wish: An island - and especially that one- is hard to land on. If well fortified and manned by courageous men and women, the PLA would bathe in its own blood. Taiwan needs to double its military spending. Now.
11:38 Colby is arguing that Taiwanese Citizens should give in to China and vote how China wants. This is exactly what China is trying to scare Taiwan into and also shows Colby may be missing key insights into how Taiwan feels and what the situation is like in Taiwan rather than looking on as a 3rd party.
《Why Should Americans care Taiwan? 》 Understanding the geographical significance of Taiwan is crucial, even without a West Point education; a glance at the world map or Google Maps suffices. The potential occupation of Taiwan by the CCP poses a grave threat to the U.S., Japan, Korea, the Philippines, and freedom of navigation in the Taiwan Strait. In his iconic 1951 Congressional speech, "Soldier Never Die," General MacArthur introduced the "island chain" strategy to counter the Soviet Union and CCP alliance. Referring to Taiwan as the "Unsinkable aircraft carrier," he emphasized its pivotal role in the pearl-chained islands extending from Vladivostok to the Mariana Islands. Today, safeguarding Taiwan is vital to preventing alliances like those between Russia and the CCP. Failure to protect Taiwan could lead to CCP dominance from the East China Sea to the entire nine-dash line area. Niall Ferguson has warned that losing Taiwan to the CCP would be a geopolitical failure akin to the British loss of the Suez Canal. In essence, defending American interests equates to safeguarding Taiwan first. Jan 20, 2024 Jimmy Huntington
There are three parties and most people did not vote for this guy. Most of the seats went to the KMT who are against Taiwan's independence. It's a good way of keeping people happy without causing a war and gradually uniting with the mainland.
Full interview with former President Ma Ying-jeou: ua-cam.com/video/OZcQaUR0yZg/v-deo.html
Why Ma Ying-jeou? You were making a terrible mistake by interviewing the wrong person. His views concerning China or Xi are badly questioned by all people in Taiwan as well as all the political parties here.
Yeah really, and utterly irrelevant to current Taiwanese politics; just a bought for peon trying to rouse some rabble on behalf of his owners.
Yeah really, and utterly irrelevant to current Taiwanese politics; just a bought peon trying to rouse some rabble on behalf of his owners.@@guo0131
Ma is totally irrelevant. I don't know why people should care about what Ma thinks.
How much profit did you guys get from 🇨🇳❓️ Taiwanese have been intimidated by China for several decades; Taiwan is always ready to overthrow the CCP anytime if they ask for it.
你們從🇨🇳得到了多少利潤❓️台灣人被中國脅迫了幾十年； 只要他們要求，台灣隨時準備推翻中共。
Hey guys, it's super windy. Let's go to the rooftop to film 😆
It's the hair flopping in the wind cool factor thing 😎 Gotta take advantage of this rare opportunity! 😏🤣
Taipei is a windy city. I've seen the wind here destroy umbrellas.
I've seen Mandingo Destroy Piper Perri.
@@trevinblount7746 it's monsoon season all year round in Taiwan 😆
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Taiwan is a democracy ,they can vote for who ever it wants!
Can they vote against usa domination ???
@@jacksmith-mu3ee America does not threaten Taiwan like China threatens its neighbors!! :)
@@jacksmith-mu3ee =This channel doesn't have any content=bot from CCP..
@@mrclarkson3812 List of Countries the US has Bombed Since the End c
WWII
(may be incomplete)
Korea and China 1950-53 (Korean War)
Guatemala 1954, 1960
Indonesia 1958
Cuba 1959-61
Vietnam 1961-73
Laos 1964-73
Belgian Congo 1964
Dominican Republic 1965--66
Peru 1965
Guatemala 1967-1969
Cambodia 1969-1970
Nicaragua 198OS
El Salvador 1980s
Lebanon 1982-84
Grenada 1983
Lebanon 1983, J 1984 (Lebanese, Syrian targets)
Iran 1987
Panama 1989
Iraq 1991 (First Gulf War); 1991- 2003 (US/UK "NO
Fly Zone")
Kuwait 1991
Somalia 1992--94; 2007
Bosnia 1994-1995
Iran 1997
Sudan 1998
Afghanistan 1998
Yugoslavia 1999
Afghanistan 2001--ongoing
Iraq 2003 (Second War--more recently predator
drones)
Yemen 2002, 2009
Libya 1986, 2011
@@jacksmith-mu3ee Taiwan has voted against Chinese invervention. Listen!: it has never been part of communist China, and will never be. Before WW2 it was a part of Japan, and that's also were it belongs, those Redchinese claims are unacceptable, and negative.
So often we have seen leaders like that Taiwanese opposition Senator, "China will like us better if we dont buy big defense systems." Germany before WW II took advantage of such appeasers to the detriment of Europe. Taiwan should double its defense budget just as Japan has wisely done.
First off, Taiwan legislative of yuan aren't senators, they're just called "legislators". Second, double defense budget does jack if we don't have enough man power to use them. Former DPP president Chen Shui Bian bought many weapons, and they mostly end up collecting dust after KMT won in 2008.
same in Ukraine, they shouldn't given off those nukes
@@Mario123007 - you sound knowledgeable on Taiwan politics. But, to counter: doubling a defense budget means paying for increased force personnel as well. Force multipliers such as Loyal Wingman, drone air swarms, drone submersibles and remote vehicles can all help in the coming war against the Chinese. These combined with Ai should help Taiwan out greatly. Both Taiwan and Japan recognize their force limitations and have many such systems in prototype stages. Weapons from 2006 have a limited use in today's battlefield. The Chinese use the most cutting edge gear.
@@Thomast-s8r fun fact, taiwan used to plan to develop nukes but got stopped by US.
@@Thomast-s8roh lyk, ukraine would not have been able to use the nukes anyways and it would have gotten them shunned and vilified had they kept them, google it.
Russia has been on the war game longer than China and even it didn’t know what it was doing.
I don't think RoC and PRC had ever declared/agreed upon the end of of the civil war since 1940s. So just a continuation of the civil war.
The 1920's actually. The civil war started after the northern expedition
ture
and then Japanese entry in to China complicated it..@@Armageddon11011989
in 1980s tw always sent fighter jets entering mainland.
@@reunificationRights that’s a Maoist fabrication, as expected from someone whose profile picture says “I love the Communist Party.”
Taiwan is not China and Taiwan have their own right to live in peace without threat from her neighbor like China.
According to Haiti, Micronesia, Palau, Belize, Guatemala, Vactican City, Marshall Island, Paraguay, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines. Real world powers? Can you even point to one of these on the map of the world? While 99% of world including USA recognizes Taiwan as part of China. The only threat to Taiwan comes from the USA.
What happened to the ROC claiming to be the legitimate government of mainland China?
I pray there will never be war between Chinese people again.
taiwanese are not chinese ,but taiwan island is chinese territory
But the Chinese civil war never really ended
@@dicklong30The Han chinese in Taiwan are chinese.
@@dicklong30Sickle-Hammer flags can erect in China. Not Taiwan. Taiwanese don't take long past away country flags, like Russian ancestors.
@@heinzlockigehaar Taiwanese ancestors are Japanese colonist and southeast Asian Negrito ， they can wavering any flag they want，as long as they leave Chinese territory
Taiwan is not alone, we have allies.
who? US? or the EU, who blocked Ukraine from joining NATO.
You talk as if without knowledge only hypnotized by westerners evils agendas to sell weapons to boost their politicians shares in those weapons manufacturers, can’t you read in between lines these wicked westerners agendas ???
@@ericwong4213😂😂😂
Twice, did you see Vivek comments on Taiwan lol
Us Considers China a mutual threat. not my words. us government words. US will defend Taiwan as proxy to fight China at the least.
"It's really hard for a democracy to deal with a non-democracy." An understatement for the ages.
Democrazy. UA-cam won’t let me use the more accurate, alternate name I have for democracy (hint, it is related to 💩)
是empty slogan democracy
Taiwan don't have the so-called western democracy, every president candidates need to interview by the US. Plus China don't like western democracy which capitals control politicians and rich become richer.
Your so called democratic countries are responsible for most of the war in the modern times.
And yet, the KINGDOM of Saudi Arabia get along fine with the USA. The Hashemite KINGDOM of Jordan is an important ally of the USA....
Just in! United Nations just added a new nation. Congratulations to the NEW REPUBLIC OF TAIWAN! For being the 195th nation listed.
Talking to China is useless. China will take Taiwan if it can regardless of who is president in Taiwan. China is just waiting for the right moment to invade Taiwan. Right now the US is strong and could deter China. If China thinks it can get away with taking Taiwan it will do so. Russia invaded Ukraine because it thought no one would mind too much or do too much. Its the same situation with China.
Taiwan is part of China to begin with
Lecture Israel
Almost all country recognised one China! This is reunification.
@@yaucharles91 Leave Taiwan alone! They are free to do what they want.
@@sparky7915 Thanks, from a Taiwanese. Lots of CCP bots around these days.
@@yaucharles91The Taiwanese see it fundamentally different. The catastrophic effects of reunification with China can be clearly see in Hong Kong. There is nothing left of the freedom that the people in Hong Kong once enjoyed and the CCP exercises an iron grip on the people there...just like in the rest of China. The regime in Beijing will never tolerate freedom and democracy.
You are never ready for war...unless you are the aggressor...however that doesn't always betray the outcome,past wars have proved this...and tech doesn't
always trump determination of a people nor are numbers a guide to a stiff defence.
So like the US who has aggressed how many countires since ww2?
😂'murican
Not True, Ukraine was ready, and the results prove it, they still exist and Russia, even if they manage to win the Ukraine battle in the end, they still have lost.
That's all well and good. But Taiwan - I mean the people of Taiwan- has to show they're ready to walk the talk. Conscription is weak as it is. It should be 2 years mandatory for men AND women in all the army roles including front line units... which everybody are shying away from to the despair of the generals.
Taiwan is 1/3 the size of Fujian Province. It is an insect.
Bro, China has never announced any war in decades, but western media keep saying things about china’s ambitions, meanwhile USA has never stopped declaring war 😅
Taiwan is a common talking point from the CCP.
Da komradski
one important thing you are missing out is the geography and history
The propagandist would only be magnifying the negatives, not the positives on China.
I think most of people in Taiwan are in fact ready and even if not, are working to make Taiwan safer. However some people say Taiwan is not ready. Some people say Taiwan will never win. Those people are in fact the ones who prefer to settle or prefer to not fight. The price of letting your enemy know that you are choosing not to fight is you must kneel and beg.
Taiwan already kneel and beg for US support, realisticly no one wants to fight in Taiwan, its like egg and stone everyone knows who wins, and i don't think its wise to account on US thats thousands miles away where your enemy almost like your neighbour
I truly hope you are a Taiwanese, so you can perform what you preach. If you are not, then you are nothing more than a keyboard warrior.
there not spending anywhere near enough barely 2% GDP taiwan spends on the military with a huge enemy right next to them... Countries like Singapore that have been save for 70 years now are spending 10% on there military in fact Singapore Air force is almost equal to Taiwan and they only have 5.5 million people with no threat near them right now.... Taiwan should be spending 5% plus like Poland is doing. Even Israel spends more then that and Saudi Arabia by a lot
you sound like a large language model. ever try some logical reasoning?
mmm, I've read Taiwan's army struggles to keep assault units operational by lack of man power, and they don't have that many to man! In Ukraine, women happily learn to shoot and to maintain an AR. Talk about motivation.
Irredentism is one of the gratest evils of our age.
Separatism is another even worse one.
I think one thing said in the video is very on-point and spot-on "Taiwan is doing something really suicidal because it is voting for a leader that is considered provokative by beijin but is doing not nearly enough to prevent itself from being destroyed by mainland china." - Absolute Gold. It is a very good insinuation of taiwanese people aren't willing to bear up arms to defend themselves, and that's a very huge thing to consider when you're choosing who to support when you're a capable international third party.
Yep, I don't feel, I don't see, I don't hear the will to fight, except with this retired general: I 100% buy what he says. Would vote him in, hands down. By contrast, if Ukrainians were inhabiting Taiwan, Xi would have browned his pants.
Simple , just continue the STATUS QUO ...
greens dont want to do that. But somehow DW and western media would always want to put China as the boogeyman despite all the provocations from Taiwan and the US.
@@chewycaca China is inded the boogeyman. They could just simply...not invade? have you considered that?
@@borginnydussan3855 Taiwan is an imperial forward operating base pointed at the heart of China. There's no way it can be allowed to continue this way forever.
@@chewycaca you just lied
the status quo is that the US has been at war every year since its inception. The war in Ukraine is gradually turning into a stale mate. Careful when you say you want to continue the status quo. Where is US's next big war??
My suggestion: lots of sea mines. unmanned one-way sea drone boats.
What about freedom of navigation?
So you dont import anything? Got it, you get starved out in 3 month.
If they laid sea mines all over the Strait that would amount to war, and also effectively blockading themselves without the Mainland lifting a finger. Dumb idea.
@@davidwong5197 Mines can be laid in Taiwan's territorial waters where Taiwan has the right to designate restricted seaspace, far from shipping lanes. In any case, Taiwan has built some new minelayers and is updating their mine inventory for use in war.
Sea mines would just be a self-blockade as they would sink merchant and trade vessels and cause them to no longer travel to or from Taiwan. Insurance companies wouldn't even insure vessels going there. It would be a self-own of historic proportions.
She doesn't love you anymore bro. Quit chasing after her. You're embarrassing yourself.
CCP China, the needy ex boyfriend, so heartbroken... 😂💔
@@tjpatton8562 Wrong the ROC claims to be the legitimate government of mainland China. The Nationalists or KMT oppose Taiwan independence to this very day. Only 30% of Taiwanese want independence, the majority want to maintain the status quo.
If you want peace in your country, defend your freedom. if people are determined enough, you can find a way to achieve peace. I suggest watching brave heart. Sacrifice means freedom.
So..are Ukraine and Gaza people determined enough? To have peace, war should be the last resort. Dialogue is the best way to avoid war.
@@KamFung Ukraine shows that have to be prepared for war if it comes to you. It cannot be wished away.
love to see DW judging other countries affair but forgot what's going on in it's own country. Germany industry is moving out of country.
So should every country only report on domestic issues?😂
You didn't even try here. Blatant whataboutism lol
@@Sophist98 No. But it will be interesting that a "the destroy of north stream II may not such bad" report by a same Germany media platform.
Taiwan's democratic system is a shining example of how to make a democracy work. If China wants to take Taiwan, they would've done it by now.
Does not Germany consider Taiwan a part of China? Is it not an act of agression from Germany acting as Taiwan is an independent country?
east germany is not part of west germany.
The majority of countries in the whole world consider Taiwan as part of China even USA itself. It is pretty ironic, isn't it?
east germany is not part of germany.
we support eg to be independent
Everyone's conveniently embezzles the fact that the island Taiwan as a province belongs to the Republic of China NOT the People's Republic of China
China is a part of Taiwan.
Don't make Taiwan another Ukraine, please. Chinese people, both in BJ and TW, are peaceful and just want to earn a good and prosperous living in the coming future. Please kindly respect our wishes for peace.
Taiwan will be happy to carry on with the status quo if China leaves them alone in peace.
Actually, it is an excellent example of what is going on in Ukraine. Taiwan was occupied territory belonging to Japan from 1945 to 1952. The ROC was delegated jurisdictional authority over Formosa as a proxy occupying power of the principal occupier of Japan pending transfer of title in a peace treaty. The principal occupier of Japan (and all its territories including Formosa) was a signatory to international agreements that were violated by the ROC on Taiwan. The ROC declared an illegal annexation, promulgated a foreign constitution in occupied territory that it did not have title to, conscripted the inhabitants of occupied territory into the army of the ROC, moved large numbers of ROC citizens into occupied territory and violated numerous human rights of the native Taiwanese.
I watched that interview. He gave the impression he was saying keep dialogue open. This is in regards to what he said about trusting Xi on cross border relations. His defense part of the interview, was rather upsetting. But that guy did say he operated in a manner of vagueness to allow all sides to interoperate what he said in their own liking.
Lots more of Biden AI bots. Please post more as I'd like to see how advance Biden AI bots have become.
@@JonKino828 Your comment isn't related to what I said. Are you a bot?
@@jeremygibbs7342 A bot accusing me of being a bot. First I have seen. Pretty complex programming if ya ask me.
@@JonKino828 no u
@@jeremygibbs7342 Yeah, it looks like a bot. the "a bot accusing me of being a bot", sounds like an automated response to being called a bot to make themselves not seem like a bot.
Keep standing up, Taiwan. It's your home.
I believe Taiwan has to think outside the box and develop non-military strategies to maintain its status. Taiwan cannot outcompete China in terms of military spending, but Taiwan can develop itself in such a way that maintaining its quasi-independent status is seen as beneficial to China.
I'm curious- how did that approach work out for Hong Kong?
@@thomasromanelli2561Hong Kong isn't and never was independent. Taiwan fully is.
Please tell me - what was Hong Kong's strategy to maintain its status non-militarily? Also, did the Hong Kong people exercised democracy when they were under British rule? Further, people should remember the history of Hong Kong. The loss of Hong Kong to the British Empire is a vestige of European colonialism when the British defeated the Chinese in two Opium Wars. The British Empire was a Narco State forcing poisonous opium upon the Chinese people. The Chinese have learned from the Opium Wars to never be weak and allow Western nations like Great Britain poision its people. The return of Hong Kong is correcting for a evil wrong committed by the British Empire.@@thomasromanelli2561
@@only_fair23 Not according to China, as per its insistence on using the "proper name" - Republic of China. It's the mindset and the continuous, manipulative international narrative coupled with China's endless diplomatic efforts to isolate and weaken Taiwan that tells you all you need to know about their long-term intentions.
@@thomasromanelli2561 Hong Kong NEVER was beneficial to China in its original state as a legacy British spy centre.
Why do you need to invade your own territory? Huh.
@@HC351 Unfinished Civil War half wit
Provoking china, shame on you
Comparisons with Ukraine vs Russia are extremely misleading. Ukraine was a huge country with a very big population by european standards, russia only had two and a half more population. In comparison even if you take A BILLION mainland chinese out of the equation Taiwan still has a population 20 times smaller, its absolutely incomparable.
NATO was supplying infinite weapons and ammo to Ukraine. But Nato would not supply weapons to Taiwan. Only the US could try, but in an all out war, no US ships would be able to get close to Taiwan, it's too close to China land based missiles.
Taiwan is an island, and not a flat one. So yeah, it is incomparable.
Let me guess, more weapons?
More smaller man-portable weapons. Problem is the Taipei government wants to continue a deteriorating strategy of totally preventing all PLA presence on the island.
They think is fubbt by plotting me in the xaofio ever week got nit even a penny they steal all my money in fed uo been years that giek my neighbor Sarah and everyibe
People in Europe may not understand it, but the Taiwan issue is a serious issue that concerns all the democratic nations of the Pacific. It is the spark of World War III.
Lmao its fear mongering for 70 years now. Every year two things are said about China.
1, China is about to collapse
2, China is imminently thing to invade Taiwan
Yet neither happens. It's just fear mongering for the US to give more money to the military industrial complex and an excuse for them to send tax payer money to the military/pentagon.
China's territorial sovereignty has nothing to do with democracy. China's system of government is unique and superior to Western democracy.
why should europe care?
because it will hurt US hegemony, and europeans should do something for American papa?
China has shown western democracy is inferior to China's own system of government.
China's territorial sovereignty has nothing to do with the democracy of any region.
@@MMA-gb6to
Yes so ?
I am not Chinese but I don't understand... I thought Taiwan was part of China and that's what every country including the US agreed to... That is also in UN record. Can anyone tell me what is going on ?..
Taiwan has never been part of China. China is notoriously delusional when it comes to owning land and Sea. ask any Chinese person in Taiwan and they will say the same. This is from German media perspective and trying to remain neutral by presenting arguments from both sides.
Hahaha
It's like "yellow race" in general that known to be comprised of Chinese, Koreans, Japanese and other east Asians. However, they are different to each other in many ways so they grouped and formed their respective nations.. Some sort of evolution. The same way with the Taiwanese, they feel they are too different to the mainlanders so I respect where the Taiwans desire for independence is coming from.
Taiwan is China's. The People Republic of China, headed by the CPC, is the official name of the country and represents all of China in the world stage. Taiwan was where the defeated forces during Mao's Revolution retreated to (which is part of China). There, they ruled and Mao allowed it, because they are still Chinese citizens and the CPC had a whole country to take care of after the revolution in 1948. But there are entities that want to undermine the leaders that rule China (the CPC) and China itself; we can call it regime-change aspirations. So, they patronize the separatist aspirations of the CPC-oppose party based in Taiwan. That's it.
You can hear how indoctrinated this Chinese scientist is talking about “we” putting sanctions on Taiwanese politicians. They see themselves as one with the state, no individuality at all. Think about that for a while.
Mad support for Taiwan - Phillipines supports you - we share the same territorial issues from the sea and land-grabbing monster
lol feel sad for Phillipino's ignorance of the facts, it was ROC(Taiwan) Govt. claimed SCS suported by US in 1946, even now it still maintains this position.
PRC(founded in 1949) inherited this claim.
ROC has the 11 dash line. The ROC territorial claims mirror the PRC.
The Chinese learned it from their past colonial rulers where might is right. You should thank the Japanese, the British and the Americans.
@Democracyexposed that's a damn poor example. If china is so moral, why are they copying the very behaviour they despise?! What the British, Europeans, and Americans did was of that time. Today, we view it as wrong and immoral. All nations involved in the mistreatment of imperial china have stated their behaviour back then was abhorrent. Given that china fell victim to the behaviour, why would it like to inflict that very behaviour on others. China is proving it's no better. If anything, it's proving it's worse!!
Taiping Island and the ROC garrison there say 'hi'.
Dear Dr. Prof. Sahin,
My name is Tom Chang, and I am from Taiwan. I took Turkish Airlines and 40 rescue men to save the lives to Istanbul on February 6, 2023! Taiwan was one of the first rescue teams to arrive in the Turkiye earthquake area. And the donations are over 50 million US dollars in total from the people and government!
In 2011, we also donated over 200 million euros to the Japan 311 earthquake!
In 2008, we also donated over 200 million euros to the Wenchuan earthquake in China!
You'll never find such a friendly and love-caring country as Taiwan in the world!
I have some questions to ask you:
1. Why can Taiwan's government not buy EUA vaccines directly from your company? (The Taiwan government said that they did not get your reply in the final confirmation.)
2: Why Taiwan businessmen who purchase 15 million doses of BioNTech vaccines need to pay commission to China's agent
According to the news report,
Besides Taiwan,are there any other countries that pay commissions to BioNTech vaccines?
EUA vaccines should not be regarded as general commodities but as a way to save the lives of human beings!
Take an example: if your neighbor started a fire and it burned over your house and all the village, You need water to put out the fire. But you must pay commission to the firestarter ( China)!
Taiwan paying commission to your China agent is completely immoral and disgraceful behavior!
Only 700 people died in Covid-19 in Taiwan in 2020.
In the middle of 2021, when Taiwan started to take EUA vaccines,
The deaths of the vaccinated were over 1000, but the deaths of COVID-19 affected were 900! That is why I did not take any EUA vaccines as well as you!
You always said that you were a scientist!
But unfortunately, I am really disappointed in your company's surrender to your China agent!
Two years ago, the German minister of economy wrote a letter to the Taiwan government begging for a sufficient TSMC chip.
Why Taiwan's government did not write a letter to the German government
to beg for the BNT vaccine? Because we are not beggars!
How Taiwan treats China as it is hit by earthquakes!
(The Taiwan government and the people donated over 200 million euros to China.)
As reported, Taiwan paid about 100 million euros in commission to your
China agent! It is shameless!
In 1990, I was invited to be a visitor to a German family in Koblenz, Mainz. Germany is my second country, as well as yours!
For the past 3 decades, over 100 times in and out of Germany and
I have local friends on six continents around the globe.
I hope that you can give me a reply to my questions! If Not
I can only open this letter to German and European media!
Also, I will ask my Swedish friend to translate this letter and send it to
Stockholm Nobel Committee that you are not qualified to be a candidate for the Nobel Prize! Because you neglected and sacrificed the health of 23 million friendly Taiwanese people.
All the best!
Tom Chang
PS.
This letter is not for me ,not for Taiwan , but for the democratic world .
Taiwan opposition party attacked Taiwan government that it rejected the purchase of BioNTech vaccine during 2020-2021 ！
There are some millions of people believed opposition party that Taiwan government blocked BioNTech vaccine imported to Taiwan!
Taiwan opposition party agree that one China two system（according to
九二 consensus in 1992,in Singapore)
Can you imagine that Taiwan TSMC will be control by China in the future ?
I will never go to visit Germany again if I can’t receive your reply !
thank you
What? Who cares
Taiwan is just a joke, 10 /200 contries globally have diplomatic relationship and all these countries are tiny..😂
This fool’s last sentence must come true😂
@@悟空-m9sChinese accepting the Long Dead Gone Soviet had left a Sickle-Hammer Party CCP in China for 74 yrs. is a joke
Taiwan is taiwan
And part of china
@@imyourrealfather-yes India best achievements so far
India's Hunger index
2013: 63rd rank
2022: 107th rank
India's Happiness index.
2013: 111th rank
2022: 136th rank
India's press freedom rank
2013:79th
2022: 150the the fourth pillar of worlds largest
democracy is no more
India's unemployment rate
2013:4.9%
2023:7.5%
Unemployment rate never increase in growing
economy.. india is growing only on paper and by
loan
India's Debt
before 2014: ₹55 lakh crore
2023: ₹155 lakh crore
India's GDP from 2004 to 2014:
$709 billion to 2.04 trilion (almost triple)
India's GDP from 2014to 2024:
$2.04 trillion to 3.6 trilion (expected)...not even
double
Not a mutual documentary. Should do more research on this topic, not recommended.
The reason why the Taiwan issue is very important is because of trade.
Gathering, natural resource and trade For centuries throughout history has been a very important fact in causing wars.
“The Seven Years War” was literally fought over trade. As well as many other wars were fought over trade.
No. It's not trade, it's not chips.
Taking Taiwan would show the US is not to be trusted. That would give the whole of Asia to China because the Asian countries would not trust US promises anymore. That's the goal here. That's the prize. It's worth trillions each year, for decades.
And you know what? The mood in the US is to isolationism. They believe -right or wrong- that the world needs them more than they need the world. They believe they could do very well alone w/o the need to police the world.
The US populace and politicians fail to see that their miliary might and their absolute economic domination comes not only from their own system, but also from the trust other countries place in them. The US has unique positions in global markets because nations place themselves under US' umbrella.
If Taiwan has not done everything it can to defend themselfs - then I dont support the idea to send soldiers from other countries to defend them and risk or give their lives.
Sorry, but Taiwan has to step it up itself first. Its a rich country with recourses and high tech. Start making weapons and stop begging for the US to send you weapons.
Taiwan isn't begging for war. The US is begging for Taiwan to have war. Do you not know this is how the US operates?
Wrong. Taiwan does have to declare its independence even if it's practically independent. It's their right as a nation. 🇹🇼
@@imyourrealfather-yes Oh, look, a CCP bot :)
Of course not ready
Another great program by DW! What is it with American media? Are they afraid of losing advertisers?
American media works for the pharmacy cartel. It is totally corrupt.
I pray for the growth of Taiwan population 🙏 and People ❤
Taiwan's official name is Republic of China. You know that right ?
talking to an imaginary sky wizard won't do a thing for their population growth.
Ukraine is different from Taiwan...they will not have time and place to run....
8:27 I personally think how Conventional War tactics are combined with Asymmetric War tactics, in fact they complement each other and can't make each other feel better.
The former president Ma had 9% approval rating upon leaving the office. He had since become an embarrassment to people the Taiwanese people.
Kinda like joe biden. We are the laughing stock of the world right now, because of a democratic regime. I can't speak for all Americans, but we need to bring all our troops home and work on worrying about us and not everyone else. Just my opinion. The American democratic regime is laundering money through Ukraine, otherwise we wouldn't even be involved 😢
Peace to all people!!!
🙏🕊
Many Taiwannese have become pacifists. They would only get out of that when invaded, and Chinese troops would march to Taipei. But that would be too late for them to do anything else.
Very nice review. Thank you, DW!
this video lost all credibility when the reporter say: "Israel also fighting for existential threats"
Israel is fighting to prolong a Apartheid system to keep the Palestinian to be lesser valued humans!
Taiwan and Ukraine have a neighbor that want to steal their land, NOT the same!
Taiwan 🇹🇼 don't worry, all you need to
do is look how the US is supporting
Ukraine, for as long as it takes. 😊
Its suicide
@@gLtChoUt-nc7kmNah. Invading an island would be a god damn massacre.
Look at what happened to Russia in Ukraine against a country right next to it.
US subs in the area alone would make it so. Let alone our bombs like quick sink.
With that said having mobile weapons that pack a punch makes sense.
The guy saying talk to China and spend less on defense is a damn shill. Spend less so they will definitely invade. Only reason Taiwan still stands is due to China knowing how big of of an attack would be required even without US support.
Without the aid to Israel component, the bill to aid Ukraine lone had zero chance to pass.
half of the 100billion in the bill will be payed to American companies to make more bombs or pay Americans anyways.
Taiwan belong s to China always since thousand s years ago
@Joe Biden 2 years ago (edited)
we will support ukraine for as long as we can
As much time as US Congresspeople spend on their cell phones and laptops, I can definitely imagine that the case can easily be made to both parties to defend TSMC... uh, I mean Taiwan.
Doesn’t Taiwan *mass produce* the world’s fastest, most dense chips? Shouldn’t the AI on their automated defense systems and autonomous weapons be Platinum Class?
AI isn’t that advanced yet. Besides, there was a common understanding that there’d be peace between the PRC and NRC. But now, that looks far more unlikely.
AI can not produce artilary shells
They make the chips, they don't make the weapons. That's why they buy the weapons from the U.S.
Let’s assume they do make some ridiculously advanced, Avengers-level AI chips. What about the actual weapons they’re supposed to operate? What about the artillery? The logistics?
not all nations make high explosives chemicals/materials.
Taiwan is a thriving democracy. Its critical geopolitical position and its technology advancements has made it an important partner of the free world.
But taiwan must not follow ??.. usa and Germany routes to bankruptcy???.. ....
@@awjames1121prc is the one currently failing fast with a collapsing economy. Taiwan is doing very well in comparison.
Taiwan is china
@@thorwaldjohanson2526 What drug are you taking? Taiwan was in a recession.
@@davidwong5197 was in the beginning of one and quickly recovered, while whole industries collapse in the PRC with unemployment and homelessness soaring as well as life savings being wiped out with the housing collapse.
DW should documenting what is happening in Gaza not pushing war rhetoric narratives
It's everywhere right now, we need to keep china and taiwan in mind brother
Yes, what the Israelis are doing to the Palestinians is sickening but this is also an important issue! YOU DON'T GET TO PICK AND CHOSE WHAT IS COVERED. So, get over it! Taiwan deserves its freedom from China!
There is no way but to trust xi if he says he will not attack taiwan. But that does not mean taiwan do nothing during the meantime. The interview was so skewed
Agreed
Besides Japan and Germany, there are also few additional political colonies like Taiwan under USA
You are living in a very tiny and outdated world.
@@azurecliff8709and that world is called democracy 😂
@@Carbuncle0168 the pro china world is democracy. You're dreaming or need a dictionary
If China is not concerned over the lives of innocent Taiwanese if it invades the island, which it regards as a renegade part of the nation, then the mainland would certainly have taken Taiwan years ago. And the US knows this but is still hoping to try to use Taiwan and its separatist leaders as a pawn against China. But China has the patience to wait out and defend against US continuous threats and provocations in the region, and look forward to an eventual peaceful reunification with Taiwan.
Years ago? China doesn’t even have the capability to invade today. The proof is in Xi telling the PLA to acquire the capability to invade by 2027. Leave Taiwan alone, Taiwan is happy to continue the status quo.
Some clowns got no idea how important taiwan issue is to everyone😆😆
Everyone knows about the microchips. Give it 5-10 years and America and Europe will be making their own. Lets see how the fighting spirit is then.
@@1112viggo Sorry, they are already doing it and pushing farther than you think. Forget about seeing 1nm-level chips, not because it can't be done, but instead because the global landscape will be drastically different to the point that it doesn't matter.
Clearly not nearly as important as illegal settlements in Gaza built over the corpses of children.
@@1112viggoYou clearly don’t know what the real issue is at hand..
Microchips are one thing, the bigger issue is that when the US fails Taiwan it would imply their inability to also defend their allies in Asia, Japan and Korea. At the same time they would lose influence in all of Asia. That would be devastating for the US economy.
@@NineDiamont What makes you think i as a European would go to war with a country that is literally 1/3 of the entire world population over consequences to the American economy and sphere of influence? America is barely 5% of the world and they have about as many resources as the rest of the 95%. And what do they do with that wealth? You have more homeless in America than there are citizens in my country. And more importantly, you have no business making war in Asia over your personal wealth. If that´s the issue, I'm siding with China.
Yes, the Taiwanese may not be ready..But neither is China.
No Taiwanese are ready. They have green cards and airline ticket. Well at lease the Pres and VP have them
PRC is a joke 😂
We are living in a time where the peace makers are considered controversial 😞
Taiwan doesn't need to declare Independence! Democratic Countries just needed to ACKNOWLEDGE Taiwan's Independence! 🎉🎉🎉
Taiwan needs to invest in mass production of thousands of sea and air drones. As seen in Ukrainian, there are able to take out expensive warships with tens of cheap sea drones. Thousands of air drones can also set up cloud of drones to intercept and destroy invading airplanes. Cheap balloon drones can also set up a defence for aerial attacks. Training drone staff to use all these drones will pay off compared to expensive armaments bought from USA. Taiwan’s chip making and gamers can be used for this small scale mass manufacturing and training
Good point. At the same time, the mainlanders are probably doing the same thing in order to counter US aerial and naval superiority.
中国的无人机产能会是台湾的上百倍。
要么美国能为了台湾和中国开启第三次世界大战，要么台湾最终会以某种方式被中国统一，或许像香港澳门一样成为中国的一个行政特区，或者直接成为中国的一个省，被北京直接管辖。
You guys need to understand TaiwaN. tAIWANESE DO NOT WANT TO FIGHT. Their military has almost a 50% vacancy in combat unit. They expected US and Japanese to fight for them. Actually that IS Lai's public strategy.
@@fortpark-wd9sx Actually China has the largest navy. And their strategy is to have thousands of anti ship missle along the coast with a range of 3000KM plus hypersonic missle. In Pentagon simulation US lost 23 out of 24 times. The simulation is done with no attack on China mainland for fear of attack on the US mainland. Some strategist have suggested put attacking mainland back on the table. WWIII?
Better and more effective to get spiderman and superman fighting on your side.
Wow! The best documentary-news I've seen in a long while. It captures the tension, mood, and details of this harrowing issue.
Thank you!
Taiwan's constitution says that both taiwan area and mainland area belong to China. Period.
But which government of China? That's the question
Regardless, it's the ONE chinese nation including both areas.
West Taiwan needs to stop being so uppity.
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Very interesting. Thank you DW.
Thanks!
again branched LOL
Maybe don’t film your next interview on the roof on a skyscraper on a windy afternoon.
Prevent?
Or Prepare? Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum
You cannot be pro Chinese and pro peace. The CCP derives is strength through suppression, coercion, and brutality. I hope the Chinese people can muster the strength needed to overthrow its tyrannical system of government. GREAT DOCU DW! Thanks!
Are you say the CCP or the U.S. government, I’m quite confused with your description.
Taiwan is more prepared to defend themselves than China is to invade Taiwan. Chinese corruption in their military has set them behind for at least a few years, they have a pilot shortage, and also they have a shortage of skilled workers to upkeep, operate, and progress their rapidly modernization of their military. They are also suffering from “Brain Drain” meaning their smartest and most skilled graduates in stem are fleeing the country. They are having a huge decline in population, and are experiencing a huge aging population. And they are dealing with crippling debt and an economy in a downfall from some of the largest corporations both American and Chinese leaving China. Not to mention they are great at reverse engineering but not building their own technology and modernization to move forward.
HAHAHA , in your imagination Ukraine must has taken Moscow.
Says who?
@@richardgray3112 which aspect are you disagreeing with?
@@kylewilmath6201 As a "Taiwanese" you are absolutely brainwashed.
Yup, China is collapsing. That's the narrative of certain western channels.
21:26 Free Hong Kong and may Taiwan be peaceful and prosperous in these uncertain times
DW is so lost in Asia, it is difficult to begin how to explain something as complicated as this. Basically, Taiwan knows it is vulnerable even without a hot war.
How are they disagreeing with your statement
Pay for what you want to get.
Politicians ruin Taiwan and China. Mr Lai can turn this around by just talking to China, open a channel of communication. Let's see what he would do.
He has been trying a lot of times and have been very clear about having talks with Beijing , it is the emperor's egomaniac side who refuse to talk and keep threatening .
@@MarsAlexandre Opportunity presents itself to Mr Lai: He must possess greater character than @MarsAlexandre, by keeping the channel open, letting everybody know he is willing to talk, not shunning from Beijing like a school kid having a fight. I'm sure @MarsAlexandre cannot do it, but Mr Lai can!
@@lbride3738 yes pinky yes , whatever you say sweetie .
China is ruined. It just does not know it yet.
dont be silly, he said he is a worker, so he will do something real to raise hate between both sides.
Very informative without being able to offer any solutions to the problems facing the Taiwanese. One can only wait and see.
Taiwan is a province of China 🇨🇳
At all costs, Japan and the US will protect Taiwan, a democracy in the Pacific. Don't worry.
Just a question.. what does Russia have that stops the US/West from entering Ukraine and fight against Russia directly... Does China have them too?
naive😅
Too many non experts in the world who know nothing about military conflicts.
@@MrCykotickiwinothing
Taiwan 🤝🏻🇮🇹
Why Ma Ying-jeou? You were making a terrible mistake by interviewing the wrong person. His views concerning China or Xi are badly questioned by all people in Taiwan as well as all the political parties here.
Exactly. Ma is not an "elder statesment". He is a paria that even his own party is too ashamed off to let him participate in election events.
Thank you DW to showing the situation in Taiwan and how the Chinese government is suppressing the will of the people in Taiwan.
Wrong statement. Misleading video. The president-elected only received 40% vote. He is not the one the majority of Taiwan people want. He is just lucky.
Well, If Ukraine has proved any thing, It would be to not trust the western world.
Henry Kissinger - 'It may be dangerous to be America's enemy, but to be America's friend is fatal.'
In my opinion, I believe Taiwan's only way of surviving is the reunification with China under some agreements like keeping their own system and freedom of speech.
It is unfortunate but a must for survival.
China is not going to accept the Status quo, we are keeping. Status quo means, no declaration of de jure Independence, no unilateral change of the one china policy (which is debatable). We only want to be left alone, why China behaves like needy ex boyfriend and harassing Taiwan
kissenger quote is backwards stop spreading misinformation
People around the planet had better wake up and realize this is not just about China vs Taiwan, if China takes Taiwan, the first island chain falls and global shipping lanes would be at risk!! This immediately puts Japan, all the first island chain countries as well as Australia at risk!!!
Risk for what ? Does it affect your self-esteem?
@@SoulSi-m6foh, I don't know, like high tech chips for cars and smartphones or control chips for fridges and washing machines as well simple current inverter for LED lamps, toys, vaping pens, etc... but that's just a minor inconvenience for you apparently....
Well - since shipping lanes from West Coast USA to Middle East and Europe all run through Malacca Strait and S.China sea, I suppose the US wouldn't mind losing 40% of it's trade including all middle eastern oil? As well as allowing China free access to the Pacific Ocean and freedom to move their navy wherever they want. Japan would be completely at China's mercy and S.Korea and Australia, but US ought to be just fine with a loss of 40% of total trade and no middle eastern oil - amiright? Would that affect your self-esteem?@@SoulSi-m6f
You can choose to boycott if you think it's good quality and cheap. No one is forcing you to buy it. Human society is supposed to evolve in competition, China invented the Four Great Inventions, which brought dawn to the early civilization of mankind, did she ever collect royalties or monopolize the market? Why don't you think about the problem from the perspective of history.@@IloveElsaofArendelle
oh no, what if China decides to blockade the south china sea, against itself???
Big leaders think they unify their dreamland, common people just want freedom of thought, speech and explore our own lives like intelligent beings, and not as slaves of one leader.
Thank you ,that was so informative. I appreciate
Danger is the Chinese side.
If china started the war, it will lesson for them "Doomed", we Taiwan are not alone. The democratic countries stand with us, " United we stand", we Taiwan already a sovereign independent country under the name R.O.C. TAIWAN. (Republic of China, Taiwan).
REALITY!!!!!
1.4 billion versus. 25 million is the decider.
Didn't Russia said something similar like it will only take 2 weeks to destroy Ukraine?
@@bloodnwine Without US & NATO help, it would have been true
@@cungcung5042 Nato wont help Taiwan. Only US could try, but it'll be the first war in hundreds of years that involves casualties on US mainland.
You can have as many troops as you wish: An island - and especially that one- is hard to land on. If well fortified and manned by courageous men and women, the PLA would bathe in its own blood. Taiwan needs to double its military spending. Now.
11:38 Colby is arguing that Taiwanese Citizens should give in to China and vote how China wants. This is exactly what China is trying to scare Taiwan into and also shows Colby may be missing key insights into how Taiwan feels and what the situation is like in Taiwan rather than looking on as a 3rd party.
《Why Should Americans care Taiwan? 》
Understanding the geographical significance of Taiwan is crucial, even without a West Point education; a glance at the world map or Google Maps suffices. The potential occupation of Taiwan by the CCP poses a grave threat to the U.S., Japan, Korea, the Philippines, and freedom of navigation in the Taiwan Strait.
In his iconic 1951 Congressional speech, "Soldier Never Die," General MacArthur introduced the "island chain" strategy to counter the Soviet Union and CCP alliance. Referring to Taiwan as the "Unsinkable aircraft carrier," he emphasized its pivotal role in the pearl-chained islands extending from Vladivostok to the Mariana Islands. Today, safeguarding Taiwan is vital to preventing alliances like those between Russia and the CCP. Failure to protect Taiwan could lead to CCP dominance from the East China Sea to the entire nine-dash line area.
Niall Ferguson has warned that losing Taiwan to the CCP would be a geopolitical failure akin to the British loss of the Suez Canal. In essence, defending American interests equates to safeguarding Taiwan first.
Jan 20, 2024 Jimmy Huntington
The DDP & the new President need to tone things down significantly!!! No need to do any self inflicted wounds during this time of crisis!!!
Hello pinkie
DPP...
Simple, don't listen to US politicians.
Not trusting america is a great first step, how does no one understand that?
What country are you from so I know how much money you have begged America for while you stab them in the back?
Because trusting China or Russia turned historically out to be worse.
There are three parties and most people did not vote for this guy. Most of the seats went to the KMT who are against Taiwan's independence.
It's a good way of keeping people happy without causing a war and gradually uniting with the mainland.
Good lord, DW, was the “be afraid!” background music necessary?
justice and peace in every nation !
we need an action by the United nation ...
DW: you not only forget the history of Taiwan and China mainland , but also forget the history of Germany