The Taiwan Issue: 85% Taiwanese do not want to join China

[xizhimen]

No matter how many drums of Cool Aid you drink Taiwanese will never ever consider themselves part of mainland China, especially younger Taiwanese born in Taiwan and grew up under constant Chinese bullying.

But why they still call the country Republic of China? Come back and tell me when they change their name into republic of Taiwan.

 

[asianobserve]

North Korea and South Korea are indeed two UN recognized states, but it's still ok to say that Korea is a divided country like China now. Many African and middle eastern countries were created by UK and the west, their borders were drawn by their colonial masters, those countries don't count much cause they are not naturally formed nations.

None of that matters since Taiwanese do not want to be part of mainland China. They are Taiwanese.

 

[xizhimen]

None of that matters since Taiwanese do not want to be part of mainland China. They are Taiwanese.

Then WHY they don't change their name? whatever you claim doesn't change the status quo there. and you believe ROC doesn't claim the south China sea ? They will beat you guys even more there. ROC has a much stronger navy than all south China sea claimant nations combined except for PRC.

The South China Sea Islands are part of the territory of the Republic of China. That the ROC is entitled to all rights over the South China Sea Islands and their relevant waters in accordance with international law and the law of the sea is beyond dispute.

Issues in the South China Sea are highly complicated, given the overlapping claims by claimants, number of States involved, regional security and diplomatic issues, as well as the political and economic interests of the States concerned. The ROC government will continue to engage in cooperative consultations with each of the States.

The government will firmly safeguard the ROC’s territorial sovereignty in the South China Sea, as well as the rights over relevant waters it is entitled to under international law and the law of the sea. It will not renounce its sovereignty or legal rights.

Not only is Taiping Island part of ROC territory, it is also an important base from which Taiwan makes concrete contributions to regional peace and stability. On July 19, 2016, President Tsai Ing-wen put forth four principles and five actions pertaining to issues in the South China Sea.

The four principles
1. Disputes in the South China Sea should be settled peacefully in accordance with international law and the law of the sea, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS);
2. The ROC should be included in multilateral mechanisms aimed at resolving disputes;
3. States concerned have an obligation to uphold the freedom of navigation and overflight in the region; and
4. Disputes should be resolved by setting aside differences and promoting joint development. Through negotiations conducted on the basis of equality, the ROC is willing to work with other States concerned to advance peace and stability, as well as protect and develop resources, in the region.

The five actions
1. Protection of fishing rights: The ROC government shall strengthen its capabilities to ensure the safety of fishermen and fishing operations.
2. Multilateral consultations: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall enhance dialogue and communication with the States concerned, so as to reach consensus on cooperation.
3. Scientific collaboration: The Ministry of Science and Technology shall increase quotas for international experts invited by related government agencies to travel to Taiping Island to conduct scientific research on ecological, geological, seismological, meteorological, and climate change matters.
4. Humanitarian assistance and rescue: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall work with relevant international and nongovernmental organizations to make Taiping Island a center of humanitarian assistance and rescue operations, as well as a supply base.
5. Cultivation of experts on the law of the sea: The ROC government shall strengthen its ability to deal with issues pertaining to international law.

Taiwan will continue to uphold the freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea while based on the values of peace, humanitarianism, ecological conservation, and sustainable development. The ROC is willing, through negotiations conducted on the basis of equality, to work with all States concerned to advance peace and stability, as well as protect and develop resources, in the South China Sea.

https://www.mofa.gov.tw/en/theme.aspx?n=E5A0D5E2432C234D&s=83376F561B7165E6&sms=BCDE19B435833080

 

[xizhimen]

The biggest island in SCS, Taiping, held by ROC

 

[Deathstar]

Taiwan aka ROC lays more severe territorial claims than PRC lol

 

[xizhimen]

Taiwan aka ROC lays more severe territorial claims than PRC lol

Yes, they want republic of Mongolia and Russia's Siberia too.

 

[xizhimen]

The top two naval powers in SCS, PRC and ROC always have a tacit agreement of supporting each other in South China sea. We never see PRC and ROC argue over SCS enough though we both have the same claim there.

 

[asianobserve]

U.S. to base cyber unit on islands east of Taiwan

The United States Army is planning to base a new special cyber task force on islands east of Taiwan armed with hypersonic missiles targeting China, Bloomberg reported Friday (Jan. 10).

Investments in military development made by China and Russia could be neutralized by the move, though it is not known how fast the new unit could be deployed to the unnamed islands east of Taiwan and the Philippines, McCarthy was quoted as saying.

The task force would access information from low-flying satellites and conduct cyber, information, and electronic operations directed at China. However, it could also manage to launch long-range missiles to strike at targets on land and at sea, “punching a hole” in enemy defenses, Bloomberg reported.

https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3854463

 

[asianobserve]

Taiwan is rebalancing its economic relationship from China to the US

Another significant development is the structural change taking place in trade and investment.

Taiwan’s overall export growth stands at – 3.4 per cent as of October 2019, with exports to the US increasing by over 23 per cent and exports to China declining by 32 per cent.

By year’s end, the US is expected to surpass ASEAN to become Taiwan’s second largest trade partner behind China.

REBALANCING ECONOMICS WITH CHINA

Investment to China – which historically dominated Taiwan’s outbound investment – declined by over 50 per cent by November compared to the same period in 2018, and investment into ICT manufacturing dropped by over 90 per cent.

From a strategic perspective, many have an interest in this outcome as it implies a re-balancing of Taiwan’s economic relationship with China by reducing the level of dependence and integration with the Chinese economy – a long-time goal of the current government.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/new...ade-war-investment-economic-relation-12211466

 

[f3243007008]

Of course. Like this...

No matter how many drums of Cool Aid you drink Taiwanese will never ever consider themselves part of mainland China, especially younger Taiwanese born in Taiwan and grew up under constant Chinese bullying.

What China have bully Taiwan ?

 

[f3243007008]

Taiwan is rebalancing its economic relationship from China to the US

Another significant development is the structural change taking place in trade and investment.

Taiwan’s overall export growth stands at – 3.4 per cent as of October 2019, with exports to the US increasing by over 23 per cent and exports to China declining by 32 per cent.

By year’s end, the US is expected to surpass ASEAN to become Taiwan’s second largest trade partner behind China.

REBALANCING ECONOMICS WITH CHINA

Investment to China – which historically dominated Taiwan’s outbound investment – declined by over 50 per cent by November compared to the same period in 2018, and investment into ICT manufacturing dropped by over 90 per cent.

From a strategic perspective, many have an interest in this outcome as it implies a re-balancing of Taiwan’s economic relationship with China by reducing the level of dependence and integration with the Chinese economy – a long-time goal of the current government.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/new...ade-war-investment-economic-relation-12211466

What thing is Taiwan want to sell to USA ?

Chips , Taiwan is already sell to USA.

Industrial products? If Taiwan could, it would have exported a lot of industrial products to the United States

Farm products ? You are Filipino. Don't you worry about Taiwan robbing your business

 

[asianobserve]

What thing is Taiwan want to sell to USA ?

Chips , Taiwan is already sell to USA.

Industrial products? If Taiwan could, it would have exported a lot of industrial products to the United States

Farm products ? You are Filipino. Don't you worry about Taiwan robbing your business

I worry more about China. We'll find ways to cooperate with Taiwan but first needs to settle some issues Taiwan inherited from mainland.

 

[f3243007008]

I worry more about China. We'll find ways to cooperate with Taiwan but first needs to settle some issues Taiwan inherited from mainland.

Philippine?

What kind of product can Taiwan sell to Philippine?

 

[asianobserve]

Philippine?

What kind of product can Taiwan sell to Philippine?

I must be talking to a Chinese AI...

 

[f3243007008]

I worry more about China. We'll find ways to cooperate with Taiwan but first needs to settle some issues Taiwan inherited from mainland.

The Philippines contributes Taiwan 1.9% of its exports. Philippines can help when Taiwan it reaches to 19%

 

[SanjeevM]

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