Taiwan: Why the US & China are on collision course for war | DW Analysis

[@centipeid]

As someone who lived in Taiwan for 4 years, Taiwanese people and culture is incredibly beautiful, and I wish nothing but the best for them.

[@cryptohornbill9658]

And half of them are not interested in independence, 😂 i have been there too

[@angelamilton5134]

@@cryptohornbill9658 They love independence, I have been there too 😂

[@root_pierre]

They are more interested in freedom and prosperity. That doesn't mean they want independence from China, they want to coexist but not be part of it

[@paoloorate2265]

The lesson is: Never believe on what Americans say. They are liars.

[@HT-br1uh]

@@angelamilton5134Not everyone. A small group who has the microphone 🎤. Most people didn’t vote for independence

[@mathieuperron9550]

This documentary makes us realize how much we live on such a small planet, everyone's stakes are on a thread that if it breaks, it drags all of humanity down, but at what cost...

[@jordanwest43]

Everything

[@cleojohnson3528]

Dude it's almost time for the apocalypse set your DVR

[@tktkdiamond]

Yup It's like one my favorite songs Keep Talking from my favorite bands Pink Floyd when Stephen Hawking did his famous Commercial in the 90s saying as long as Mankind keeps communicating the human race still has a chance to turn it around no matter how close we get to another catastrophic global disaster like now we face in 2023. Like some of my family who faught in WW2 so this never happens again unfortunately they now see all the ingredients are again like it was in 1937 only with hypersonic nukes and way more powerful and devastating warfare weapons on terrifying scale never thought possible it's almost incomprehensible to the mass destruction this will cause you think the most disturbing and scary movie in history threads about a nuclear war aftermath and a radioactive ☢️ wasteland on a apocalyptic scale that even surpasses another great WW3 ending of a movie . On the Beach made in the 1950s.

[@dixiedean1955]

S0 sad that so many countries are being lead by such self interested people

[@abrambadal8997]

It is true especially when one engage in '' breaking the thread '' on The Five to Ten or Twenty biggest powers on the globe , as NATO--USA have tried to and encircling Russia and China by USA Foreign Military Bases , numbering over 1000 by 2008 , against UN Charter on the five continents and Oceans in The world !

[@best-foodshow]

As a Taiwanese person living in Taiwan, I do wish there were a line or two on how the US or the Western countries might not have come to our aid if it weren't for Taiwan's position in the global supply chain that has developed in the last few decades, semiconductor industry included. As much as we need and appreciate the support, it would be naive to think that these supports are not based on the interests and benefits of individual countries.

[@kko-punch7059]

TW semiconductors industry is already in the hands of the USA. What else industry does TW have that is worth Americans fighting for? Meanwhile Mainland China is developing their own self reliance semiconductors supply. They will succeed before you know it. I wouldn’t count on the US to come to the rescue. I really doubt the US is capable or even willing to engage a full blown confrontation with China.

[@josephmcdonald2902]

You just not know your history we came to your aid back in world war 2

[@pookiesmoochie9121]

As an American I can tell you and all the people of your great nation. My country has your back. Most Americans stand with the Taiwanese people and your democratic government. China’s only pushing our two countries closer and closer as allies and trading partners making it fruitful for both nations in the near future.

[@kko-punch7059]

@@pookiesmoochie9121 closer together? You have got to be kidding. Go to the American public and ask anyone of them whether they are willing to go to war with China over Taiwan. Go!Over half of the Americans don’t even know where Taiwan is! They might think they are going to party in Thailand!! 😂😂

[@vinloy23]

@@pookiesmoochie9121 Great nation? Taiwan is not recognized internationally as a sovereign nation. It has always been part of mainland China.

[@michaeldowd4786]

Lived in Taiwan 60 to 63 as child. Good part of my life remember great people beautiful spirits.

[@niccoarcadia4179]

I worked in Taiwan for 4 years building bridges and rehabbing bridges. The people are incredible. It's one of the few places I worked and was well treated. I will not forget.

[@bleujay03]

Now they have to show strength and force 🤷😬

[@trinidadinternational]

I lived there for one year and loved it. The people are kind and gentle

[@daniel3231995]

Rehab's not a word

[@niccoarcadia4179]

@@daniel3231995 Repairing roads and bridges is called rehab jobs by the people that do it. (Rehabilitation shortened). Repair could be substituted. Note: On the blueprints, drawings, and legal papers for the bid contract the word rehab is used often. A Colloquial word

[@tsng2281]

Wow. This was an amazing documentary report on the Taiwan issue! Thank you DW News for producing this! After watching the video I'd say it's one of the best reports I've watched because it has addressed so much of the nuance and historical events regarding Taiwan!

[@6Diego1Diego9]

it can't be that good bro c'mon. you're just obsess with KZbin.

[@Hayatiu]

7:43 capitalist allies 😅. Oh boy back back then taiwan was run by authoritarian dictator 😂. News and media this time 😂

[@tropicsalt.]

@@Hayatiu Yep, that was then and this is now. That dictatorship led to what Taiwan is today. Maybe the wording was poor but China's word means nothing after HK.

[@Hayatiu]

@@tropicsalt. most irritated words in internet now is freedom,free speech and democracy. Hk is china part and I am not going to come to your home and lecture you how to run your home and family as we have different way of thinking

[@tropicsalt.]

@@Hayatiu But if we had an agreement between you and me signed based on set timelines, then I would expect a knock on the door if I broke the agreement.

[@ronetteskiestante4064]

what a good way to spend 56:24 minutes in the afternoon. Thanks for a very informative report. I live in Asia & this concerns me a great deal. Keep up the good work! No war please.

[@hdk07]

Lalaban kaya tayo kapag sumabog na yan?

[@joey3291]

Taiwan should not serve as a tool of the US to constrain and harm China if it cares so much for peace and stability. The situation is almost identical to that between Ukraine and Russia. For China and Russia: you hurt me, I'm bleeding, I will stop you... simple as that.

[@MrMJmusicLover]

Unfortunately, it will happen.

[@mason3641]

@@joey3291 wdym? If Taiwan didn't have such good diplomatic relations with the US China most likely would've already invaded them

[@joey3291]

@@mason3641 Well, if that's what TW believe, then it leaves mainland no choice

[@loretaavecilla730]

The desire of China to annex Taiwan seems difficult to achieve. Taiwan, for almost a century, has been enjoying the democratic way of life. It will be revolting to them to be compelled to be placed under communist rule. They are used to enjoying all lawful freedoms. Merely personal opinion.

[@memirandawong]

Having traveled to both countries, China extensively, I find this documentary the perfect primer on relations between the two countries and the dilemma it poses for the United States. Well done.

[@Celticowl4136]

Corporate America yes, the American people no

[@sweegoh2875]

Domestic political decay in the US is the root cause. Corrupt and rogue politicians divert attention on their incompetence and failure to fix domestic issues by diverting US voters on imaginary Enemies, serving their masters in Millitary industrial complex. Taiwan has always been able engage peaceful discussion with China. Sadly, infiltration by foreign agencies in Taiwan is so dangerously deep that such peaceful engagement opportunities are always intercepted, polarizing Taiwanese People. Unfortunately, Taiwan is a chess piece expendable as US sees fit. We are not blind. If today, Taiwanese voted for peaceful engagement with China, those illicit forces will act string to deter, promoting fear and war mongering aided by its war machine media, interfering with election in Taiwan.

[@zz3718]

The Chinese have pissed off all the other countries in Asia - especially India. They've repeatedly attack the Indian border. Let them attack Taiwan. The minute the second largest military in the world knows that China's has a large number of its soldiers in the middle of the ocean, what do you think is going to happen? The Indians are going to sit in a corner rubbing themselves? No, they're going to invade China. The Indian Navy will send its navy into to the Indian ocean to halt all oil and gas, and food shipments going to China from the Middle East, and beyond. India doesn't care about the situation between Russia and NATO, but China getting carved up like a cake is non-negotiable. China also has an aging population, and the one-child policy means that there's a lot of men with no children coming from them (they don't have enough women to reproduce with to keep the population over one billion). The Chinese population going to be declining sharply. Whether they invade Taiwan (or assist in Ukraine - a long, long distance from China) or not, the fun times for the Chinese are yet to start.

[@bloomtv3-thealtchannel368]

you probably mean 'the relationships between the countries' politicians' - not the relationship between the countries' people. Cause they mostly never met each other.

[@dancerinmaya6813]

I bet your country does not recognize TW as a country, wherever you come from. TW is part of CN, that's the official stance of 183 countries (out of 195) and the UN. Check your country's official stance, if it's the US, that's all the better---the US has been playing the two sides of Chinese against each other despite its official stance is one China for its own benefit. Shame on the US on its hypocrisy and evilness.

[@ryanreedgibson]

Wow, I feel guilty. Like I found something really cool in the supermarket and walked out without paying. PHENOMENAL REPORTING DW!

[@ChiveDumpling]

Don't think Xi could stand the same humiliation Putin is facing.

[@Officialbillion]

Mentioning Putin losing make you a joke

[@tokosepedacandra9668]

Putin is winning in Ukraine... Dude. Slava rusia. Putin the great from Russian empire. Tsar Putin 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@favourme5122]

@@tokosepedacandra9668 care to explain why Russia is targeting energy in Ukraine? Is that victory?

[@tokosepedacandra9668]

@@favourme5122 That is war... That the answer.. NATO bombing Serbia critical infrastructure, nato do the same as Russia did in Ukraine now. 🔥🔥🔥

[@michaelpelzek8882]

@@Officialbillion but he is though... you guys live in opposite world.

[@regnorum]

My dear friends from Taiwan please remember wise words from a former United State Secretary of State . Henry Kissinger said " To be an enemy of America can be dangerous, but to be a friend is FATAL " REMEMBER that please

[@tombabcock4967]

and today it's 10% for the "Big Guy"

[@clementine7582]

There is no proof Kissinger ever said this.

[@Wayne-tb8tk]

Was Kissinger a closet communist!

[@dazgwi7663]

One of the best if not the best programme about this subject.,,,,,, Bravo!

[@plsdonttttt]

use a profile picture bro whats wrong with oyu

[@ZachJ-0]

Lmao, the video waits until the final 4 mins of an hour long video to point out how China lied about it's intentions in HK and their coup they launched there. It also spends way too much time giving a former PLA a platform to spread CCP talking points. It's not a bad video but it's not critical enough of the CCP or really the US for that matter. It just lets everyone say their talking points without critically analyzing those point's validity...

[@joeyoung4959]

@@plsdonttttt Folks! Stop smelling farts! Democracy FAILED MISERABLY ●.......You are DISHONEST if you claim "communism" as it has developed since 1900s is bad. It has never been tested globally ●.......the utter disaster we experience now is totally the result of capitalism (democracy).....stop fooling yourself........Democracy will NEVER WORK AS LONG AS THE MINORITY RICH OWNS THE MAJORITY OF PROPERTIES! WW3 is inevitable ●........human behaviour DON'T CHANGE........HISTORY IS PROOF. GET AWAY FROM METROPOLLS AND CITIES........NOW!

[@joeyoung4959]

@@ZachJ-0 Folks! Stop smelling farts! Democracy FAILED MISERABLY ●.......You are DISHONEST if you claim "communism" as it has developed since 1900s is bad. It has never been tested globally ●.......the utter disaster we experience now is totally the result of capitalism (democracy).....stop fooling yourself........Democracy will NEVER WORK AS LONG AS THE MINORITY RICH OWNS THE MAJORITY OF PROPERTIES! WW3 is inevitable ●........human behaviour DON'T CHANGE........HISTORY IS PROOF. GET AWAY FROM METROPOLLS AND CITIES........NOW!

[@condorX2]

This US marine already predicted it. Happy New Year. Thank you to everyone who has helped support this channel in every way - translations, donations, helping to share and spread this information - all of it makes this possible. Things to look out for in 2023: - Western escalation in Ukraine with Poland & others possibly entering into the conflict as Ukraine's forces crumble; - US escalation toward China directly; - US meddling along the peripheries of Russia and China (regime change operations); - The continued rise and evolution of multipolarism; I will continue keeping an eye on all of these topics and more throughout the year to come. -The New Atlas channel 🍻

[@entropy_9320]

This was so informative and helped shed light on such convoluted and deep-seated issues. Great video!

[@ningjing1113]

nothing is convoluted nor deep-seated. it's like your property is occupied by your divorced partner who doesn't have title on the property, you need to evict them but they not only stayed and try to claim they have the rights to stay, and your nosy neighbor got involved and telling both sides they are on their side.

[@wahyuindrasto]

Viewers are more interested in finding out whether Taiwan can survive if China decides to invade the island. With Ukraine in mind America needs to know that China IS NOT Russia. The PLA won't be anything like the Russian forces in Ukraine; it is more lethal. Also, Taiwan's survival -- if it survives -- depends on direct American engagement. That is, US boots on the ground shooting back at the Chinese. Any other formulation and Taiwan will be lost.

[@thecollector3525]

Taiwan deserves to be free and independent from interference from China.. Let those people live and prosper

[@GBULL1982]

Tell the United States to give this land back to the Native tribes and let them live in peace

[@gerardw.7468]

@@GBULL1982 Tell the Han Chinese to give land back to the Outer Mongolians and Uyghur people of Xinjiang and let them live in peace.

[@GBULL1982]

@@gerardw.7468 They might once the European gives back the Native Tribes their land and get out of Africa as well. A thief can’t tell another thief to stop stealing

[@BoringDad1272]

Why can't the US do the same with Alaska? Let Alaska be free!

[@gerardw.7468]

@@GBULL1982 So China is a thief now huh. Nice of u to confirm that for us :)

[@rubenramirez4322]

Why doesn't anyone mention the fact that Taiwan and China can never be reunified simply because they were never unified in the first place

[@kingwing3203]

Just as Washington is part of the United States, Taiwan is also an integral part of China unless Washington becomes an independent country from the United States.

[@studiometaart1974]

They were unified in an earlier dynasty.

[@Alexander-vo4gv]

not true, Taiwan was historically part of Chinese dynasties

[@hypnokitten6450]

@@Alexander-vo4gv The Chinese dynasties are not the CPP. They were alternatively kingdoms or an empire, but they are not what the CPP is now. If we are taking snapshots of history before the CPP for what territory answers to whom then parts of China should be handed over to Mongolia, Japan, Britain..

[@dineshchandralal8488]

it's a civil war that still continues

[@gremy1987]

Well Rounded Documentary, very informative and Impartial from the interviewer, letting the people tell their side of the story and providing facts. I hope you continue informing us in the same way. Very Good.

[@thesixth2330]

what facts were presented?

[@jayhockley8841]

You are one of the few News Channels I have any faith in .

[@patrickkamara8740]

Very informative and crucial to analyze the Taiwan- China senario that could impact the whole world if not meticulously handled.

[@i1bike]

Take Van already impacted it

[@albertovidalon8824]

The only way to keep the One China international policy is: the PCCh is a terrorist organization and should be removed of power in mainland China, then the Kuo Ming Tang is the ONLY democratic political organization in China. Civil organization as Far Lung Gong must be considered under persecution. Also Tibet and Uighur people deserve their own country back, independent and recognized by the International Community and the United Nations Organization.

[@hovstacoolianz2197]

It all comes down to global domination, every major event that has shaped the world order since the first world war. Global power interests are always behind it and we know which country is the world's superpower since the end of WW2

[@fredkruger7355]

They will foment war and put their guys on both sides to instigate.

[@madmouse4400]

I have one question: what international law does the PRC break if they engage in war with Taiwan? I mean , the USA broke the principal of independence and sovereignty of UN members by invading Iraq and operating a regime change ; The Russian federation broke the first two principals and also the principal of territorial integrity by invading and annexing Ukraine ; But the People's republic of china , what principle would they violet? Taiwan is officially recognized by only a handful of country , they don't have a seat at the UN , and the vast majority of UN members recognize the PRC , lead by the communist government in Beijing as the "true china" and that Taiwan is only a part of its territory . So what would make china wrong to do that?

[@markwriter2698]

Thank you for the background story. I was familiar but only vaguely. Too bad Putin and China feel so strongly about land. I suppose in both cases these are strategic, and history is a never ending repeat.

[@pinkfruid5629]

There is much difference there, Ukraine has been accepted widely as independant. But Taiwan, still accepted by the world as part of China.

[@ThatColtGuy]

Yea, sad that these already giant countries feel the need to force other well established countries back under their control

[@sevencostanza3931]

Both China and Russia are not doing so well as they like resource wise. Both countries apparently hurting more so economically last few years and decreasing numbers of the demographics pertaining to younger citizens makes it worse.

[@Dept246]

Taiwan is a part of China 🇨🇳

[@kingwing3203]

Just as Washington is part of the United States, Taiwan is also an integral part of China unless Washington becomes an independent country from the United States.

[@kittykok2110]

It takes only one man to change the world and two men to change history.

[@pete5819]

Benjamin Franklin

[@naboegrainger1132]

Wow... this woman is a brilliant curator of facts. Will definitely be searching for more of her work

[@se-wb9hv]

她实际上只是个非常无能的人。欺骗台湾民众获得选票，现在大部分台湾人看到了她伪善的一面，不再相信她，所以大部分人更愿意相信国民党。与此同时，美国不愿意看到这样的结果，所以美国要胁台湾政府。用以对抗中国大陆

[@se-wb9hv]

She's actually just a very incompetent person. Defrauding the Taiwanese people to get votes, most Taiwanese now see her hypocritical side and no longer believe her, so most people are more willing to believe in the KMT. At the same time, the United States is unwilling to see such a result, so the United States threatens the Taiwan government. against mainland China

[@RedMustang-jw7ec]

Just a reminder that Taiwan is a country 🇹🇼💪🇹🇼😎💪🇹🇼👍

[@beklerken1]

No matter what part of the world, in "diplomacy" nobody ever speaks of NO MORE WARS. As over the centuries it has not been the ideal solution and as humans one would think we should have learned that by now. "Old men declare wars, young men die fighting it" said once a wise person..

[@neothaka]

There should be a universal law requiring anyone who advocates or starts a war, to fight in them. Putin has proven this quote to be on point, even in this day and age.

[@beklerken1]

@@neothaka A world with no wars or conflict, how nice would that be. But in my opinion, as long as we have borders, flags, nations, religion, divisive politics, nuclear warheads, and of course the root of all evil, banks, i cannot see that happening as much as i would love to see it before I die. Note: I included religion in the context of centralised religion like the Vatican should be abolished but anyone can be free to practice their belief in their homes with free will. Blessings from Oz

[@roywilkowski2326]

That would be nice, but I just don't see a compromise here that would be satisfactory; not with Xi in power. It's like a newly married couple that agreed to have children and raise a family. Suddenly, after the marriage vows are exchanged, one half decides that they do not want to have children. Where's the room to compromise?

[@Leiming_Zhu]

@@neothaka Do you know the US bombed Yemen recently? maybe you know, maybe you don't know, but mostly, you don't care

[@MrMJmusicLover]

If we want NO MORE WAR, why do we still have militaries? In order to have NO MORE WAR, you need to get rid of those existing militaries.

[@Mikachu-ow1un]

DW has become my favourite source of news in the last year. Great upload!

[@mikehinson5935]

I agree, I love DW News!!!

[@sambassil7825]

You’re right, it’s taken the place of bbc

[@tktkdiamond]

Yup It's like one my favorite songs Keep Talking from my favorite bands Pink Floyd when Stephen Hawking did his famous Commercial in the 90s saying as long as Mankind keeps communicating the human race still has a chance to turn it around no matter how close we get to another catastrophic global disaster like now we face in 2023. Like some of my family who faught in WW2 so this never happens again unfortunately they now see all the ingredients are again like it was in 1937 only with hypersonic nukes and way more powerful and devastating warfare weapons on terrifying scale never thought possible it's almost incomprehensible to the mass destruction this will cause you think the most disturbing and scary movie in history threads about a nuclear war aftermath and a radioactive ☢️ wasteland on a apocalyptic scale that even surpasses another great WW3 ending of a movie . On the Beach made in the 1950s.

[@2SpiritedSycamore]

Well done and balanced. Thanks....hopeful to visit Taiwan in the next year.....and looking for peaceful paths along the way.

[@kingwing3203]

Just as Washington is part of the United States, Taiwan is also an integral part of China unless Washington becomes an independent country from the United States.

[@rossgagne5494]

Taiwan should not have to give up their way of life for anyone, and as an American I think we should helping anyway we can. Whether its boots on the ground or simply supplying weapons and technology. Bottom line is no one should have to live under yoke of communism.

[@sarahwynn6486]

America cause most issues and then walk away .,

[@kingwing3203]

Just as Washington is part of the United States, Taiwan is also an indivisible part of China. Even if Washington becomes an independent country from the United States, Taiwan will still be an indivisible part of China.

[@chisimdibreakthrough1901]

Democracy has done a lot of evil that it accuses Communism for. Maybe when you live outside of the West, you'll see first-hand the atrocities of western democracies.

[@adamweng9253]

USA started more war than any other countries in the world and now you guys say “we should help in any way we can” what a joke

[@zazooking9676]

I love DW. This was so very well written and put together. The beginning was especially interesting because I never understood how they got to the one China policy.

[@ss-w13qn]

This place has been a Chinese Island from the year of 2070 BC and the local people are descended from Chinese. It has always been apart of the China. Maybe you just need to learn some world history.

[@marcboblee1863]

This was an incredibly well researched, balanced documentary...thank you for posting.....

[@jesussucgang3040]

Geography: Communist Seal evident in China map Hammer handle facing North Korea About to swallow North Korea About to pierce North Korea Hammer Head facing south Above India Inflate Communist China flag 🇨🇳 and See the RED two (2) eyed beast with eight (8) horns dragon's genital protruding facing Hainan Island Taiwan will be taken by force to COMPLETE the second eye of the dragon Two(2) face dragon 1.about to swallow North Korea 2.about to swallow the Lion Philippines the Lion Manila and Luzon FOREHEAD Palawan Island SNOUT Panay Island the EYE The Lion with Three (3) Stars The Official Seal of the Office of The Philippines President Scripture: Revelation 12:4 'about the dragon' and in Revelation 12:16 'the earth opened'

[@heww3960]

Balanced? Pretty far from. They are not even touching on the fact that USA are acting like a world police and is meddling in affairs that is not their business what so ever, anything outside their own border they should not give a f**k about. USA is hardly saints themself.

[@marcboblee1863]

@@heww3960 What other nations do or don't do is beside the point, in that, this posting was about Taiwan...thanks for the comment

[@heww3960]

@@marcboblee1863 It is not balanced just because they have a soft and calm narrative. What make this video balanced? The viewpoint was pretty onesided.

[@marcboblee1863]

@@heww3960 I heard clearly, the position of all sides...plus those who preach calm and moderation... viewing and hearing can be subjective depending on ones own opinion before watching...its what humans do... unfortunately... appreciate the further comment..

[@jdowanderson]

Great comprehensive story - thanks!

[@edwardanderson5988]

Yes it is well done and fills in some gaps in our knowledge, but it is still a mistake to stab your friends in the back.

[@pl3045]

9:40 is deeply incorrect. PRC is not intending to resume its territory to the height of Qing dynasty. The height of Qing dynasty included many current countries in central Asia like Kazakstan, as well as Mongolia, the outer Manchuria, which is now part of Russia. It's constitution claimed the territorial are is 960 million square kilometers. On the countrary, the ROC (Taiwan) constitution still includes Mongolia, which is 1142 million square kilometers.

[@nolaserv]

Why is the CCP so worried about their "one china bs" when they lost part of Manchuria to Russia? Why don't they start with invading Russia first to get that back?

[@jamesmetz5147]

Thank You Richard. Very well done. You have an hour of things all Americans should know.

[@timbibin]

I couldn't agree more Brotha. Subscribed after only watching the first 5 minutes or so.. You won't see/hear such important and informative information on CNN or The History Channel 👍👍.. Salute from Detroit 👌👌..

[@angatheart]

The craziest thing to do is to offer your homeland as the battleground for proxy war.

[@mremington8]

if its your homeland than its not a proxy war..... by definition

[@paulwally9007]

CCP shill.

[@tigger143]

不要崩潰 韓粉 你們家蔣介石當年打的可開心了呢

[@lum26akua28]

If your homeland is gonna be invaded anyway, what's the difference?

[@MARK-nh4hx]

So in your opinion is for the US to mind it own business and let china to reclaim it's lost territory??

[@VHM777]

Finally I got the picture. Thanks for this great report.

[@shenjiejason8350]

The report doesn't explain that during the chinese civil war, the republic of China was ruled by a dictator who doesn't allow other political parties and US was supporting dictatorship throughout Asia for its benefit

[@wahyuindrasto]

generous with your praise of this documentary but viewers are more interested in finding out whether Taiwan can survive if China decides to invade the island. With Ukraine in mind America needs to know that China IS NOT Russia. The PLA won't be anything like the Russian forces in Ukraine; it is more lethal. Also, Taiwan's survival -- if it survives -- depends on direct American engagement. That is, US boots on the ground shooting back at the Chinese. Any other formulation and Taiwan will be lo

[@suco2922]

Just a scratch , it is quite deeper than presented.

[@handyman2233]

As an American, I hate how precious administrations screwed the pooch on Taiwan, just to try and get a deal done. But IMO right is right, and in our support for Taiwan and actually saying what we stand for in defense of Taiwan, better late than never.

[@KA-vs7nl]

Get ready to be drafted big boy

[@meng-hsuanlee8543]

Thank you for your support. We are glad the US is turning around.

[@tuyenle8107]

how about don't meddle in other country affair.

[@bensonfang1868]

Tbf previous taiwanese administrations have also screwed the pooch. They woefully under purchased air defenses and their military is still based around defending against a 1990 china

[@EduardoSusalo]

Taiwan is same as Ukraine

[@senecaflint6853]

I love how often Rudd was able to use the term “salami-slice” in one interview

[@SimonBrisbane]

Kevin Rudd is one of the least popular Australian Prime Ministers in history.

[@blueonblack83]

The man likes his salami.

[@catfordprepper]

Rudd apparently loves salami. That’s why he learnt Mandarin and grew that beard. He loves pork salami in noodles with Captain Birdseye prawn.

[@Nikkska]

@@SimonBrisbane He was certainly better than the last decade of self-enriching puppets of Rupert Murdoch

[@sword_of_damocle5]

My impression of the recent overwhelming show of force near Taiwan is that it was done with the intent of instilling a sense of despair -- to make Taiwan submitting to the PRC seem far less costly to the Taiwanese than engaging in military conflict with the PLA. The drill was conducted in that specific region for posturing reasons rather than training, or else it would have been done anywhere else on the Chinese coast. If the PRC was seriously intending to go to war with Taiwan, they would have kept their drill under wraps as best as they could.

[@paulfaigl8329]

Xi is a true bringer of peace ☮️ whenever he goes peace ☮️ reigns. All are dead. 😭 Let's go Brandon 🤠

[@yuexue8283]

Yes, China does not allow Taiwan independence, and China has the ability to easily prevent Taiwan independence

[@realnapster1522]

@@yuexue8283 China is paper tiger 😂

[@yuexue8283]

@@realnapster1522 China is very powerful, no one dares to mess with China ~ Indians know this best ~

[@naguoning]

@@yuexue8283 China is powerful but the USA is more powerful and any war with China/Taiwan would almost certainly draw in Japan instantly as they know they are next (already have territorial disputes with China). Once Japan was in then the USA would be in. USA in would equal Australia in and so on. Who does China have as friends? North Korea is the only country with a mutual defence agreement with them. Who else would help China? Maybe only useless disaster states like Burma, Pakistan, Afghanistan.

[@GreyKing69]

The one thing they are not covering is that the reason there is so much bipartisan support against china is because of the war industrial complex, they are loving this sending more weapons to Taiwan, they like the status quo, but imagine if war with China does break out, imagine the amount of money they would make selling to Japan, Australia, Taiwan and many other countries in that area. I personally think our government believes it could win in a conflict, if so America would be in an extremely good situation, maintaining dominance for decades in the future.

[@electrolytics]

I agree. If it plays out right. China isn't even battle tested. They will flounder.

[@southernbobayaga265]

Yea but u see there's still this fact.. it's not our war

[@GreyKing69]

@@southernbobayaga265 A lot more about it than just Taiwan, US and China are the big boys on the block, China wants to take the US on and become leader on the world stage, personally I think China wants a lot more.

[@EndaRunning]

@HZKIAFKY is that not what is happening today with the Global financial crisis which has it roots stemming from the financial crisis of 2009. What happens when quantitive easing fails to work ? Just another step towards a war somewhere.

[@baogiangtran1647]

not to mention the TSMC and chip industry

[@garryhuang6652]

I really appreciate your video, which brings attention to this important topic. As an ex-Taiwanese special force operator, I will fight to my last breath to protect our democratic ways of life and my children. Please remember that we're not just some "remote island". If we fall, the first island chain breaks, and Taiwan strait becomes Chinese controlled. From the east coast of Taiwan, China will then be able to send its nuclear submarines to the Pacific without the US knowing it, and the whole west coast of the US will be under the fire range of their submarines. Japan and Korea may also have to bow to China because most of their energy supplies and trades go through the Taiwan strait. US influences will be significantly weakened, and most likely the US dollar will collapse as a result. If you think carefully, we are more like a gatekeeper of the free world.

[@fillrobs7726]

absolutely brilliant video (I'm a Brit living in Taiwan)

[@fillrobs7726]

@@ningjing1113 haha Chinese right? Very glad I don't live there - I've been to Shenzhen, it is completely lawless and corrupt

[@clairehanna9662]

@@fillrobs7726 lol 😅white🐷

[@yinyinching1502]

@@ningjing1113 why not?

[@Doochos]

@@clairehanna9662 say that to his face, you vile little racist. But you wouldn't.

[@Doochos]

Me too. It's a great country. 👍

[@mrmoneybagz]

As I grow older, I realize that all past wars have been a chain of events triggered by usually a single man, as a result of greed. History repeats itself.

[@xpozen8994]

America is the most greedy nation on the planet. There are no "good" guys in this power game.

[@bonkersblock]

Kissinger wasn’t really interested about Taiwan during those days! He’s more interested by making China join the effort of defeating the Soviet Union! It’s completely different scenario now..

[@qdelevation8947]

After all, giving up Taiwan in return of defeating Soviet Union was a very great deal for the US at that time.

[@xuansu9036]

@@qdelevation8947 Soviet Union collapsing too soon messed up a lot of plans.

[@greensnap5660]

This was made exceptionally well

[@beastieboy313]

Great history in this video, much better understanding of todays tension.

[@vasildamyanov7153]

I love how the Chinese say people in China want reunification, but don't care about the desires of the province they want to reunify with. All dictatorships are the same kill and take what you want regardless of moral and ethical lines.

[@morganhuwen]

Does any Madridista care about the tears/blood of struggling separatists from Calatonia? Sadly, not at all. Not a nice thing to say but that's how this world works.

[@commie5211]

Of course it cares, but understand the influence of Taiwan current regime, anything related to China is a bad word, anybody who related himself with China is bullied at all level starting from kindergarten. the Chinese soldier who fought ww2 are constantly bullied because they still consider themselves as Chinese. These is no ground for any kind of communication of setup. China fought ww2, just to free its people from colonism and imperialism, and now, those people were taught China as enemy ever since they were born. It is rather sad than ignorance. of course we care.

[@god-son-love]

If that's how Chinese treat their children in the west, the police will intervene and send the child to a foster family.

[@angusmullins511]

Time for the west to fully decouple from China. They are not a trustworthy partner. Let France take America’s place.

[@denniswen8483]

How about Nagorno Karabakh ? The west just ignore it.

[@dbachieve]

I watch DW Content from start to finish. This piece was well researched

[@TheShredartist]

It's not about reunification, it's about who gets to control the semiconductor industry.

[@GlennGlenn-n3y]

that's why ULTRA covertly Israel is backing Taiwan up 2 it's eyeballs.....

[@SMDCMon]

I agree ..China wants global domination via Taiwan. CCP is purely evil

[@catsNcode]

That's the US. Lift the sanctions on China and theyll build their own

[@asantiago740]

Freedom and democracy for Taiwan forever.

[@kolviczd6885]

Democracy rhetoric on Taiwan issue is just another Western imperialist scam, nothing else.

[@oxidemeta7793]

They'll surrender once there's any war started 🤫🤫🤫🤫

[@yzlfc95]

Lapdog to America forever

[@cynthiahernandezh9100]

是的，台湾让很明白只要把“民主”时刻挂在嘴上才能吸引更多的“国际友人”支持。实际上贪污腐败一样少不了。😆

[@zeliangchen530]

Imagine your kids got taken away from you and raised by your enemies and now you have found your kids and wants to take back custody but now your kids no longer recognize you as their parents

[@antiwarpeacelove1420]

Are you referencing that to Taiwan?

[@catc8927]

So what are you advocating then? Handcuffing your kids to a pipe in the basement? That’s abuse, and thats exactly why Taiwanese don’t want to be part of China.

[@antiwarpeacelove1420]

@@catc8927 people in China aren’t living in cages. A majority are compliant because it’s all about maintaining social order for a better future. Also, China don’t want USA to keep selling weapons to Taiwan as a military base because this will start a bloody devastating war. Wake the f up.

[@GaryLa585]

Taiwan🇹🇼Republic of China(ROC)is an independent country; was established in 1912 & never being ruled by Communist China🇨🇳. Taiwan has right to form any government it deems fit.

[@huanli8896]

in de facto side, yes. However, in de jure side, sadly in fact, Taiwan is a part of China. The Chinese Civil Ware has never been ended!

[@wratched]

Henry Kissinger: leaving war and chaos in his wake for a hundred years.

[@MactasticChiTown]

Thank you for a long form view on the US/China/Taiwan conflict.

[@peacefulheart1431]

We are only insignificant pieces in a battle for ultimate world power. Whose world is this? 🤔 Thanks Mr Walker.

[@meilinchan7314]

Ours.

[@Erik-bs2nq]

It was God's but men ruined it.

[@iggy5347]

China biggest mistake is to allowed The US becoming rich in the first place by selling cheap quality chinese goods to keep inflation in the US under control in the last 40 years now no more cheap money from china. The US inflation now is 8%

[@bradc32]

the west has its own problems right now.the US are not exactly democratic super stars. start with bringing back manufacturing to North America

[@southernsmoke8391]

The one who caused a third of heaven to fall to earth. For a time.

[@odysliu9102]

Finally a better balance overview on what happens. Because it talks about history.

[@ZoeysZone]

26:00 over the years China keeps on saying that they are weak and should not be afraid of, It's the first time they said that they are Strong. This implies that they are almost ready for military action.

[@atinoteintunovas9969]

VIVA TAIWAN!! THE GREATEST PLACES WITH THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ASIAN PEOPLE!!!

[@chuchester8010]

this has to be one of the best documentary on the cross-trait issues, I have watched so far

[@thecollector3525]

Every American citizen stand ready at the request of our President Joe Biden to defend our Homeland and democracy 👏 God bless America and our troops

[@UbermenschOst]

🤡😂

[@dingyipu9372]

Except Israel.🤣

[@iceman47]

what a delusional bellend

[@Username-gk3eh]

China , Russia and America must mind their own business and be very happy with what they have . They must stop interfering with other countries .

[@oulck]

This is an incredibly well done coverage on the matter that captures perspectives from all sides. The only thing I'd want to see is what ordinary people from each country think about it and what is the general consensus.

[@wendysing3030]

The current government gets very low approval rate and they lost terribly in recent mayor or county governor election--only winning 5 out of 22. Most ordinary just want to live a good peace life and don't want the island to get involved in the war between the two superpowers. If the government can't be smart enough to avoid conflict, it will soon be replaced at the end of this year.

[@wendysing3030]

@@Roman-po8yc Taiwan is already an independent political system; it is recognized by or has diplomatic ties with more than ten countries in the world . Taiwan makes a lot more money from China than many other countries in the world. In other words, the two sides are closely related economically. A war between each other would bring about catastrophic results to the two areas. Many Taiwanese work or even invest in China. Some even married. We just don't want to be the chess played by the evil superpower struggle. Which is to blame or which is not worthy of trust or which is full of lies depends on which side you stand on. We just don't want to be a human sacrifice used to fight for the benefits of another country

[@nidieqiao]

Would you be angry if some countries created divisions in your home country? War is bad, it will always bring out the bad side of human nature. We have experienced a century of war and we know what war will bring. What we hope is that the Chinese can solve the problem by themselves instead of letting other countries interfere

[@oulck]

@@nidieqiao from Taiwan's perspective it is already an independent nation with full autonomy there is no need for other countries to try to divide anything. In fact there is some hostile nation nearby threatening their lives with rockets and fighter jets everyday if Taiwan doesn't do what they want them to. That is something plenty to be angry about if you're empathetic with Taiwanese people. I think Chinese people who want unification should seek a friendlier method becasue this is obviously not working.

[@oulck]

@@wendysing3030 the best way to avoid an armed conflict is to make sure the other side thinks twice about starting anything. Had Ukraine kept their nuclear bombs, Russia might not have invaded them. Samething with Taiwan. Unfortunately, The only way Taiwan can avoid a conflict is by strengthing it's military capabilities. Without a proper defense, Taiwan would be easily taken over by force and ordinary people would not have peace and enjoy their democracy and freedom.

[@austonversluys7271]

Thank you for the long form content

[@Steve-Chicago]

Since 1949, when China mainland declared new central government which named as People’s republic of China, Taiwan war on China mainland numerals years, the civil war continued until today. So officially, today, China mainland and Taiwan is still in civil war status.

[@jeromebesson]

@Steve Wang You are only fooling yourself and the ignorant. The civil war concerns only rebel Chinese Kinmen & Mazu Territory (rebel Chinese KMT). From Chiang "Peanut" Cash-my-check to Tsai "Hollow-stem" Ingwen, on AMERICAN TAIWAN & PENGHU, the Chinese zongtong (總統) of rebel Chinese KMT is the agent of the SFPT article 23(a) "principal occupying power", and that would be the US executive branch. Japanese Taiwan became American Taiwan on April 28, 1952. Chinese Kin-Ma needs to go for former Japanese Taiwan (and Penghu) to be able to breathe free.

[@mickvonbraun]

please never relent you all deserve freedom self respect Australia loves Taiwan

[@god-son-love]

Rather dead than red.

[@HibikiKano]

Great reporting. One of the few journalist channels that still fact-check. But have to wonder, why do so many of our modern messes seem to have Kissinger involved at one point or another. Smoothing relations to kick the can from back then to our current time.

[@tweex1]

Really dislike my politicians saying, "YOLO" when they're responsible for generations and generations of people proceeding them. "Well, the Milky Way is on a crash course with the Andromeda galaxy in 43 sextillion years or so, may as well build a tenuous, combustible political stratagem on a dubious, unstable foundation!"

[@ainagregersen5996]

Yes , Kissinger - allready in 1964 my father was very interrested in that man - so little or much that the cia came on the door to my teenage sister (?) So l guess he is the psycopath wepon from usa to ustabil country after country : years after years after years after years after years

[@joey3291]

Taiwan should not serve as a tool of the US to constrain and harm China if it cares so much for peace and stability. The situation is almost identical to that between Ukraine and Russia. For China and Russia: you hurt me, I'm bleeding, I will stop you... simple as that.

[@maxsportsman2416]

Here’s a radical thought: let’s let the people of Taiwan choose their own destiny. It’s NOT up to China, America, the EU, it’s only up to the Taiwanese people.

[@laz001]

China won’t let Taiwan do that - that’s the problem.

[@giacomo5997]

You are a very naive person, arent you?

[@bin-siewlim2191]

I am Malaysian Chinese, now calling Canada home. I have lived and worked in both Taiwan and Mainland China. I still have relatives living in Mainland China. As far as I can tell, my relatives are very happy with CCP and their government. I do not believe that China will attack Taiwan unless provoked by either Taiwan's or US action. It is not in China's interest to destroy a place that they hope to integrate into China. Recent announcement by CCP appeared to indicate that China planned to work very hard at unifying Taiwan through peaceful means. There was no mention of unification by force. CCP referred to people living in Taiwan as family. In the imaginary event that China should attack Taiwan, I do not believe that US and the West will come to the aid and defense of Taiwan. It is too far for US and the West to mobilize to come to the defense of Taiwan. China's shore base offensive weapons would see to that that ships and planes from US and the West would reach the Taiwan theatre. If US tries to mobilize from Japan, South Korea, the Philippine or Guam, those bases will be destroyed in short order. Yes, China will suffer damages. But it is much less when compared to what would happen to Japan, South Korea, Philippine and Guam. Major infrastructures in Taiwan will be destroyed with first few days of the conflict. Whatever US is doing now in the Asia Pacific is for the benefits and interests of US and to maintain the hegemony of US. Taiwanese would be quite naive to believe that the US and the West will come to their defense should China attack. Previously, US military doctrine was to contain communism. Now it is to contain China. US has hundred, if not thousand, of military bases around the world. China has one in Djibouti. US will spend some us$850 BILLIONS in military expenses. It is 4 TIMES THAT OF CHINA. Who is the aggressor? Obama started the latest aggression with the pivot to Asia Pacific. US bases in Japan, South Korea, Philippine and Guam form the First Island Chain to contain China. Taiwan is to complete the chain. Taiwan and the rest are just pawns in US great game of hegemony. Taiwan, please wake up.

[@god-son-love]

Why do Malaysian Chinese take their ethic pride so much that they rather support a communist regime than a free society? Your cousins like Chinese system that's fine, but Taiwanese people like their own system. Is that how a Chinese family works to force someone to accept your idea or they got beaten? No wonder Taiwan wants independence.

[@yuna9808]

cant agree this more

[@Cathy630]

Amazing documentary. Thank you DWtv team.

[@johnbran5990]

Hi dear😊 How are you doing and Where are you watching from?

[@Cathy630]

@@johnbran5990 I am watching from the Philippines.

[@wirigumbie5798]

very good summation of the issues - balanced and objective

[@MrOhdead]

Peaceful reunification, Hong Kong sort of proved how hollow a dream that is. The Taiwanese people would lose. Superb analysis

[@hasaki_oce4611]

Right, couple of police holding off riots is the same with having their homes blown away.

[@MrOhdead]

@@hasaki_oce4611 eh ?.

[@NoelCade-q6u]

Great documentary DW! Keep them coming!. Great documentary DW! Keep them coming!.

[@jackiewu85]

Great video. Nicely balanced. One thing I would point out tho. It is true that only a small portion of Taiwanese would support reunification, but the vast majority prefers status quo, i.e. the stratigic ambiguity. That's why even the Tawianese gov itself is not declaring independence, also there are voices condemning the Pelosi visit as provification within TW.

[@wanyijiang4940]

"the strategic ambiguity" is what US wanted. Now US might prefer a war.

[@yiding3117]

With Taiwan Policy Act of 2022, US will send money and weapon to Taiwan, also allow Japan to increase their military power, but withdraw his own military force fare away from Taiwan. Starting to move TSMC facility and engineer from Taiwan to US. US is happy to see an escalation in Taiwan vs Beijing relationship. I hope all Chinese people stay cool, talk to each other independent from other influence, and get a compromise.

[@ssss8162]

Reunification is not just an affair that concerns only the people of Taiwan. It also concerns the 1.4 billion people in China who were once family to the people of Taiwan.

[@Hitori15]

Well in that regard, Taiwan's position in the argument is that they're not declaring independence not because of keeping with strategic ambiguity but because they've been independent all along. The tension comes because of the Chinese Communist Party's provocation by sending military to cross Taiwanese lines. If Taiwan hadn't considered themselves as an independent, sovereign nation in the first place, they wouldn't have reacted as much as they have.

[@ssss8162]

@@Hitori15 Some facts u need to recognise. Taiwan is not an independent country. The UN does not recognize it. The only reason Taiwan is relevant in today's politics is because they are seen as a tool in the US efforts to contain the rising China. If the Taiwan separatists think this is a chance for them to further encourage separatism for example inviting Pelosi despite repeated warnings and play games then they are making a huge mistake. Dealing with China for decades, the Taiwanese should understand that the Chinese don't like to play games.

[@lieluo2097]

Former US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, at the Hudson Institute on Jun-24,2022: “Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan are the United States’ 3 strategic pinholes to contain our main competitors and maintain the US’s leader position in the 21st century.” I think we all know which competitors Mr Pompeo was referring to.

[@WanWanOfficialX]

Unfortunately most western people prefer to believe the western narrative lies. The world problem today is because of white supremacist mentality, thats the root of the problem. They think only the white are allowed to be on the top position..... This mentality has been existed since colonial era 500 years ago

[@rsuriyop]

If that's what he said - word for word - then he did a terrible job by painting the US in a very bad light. Making it sound almost as clear as day that the US just sees Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan as merely vassals of the US whose relationship and purpose only serves to help maintain US dominance. So basically, keeping Taiwan "independent" was never even in their best interests; they just use that as a ruse to fool the public in order to keep Taiwan on their side.

[@PlaYer-sn5or]

Then why not US send troops to Ukraine?

[@WanWanOfficialX]

@@PlaYer-sn5or because US dont want to risk a direct war with other powerful country If russia is just like libya, iraq, afghanistan etc with weak military power and no nuke, he sure will invaded russia

[@PlaYer-sn5or]

@@WanWanOfficialX agree

[@LLENN0420]

To be honest, Republic of China 🇹🇼 has been able to survive for 112 years. It is really very lucky. We have achieved democracy and freedom in Republic of China 🇹🇼. Although due to international relations, the name (Taiwan) is used to distinguish it from the People’s Republic of China 🇨🇳, we still will not surrender to the People's Republic of China 🇨🇳.

[@johnbran5990]

嗨亲爱的😊 你好吗 你从哪里看？

[@LLENN0420]

@@johnbran5990 At least use Traditional Chinese . . . Republic of China does not use Simplified Chinese.

[@davidphatty9083]

u know what, Chinese young people are more prone to the idea that the island of Taiwan will be back, while the people on this inland, not necessarily.

[@LLENN0420]

​@@davidphatty9083 So？ invite their young people to swim across the Taiwan Strait? They are many but they are fighting sea and air battles not land battles ～

[@ongakiko1755]

@@LLENN0420 I stands for Taiwan to be an independent country.

[@PaprTape]

As a Taiwanese, I just want the west to stop instigating tension among us

[@bakkermaarten007]

Yeah, you're one of the 6 percent then.

[@PaprTape]

@@bakkermaarten007 there's a lot more than you think

[@mileskoester5395]

I wish everyone would just get along, end the wars and share the wealth

[@CandyDeven]

sounds just like Communism

[@packishy]

Now I understand these issues. Thank you so much 💓

[@jackbolder5734]

All correct. Were I a pessimist, I would say that it was obvious that it'd develop this way since Kissinger.

[@freethinker6821]

As for all wars,it's all about the resources.

[@boonhongchan1853]

Excellently constructed narratives. Well done. It boils down to a conflict between Ideologies and who is more powerful. Superpowers regardless of Ideologies have not come to the realization that they can infact coexist peacefully. Each Superpower knows that each have their own problems to resolve internally and should realistically focus on such issues first. Ukraine, the world must learn from this current conflict. Ukraine and Taiwan are mere pawns in conflicts between Superpowers. Why does certain states continue to provoke conflicts? Security and Stability as projected and promoted for decades have not proven successfull, why then are we still selling this? Wake up we do need to resolve our own problems and we do need to evolve and find new solutions for security, stability and Peace. We human beings will continue being extremely diversed but we definitively do not need any more conflicts or Wars.

[@starcrib]

Ukraine or Taiwan are not just pawns in the grips of superpower volleys- they are actualization their own destiny as Sovereign countries- imagine Colonial America giving into the British Empire ? It didn't happen - and at that time - we had France on our side to actualize the reality. 🌿🌎🌏🌍🌿

[@towerofhelluse1]

Well said mate. It just shows that hummanity is dome from the superpowers, (note that I'm hinting Russia and China and maybe even the US.)

[@boonhongchan1853]

@@towerofhelluse1 Humanity will continuously evolve, with exception of self elimination by utilization of nuclear warfare. Superpowers can evolve and decide to cooperatively work together for Global peaceful growth. This realization does appear to be understood and accepted by both Russia, China, India and hundred plus other countries but during this transitioning period it's taking time for some to see and accept this current concept of Global Peaceful Growth. I sincerely pray this helps. Amen.

[@leoneljuarez8378]

It's Satan's job to keep us in conflict, He is the instigator, and culprit of all evil! God forbid! Amen!

[@abrambadal8997]

This is a true conclusion , but you cannot get away preaching it as such ! In fact since 1917--1949 we have experimented two or more Alternatives to Capitalism , a primitive socialism , as a beggining of systemic solutions to capitalism--colonialism , in deepest troubles and crisese and wars since Vietnam war or Korea War ! Therfore why you cannot take side who is provoking Wars All The Time on This Planet ? If you cannot conceive why we have still colonies fighting for their independances and still many countries left behind developements , and Russia and China , even renouncing to some territories since 1989 , few for Russia , most important are Ukraine and Kazakhestan etc... and Taiwan , Hong Kong and elsewhere for China , and Kosovo , Moldova and Yugoslavia broken into pieces by NATO for East Europe , and still they are provoked by USA--NATO imperialist--colonialist--financial powers , then what you need to say in all honesty is There Should be An Alternative to center of provocation : that is NATO--USA-- E.U. powers , as President Putin , patiently waiting since 2014 coup d'Etat of NATO-USA led in Ukraine is reacting to stop aggressions since 1979 in Afghanistan with Bin Laden armed by USA --CIA and some allies in NATO , broken away by Turkeieh after Syrian wars and violations , after Libya , Somalia , & Palestine dead end , Yemen war etc.... !

[@mokomdane4297]

It has been a while since I washed a documentary this good 👍🏾. Thank you Richard 😊🤠

[@John-nd4fu]

Cleaned it up good..huh?

[@roywilkowski2326]

@@John-nd4fu Very good. LOL...seems nobody proof reads anymore.

[@owensthilaire8189]

Freedom over false security. Freedom over the illusion of safety. Freedom over peoples feelings. This is what I would choose.

[@paanbon6543]

Hidup Pak Jokowi ! Malaysia akan sentiasa dibelakang apa2 keputusan yg Jakarta ambil, Salam Serumpun dari Seberang Selat..

[@frankpemberton9589]

From what i see the agreement was that we would stay out of the issue unless china attempted to take Taiwan by force if china tries to take Taiwan by force then it voids the agreement the United states had with china and are then clear to intervene in the conflict from the beginning that was the agreement that we would not get involved unless china tried to take Taiwan by force

[@kingwing3203]

Just as Washington is part of the United States, Taiwan is also an indivisible part of China. Even if Washington becomes an independent country from the United States, Taiwan will still be an indivisible part of China.

[@geofflecren8827]

I have lived in Taiwan for 20+ years. While the vocal minority might be prepared to die for Democracy get lots of airtime in Western media I don't believe that it has much support from the average Taiwanese. They're a very pragmatic culture with 5,000 years of experience dealing with warlords. Peace, making money will be prioritised. War only happens if the Americans want it. THAT is the real issue for the Taiwanese. Just as it is for Zelensky.

[@golferctube]

You maybe right. US gov wants Xi to make mistakes in order to have excuses to nail down China's economy.

[@metalvideos1961]

yes and as usual america wants war like they always want. China does not.

[@Mwesigwakyu]

Nice reporting! Thanks DW!

[@Iunyahou]

Me and my friends will vote for the pro-china party in Taiwan next time for economic stability. Our society has been very depressed for long time

[@Geo-politic]

The best presentation of 2023 for me and I can use it as a teaching material for courses like comparative politics . I as a lecturer of Political Science and international relations I give respect .I used to read the Economist and it had been one of the best article about Taiwan and China before Two years and this is the best documentary plus paper!!!!❤❤❤❤❤Anyways I say thank you for all producers !!!Peace to the 🌍 globe 🌏 globe 🌎 from Africa

[@delfinbautista1665]

😂😂😂😂p

[@181soulgazer]

A good balanced piece of reporting!

[@Orto-jj2di]

If this happens amid russia ukraine war, then we can OFFICIALLY call it ww3

[@sandyshih0309]

Thank you for putting this information together so well! This is such a great report! As a Taiwanese, thank you so much for all the effort! ❤

[@恒德姚]

他视频做的再好没用，这个世界没有真理，只有拳头

[@Dept246]

Taiwan is a part of China 🇨🇳

[@god-son-love]

There's always a Chinese comment that shows the world how uneducated they are.

[@ninjaweretiger4273]

Hopefully nothing happens. I do worry about everyone in Taiwan. Those I know from China don’t want the wars. I’m in Canada.

[@Kazashiz]

I now have a deep urge to salami slice something.

[@caleb7799]

Must be an Australian saying, because I don't know what that means.

[@ohyeah5601]

Ummm.. salami slices…

[@WanWanOfficialX]

"Divide and conquer" the old strategy all the european colonizers used to colonized others.....how britain colonized a big country like bharat (india)? No wonder US and europe tried to divide the world, its easier to control them if they are small and divided

[@davidg.3406]

Yummy salami slices...

[@guydreamr]

I swear to the higher power, after the third time I heard "salami slice," I sliced several sections of the Hebrew National beef salami that was in my fridge and ate them with relish.

[@dakelei]

I live in China. When I speak with workaday Chinese and ask them, "Will Taiwan being part of China affect your life at all?" They immediately answer no. "Will you die to to bring to bring Taiwan back?" Again, no.

[@nickl5658]

Ask then will they tolerate the US to establishing a military base on Taiwan with weapons that could strike every major chinese city in under 2 hours?

[@johng6080]

@@nickl5658 I wish we could have a base there

[@Michal-hardy]

I guess staying on the winning side of history for a long time makes people hard to think they might be lost one day. The world has always been cruel and cold in front of nations raising and losing.

[@dakelei]

@@nickl5658 You're being silly.

[@TT-kd4ll]

Have you asked any Americans would die for Taiwan?

[@JhunErnie]

TAIWAN is Peaceful and Prosperous Country and should be respected.........

[@kemowasabi551]

A fantastic program, DW- Danke, from America ✌🏻

[@pouya5625]

As always nicely done.

[@mikgol81]

great doco! well done

[@somebodyelse836]

I wish china would get sick of US meddling

[@自強張]

As a Taiwanese for fifty years, I think the problem comes from the political system. If PRC is willing to abandon its communist ideology and embraces democracy, I don't see any objection to reunification. So remaining the.status quo for as long as possible and wait the peacefully democratic transformation of mainland China is the best we can hope.

[@Mark-kr5go]

時間改變了老兄。年輕的台灣人全部都不想跟大陸同一。我們日常生活真的沒關他們屁事。想法和文化也完全分裂了。我們自己過的這麼好，到底幹嘛帶來那麼多麻煩呢？今天是中共在不停的威脅我們才會有了這個問題。洗過腦的共匪是千萬不能夠相信的。

[@自強張]

@@Mark-kr5go 問題是那是不可能的，所以才只能寄望中國和平轉變，雖然那也是希望渺茫。雖然悲觀，但事實就是，歷史的中國就是合久必分、分久必合。 The problem is your independence dream is not going to happen. The only hope is to expect the peaceful transformation of China, though it is also quite unlikely. The pessimistic thing is that China historically keeps breaking up and reuniting, no exceptions. So brace yourself, the typhoon is coming.

[@shinobi2119]

China doesn’t mind maintaining the status quo, it’s the US and separatist forces on Taiwan that keep on antagonizing China. Yes, the status quo cannot be maintained for ever but as long as possible is what we can hope for.

[@Mark-kr5go]

@shinobi2119 the entire island is separatist and we voted for it :)

[@shinobi2119]

@@Mark-kr5go no, no, no, the western media only show the point of view of the separatist. There’s a pro China fraction whose voice is never heard.

[@NathanDuong2023]

Great report. Thanks.