The video claims to why both countries want to fight for Taiwan well. No apparent favoritism on one party but just explaining the history fairly. Great video 👍
Why are the US so concerned about a tiny island half way around the world? Do they HONESTLY care for the Taiwanese people? I highly doubt it. They're just looking for a way to assert their dominance.
Neither country cares for the Taiwanese people, after all it's all about money, power and gaining dominance over the Pacific Ocean to expand their territories.
8:41 Looking at that map, how far is the U.S from China?! All Chinese navy bases are in its mainland but the U.S bases are thousands of kilometers away from its border......
This video reminds me all of the decision-making process between superpowers are all about the game theory, farrrrr more tricky and complex then we think. Good video.
“No matter how large a country is, if it loves war, it will perish.” This saying emphasizes that even the most powerful nations will ultimately fall if they are overly aggressive and warlike.
Apparently people forget about the One China policy? China is interested in Taiwan because it is a huge economic, tech, and strategic center. And its their territory. The US, Canada, and Western Europe are interested in Taiwan for the reasons stated above, and to use as a base of operations to destablize the Chinese govt. Saved you like 15mins+.
Brother, you clearly left out some key points in the video. The most important piece of information is that, legally, Taiwan is part of China-not economically. The mainstream opinion in mainland China supports the reunification of Taiwan. The Communist Party cannot give up on Taiwan; doing so would lead to its collapse. Peace or war? Just look at China’s laws regarding Taiwan’s reunification. China has never promised to renounce the use of force to achieve reunification. What the people of Taiwan think is irrelevant; in this world, power speaks louder than words. Mainland China’s strength in East Asia is on par with that of the United States.
@@罗建-g4h The ROC (Taiwan) is a great and amazing democratic country, while the PRC is a dictatorship. They are two completely different countries. Who wants to live in fear? Who wants to have to self-censor before speaking to avoid being arrested for saying something that officials don't like to hear ? No one is willing to give up democracy and freedom, let alone be locked behind the iron curtain.
@@holidaywang9406 Stop being naive. Taiwan's democracy is just so-so. The mainland government even claims they're the closest to democracy. What Taiwanese people think about the Taiwan issue has never mattered. Did the Japanese ask for your opinion? Did Chiang Kai-shek ask for your opinion? Taiwan's fate hinges on the power struggle between the mainland and the US.
Taiwan's economy only accounts for 4% of China's GDP. As for the level of science and technology, there should be nothing of value to China. The difference in scientific and technological strength between the two sides is too great, and there is no value for comparison.
Don't blame us, it's Taiwan, Japan, the Philippines that should be worried about China's aggression. It's NOT OUR fight here in the USA. We're only involved because we promised to help our Allies.
I am at 4:38 in the video and no one wants to talk about why US has so many military bases in Asian countries like Japan, South Korea and the Philippines? Doesn't It sound so messed up?
Every government asked or was okay with the US setting up bases there. South Korea and Japan particularly. To be clear, I'm Korean. I'd never want to ever be under Chinese control. I honestly wish they'd ban all chinese travelers but that's a separate issue. Japanese friends, at least from Tokyo don't like Chinese people either nor their government.
My father was a KMT soldier during Civil War between Nationalists and Communists. He came to Taiwan because of the defeat of Nationalists. I must criticize this documentary for not mentioning "the Soviet Union's involvement in the Chinese Civil War" but instead emphasizing the relationship between the United States and Nationalists. One of the reason why Chinese Communist Party could win Chinese Civil War was the Soviet Union
Look at the distance between France and the UK, surely they should be one country?? Yeah we tried that but after many hundreds of years of wars we stopped trying to take over each others countries.
Opinions from me a chinese guy: 1. China has claimed Taiwan as its territory before Taiwan becoming a huge economic entity and world centor of semiconductor. Therefore, it is not due to China’s economic ambitions. 2. The United States has supported Taiwan in its opposition to the Chinese Communist Party since the 1940s and 1950s. There is no doubt that this was China’s civil war, yet the U.S. intervened in the internal affairs of another country for its own interests (like the island chain strategy or other Pacific strategies). I believe this is the main reason for current awkward division situation across the Taiwan Strait. 3. Taiwan was also a dictatorism before, so the saying of protecting ideology doesn't make sense. At least, didn't make sense. 4. China has never invaded any other country, and its friction with neighboring countries is far less than that of other large nations of similar size. The U.S. claims that China expansionist threat, so it blocks the entire entrance to the Pacific of China, which is ridiculous. The Pacific should not be an inner sea of any country. 5. Do people of a region have the right to choose independence by vote? I don't think so. There are many arguments in regions such as the Middle East and Russia-Ukraine. 6. I firmly believe that Taiwan is a part of China, but I oppose launching a war. Taiwanese's human rights, safety and property should be protected. I hope Chinese and Taiwanese can: maintain peace, be open and inclusive, communicate more , and leave the process of integration to time.
If Taiwan is somehow “returned” to China. I highly doubt the CCP would leave freedom of speech to the Taiwanese people even if they have a one country two system policy. HK would be one of the best example.
@@aioi8492 Moreover shouldn’t the country’s destiny be decided by its own people? Although the current situation is more then awkward, it’s best to remain this relationship between China and Taiwan
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.
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
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.
You got that right. I'd like to believe that the US will remain committed to Taiwan due to democracy, etc. But a more cynical examination points to the idea that once the US feels confident that domestic chip manufacturing meets the need, defense of Taiwan may become a luxury we say we can't afford.
It will take at least a decade for that to happen. Taiwan didn't become a chip powerhouse over night, and U.S isn't going to suddenly become a chip powerhouse in a year neither.
@ Time frame on the scale of world history spanning centuries is not really relevant here. If you want to discuss geopolitical issues as it is happening now, the analytical time frame shouldn't be something longer than 50 years. In fact, even 50 years is too long. Moreover, Trump is about to take over in a few days. We all know how much he dislike the CCP. Can the CCP even last for another ten years?
Will US agree if Kahmiri people or palestinian people demand the same. Why not the general population of whole china (including Taiwan) decides if Taiwan wants to be independent. Thats the peaceful way.
@@hazaonly The PRC have no say my friend. The fact is that there are no internationally treaties, policies or agreements that state Taiwan is part of China
Actually there is a big difference btw China and the US. If China takes America's place, they won't set any military bases abroad because the marginal revenue is low.
If the people of Alaska or Hawaii voted to leave the US? This is only a question, but where does the right of democratic self-determination come into the equation? Should there be a democratic determination, only a military one? Perhaps, if people were willing to talk about these issues, rather that to fly into a rage, there might be fewer problems?
Taiwan produces 50-60% of microchips and 90% of all advanced microchips in the world. If the Chinese successfully unify it will mean Chain will be the biggest producer of microchips. Note: In this day and age microchips are as equal if not more valuable as oil to a modern economy. Should China succeed it would threaten the US economy as a simple blockade in semiconductor shipments could serious hurt the US economy. Due to this risk the US is not willing to allow China to fulfill its wishes of unification.
@DimitriWanyoko-d4c the us has been protecting taiwan ever since the end of the chinese civil war, before microchips were even a thing. That's the only reason Taiwan exists, because the US intervened in their civil war. It's a way for the US to threaten and contain China while spreading American influence.
It could end up that way. But German reunification happened only because the citizenry of both parts were for it. That is not the case with Taiwan, that desire has consistently failed at the ballot box. I think the analogy that better fits your argument in that the Falklands are part of Argentina. But the people actually LIVING there were never for that, so after Argentina invaded 40 years ago, the UK declared war and took it back, on behalf of the territory it had declared it would protect. If your argument is not that reunification should be based on citizen wishes but historical precedent, then were do we stop? Should Sweden or Russia reabsorb Finland, should France demand Germany and Spain in order to recreate the Frakish empire, or should England get the entire western half of France to recreate the Angevin empire, should Italy lay claim to the entire Mediterranean coastline & much more to reestablish the Roman Empire - which existed for half a millennium?
@@MManv84 so is it ok to take out California state by Canada and after few years of occupation the US should never ask to take it back? lol . " if we assume California is US state not Mexican in the first place"
13:04 No tension overthere. My friends from Taiwan (ROC） never feel that they've been living under tension. The truth is they are tired of disorders and fights caused by the Green and the Blue. That DW Correspondent in this video with green background politically.
China should establish it's military presence around Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico. Maybe China should liberate these territories from the US and gain it's independence and democracy.
The problem is that China is not capable of establishing those military presence in those places you named. You have to wait until China becomes stronger. Nowadays, China is just becoming weaker and weaker.
In fact, China's concern for Taiwan has nothing to do with its semiconductors. On the one hand, China has the confidence to manufacture all high-tech products in the future, even if there is a long distance now, but China has been working hard for it; On the other hand, Taiwan has been China's territory since ancient times, and the Chinese people do not want to lose their own land, which is a matter of concern to every Chinese, but also China's internal affairs, and has nothing to do with any other country.
Unfortunately, that confidence is very misplaced. Also, Taiwan does not belong to People's Republic of China, so there is no internal affairs here. Its an international affair that implicates the interests of many neighboring countries.
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.
You have no idea about what "Taiwan Independence" really means. "ROC is an independent nation" is exactly another example of deliberate ambiguity. Simply put, "Taiwan independence" means the country somehow stop being (the Republic of) China, maybe through constitutional amendment or reform of government. Anyway, it will be qualified as a unilateral change to the status quo which the US has always been strongly opposing.
Remember, Taiwan specializes in microchip and semi conductor production that neither the US nor China have the capability to meet. If the US isn’t getting these chips then their economy slows to a halt and maybe even regresses. Houses in the US are essentially built on chips. If chip production and exporting ended then progressing technology would be impossible
It is by design, so US can support Taiwan. The reason Asian countries are successful was to battle Communism. US gave exclusive trade to Japan with China, to prevent Japan from falling to the communist right after WW2 we rebuilt Japan's economy. Then we did the same with South Korea. Nixon made a deal with China, which was why China is a manufacturing powerhouse, and why the Soviets fell. They saw China outpacing Russia, and they got jealous.
@@qiyuan6091 my thoughts exactly 👍 ❤️ Who would have thought talking to a local would help you understand the landscape It’s a shame that most people listen to respond Teach them then 🤘
@@Darkreighn no, destroying their economy afterward is exactly what they want. they became growingly dependent on USA, so usa can go in and sweep the economy growth, they win multiple times. til this day us has been funding activities to prevent from asian contries uniting. because the will ultimately became communist as collectiveism is in the blood of asian countries
Thanks for great video. But, There is an incorrect statement on "Japan took Taiwan from China". Litrrally, it was Japan took Taiwan from "Ching Empire". Which the Empire was not the "China" as the country today. There was no country named China officially, but Ching Empire as the country at that time. Secondly, Ching Empire didn't control entire Taiwan but only few townships on the west coast in Taiwan. Third, Taiwan did have their own kingdoms within Taiwan island. There, they deserve the title who hosted Taiwan as a country if anyone ever consider the nationlism with respects. Forth, Netherland, Portugal and Spain who governed partially the Taiwan island before Japan and Ching Empire, then, why shall Taiwan to be considered as part of China, where China (aka PRC) has never ever governed Taiwan for any minute. Lots of historical complications in this small island. I do secerely hope it is never be which country want it, but, listen to Taiwanese who they want to be. Aparently, they only want democracy and freedom as the current way of living. Which is the small wish but need helps and attention.
@杨浩宇-y8x thanks for bull shiting. Please go ahead to claim europe as your "chinese tarritory" which conquered by Genghis Khan. Hey again Taiwan is not part of it either. 3 kingdom things you mentioned, there is not evidence at all. Also none of the 3 kingdoms named PRC at all. It has nothing to do with your country. Wake up people.
Taiwan to China, is kind of like Texas to the Federal States. The only difference is when the Confederate States lost the Civil war, they don't have an isolated island to take shelter in. Imagine if the South is not under federal control, and they elect their own president and develop their own "democracy", would that be tolerated by the White House? Absolutely no chance.
Except the PRC were the Confederacy in your example, also ROC werent pro-slavery, furthermore you say "democracy" but by all metrics ROCs democracy is more free and fair than PRCs?
The ROC (Taiwan) is a great and amazing democratic country, while the PRC is a dictatorship. They are two completely different countries. Who wants to live in fear? Who wants to have to self-censor before speaking to avoid being arrested for saying something that officials don't like to hear ? No one is willing to give up democracy and freedom, let alone be locked behind the iron curtain.
@boredphysicist Just giving an example of why the US would never truly understand the significance of Taiwan to China. Like it or not, Chinese across both sides of the straits are bounded by blood and families. Taiwanese people should not be blindsided and fooled by the Americans. They want nothing other than money and military strategic isolation from you.
For China is about outward force projection and control. At present the vast majority of high end electronics processors are made in Taiwan which the entire developed world needs.
If leaving status quo is more profitable, leave it. Taiwan should market research their people on age groups with correct questions. Ask the student population section, entire education and public service sector, and at post offices about reunification.
@@更辉陈 I meant that they may say YES rather than endure TNT. I believe it important to find a result so that it can be investigated. If searching for the truth is childish, then I remain a child. It depends how the question is phrased i.e., with or without the noise of war in the back ground and blood on people's hands and dead bodies piing up.
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
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.
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
Because many people have fallen into the trap of democracy. China considers itself democratic, but it is a centralized democracy. The United States considers itself democratic, but it is a centralized democracy of capital elites. Both sides fight for their own interests, China for its own sovereignty and integrity, and the United States for its own interests. True democracy is an ideal state, like communism, it is a beautiful vision but can never be realized. It seems that the fate of a country or region should be determined by its people, but in fact it can only be determined by the powerful forces of all parties. There is no need for the world to blame China. In fact, from the standpoint of all parties, no matter China, the United States or Taiwan, everyone has sufficient and powerful 10,000 reasons to defend themselves, so there is no so-called right or wrong, just different positions. I can only say sorry to the people of Taiwan. Whether you want to believe it or not, the reality is cruel. Taiwan will eventually be reunified. It is just a matter of time and method.All we can do is avoid war. Taiwan is special. If it were an insignificant island in the Pacific, everything would be peaceful. But unfortunately, Taiwan is exactly between the two superpowers China and the United States, and the issue of its ownership involves a fundamental issue of principle on one side, so we must treat it with caution and strive for a peaceful settlement. What Taiwanese want seems important, but in fact it is not.🥲
@@ResearchFirst-z7j Let me explained this to you since you are confused. Politics aside, you can't pretend that Taiwanese people aren't Chinese, our blood bond is undeniable. I'll even bet that your own grandparents are from the mainland, and you probably have uncles and cousins or whatnot in the mainland right now) and you can't pretend that Taiwan wasn't a part of a civilization that's called China for centuries before the recent separation. We are one same family in terms of historical continuity and cultural and lingual unity. You can't be so delusional to not know that. OK. now, political-wise, very simple, it is a civil war that has caused this peculiar situation of Taiwan, and the war was between CCP and KMT. So, CCP, as the winning party, indeed has a say in the matter of Taiwan, and that war deserves an ending. P.S. Do not let western media fool you to hate China.
@@zipei1673 I think it is you that is confused. Firstly: There are no internationally recognized treaties, policies, agreements or UN resolutions that declare that Taiwan is part of China. The only legal way that the CCP can unify with Taiwan is via an official written treaty. In terms of race, Singapore is 75% pure Chinese, 14% of Thailand's population is pure Chinese & there are 8 million pure Chinese living in Malasia. So what is your point?? Taiwan is a mixed race in fact 10% of their population is of Japanese heritage. On top of this there are millions of mixed Aboriginals (Tsai Ing-wen is of mixed race), Dutch and Portuguese descendants. The Taiwanese in fact fought against China in Nanjing. So what is your point????? When ROC escapees fled to the still officially Japanese island in 1949, they were about 15% of the population. Therefore 85% of the people of Taiwan were not even at war with the CCP. So what is your point? The civil war was never over Taiwan and the island was Japanese territory during the war. So what is your point?? In term of history, CHINA HAS NEVER RULED TAIWAN. The Qing who were Manchurian and like the Mongols not Chinese, had minimal control of Taiwan. The Qing only managed to rule less than 20% of the island while the aborigines ruled and controlled over 80% of the island. The Qing created a border in 1750 with rocks which was called the Tu Niu Red Line. The Japanese were the first country to colonise Formosa and create roads and infrastructure. So what is your point??? Due to the lack of control, the Qing did not declare Formosa a Province of the Qing until 1895 as the Japanese was encroaching on the island. The island was handed to Japan 10 years later. So what is your point??? Taiwan was not added into the PRC constitution until 1978 when Deng Xiaoping become president. So what is your point?? The war was never over Taiwan and the ROC escaped to the Japanese island of Formosa. There is no delusion it is clear. The point is the PRC has no sovereignty of Taiwan.
@@ResearchFirst-z7jThe United States belongs to the Indians. Based on your point of view on Taiwan, does that mean that the Americans should return the land to the Indians?
@@雷小雷-w7c Weak response. No counter evidence based counter argument just waffle. The war was never over Taiwan and the ROC escaped to the Japanese island of Formosa. There is no delusion it is clear. The point is the PRC has no sovereignty of Taiwan. The fact is that there are no internationally treaties, policies or agreements that state Taiwan is part of China AND YOU CANNOT PROVE OTHERWISE.
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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.
As Nações Unidas, incluindo os EUA e toda OTAN, reconhecem uma só China. Ora, é desonesto falar que a China queira exercer um controle sobre um território milenarmente chinez. Ideologias à parte, o mundo ficaria mais em paz se não houvesse tanto intervencionismo de caráter unilateral e imperialista. O futuro está na multipolaridade, e as diretrizes acordadas pelos países dos BRICS+ constituem o melhor exemplo.
China's interest in Taiwan is pride and nothing else. The US interest is the general interest against aggressive military action that all nations share, and the specific interest that Taiwan is a major technology manufacturer.
😂😂😂😂😂😂 United States is always looking to pick a fight they know they can't win. They couldn't win against the Taliban or Al Qaeda. China belongs to Taiwan.
As a Chinese, I think this video is fair, but you can empathize with me. If someone sets up a chain in your country to restrict your country's development and security, will you resist? At the same time, we mainland Chinese like Taiwanese and respect Taiwanese. Please don't listen to the lies of the United States and the "using the Chinese flag to scold Taiwanese" on the Internet.
If you respect Taiwanese, probably all you can hope for is that they respect China. The pro china party was close to being elected, in a few years it may be possible
lol what about the chain of artificial islands China is building in order to steal ocean territory from other south Asian countries????? The US is defending countries from China. That is the only reason for the US to be involved. China is too big and too highly populated for the US to ever invade not to mention China has nukes. Chinas build up of military forces is for expansionist purposes not defense. China is behaving like a bully and is trying to push around anyone too weak to fight them which is everyone but the US.
yeah there a lot news and documentaries, but the real thing is the normal people dont real care enough, if tomorrow china put their army in taiwan the population will care much less than the situation with Russia-Ukrain, for that reason we can not suft in the web without coming across any news from taiwan, the west want forceful, indoctrinate us with the topic.
developement? you guys are invading other nations space. U guys took over Tibet an brutally killed millions. Whos going to trust U? taiwan dont want to be the next Tibet!
if offending Taiwan origins from the civil war between CPC and KMT and is just a home affair for Chinese people. What does it have to do with US? Didn't Chinese people have the right and the power to solve their own problems?
A better question is why do so few countries care about other countries business. If democracies were to sit back and allow the expansion of totalitarian states then in time there would be no democracies because totalitarianism is a cancer.
The USA cannot win in this contest with China over Taiwan. Look at Ukraine today and people will know that Ukrainians are dying needlessly by the hundreds of thousands for the interests of the USA. I don't see American political leaders willing to sacrifice American soldiers to defend Ukraine. Ukrainian political leaders really failed badly on this score and allowed themselves and their country to be used as pawns to benefit American interests. And Han Chinese people who lives on Taiwan Island must be wise enough to know that America will not send her own soldiers to fight the Chinese and defend Taiwan. The whole world including the USA and her allies South Korea and Japan recongnises that Taiwan is an integral part of China and is Chinese sovereign territory. This kind of American political hypocrisy and double dealing to arm Taiwan and in turn encouraging Taiwan to seek political independence will lead to disaster for Taiwan. Maintaining the current status quo is only an interim solution. Taiwan's future cannot be determined by Han Chinese living on Taiwan island alone. At the end of the day, unification with China (preferably peaceful) will still take place because China will seek to reunify Taiwan to finally end the century of humiliation that Taiwan represents.
Ukraine is not Allied to the US and holds little strategic value for the US outside of protecting other EU allies... Taiwan is more important than Ukraine has ever been, we have gone to war over less important things with our own soldiers. The Taiwanese military is also significantly better than Ukraines... Those are not the same thing at ALLL. Ukrainians aren't "dying by the hundreds of thousands for the US", that is a war of aggression by the insanely incompetent Russian military, makes sense that a Chinese person would be on their side though seeing as both countries wish to be imperial expansionist states as we have seen in tibet, the borders of India, Mongolia, repeated creation of islands to expand territorial waters, etc. for the Chinese and continued expansion into Europe and the caucus mountains for Russia. Denouncing Russia as a Chinese person would be like denouncing your own government's policy as you both behave the same.
Are the CCP paying you by the word for your posts? Whether the current Chinese regieme feel humiliated seems to be poor justification to remove freedom of determination and force people under a totalitarian regiem against their will.
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.
the communist were fighting side by side, in WW2, and the reason they won right after WW2, was the nationalist was trying to save their own butts and sold supplies to Japan . US stopped supplying the nationalist, because of the corruption they saw, and the Communist took advantage. The peasants saw the betrayal by the nationalist , and it became a major recruitment for the Communist.
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.
The best way is to increase communications between the strait. Both sides share the same culture and the same history. The wise people will finally find a way to handle.
It’s way more complicated than you think…I don’t think people are wise enough to solve this problem which exists almost 80 years, just like communist & democrats are hard to find a way to sit down & talk peacefully. Let’s wait & see, maybe this problem will never be solved until end of human era 😂
And yet different politics. Taiwan does declare itself as an independent nation, alongside with an independent body of government and political parties that supports independence either through declaring themselves as the "True" China or as "Taiwan" fully separating themselves from the Mainland China. No matter how bots tries to delude everyone in this comment section, Taiwan do want US support and adhere to democracy - and do want to keep the status quo of being politically independent from the hands of the CCP.
@@Nope-eu9od Once the Chinese solve the problem of the chip-making machines Taiwan will be bagging the Chinese for trade, all China need to do is stop the trade
As a Taiwanese, I'd like to point out that what the video says in 10:15 is incorrect, the allies did not FORCE Japan to give Taiwan to China. Giving back Taiwan was once considered but was interrupted because the Allies feared the ROC would lose the civil war and Taiwan would be controlled by the Communists. It turned out the ROC loss indeed. That is why according to the Treaty of San Francisco, Taiwan was only renounced but not transferred and thus our status has been "undetermined". Basically, the Allies, especially the US, wanted Taiwan to be returned to China IF ONLY the ROC represented China. China (the PRC) clearly chooses to misunderstand that. On the other hand, the ROC also chooses to misunderstand that. Even though the ROC does not represent China anymore, it still claims Taiwan to be part of their territory. According to United Nations General Assembly Resolution 1514, all peoples have the right to self-determination, and I hope someday both the PRC and the ROC will leave us alone. Hope this explains well. PS. People often think the US wants to control everything, but I'm really grateful for what they did for Taiwan. Also, as a Taiwanese, I believe I know China much better than other countries do, and they are just as... ummm, unpleasant, as the news portraits.
the Allies feared the ROC would lose the civil war does not justify that taiwan is not part of China. And as you mentioned UN 1514, all people have the right to self-determination, that means Chinese people could choose which force to govern the whole China which including Taiwan. There is no dynasty in Chinese history seperate the whole China with out been reunified later in history. The civil war has not ended yet. That is the status quo.
@@shining1907 Yeah, of course the fear of the ROC losing the civil war itself does not justify that Taiwan is not part of China, the Treaty of San Francisco does :)
@@brendezvous then see the Treaty of Taipei between ROC and Japan. And look at your passport. ROC's territory includes mainland provinces and Taiwan province.
The title should be. Why is the us so obsessed with Taiwan the Chinese province and having so many military stations surrounding China while the u s a is on the other side of vast ocean?
Cause when we keep to ourself things like Pearl Harbor and 9/11 happen, we tried Isolationism it never worked both world wars. I do not know if your a American but I know the U.S lacks focus on historical stuidies so I do not blame you for not knowing that.
@@EnlistedBombin Israel also commits massacres in the Middle East because it believes it wasn't secure enough in the past. If any historical event can serve as justification for such actions, then China could invade numerous Western countries, including the U.S., because, in the past 200 years, China has suffered invasions and massacres by many nations. How dare you even say such shameless words? learn some history？
@@dexterdexpert8876 Oh you mean the 7 day war when everyone one of Isreals arabic nieghbors tried to invade them and got there butts spanked? Where they took part of Egypt and the U.S. forced Isreal to give it back? Oh yea CHINA did not exist until the 40s it was a bunch of indpendent states. Infact the reason Tiawan is the way tiwain is, is because the democratic forces all fled there and started there own china. When the U.S. Supports 1 china policy we mean Tiawan being the one china. How dare you try to spit a false narrative about history then use other terrible examples.
There is no 'chain' stopping Chinese ships from peacefully going about their business. There are instead many miles of open water. Taiwan is not 'blocking' anything. It is an independent country with a vibrant democracy. US troops should already be on the ground in Taiwan. Perhaps the 50,000 US troops doing nothing in Germany could be moved to Taiwan.
🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 00:02 *⚔️ China's Military Actions Around Taiwan* - China's military drills around Taiwan are escalating tensions. - Beijing aims to gain control over Taiwan, viewing it as part of its territory. - The U.S. has pledged to defend Taiwan militarily if necessary. 00:35 *🌏 Why Taiwan is a Geopolitical Flashpoint* - Taiwan's strategic location makes it a critical area of focus for both China and the U.S. - Its proximity to China and major shipping routes further increases its importance. - China views Taiwan as a vital part of its territorial integrity. 02:06 *📜 Historical Context of China-Taiwan Relations* - The roots of today's conflict stem from the Chinese Civil War in the 1940s. - The U.S. has maintained informal ties with Taiwan while officially recognizing Beijing. - Taiwan's ambiguous status continues to fuel geopolitical friction. 02:42 *🌊 Strategic Importance of Taiwan's Chokepoints* - Taiwan is surrounded by key straits critical for trade and military strategy. - Control of these straits gives China or the U.S. significant power in the Pacific. - Taiwan’s central location on the Chinese coastline makes it pivotal for access to the Pacific Ocean. 04:18 *🛡️ U.S. Military Strategy in the Region* - The U.S. maintains military bases around Taiwan to project power and protect its allies. - Taiwan is part of the "first island chain" that the U.S. uses to contain China's influence. - Recent military cooperation between the U.S., Japan, and the Philippines strengthens this chain. 07:01 *💸 Economic Importance of Taiwan* - Taiwan's semiconductor industry, particularly TSMC, is crucial for global supply chains. - Both the U.S. and China depend heavily on Taiwan for advanced microchips. - Losing Taiwan to China could significantly shift economic power against the U.S. 09:57 *🇨🇳 Historical Significance for China* - Taiwan's loss during the "Century of Humiliation" drives China’s desire for reunification. - President Xi Jinping views reclaiming Taiwan as a key to restoring China's national pride. - The Communist Party frames Taiwan's reunification as essential to China's national rejuvenation. 15:35 *🗳️ U.S. Commitment to Democracy* - Supporting Taiwan helps the U.S. maintain its alliances and promote democracy in the region. - A Chinese takeover of Taiwan could destabilize U.S. alliances in Asia and embolden authoritarianism. - Taiwan's democratic values are central to the U.S.' strategic interest in preventing its annexation by China. Made with HARPA AI
As a citizen of the Republic of China, aka Taiwan, it's equally important to understand that the existence of this country's establishment by almost 200,countries, represents the world's political view. My humble opinion is that, we can lose the war, be taken over, but not harboring any thoughts from the sympathy of other countries, period. PROC has been working hard to maintain its people and difficulties same as the United States. The rest, it's in God's hand and may peace continue .
I am a Taiwanese student. Although it was indeed the United States that intervened in the Chinese civil war in the beginning, young people in Taiwan today are more inclined to the United States' position. Because there is no freedom in China, online speech is restricted. Even to use Google, you have to secretly "jump over the wall" to use it. There is a subject in Chinese education called "Politics Course". You cannot bring up ideas about illegal textbook content, because that is illegal, and there is a chance that you will have to retake this course. Finally, what I want to say is that I am Taiwanese. I don't hate the Chinese, but I hate the Communist Party.
The Cairo Declaration of 1943 and the Potsdam Declaration of 1945 have already stated that Taiwan is Chinese territory. This is about historical justice. Then, who is the bad guy.
@@adamSmith_1723 NO, that independent country does not exist but TW is part of China, accepted by 180+ countries. That only explain what absolute liar the US led western nations are.
@@vickyperez9240 That is a poor excuse for hypocrisy. Size, wealth, and great power do not exempt anyone from moral responsibility. The nations do not get to judge themselves. God will judge them all.
I am from Taipei, Taiwan, and I would like to say on behalf of my personal voice How can Taiwan be confident of receiving international support or assistance before it is banned from spending billions of dollars a year on Russian energy purchases? The insistence of a few Taiwanese companies on purchasing and using Russian coal is one of the reasons why the Ukrainian people are suffering. This has also led to concerns that Taiwan as a whole may not be able to obtain the international status that a democratic country deserves, and may not receive full support. Clean and cheap coal has Russia’s backing. At this point, just as North Korea sends troops to attack Ukraine, billions of dollars are enough to launch hundreds of missiles, which will certainly destroy Ukrainian residents, important energy facilities, ammunition depots, and the United States, NATO and other international organizations. The burden of defense assistance will increase, and I sincerely hope that Taiwan will immediately stop assisting Russia. U.S. OFAC should immediately impose secondary sanctions and freeze the company's U.S. bank accounts. EU countries must also be notified to formulate relevant strategies as soon as possible so that the Taiwan government can withdraw its support for Russia as soon as possible.
@@maxcupher mate you need to educate yourself, Ukrainians are corrupt and led by a dictator, further learn the history of the Region. Useless of A instigated the war by funding coup throwing out pro Russian govt that was voted in!!
as a Chinese in mainland, I must say that is video has wide and deep view about the Taiwan issues. This is truely a front line for China-US competition(or conflict)
China may have manufactured 30 million cars according to CCP data, however half of them are sitting in massive car parks as there is zero domestic demand 😅😂
I’m a citizen of China. To be honest, don’t understand why Taiwan government intends to be independent…😮 Keep the same state as Hong Kong can help them enjoy more Chinese preferential policies…That can be the bedrock to enhance the practical living standards of their citizens…😢
You dont need to understand. The fact is there are no internationally recognized treaties, policies or UN resolutions that state that Taiwan is part of China. In fact, Taiwan was not even included into the PRC constitution until 1978.
If you search “Chinese Civil War”, you will know a lot history. ROC--Republic of CHINA 🇹🇼 , Taiwan is one of its province which its under its control, it claims the mainland China is part of its territory, although not under its control. PRC-- People’s Republic of China 🇨🇳, Vise Versa. You will know from their name, its an unfinished result of civil war.
Taiwan is just a province of China, just like Hawaii is a state of America. The unification of country is more important than the social system in view of most of Chinese people.
@@maxtai4811 agreed . Arkansas has 50% unemployment. Courtesy Tom cotton our senator. Arkansas is not in china though Another strawman from you . Too bad hr1157 is on US govt official website .
Taiwan is not People's Republic of China island. Saying that Taiwan belongs to China and saying Taiwan belongs to People's Republic of China are two very different ideas.
The way how larger powers try to project themselves over territory that does not belong to them is really intriguing. Taiwan is the home of the first Austronesian speakers but today, China (a Sino-Tibetan speaking group) claims as its own. If we go by the first settlers, Taiwan belongs to the Austronesian sphere, i.e., Phillipines, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Pacific islands. Then there's the occupation of Tibet by China. So, while China may have legitimate modern era complaints it itself is a foreign power in these lands. In the end it has to be what the people of those regions want, Taiwan and Tibet, but will China accept it? Will it give Tibet back to its people? If Taiwanese want to have their own country, why be against it? As for the West it is playing its own politics to ensure its dominance against an adversary. There's no one who is innocent here.
Russia should be worried too. The Chinese have long memories of what is their territory. Taiwan has belonged to China since ancient times. The earliest written account of Taiwan was in the Seaboard Geographic Gazetteer, compiled more than 1,700 years ago by Shen Ying of the State of Wu during the period of the Three Kingdoms. Starting as early as the mid-12th century, Chinese governments of different periods set up administrative bodies to exercise jurisdiction over Taiwan. However, through a war of aggression against China in April 1895, Japan forced the defeated the Qing government to cede Taiwan and the Penghu Islands. In July 1937, Japan launched an all-out war of aggression against China. In December 1941, the Chinese government issued a declaration of war against Japan, announcing to the world that all treaties, conventions, agreements and contracts regarding relations between China and Japan had been abrogated and that China would recover Taiwan and the Penghu Islands. The Potsdam Proclamation, signed by China, the U.S. and Britain in 1945 (later adhered to by the Soviet Union), stipulated that "The terms of the Cairo Declaration shall be carried out." In August 1945, Japan surrendered and promised that it would faithfully fulfill the obligations laid out in the Potsdam Proclamation. On October 25, 1945, the Chinese government recovered Taiwan and the Penghu Islands, resuming the exercise of sovereignty over Taiwan. From that point forward, China had recovered Taiwan de jure and de facto through a host of documents with international legal effect. That's why USA, and most countries, will not ratify Taiwan as a separate country.
There are no internationally recognised treaties, policies or UN resolutions that state that Taiwan is part of China. Also, historically, China has had minimal control over the island of Taiwan, I will explain further below. Now some facts about Taiwan: 1: The island now known as Taiwan was inhabited and ruled by the aborigines for approximately 30,000 years. 2: When the Dutch arrived in 1626 most of the population of Formosa were the Yuanzhumin or Gaoshan people (who have no DNA link back to China) 3: The Qing had minimal control of Taiwan in fact the Qing only managed to rule less than 20% of the island while the aborigines ruled and controlled over 80% of the island. The Qing created a border in 1750 with rocks which was called the Tu Niu Red Line. The Japanese were the first country to colonise Formosa and create roads and infrastructure.. 4: Due to the lack of control, the Qing did not declare Formosa a Province of the Qing until 1895 as the Japanese was encroaching on the island. The island was handed to Japan soon after. 5: Over the past 400 years the island has been partially ruled by 5 different governments but it was only the Japanese and ROC who had full control of the entire island. 6: Historically the CCP recognized Formosan independence. In 1936, when the Republic of China (ROC) was China’s government and Taiwan (Formosa) was a Japanese colony, Chairman Mao Zedong offered support to Korea and Formosa if their peoples wished to gain independence from Japan. Mao’s internationalist position suggested that 1) both Korea and Formosa have a right to independence, and 2) this is based on the right to self-determination. Mao did not claim that Taiwan has been an integral part of China. (look up Edgar Snow interview)) 7: The Cairo Declaration 1943 discussed the possibility of handing the island of Taiwan to the ROC. This discussion required a treaty to become official and was never implemented. 8: The PRC constitution was formed in 1949 yet Taiwan was not added to it until 1978. 9: The ROC were granted a caretaker role of Formosa after WW2 but when the ROC escaped to the island it still legally belonged to Japan. 10: When Japan relinquished its sovereignty of Taiwan with The Treaty of San Francisco after the ROC invaded the Japanese island, China was not even invited. The treaty was signed by 49 nations but both the ROC and CCP were NOT present. 11: The One China Policy, Un Resolution 2758 or the Treaty of San Francisco do not declare that Taiwan is a province of China. There are no internationally recognized treaties, policies or UN resolutions that state that Taiwan is part of China.
Chinese army don't worry about begin the war with US, Japan, and South Korea together, just like 1 vs 17 countries when 70 years ago. And actually, Chinese don't care about the guys lived in the island who don't treat themselves as Chinese. No one can change this mind. Back to PRC, or leave from Taiwan.
so many people dont know the importance of the island itself. This is not about the tiawanese people as it should but for the U.S its about keeping china inside the chain block. Having china in control of taiwan means they can preject their fleet/power towards the pacific which then they can easily deploy their ships agaisnt america easialy if war were to ever occur between the 2. Look at japan in WW2 because they had open ocean they were able to take over korea, phillippines and some parts of china. Even the usa pearl harbor was attacked without any problem. SO this is the main reason why usa is against china taking over taiwan. Tscm comes secondary.
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The video claims to why both countries want to fight for Taiwan well. No apparent favoritism on one party but just explaining the history fairly. Great video 👍
yes，i agree with y
日本は台湾が中国に渡されることを望んでいる
どうしても阻止したいって言うんならもう一度アメリカvs日本で戦えや
I agree
I don't see that is a fair idea to try to ignord the history.
Taiwan is already free
The related history is clearly presented. This kind of objective documentary is rare in RUclips.
you called this objective?
@@ericchan4493 That's the objective fact
Nonsense, Taiwan is a province of China, this is China's internal affairs.
文化不同，注定对立，就算没有敌人，盎撒人也会制造敌人，本质上是利益，资本总是要吃人的😂
@@YiHang-gw4rlThat's only part of the truth.
Excellent documentary! Thanks!
Nice job explaining a complex geopolitical situation. Also, love the animation...as usual! Keep up the great work
The most important thing is what Taiwanese people want.
and they don't want to have chinese ruling them, you can sure of that.
So the America and Chinese people are not important?
Which the CCP does not value.
They want to remain the current status, but the US wants to play it as a card
definitely not, its not about Taiwanese people, they doesn't count
Why are the US so concerned about a tiny island half way around the world? Do they HONESTLY care for the Taiwanese people? I highly doubt it. They're just looking for a way to assert their dominance.
Money!
sure
Neither country cares for the Taiwanese people, after all it's all about money, power and gaining dominance over the Pacific Ocean to expand their territories.
The US and Taiwan have a defense treaty. Like Japan and South Korea, the US honors that defense treaty because both will benefit from it.
They still amuse by the colonial taste still
8:41 Looking at that map, how far is the U.S from China?! All Chinese navy bases are in its mainland but the U.S bases are thousands of kilometers away from its border......
Bro
Because China has threatened to invade Taiwan just about a thousand times….
Brilliant observation
@@Awesome-Jackson😅
This video reminds me all of the decision-making process between superpowers are all about the game theory, farrrrr more tricky and complex then we think. Good video.
Great documentary! Would love to see something similar for other areas of the world!
Far too many bots and web troops in the comments
“No matter how large a country is, if it loves war, it will perish.” This saying emphasizes that even the most powerful nations will ultimately fall if they are overly aggressive and warlike.
Thats why China has broken apart like 5 times
@@shortyzander1341 China wasn’t powerful since World War 2 and couldn’t even defend itself, then how come considering it “agressive and warlike”?
@@shortyzander1341isn’t it the United States
@@lucky-d6z look into chinese history
Do you mean America is doomed?
Ok this was just so good, and I've been watching you guys for some time now & been ignoring this long enough, had to subscribe today lol
Apparently people forget about the One China policy? China is interested in Taiwan because it is a huge economic, tech, and strategic center. And its their territory. The US, Canada, and Western Europe are interested in Taiwan for the reasons stated above, and to use as a base of operations to destablize the Chinese govt. Saved you like 15mins+.
Brother, you clearly left out some key points in the video. The most important piece of information is that, legally, Taiwan is part of China-not economically. The mainstream opinion in mainland China supports the reunification of Taiwan. The Communist Party cannot give up on Taiwan; doing so would lead to its collapse. Peace or war? Just look at China’s laws regarding Taiwan’s reunification. China has never promised to renounce the use of force to achieve reunification. What the people of Taiwan think is irrelevant; in this world, power speaks louder than words. Mainland China’s strength in East Asia is on par with that of the United States.
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The ROC (Taiwan) is a great and amazing democratic country, while the PRC is a dictatorship.
They are two completely different countries.
Who wants to live in fear?
Who wants to have to self-censor before speaking to avoid being arrested for saying something that officials don't like to hear ?
No one is willing to give up democracy and freedom, let alone be locked behind the iron curtain.
@@holidaywang9406 Stop being naive. Taiwan's democracy is just so-so. The mainland government even claims they're the closest to democracy. What Taiwanese people think about the Taiwan issue has never mattered. Did the Japanese ask for your opinion? Did Chiang Kai-shek ask for your opinion? Taiwan's fate hinges on the power struggle between the mainland and the US.
Taiwan's economy only accounts for 4% of China's GDP. As for the level of science and technology, there should be nothing of value to China. The difference in scientific and technological strength between the two sides is too great, and there is no value for comparison.
“One-China principle”
Don't blame us, it's Taiwan, Japan, the Philippines that should be worried about China's aggression. It's NOT OUR fight here in the USA. We're only involved because we promised to help our Allies.
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Someone did not pay attention during the video...
I am at 4:38 in the video and no one wants to talk about why US has so many military bases in Asian countries like Japan, South Korea and the Philippines? Doesn't It sound so messed up?
Every government asked or was okay with the US setting up bases there. South Korea and Japan particularly. To be clear, I'm Korean. I'd never want to ever be under Chinese control. I honestly wish they'd ban all chinese travelers but that's a separate issue. Japanese friends, at least from Tokyo don't like Chinese people either nor their government.
@@nono-yd8ijWhy? I mean why you guys are okey with the us setting base in your house? I just don't get it.😂
@ cause one wrong move and Korea would be in war. China would also invade, they already tried to force us into communism and own us.
Because that’s kind of how alliances work?
Japan not sovereign nations.
This video explains the deadlock of both countries clearly Thanks for making such a great video!!
My father was a KMT soldier during Civil War between Nationalists and Communists. He came to Taiwan because of the defeat of Nationalists. I must criticize this documentary for not mentioning "the Soviet Union's involvement in the Chinese Civil War" but instead emphasizing the relationship between the United States and Nationalists. One of the reason why Chinese Communist Party could win Chinese Civil War was the Soviet Union
lol the Soviet Union was on the Nationalist’s side at the beginning, however they realized the Nationalist’s is too weak😀
我来告诉你吧，苏联只是一个方面，更重要的是得民心，共产党懂得迎合广大的农民和农村。国民党百年烂党！大陆斗不过共产党，到了台湾斗不过民进党，被全体中华儿女唾弃的百年烂党，还想领导全中国？痴心妄想！
Face it. KMT is just a much weaker army.
有一个观点不知道你听过没有。美苏其实是想中国分裂成两个国家，长江以北和长江以南。
那你的父亲应该没有说过宋美龄只把美国援助国民党的钱拿出来一小部分当做军费，其他的钱拿去巴西圣保罗买房产和存到美国银行里面了吧。还有蒋介石组织抗日的时候拿出军费让宋美龄组建中国空军，军费可以购买1300架飞机，宋美龄最后只买了300架飞机，剩下的钱拿去存在香港银行里面等着增值，我很尊敬在抗日战争中的国军士兵和将领。但是蒋介石夫妇这样的行为让底下的士兵也很难办啊😅 最后给予抗日战争中的国民党军队最高的敬意
4:40 Looking at this map, Are these countries truly independent?
Look at the distance between France and the UK, surely they should be one country?? Yeah we tried that but after many hundreds of years of wars we stopped trying to take over each others countries.
Yes, they are
They don't want to be like Ukraine.
@ many would rather end up like Ukraine, Free but war torn, instead of oppressed and peaceful
@ we have a saying in my state, it’s better to die fighting for freedom, than to live submissively oppressed
Brilliant analysis and a complete history. Well done.
Opinions from me a chinese guy:
1. China has claimed Taiwan as its territory before Taiwan becoming a huge economic entity and world centor of semiconductor. Therefore, it is not due to China’s economic ambitions.
2. The United States has supported Taiwan in its opposition to the Chinese Communist Party since the 1940s and 1950s. There is no doubt that this was China’s civil war, yet the U.S. intervened in the internal affairs of another country for its own interests (like the island chain strategy or other Pacific strategies). I believe this is the main reason for current awkward division situation across the Taiwan Strait.
3. Taiwan was also a dictatorism before, so the saying of protecting ideology doesn't make sense. At least, didn't make sense.
4. China has never invaded any other country, and its friction with neighboring countries is far less than that of other large nations of similar size. The U.S. claims that China expansionist threat, so it blocks the entire entrance to the Pacific of China, which is ridiculous. The Pacific should not be an inner sea of any country.
5. Do people of a region have the right to choose independence by vote? I don't think so. There are many arguments in regions such as the Middle East and Russia-Ukraine.
6. I firmly believe that Taiwan is a part of China, but I oppose launching a war. Taiwanese's human rights, safety and property should be protected. I hope Chinese and Taiwanese can: maintain peace, be open and inclusive, communicate more , and leave the process of integration to time.
Bro are you communist
Well said!
@Duprehh-sz7ok he is only sayiing the ture based on data.
If Taiwan is somehow “returned” to China. I highly doubt the CCP would leave freedom of speech to the Taiwanese people even if they have a one country two system policy. HK would be one of the best example.
@@aioi8492 Moreover shouldn’t the country’s destiny be decided by its own people? Although the current situation is more then awkward, it’s best to remain this relationship between China and Taiwan
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.
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
China belongs to its rightful rulers in Taiwan. Stalin communism destroyed China and Chinese culture.
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.
@@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
@@merrymachiavelli2041 Taiwanese President already declared independence and China made a hue and cry and settled down
When the US has their Chip factories up and running they will drop Taiwan like an old girlfriend.
You got that right. I'd like to believe that the US will remain committed to Taiwan due to democracy, etc. But a more cynical examination points to the idea that once the US feels confident that domestic chip manufacturing meets the need, defense of Taiwan may become a luxury we say we can't afford.
the us has been protecting taiwan before microchips even existed, that's why Taiwan isn't part of China.
It will take at least a decade for that to happen. Taiwan didn't become a chip powerhouse over night, and U.S isn't going to suddenly become a chip powerhouse in a year neither.
@@jengoh3826 Yup it takes about that long to build a proper chip factory tht is clean enough. 10 yrs isnt that long though in world history.
@ Time frame on the scale of world history spanning centuries is not really relevant here. If you want to discuss geopolitical issues as it is happening now, the analytical time frame shouldn't be something longer than 50 years. In fact, even 50 years is too long. Moreover, Trump is about to take over in a few days. We all know how much he dislike the CCP. Can the CCP even last for another ten years?
Plot Twist: USA elects a president who also threatens to annex a bunch of friendly neighbors 👏🏻
People of Taiwan must decide where they want to be. Independent or part of China. Only peaceful way!
There are no internationally recognized treaties, policies or UN resolutions that state that Taiwan is part of China. There is no decision to be made.
Will US agree if Kahmiri people or palestinian people demand the same. Why not the general population of whole china (including Taiwan) decides if Taiwan wants to be independent. Thats the peaceful way.
@@hazaonly The PRC have no say my friend.
The fact is that there are no internationally treaties, policies or agreements that state Taiwan is part of China
@@ResearchFirst-z7j Well, there is under UN Resolution Taiwan is a apart of China and it was confirmed twice during UN assembly.
He calls an island chain outdated when the whole Chinese military expanding and upgrading their naval capabilities?
If Alaska or Hawaai decided to leave the US and China started setting up military bases there? Hmmm?
However the people in Alaska and hlHawaai don't want this Think the different between this.
Horrendous way of thinking Ccp shipl
Actually there is a big difference btw China and the US. If China takes America's place, they won't set any military bases abroad because the marginal revenue is low.
If the people of Alaska or Hawaii voted to leave the US?
This is only a question, but where does the right of democratic self-determination come into the equation? Should there be a democratic determination, only a military one?
Perhaps, if people were willing to talk about these issues, rather that to fly into a rage, there might be fewer problems?
They can’t lmao once you join the union you cannot leave
this was very easy to follow
The question should be why is the United States obsessed with Taiwan thousand miles away?
Usa is a company that needs to keep making money whichever way
Taiwan produces 50-60% of microchips and 90% of all advanced microchips in the world. If the Chinese successfully unify it will mean Chain will be the biggest producer of microchips. Note: In this day and age microchips are as equal if not more valuable as oil to a modern economy. Should China succeed it would threaten the US economy as a simple blockade in semiconductor shipments could serious hurt the US economy. Due to this risk the US is not willing to allow China to fulfill its wishes of unification.
Cause Taiwan is the center of microchips if china have it well usa is doomed
@DimitriWanyoko-d4c the us has been protecting taiwan ever since the end of the chinese civil war, before microchips were even a thing. That's the only reason Taiwan exists, because the US intervened in their civil war. It's a way for the US to threaten and contain China while spreading American influence.
Isn't China reunifying Taiwan to it, much more analogous to the unification of Germany?
It could end up that way. But German reunification happened only because the citizenry of both parts were for it. That is not the case with Taiwan, that desire has consistently failed at the ballot box. I think the analogy that better fits your argument in that the Falklands are part of Argentina. But the people actually LIVING there were never for that, so after Argentina invaded 40 years ago, the UK declared war and took it back, on behalf of the territory it had declared it would protect. If your argument is not that reunification should be based on citizen wishes but historical precedent, then were do we stop? Should Sweden or Russia reabsorb Finland, should France demand Germany and Spain in order to recreate the Frakish empire, or should England get the entire western half of France to recreate the Angevin empire, should Italy lay claim to the entire Mediterranean coastline & much more to reestablish the Roman Empire - which existed for half a millennium?
你支持公民意愿的时候，有没有考虑过当一个地区被占领70年，被某个其它大国支持的分离主义教育的新一代人的影响，那么假设你的国家某个地区被一个强国占领，最终在七十年后要求独立，你也支持吗？我们小学就学过法国作家都德的《最后一课》并感同身受了解那种感觉，可能对此你没有想法，但不代表未来不会。@@MManv84
or Ukraine trying to hold on to the Donbas.
@@MManv84 so is it ok to take out California state by Canada and after few years of occupation the US should never ask to take it back? lol . " if we assume California is US state not Mexican in the first place"
Nope
13:04 No tension overthere. My friends from Taiwan (ROC） never feel that they've been living under tension. The truth is they are tired of disorders and fights caused by the Green and the Blue. That DW Correspondent in this video with green background politically.
China should establish it's military presence around Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico. Maybe China should liberate these territories from the US and gain it's independence and democracy.
Even tho China is not a democracy? 🤷♂️ your logic is srupid
The problem is that China is not capable of establishing those military presence in those places you named. You have to wait until China becomes stronger. Nowadays, China is just becoming weaker and weaker.
In fact, China's concern for Taiwan has nothing to do with its semiconductors. On the one hand, China has the confidence to manufacture all high-tech products in the future, even if there is a long distance now, but China has been working hard for it; On the other hand, Taiwan has been China's territory since ancient times, and the Chinese people do not want to lose their own land, which is a matter of concern to every Chinese, but also China's internal affairs, and has nothing to do with any other country.
Unfortunately, that confidence is very misplaced. Also, Taiwan does not belong to People's Republic of China, so there is no internal affairs here. Its an international affair that implicates the interests of many neighboring countries.
The US's ambiguous position on the ROC is not meant to stop an independent nation (ROC) from declaring independence.
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.
You have no idea about what "Taiwan Independence" really means. "ROC is an independent nation" is exactly another example of deliberate ambiguity. Simply put, "Taiwan independence" means the country somehow stop being (the Republic of) China, maybe through constitutional amendment or reform of government. Anyway, it will be qualified as a unilateral change to the status quo which the US has always been strongly opposing.
Why do already independent countries declare independence again?
@@HaleVisse that's why eunuchs keeps telling others they are real men!
You really should learn some international law please.
Remember, Taiwan specializes in microchip and semi conductor production that neither the US nor China have the capability to meet. If the US isn’t getting these chips then their economy slows to a halt and maybe even regresses. Houses in the US are essentially built on chips. If chip production and exporting ended then progressing technology would be impossible
It is by design, so US can support Taiwan. The reason Asian countries are successful was to battle Communism.
US gave exclusive trade to Japan with China, to prevent Japan from falling to the communist right after WW2 we rebuilt Japan's economy. Then we did the same with South Korea. Nixon made a deal with China, which was why China is a manufacturing powerhouse, and why the Soviets fell. They saw China outpacing Russia, and they got jealous.
Ding ding. Thats 100% correct.
@@stevenlouie6922 u sure US didnt destroy japan s economy and korea's? read some real news and history or get some friends from those country to learn
@@qiyuan6091 my thoughts exactly 👍 ❤️
Who would have thought talking to a local would help you understand the landscape
It’s a shame that most people listen to respond
Teach them then 🤘
@@Darkreighn no, destroying their economy afterward is exactly what they want. they became growingly dependent on USA, so usa can go in and sweep the economy growth, they win multiple times. til this day us has been funding activities to prevent from asian contries uniting. because the will ultimately became communist as collectiveism is in the blood of asian countries
It's very attractive the way you explain it
One thing is clear: a certain ethnic nation should be solely entitled to deciding their fate, not by their arms being twisted around.
No. If that’s the case, indigenous people in America, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Hawaii, Falkland, ir, Scotland want their lands back.
Why?What are the benefits?
You are right, both of them, Taiwan and China are Han ethnic group. They should vote together for their destine.
@@haniahannslew4108they do, but it's not happening.
And it's not due to the indigenous people's generosity. 😂
Thanks for great video.
But, There is an incorrect statement on "Japan took Taiwan from China".
Litrrally, it was Japan took Taiwan from "Ching Empire". Which the Empire was not the "China" as the country today. There was no country named China officially, but Ching Empire as the country at that time.
Secondly, Ching Empire didn't control entire Taiwan but only few townships on the west coast in Taiwan.
Third, Taiwan did have their own kingdoms within Taiwan island. There, they deserve the title who hosted Taiwan as a country if anyone ever consider the nationlism with respects.
Forth, Netherland, Portugal and Spain who governed partially the Taiwan island before Japan and Ching Empire, then, why shall Taiwan to be considered as part of China, where China (aka PRC) has never ever governed Taiwan for any minute.
Lots of historical complications in this small island. I do secerely hope it is never be which country want it, but, listen to Taiwanese who they want to be. Aparently, they only want democracy and freedom as the current way of living. Which is the small wish but need helps and attention.
Youre funny about "China", Ching was China, China today be called PRC, still China. Learn more and learn well please, Trump knows China more than you.
首先，我要纠正你的错误，台湾并非在清朝时才并入中华，早在几千年前的三国时期，那时台湾正处于原始时期，是中华带给台湾人口，秩序，经济，技术，所谓的荷兰以及日本的统治并非正统，准确而言是侵略，抢夺。郑成功以及国民政府要收复台湾是因为这是个战略要冲，关系着整个中国的安危，届时，大陆每天都处于威胁之中。台湾政府想独立是因为国民政府的私心，他们想光复大陆。所以他们向台湾民众传输负面思想，让他们认为他们的使命就是攻打中国，但国民政府没有强大的军事，所以他们需要美国作为护盾，并且将台湾变成美军基地。
@杨浩宇-y8x thanks for bull shiting.
Please go ahead to claim europe as your "chinese tarritory" which conquered by Genghis Khan. Hey again Taiwan is not part of it either.
3 kingdom things you mentioned, there is not evidence at all.
Also none of the 3 kingdoms named PRC at all. It has nothing to do with your country. Wake up people.
this RUclips video should've been titled "Why the US are so obsessed with Taiwan"
Taiwan to China, is kind of like Texas to the Federal States. The only difference is when the Confederate States lost the Civil war, they don't have an isolated island to take shelter in. Imagine if the South is not under federal control, and they elect their own president and develop their own "democracy", would that be tolerated by the White House? Absolutely no chance.
That's two different examples. If the confederacy all ran to Puerto Rico or something it'd be a different story.
Except the PRC were the Confederacy in your example, also ROC werent pro-slavery, furthermore you say "democracy" but by all metrics ROCs democracy is more free and fair than PRCs?
The ROC (Taiwan) is a great and amazing democratic country, while the PRC is a dictatorship.
They are two completely different countries.
Who wants to live in fear?
Who wants to have to self-censor before speaking to avoid being arrested for saying something that officials don't like to hear ?
No one is willing to give up democracy and freedom, let alone be locked behind the iron curtain.
@boredphysicist Just giving an example of why the US would never truly understand the significance of Taiwan to China. Like it or not, Chinese across both sides of the straits are bounded by blood and families. Taiwanese people should not be blindsided and fooled by the Americans. They want nothing other than money and military strategic isolation from you.
@@holidaywang9406 you copy and paste in multiple comment replies, youre lazy and a bot😂
Thanks for video
China has the right to defend itself.
China has the right to stop acting as a bully trying to intimidate smaller neighbors. That is a bad image for the China and Chinese people overseas.
From its own regime
Does the Chinese people have the right to defend it self against the regimes suppression and mass surveillance ?
@@MissMan666 No. A Chinese can be easily cancelled or jailed if not following the regime.
@@ЯЗОМБИ-п6у yes from USA regime
For China is about outward force projection and control. At present the vast majority of high end electronics processors are made in Taiwan which the entire developed world needs.
我们只是要那片土地，不要他们的高端电子产品，而美国不是正在把台湾的高端电子产品转移到美国了，不是么？
If leaving status quo is more profitable, leave it. Taiwan should market research their people on age groups with correct questions. Ask the student population section, entire education and public service sector, and at post offices about reunification.
在国家领土的问题上投票是不可能的，阿塞拜疆会同意在纳卡地区投票吗？西班牙会同意在加泰罗尼亚投票吗？英国会同意北爱尔兰脱离英国吗？别幼稚了！
@@更辉陈 I meant that they may say YES rather than endure TNT. I believe it important to find a result so that it can be investigated. If searching for the truth is childish, then I remain a child. It depends how the question is phrased i.e., with or without the noise of war in the back ground and blood on people's hands and dead bodies piing up.
@@rodrickau 两岸的人们在这个问题上拉锯了75年了，现在台湾岛内在删除我们是一个国家的记忆！所以在大陆上人民已经对他们没有耐心了。他们在反复的利用美国牵制大陆发展，分裂国家，这是我们不能容忍的（在我们的认知里我们是一个国家，美国是外国，帮助外国去牵制自己的母国，我们认为这是背叛和汉奸行为！）
普通台湾人不知道他们每年从中国获取多少利润，他们一开始是想和平，但现在已经被意识形态裹挟，无法做出最有利于台湾的选择，因为媒体不会报道中国给台湾的任何优惠政策
If the topic of voting will be independent, there is a high probability. After all, separatist forces have been operating there for many years.
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
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.
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
Because many people have fallen into the trap of democracy. China considers itself democratic, but it is a centralized democracy. The United States considers itself democratic, but it is a centralized democracy of capital elites. Both sides fight for their own interests, China for its own sovereignty and integrity, and the United States for its own interests. True democracy is an ideal state, like communism, it is a beautiful vision but can never be realized.
It seems that the fate of a country or region should be determined by its people, but in fact it can only be determined by the powerful forces of all parties. There is no need for the world to blame China. In fact, from the standpoint of all parties, no matter China, the United States or Taiwan, everyone has sufficient and powerful 10,000 reasons to defend themselves, so there is no so-called right or wrong, just different positions.
I can only say sorry to the people of Taiwan. Whether you want to believe it or not, the reality is cruel. Taiwan will eventually be reunified. It is just a matter of time and method.All we can do is avoid war.
Taiwan is special. If it were an insignificant island in the Pacific, everything would be peaceful. But unfortunately, Taiwan is exactly between the two superpowers China and the United States, and the issue of its ownership involves a fundamental issue of principle on one side, so we must treat it with caution and strive for a peaceful settlement. What Taiwanese want seems important, but in fact it is not.🥲
本身就不存在完全的民主 美国如果失去了对全球的舆论控制 他也不会自由 不然他也不会去禁止 tiktok
zuojialong？ CSU？
@@ZZC-39 没错
brilliant
@@左家垅扛把 most intelligent argument yet
Excellent documentary..as always DW does a great job😊
Yeah, a good dog, right?
Great job
Why can't the USA just mind its own business?
The CCP have no sovereignty of Taiwan so perhaps it is they who should keep their noses out.
@@ResearchFirst-z7j Let me explained this to you since you are confused. Politics aside, you can't pretend that Taiwanese people aren't Chinese, our blood bond is undeniable. I'll even bet that your own grandparents are from the mainland, and you probably have uncles and cousins or whatnot in the mainland right now) and you can't pretend that Taiwan wasn't a part of a civilization that's called China for centuries before the recent separation. We are one same family in terms of historical continuity and cultural and lingual unity. You can't be so delusional to not know that. OK. now, political-wise, very simple, it is a civil war that has caused this peculiar situation of Taiwan, and the war was between CCP and KMT. So, CCP, as the winning party, indeed has a say in the matter of Taiwan, and that war deserves an ending. P.S. Do not let western media fool you to hate China.
@@zipei1673 I think it is you that is confused. Firstly: There are no internationally recognized treaties, policies, agreements or UN resolutions that declare that Taiwan is part of China. The only legal way that the CCP can unify with Taiwan is via an official written treaty.
In terms of race, Singapore is 75% pure Chinese, 14% of Thailand's population is pure Chinese & there are 8 million pure Chinese living in Malasia. So what is your point??
Taiwan is a mixed race in fact 10% of their population is of Japanese heritage. On top of this there are millions of mixed Aboriginals (Tsai Ing-wen is of mixed race), Dutch and Portuguese descendants. The Taiwanese in fact fought against China in Nanjing. So what is your point?????
When ROC escapees fled to the still officially Japanese island in 1949, they were about 15% of the population. Therefore 85% of the people of Taiwan were not even at war with the CCP. So what is your point?
The civil war was never over Taiwan and the island was Japanese territory during the war. So what is your point??
In term of history, CHINA HAS NEVER RULED TAIWAN.
The Qing who were Manchurian and like the Mongols not Chinese, had minimal control of Taiwan. The Qing only managed to rule less than 20% of the island while the aborigines ruled and controlled over 80% of the island. The Qing created a border in 1750 with rocks which was called the Tu Niu Red Line. The Japanese were the first country to colonise Formosa and create roads and infrastructure. So what is your point???
Due to the lack of control, the Qing did not declare Formosa a Province of the Qing until 1895 as the Japanese was encroaching on the island. The island was handed to Japan 10 years later. So what is your point???
Taiwan was not added into the PRC constitution until 1978 when Deng Xiaoping become president. So what is your point??
The war was never over Taiwan and the ROC escaped to the Japanese island of Formosa. There is no delusion it is clear. The point is the PRC has no sovereignty of Taiwan.
@@ResearchFirst-z7jThe United States belongs to the Indians. Based on your point of view on Taiwan, does that mean that the Americans should return the land to the Indians?
@@雷小雷-w7c Weak response.
No counter evidence based counter argument just waffle.
The war was never over Taiwan and the ROC escaped to the Japanese island of Formosa. There is no delusion it is clear. The point is the PRC has no sovereignty of Taiwan.
The fact is that there are no internationally treaties, policies or agreements that state Taiwan is part of China AND YOU CANNOT PROVE OTHERWISE.
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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.
The only reason is that Taiwan's leaders are pursuing independence and are supported by the United States.
@@fanghe-z1j not really. We really just want to be left alone.
Not just one leader's desire, it is the desire of Chinese whole. Taiwan problem is the last relic of our Century of Humiliation.
2024-8-14 TSMC’s U$. factory has yet to produce a single chip.
Cumulative investment in 4 years reached US$65 billion.
Bro you really think moving engineers from Taiwan to US would solve the semiconductor bottleneck you'd create?
You're clueless beyond compare.
Excellent, an objective video
As an American, we have no business interfering with Chinese internal affairs. Their civil war is still ongoing and we need to mind our own business.
但是你们的领导人不愿意看到一个强大和完整的中国
As Nações Unidas, incluindo os EUA e toda OTAN, reconhecem uma só China.
Ora, é desonesto falar que a China queira exercer um controle sobre um território milenarmente chinez.
Ideologias à parte, o mundo ficaria mais em paz se não houvesse tanto intervencionismo de caráter unilateral e imperialista.
O futuro está na multipolaridade, e as diretrizes acordadas pelos países dos BRICS+ constituem o melhor exemplo.
Highly doubt it…
你是对的，人们被所谓的“民主”给骗了。如果世界更加混乱和不和平，这些人都有责任
China's interest in Taiwan is pride and nothing else. The US interest is the general interest against aggressive military action that all nations share, and the specific interest that Taiwan is a major technology manufacturer.
😂😂😂😂😂😂 United States is always looking to pick a fight they know they can't win. They couldn't win against the Taliban or Al Qaeda. China belongs to Taiwan.
Very informative
Here. Whoever controls the island, controls majority of the advanced chip in the world.
Maybe this could have been a 5 sec video.
the commies had beef with the roc since the 50s. I don't think chips existed then
Brother, advanced chips are in the United States. Taiwan is part of China and must be unified no matter what.
More complicated than that
As a Chinese, I think this video is fair, but you can empathize with me. If someone sets up a chain in your country to restrict your country's development and security, will you resist? At the same time, we mainland Chinese like Taiwanese and respect Taiwanese. Please don't listen to the lies of the United States and the "using the Chinese flag to scold Taiwanese" on the Internet.
If you respect Taiwanese, probably all you can hope for is that they respect China.
The pro china party was close to being elected, in a few years it may be possible
lol what about the chain of artificial islands China is building in order to steal ocean territory from other south Asian countries?????
The US is defending countries from China. That is the only reason for the US to be involved. China is too big and too highly populated for the US to ever invade not to mention China has nukes. Chinas build up of military forces is for expansionist purposes not defense.
China is behaving like a bully and is trying to push around anyone too weak to fight them which is everyone but the US.
Well the German don’t care about Russian base at its doorstep 😂
yeah there a lot news and documentaries, but the real thing is the normal people dont real care enough, if tomorrow china put their army in taiwan the population will care much less than the situation with Russia-Ukrain, for that reason we can not suft in the web without coming across any news from taiwan, the west want forceful, indoctrinate us with the topic.
developement? you guys are invading other nations space. U guys took over Tibet an brutally killed millions. Whos going to trust U? taiwan dont want to be the next Tibet!
if offending Taiwan origins from the civil war between CPC and KMT and is just a home affair for Chinese people. What does it have to do with US? Didn't Chinese people have the right and the power to solve their own problems?
因為美國希望：在台灣重演一場俄烏戰爭，讓中國陷入蕭條。台灣幻想：中國和美國會為了台灣打上一場世界大戰，中國大陸希望：統一國家同時解除掉美國對中國的軍事封鎖，所以只有中美想的一樣但利益衝突，只有台灣人自以為是亞太的中心和被人搶奪的美麗公主，其實是沒有鞋子的灰姑娘
因為台灣人不希望被獨裁的中國共產黨統治😅加上加入美國的世界貿易體系對雙方有利
@@沒問題啊雙射手 那你讓中美別搶不就好了🤣👉事實就是中共一直想搶台灣，美國一直在保台灣，等哪天他們都不搶了你說的話會更有說服力
美国那是保台湾吗？那是卖武器赚钱，大把大把的dollar；中国早就被美军基地围了一圈，差台湾那一块吗？@@tsenyenlee9437
@@tsenyenlee9437 台独违反中华民国宪法
before this video, everyone should think about one question, why the US is always caring about so many other countries business?
A better question is why do so few countries care about other countries business. If democracies were to sit back and allow the expansion of totalitarian states then in time there would be no democracies because totalitarianism is a cancer.
The USA cannot win in this contest with China over Taiwan. Look at Ukraine today and people will know that Ukrainians are dying needlessly by the hundreds of thousands for the interests of the USA. I don't see American political leaders willing to sacrifice American soldiers to defend Ukraine. Ukrainian political leaders really failed badly on this score and allowed themselves and their country to be used as pawns to benefit American interests.
And Han Chinese people who lives on Taiwan Island must be wise enough to know that America will not send her own soldiers to fight the Chinese and defend Taiwan. The whole world including the USA and her allies South Korea and Japan recongnises that Taiwan is an integral part of China and is Chinese sovereign territory. This kind of American political hypocrisy and double dealing to arm Taiwan and in turn encouraging Taiwan to seek political independence will lead to disaster for Taiwan. Maintaining the current status quo is only an interim solution. Taiwan's future cannot be determined by Han Chinese living on Taiwan island alone. At the end of the day, unification with China (preferably peaceful) will still take place because China will seek to reunify Taiwan to finally end the century of humiliation that Taiwan represents.
Ukraine is not Allied to the US and holds little strategic value for the US outside of protecting other EU allies... Taiwan is more important than Ukraine has ever been, we have gone to war over less important things with our own soldiers. The Taiwanese military is also significantly better than Ukraines... Those are not the same thing at ALLL. Ukrainians aren't "dying by the hundreds of thousands for the US", that is a war of aggression by the insanely incompetent Russian military, makes sense that a Chinese person would be on their side though seeing as both countries wish to be imperial expansionist states as we have seen in tibet, the borders of India, Mongolia, repeated creation of islands to expand territorial waters, etc. for the Chinese and continued expansion into Europe and the caucus mountains for Russia. Denouncing Russia as a Chinese person would be like denouncing your own government's policy as you both behave the same.
Are the CCP paying you by the word for your posts?
Whether the current Chinese regieme feel humiliated seems to be poor justification to remove freedom of determination and force people under a totalitarian regiem against their will.
Such a bad analysis. Blame Putin for Ukraine. He is as evil as the CCP
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.
the communist were fighting side by side, in WW2, and the reason they won right after WW2, was the nationalist was trying to save their own butts and sold supplies to Japan . US stopped supplying the nationalist, because of the corruption they saw, and the Communist took advantage. The peasants saw the betrayal by the nationalist , and it became a major recruitment for the Communist.
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.
你们的言语自由我们管得着么? 说的好像我们现在就在头顶加机关枪不让你们说话似的. 真是搞笑至极.
@@Whereareyoufrom-iz1mkwrong again China bot 😂
台湾每年从中国赚取1500亿美元，他们更想和平，但是美国不允许
@@ЯЗОМБИ-п6у 等哪一天开放了墙，让你见识一下你所谓的中国机器人怎么占领你的网络世界😇，期待并等待着吧
难道真的可以说“大多数中国人希望维持现状”吗？我认为他们真正想要的是统一，但由于美国的干扰无法达成和平统一。
Taiwan for China：Symbol of Sovereignty
Taiwan for America：Chess piece in the game
you can tell who will abandon it in the end
The best way is to increase communications between the strait. Both sides share the same culture and the same history. The wise people will finally find a way to handle.
It’s way more complicated than you think…I don’t think people are wise enough to solve this problem which exists almost 80 years, just like communist & democrats are hard to find a way to sit down & talk peacefully. Let’s wait & see, maybe this problem will never be solved until end of human era 😂
@ Be positive man. As long as Taiwan doesn’t claim independent.
And yet different politics. Taiwan does declare itself as an independent nation, alongside with an independent body of government and political parties that supports independence either through declaring themselves as the "True" China or as "Taiwan" fully separating themselves from the Mainland China.
No matter how bots tries to delude everyone in this comment section, Taiwan do want US support and adhere to democracy - and do want to keep the status quo of being politically independent from the hands of the CCP.
@ politics is just politics, economy, civilization are much more powerful than politics.
@@Nope-eu9od Once the Chinese solve the problem of the chip-making machines Taiwan will be bagging the Chinese for trade, all China need to do is stop the trade
As a Taiwanese, I'd like to point out that what the video says in 10:15 is incorrect, the allies did not FORCE Japan to give Taiwan to China.
Giving back Taiwan was once considered but was interrupted because the Allies feared the ROC would lose the civil war and Taiwan would be controlled by the Communists. It turned out the ROC loss indeed. That is why according to the Treaty of San Francisco, Taiwan was only renounced but not transferred and thus our status has been "undetermined". Basically, the Allies, especially the US, wanted Taiwan to be returned to China IF ONLY the ROC represented China. China (the PRC) clearly chooses to misunderstand that.
On the other hand, the ROC also chooses to misunderstand that. Even though the ROC does not represent China anymore, it still claims Taiwan to be part of their territory. According to United Nations General Assembly Resolution 1514, all peoples have the right to self-determination, and I hope someday both the PRC and the ROC will leave us alone.
Hope this explains well.
PS. People often think the US wants to control everything, but I'm really grateful for what they did for Taiwan. Also, as a Taiwanese, I believe I know China much better than other countries do, and they are just as... ummm, unpleasant, as the news portraits.
the Allies feared the ROC would lose the civil war does not justify that taiwan is not part of China. And as you mentioned UN 1514, all people have the right to self-determination, that means Chinese people could choose which force to govern the whole China which including Taiwan. There is no dynasty in Chinese history seperate the whole China with out been reunified later in history. The civil war has not ended yet. That is the status quo.
@@shining1907 Yeah, of course the fear of the ROC losing the civil war itself does not justify that Taiwan is not part of China, the Treaty of San Francisco does :)
@@brendezvous then see the Treaty of Taipei between ROC and Japan. And look at your passport. ROC's territory includes mainland provinces and Taiwan province.
Good point 👌
Have u ever heard of Cairo declaration?
The title should be. Why is the us so obsessed with Taiwan the Chinese province and having so many military stations surrounding China while the u s a is on the other side of vast ocean?
Cause when we keep to ourself things like Pearl Harbor and 9/11 happen, we tried Isolationism it never worked both world wars. I do not know if your a American but I know the U.S lacks focus on historical stuidies so I do not blame you for not knowing that.
@@EnlistedBombin Israel also commits massacres in the Middle East because it believes it wasn't secure enough in the past. If any historical event can serve as justification for such actions, then China could invade numerous Western countries, including the U.S., because, in the past 200 years, China has suffered invasions and massacres by many nations. How dare you even say such shameless words? learn some history？
@@dexterdexpert8876 Oh you mean the 7 day war when everyone one of Isreals arabic nieghbors tried to invade them and got there butts spanked? Where they took part of Egypt and the U.S. forced Isreal to give it back?
Oh yea CHINA did not exist until the 40s it was a bunch of indpendent states. Infact the reason Tiawan is the way tiwain is, is because the democratic forces all fled there and started there own china.
When the U.S. Supports 1 china policy we mean Tiawan being the one china.
How dare you try to spit a false narrative about history then use other terrible examples.
@@dexterdexpert8876
Americans don't care about Taiwan or China. You are the ones who are obsessed.
There is no 'chain' stopping Chinese ships from peacefully going about their business. There are instead many miles of open water. Taiwan is not 'blocking' anything. It is an independent country with a vibrant democracy. US troops should already be on the ground in Taiwan. Perhaps the 50,000 US troops doing nothing in Germany could be moved to Taiwan.
🎯 Key points for quick navigation:
00:02 *⚔️ China's Military Actions Around Taiwan*
- China's military drills around Taiwan are escalating tensions.
- Beijing aims to gain control over Taiwan, viewing it as part of its territory.
- The U.S. has pledged to defend Taiwan militarily if necessary.
00:35 *🌏 Why Taiwan is a Geopolitical Flashpoint*
- Taiwan's strategic location makes it a critical area of focus for both China and the U.S.
- Its proximity to China and major shipping routes further increases its importance.
- China views Taiwan as a vital part of its territorial integrity.
02:06 *📜 Historical Context of China-Taiwan Relations*
- The roots of today's conflict stem from the Chinese Civil War in the 1940s.
- The U.S. has maintained informal ties with Taiwan while officially recognizing Beijing.
- Taiwan's ambiguous status continues to fuel geopolitical friction.
02:42 *🌊 Strategic Importance of Taiwan's Chokepoints*
- Taiwan is surrounded by key straits critical for trade and military strategy.
- Control of these straits gives China or the U.S. significant power in the Pacific.
- Taiwan’s central location on the Chinese coastline makes it pivotal for access to the Pacific Ocean.
04:18 *🛡️ U.S. Military Strategy in the Region*
- The U.S. maintains military bases around Taiwan to project power and protect its allies.
- Taiwan is part of the "first island chain" that the U.S. uses to contain China's influence.
- Recent military cooperation between the U.S., Japan, and the Philippines strengthens this chain.
07:01 *💸 Economic Importance of Taiwan*
- Taiwan's semiconductor industry, particularly TSMC, is crucial for global supply chains.
- Both the U.S. and China depend heavily on Taiwan for advanced microchips.
- Losing Taiwan to China could significantly shift economic power against the U.S.
09:57 *🇨🇳 Historical Significance for China*
- Taiwan's loss during the "Century of Humiliation" drives China’s desire for reunification.
- President Xi Jinping views reclaiming Taiwan as a key to restoring China's national pride.
- The Communist Party frames Taiwan's reunification as essential to China's national rejuvenation.
15:35 *🗳️ U.S. Commitment to Democracy*
- Supporting Taiwan helps the U.S. maintain its alliances and promote democracy in the region.
- A Chinese takeover of Taiwan could destabilize U.S. alliances in Asia and embolden authoritarianism.
- Taiwan's democratic values are central to the U.S.' strategic interest in preventing its annexation by China.
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Taiwan has been a part of China since ancient times.
Taiwan and the integrity of the first island chain are very important to Japan's security. Yet it's omitted.
Has China ever invaded Japan.? While the opposite is true . Japan has invaded China many times and inflicted enormous casualties and damages to China.
琉球，四国，九州对于中国的安全非常重要。。
北海道对于俄罗斯的安全非常重要
日本的安全？还在因为二战不用赔款不用道歉而窃喜吗？国民党还在因为退居台湾而觉得高枕无忧？举个民主大旗，光靠一张嘴就能天下无敌？你们到底被所谓民主洗的脑袋有多天真无邪啊？连中立都不是，却以为大国军事扩张不会打仗？就靠民主的民众不欢迎，对方就乖乖退兵保持友好吗？🤣
As a citizen of the Republic of China, aka Taiwan, it's equally important to understand that the existence of this country's establishment by almost 200,countries, represents the world's political view. My humble opinion is that, we can lose the war, be taken over, but not harboring any thoughts from the sympathy of other countries, period. PROC has been working hard to maintain its people and difficulties same as the United States. The rest, it's in God's hand and may peace continue .
為何東/西德可以國家統一？而大陸/台灣原屬同文同種一家人/卻被外人干涉不准統一？!
共產黨倒台後 東西德就統一了 如果中國共產黨也倒台後 中台統一的障礙自然會減少
政治和經濟情況非常不一樣，當時東德在經濟上遠弱於西德
台灣如果人均收入比中國低，那統一的阻力會非常小
中國經濟總量與軍事力量高於台灣，但人均收入遠低於台灣，所以中國想統一會有很大的阻力
有道理
@@johnyeh8560 首先 大陸人要了解的是 我們台灣人不想被中共統治
我作为一个大陆人虽然情理上希望中国统一，但也尊重台湾人民不想统一的意愿。然而美国人一边打着捍卫民主的大旗，一边大手都伸到大陆裤裆了，还叫嚣着捍卫台湾的立场你们难道不觉得奇怪吗🤔
両国が欲しいもの 🍁。
美国想用台湾当做跳板加强对亚太的统治
I am a Taiwanese student.
Although it was indeed the United States that intervened in the Chinese civil war in the beginning, young people in Taiwan today are more inclined to the United States' position.
Because there is no freedom in China, online speech is restricted. Even to use Google, you have to secretly "jump over the wall" to use it.
There is a subject in Chinese education called "Politics Course". You cannot bring up ideas about illegal textbook content, because that is illegal, and there is a chance that you will have to retake this course.
Finally, what I want to say is that I am Taiwanese. I don't hate the Chinese, but I hate the Communist Party.
你活在楚门的世界，你有怀疑你说的真实性吗
@@user-YJMTEFF 他講的跟交換生告訴我的差不多
在中國黨介入校園介入公司運營又不是什麼新聞
你又活在什麼世界?
@@lovelessheaven 那你有没有怀疑你的接受到的信息是二手不实信息？还是你只愿意相信它而不去怀疑信息的真实性。你说中国人没有自由，我告诉你我就是中国人，我还不知道自己有没有自由吗？听问不如一见，事实胜于雄辩，有机会你来我们这里亲眼看一看，谁活在楚门的世界里。
开口就是自由，然后附带一大堆刻板印象。我成年后在国内外国都长久定居过。我最终还是选择回国，国内比国外好太多，尤其这些年。如果你有机会，多出去看看。还有，在无论初中还是高中，政治都是门独立于语文的单独学科。油管上也有人做开箱视频你可以看看里面的内容。高中教材一套里面其中一半其实是经济与哲学。
@@user-YJMTEFF 看來被頻蔽
習慣了當然感覺不到 這就是洗腦的效果
台灣都有綠衛兵了何況資訊更受限的地方。
稍微想想，邪教是怎麼發展起來的？
一個相對自由的環境都能被利用 更別提中國這種幾乎全方位限制的環境了
幾年前我去中國出差 手機直接變成磚塊，地圖、通訊軟體全都不能用。
想用當地軟體？沒當地手機號碼根本註冊不了；支付？沒有當地銀行帳戶 刷國際卡也不見得都能行。
這樣的狀況 去過這麼多國家 印象中只有不丹比中國慘
沒VPN我兩個禮拜直接與世界失聯
打開電視 至少三分之一都在播抗日劇 熱本時段只會更多
細節我就懶得吐槽了
最後只有湯姆與傑利能看 真慘
還有前公司在中國也設有黨支部 早不是什麼新聞 隨便看一下小紅書還會教怎麼在公司成立支部
黨章裡也有寫明設立的條件 我錯怪什麼了嗎
這裡面哪一點是假訊息？請指教
The Cairo Declaration of 1943 and the Potsdam Declaration of 1945 have already stated that Taiwan is Chinese territory. This is about historical justice. Then, who is the bad guy.
Yeah but an independent nation now exists separate from the treaty
@@adamSmith_1723 NO, that independent country does not exist but TW is part of China, accepted by 180+ countries. That only explain what absolute liar the US led western nations are.
ask the Germans the unification of West Germany and East Germany.
China, such a country with double standards from others’ points of view!😊 I am a Korean.
After all, that's a big country!
I do know that Korea is obsessed with applying world heritage.😊
@@vickyperez9240
That is a poor excuse for hypocrisy.
Size, wealth, and great power do not exempt anyone from moral responsibility.
The nations do not get to judge themselves. God will judge them all.
你的首要任务是把“hanguo”这个名字还给中国，hanguo是东周时期中原的一个国家
South Korea, a country keen on whitewashing China culture into Korean culture.
I am from Taipei, Taiwan, and I would like to say on behalf of my personal voice
How can Taiwan be confident of receiving international support or assistance before it is banned from spending billions of dollars a year on Russian energy purchases? The insistence of a few Taiwanese companies on purchasing and using Russian coal is one of the reasons why the Ukrainian people are suffering.
This has also led to concerns that Taiwan as a whole may not be able to obtain the international status that a democratic country deserves, and may not receive full support.
Clean and cheap coal has Russia’s backing. At this point, just as North Korea sends troops to attack Ukraine, billions of dollars are enough to launch hundreds of missiles, which will certainly destroy Ukrainian residents, important energy facilities, ammunition depots, and the United States, NATO and other international organizations. The burden of defense assistance will increase, and I sincerely hope that Taiwan will immediately stop assisting Russia.
U.S. OFAC should immediately impose secondary sanctions and freeze the company's U.S. bank accounts. EU countries must also be notified to formulate relevant strategies as soon as possible so that the Taiwan government can withdraw its support for Russia as soon as possible.
@@maxcupher mate you need to educate yourself, Ukrainians are corrupt and led by a dictator, further learn the history of the Region. Useless of A instigated the war by funding coup throwing out pro Russian govt that was voted in!!
？why do you have so many requests? Taiwan is just a watch dog of America
professional😀
The Tawainese people DON'T WANT to belong to China! End of discussion.
as a Chinese in mainland, I must say that is video has wide and deep view about the Taiwan issues. This is truely a front line for China-US competition(or conflict)
As a taiwanese,I am not afraid of China
You have to defend yourself then!
Good!
Nobody is afraid of China. China does not want to hurt anybody.
@@KuangWen0 lmao sure 😂
请问你现在去参军了吗？我尊重你的价值观，但是独立战争都是通过流血牺牲去争取的，光靠嘴巴来说是获取不了独立的，最后祝你好运，希望通过你的牺牲造福你的下一代😂
China may have manufactured 30 million cars according to CCP data, however half of them are sitting in massive car parks as there is zero domestic demand 😅😂
？
所以现在中国道路上的新能源汽车都是美国制造的吗？😂
所以什么是政治宣传？？自己都说蟾蜍了……
@@cfT-w3v joined two weeks ago 😆 🤣
I’m a citizen of China. To be honest, don’t understand why Taiwan government intends to be independent…😮 Keep the same state as Hong Kong can help them enjoy more Chinese preferential policies…That can be the bedrock to enhance the practical living standards of their citizens…😢
You dont need to understand.
The fact is there are no internationally recognized treaties, policies or UN resolutions that state that Taiwan is part of China. In fact, Taiwan was not even included into the PRC constitution until 1978.
If China provides more preferential policies, why do many Hong Kong rich people emigrate one week before Hong Kong's handover?
Taiwan already has a high standard of living, so why would it need China's help to improve?
香港現在成了什麼樣子？😢 好可怕
@@ResearchFirst-z7j but it’s already 2024…
It's not Taiwan, TSMC is the single point of failure.
Period..
human rights in western understanding rainbow flags all over the world.
台灣是民主國家，中國不是！！台灣人有權利決定自己未來，而不是中國獨裁政府來決定
苍白无力的抗议。你自己决定不了，要靠美国，而美国并不在乎你的利益，把你往火坑里拉你都不知道。而且你并不能代表台湾大多数人，你这是纳粹行为。
its Ok we only need island whatever clean the island or not.😂
那我作为一个福建人得第一个牺牲安全感给你们未来跟民主呗，我们算什么呢？不可能独立的啊
粘板上的鱼而不自知，无论是清蒸还是红烧又或者放生曳尾于涂，都在祖国一念之间。
我们只需要岛，不需要人。
Ever played the board game Risk? Its not hard to figure out.
Taiwan has been an inalienable part of China since ancient times, and the US is stretching too far
Strange because the Taiwanese government is the original government of China since ancient times 😅
@ivanexell-uz4mv Strangely enough, America has been Indian land since ancient times
So many China bots here 😂
If you search “Chinese Civil War”, you will know a lot history. ROC--Republic of CHINA 🇹🇼 , Taiwan is one of its province which its under its control, it claims the mainland China is part of its territory, although not under its control. PRC-- People’s Republic of China 🇨🇳, Vise Versa. You will know from their name, its an unfinished result of civil war.
Taiwan is just a province of China, just like Hawaii is a state of America. The unification of country is more important than the social system in view of most of Chinese people.
so many wu Maos in the comment section Lol
Wumano spotted ☝️
@ Don’t worry. I won’t tell. Being replied means more money right. Here u go buddy😉
@@maxtai4811 you mean hr1157 ? That's USA .sooooo try again
@ Nice Wumao straw man argument bro. Wow u must be really desperate. Tough month huh. I know with the over 50% unemployment rate in China right now
@@maxtai4811 agreed . Arkansas has 50% unemployment. Courtesy Tom cotton our senator. Arkansas is not in china though
Another strawman from you . Too bad hr1157 is on US govt official website .
umm… taiwan was always china’s island
no, it wasnt before the 1400s.
@@stevenlouie6922 if you where chinese you would say TaiWan is apart of china too
It has never been part of Communist China.
Taiwan is not People's Republic of China island. Saying that Taiwan belongs to China and saying Taiwan belongs to People's Republic of China are two very different ideas.
The way how larger powers try to project themselves over territory that does not belong to them is really intriguing. Taiwan is the home of the first Austronesian speakers but today, China (a Sino-Tibetan speaking group) claims as its own. If we go by the first settlers, Taiwan belongs to the Austronesian sphere, i.e., Phillipines, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Pacific islands. Then there's the occupation of Tibet by China. So, while China may have legitimate modern era complaints it itself is a foreign power in these lands. In the end it has to be what the people of those regions want, Taiwan and Tibet, but will China accept it? Will it give Tibet back to its people? If Taiwanese want to have their own country, why be against it? As for the West it is playing its own politics to ensure its dominance against an adversary. There's no one who is innocent here.
Russia should be worried too. The Chinese have long memories of what is their territory.
Taiwan has belonged to China since ancient times. The earliest written account of Taiwan was in the Seaboard Geographic Gazetteer, compiled more than 1,700 years ago by Shen Ying of the State of Wu during the period of the Three Kingdoms.
Starting as early as the mid-12th century, Chinese governments of different periods set up administrative bodies to exercise jurisdiction over Taiwan.
However, through a war of aggression against China in April 1895, Japan forced the defeated the Qing government to cede Taiwan and the Penghu Islands.
In July 1937, Japan launched an all-out war of aggression against China. In December 1941, the Chinese government issued a declaration of war against Japan, announcing to the world that all treaties, conventions, agreements and contracts regarding relations between China and Japan had been abrogated and that China would recover Taiwan and the Penghu Islands.
The Potsdam Proclamation, signed by China, the U.S. and Britain in 1945 (later adhered to by the Soviet Union), stipulated that "The terms of the Cairo Declaration shall be carried out." In August 1945, Japan surrendered and promised that it would faithfully fulfill the obligations laid out in the Potsdam Proclamation.
On October 25, 1945, the Chinese government recovered Taiwan and the Penghu Islands, resuming the exercise of sovereignty over Taiwan. From that point forward, China had recovered Taiwan de jure and de facto through a host of documents with international legal effect.
That's why USA, and most countries, will not ratify Taiwan as a separate country.
There are no internationally recognised treaties, policies or UN resolutions that state that Taiwan is part of China. Also, historically, China has had minimal control over the island of Taiwan, I will explain further below.
Now some facts about Taiwan:
1: The island now known as Taiwan was inhabited and ruled by the aborigines for approximately 30,000 years.
2: When the Dutch arrived in 1626 most of the population of Formosa were the Yuanzhumin or Gaoshan people (who have no DNA link back to China)
3: The Qing had minimal control of Taiwan in fact the Qing only managed to rule less than 20% of the island while the aborigines ruled and controlled over 80% of the island. The Qing created a border in 1750 with rocks which was called the Tu Niu Red Line. The Japanese were the first country to colonise Formosa and create roads and infrastructure..
4: Due to the lack of control, the Qing did not declare Formosa a Province of the Qing until 1895 as the Japanese was encroaching on the island. The island was handed to Japan soon after.
5: Over the past 400 years the island has been partially ruled by 5 different governments but it was only the Japanese and ROC who had full control of the entire island.
6: Historically the CCP recognized Formosan independence. In 1936, when the Republic of China (ROC) was China’s government and Taiwan (Formosa) was a Japanese colony, Chairman Mao Zedong offered support to Korea and Formosa if their peoples wished to gain independence from Japan. Mao’s internationalist position suggested that 1) both Korea and Formosa have a right to independence, and 2) this is based on the right to self-determination. Mao did not claim that Taiwan has been an integral part of China. (look up Edgar Snow interview))
7: The Cairo Declaration 1943 discussed the possibility of handing the island of Taiwan to the ROC. This discussion required a treaty to become official and was never implemented.
8: The PRC constitution was formed in 1949 yet Taiwan was not added to it until 1978.
9: The ROC were granted a caretaker role of Formosa after WW2 but when the ROC escaped to the island it still legally belonged to Japan.
10: When Japan relinquished its sovereignty of Taiwan with The Treaty of San Francisco after the ROC invaded the Japanese island, China was not even invited. The treaty was signed by 49 nations but both the ROC and CCP were NOT present.
11: The One China Policy, Un Resolution 2758 or the Treaty of San Francisco do not declare that Taiwan is a province of China. There are no internationally recognized treaties, policies or UN resolutions that state that Taiwan is part of China.
Chinese army don't worry about begin the war with US, Japan, and South Korea together, just like 1 vs 17 countries when 70 years ago. And actually, Chinese don't care about the guys lived in the island who don't treat themselves as Chinese. No one can change this mind. Back to PRC, or leave from Taiwan.
China is a paper tiger. The US alone would be able to stop China. With the help of its allies China stands no chance.
You wouldn't be saying that if you were the one who is called to the front line to fight.
The only obsessed issue here is for the media to create rivalry between these powers.
Why is the United States always so obsessed with the territories of other countries?
It is not, or it would have conquered and occupied many countries. One should avoid making the perfect the enemy of the good.
so many people dont know the importance of the island itself. This is not about the tiawanese people as it should but for the U.S its about keeping china inside the chain block. Having china in control of taiwan means they can preject their fleet/power towards the pacific which then they can easily deploy their ships agaisnt america easialy if war were to ever occur between the 2. Look at japan in WW2 because they had open ocean they were able to take over korea, phillippines and some parts of china. Even the usa pearl harbor was attacked without any problem. SO this is the main reason why usa is against china taking over taiwan. Tscm comes secondary.
Condolences to Taiwan. We were once sandwiched between these two too
DW is my favorite TV station , and when I check in at CITI State Hotel, I can watch them .
When David says "Allies" I think he meant countries which the US has invaded before.