The Pentagon’s decision on Monday to send warships through the Taiwan Strait for the second time since July was more evidence that the Trump administration, while not crossing any lines that haven’t been crossed in the past, is determined to demonstrate a commitment to its role as guarantor of Taiwan’s security.
Advocates for deeper ties with Taipei have gained influence in the administration of US President Donald Trump and have succeeded in increasing the frequency of arms sales to Taiwan and getting legislation passed to encourage US government officials to visit counterparts in Taiwan.
While these policy shifts have drawn the ire of Beijing, Taipei is reportedly hoping to capitalize on what Su Tzu-yun, a senior official at a think-tank backed by Taiwan’s Defense Ministry, called “a strategic window of opportunity,” according to the Financial Times.
As part this effort, Taiwan’s Institute for National Defense and Security Research is preparing to propose at the US-Taiwan defense industry conference next week that Taiwanese chipmakers provide technology for US and NATO F-16, F-15 and F-18 aircraft.
It was also reported on Monday that Taiwan is planning to share information regarding incidents of Chinese hacking with the US.
So short sighted. You accept yourself to be kicked around. The US is not going to be around forever. They wouldn’t even lift a fingure to help you in time of emergency.
So short sighted. You accept yourself to be kicked around. The US is not going to be around forever. They wouldn’t even lift a fingure to help you in time of emergency.
That is a good point – that is why the United States should sell nuclear weapons to Taiwan now. You make a good case for it.
That is a good point – that is why the United States should sell nuclear weapons to Taiwan now. You make a good case for it.
Stephen Wieprecht
That is a stupid comment!
Stephen Wieprecht
That is a stupid comment!
It’s pathetic that Taiwan tries to claim that the U.S. has their back. There is no principled alliance between the two. The U.S. government abandoned official relations with them in 1979, the present U.S. administration has openly stated that they want to use Taiwan as a bargaining chip with China. Their main use-value is that the U.S. can sell them antiquated weapons. And the U.S. politicians who advocate for Taiwan are paid an average salary of $20,000 a month by the Taiwan government for their services. What in all of this makes people think that they would go to war to protect Taiwan?
It’s pathetic that Taiwan tries to claim that the U.S. has their back. There is no principled alliance between the two. The U.S. government abandoned official relations with them in 1979, the present U.S. administration has openly stated that they want to use Taiwan as a bargaining chip with China. Their main use-value is that the U.S. can sell them antiquated weapons. And the U.S. politicians who advocate for Taiwan are paid an average salary of $20,000 a month by the Taiwan government for their services. What in all of this makes people think that they would go to war to protect Taiwan?
Not only US, in my opinion Japan , India, EU should increase their relationship to Taiwan andvTaiwan belongs to Taiwanese and world has an obligation to protect Taiwan
Not only US, in my opinion Japan , India, EU should increase their relationship to Taiwan andvTaiwan belongs to Taiwanese and world has an obligation to protect Taiwan