Reckless U.S. Provocations Over Taiwan Risk War with China

As tensions heat up over Taiwan, everything the U.S. does is depicted as defensive while everything China does is framed as menacing, aggressive and authoritarian. But the island’s history has been totally left out of the coverage.
How did Taiwan come to be? Is it part of China? How has the U.S. used Taiwan as a weapon against China both historically and today? Is there a similar situation with Tibet? With Xinjiang? With Hong Kong? Is this really about supporting self-determination and independence or part of a strategy by the U.S. to break up and weaken its greatest adversary?
To discuss this, Rania Khalek was joined by Ken Hammond, Professor of East Asian and Global History at New Mexico State University and an activist with the organization Pivot to Peace.
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TIME CODES
0:00 Intro
2:04 The history of Taiwan and its relationship to China
4:53 The Chinese civil war and consequences on Taiwan
9:24 China during World War Two
11:44 Taiwan’s system of governance: Martial law until 1993
13:58 When Taiwan controlled China’s seat at the UN Security Council
18:42 What is the One China Policy and “strategic ambiguity”
23:10 US provocations: Dangerous and reckless
27:40 Hawkish elements in Taiwan
29:28 What would reunification look like?
31:25 Taiwanese intransigence as a function of US support
35:04 China’s behavior vs Washington’s: Who’s the aggressor?
37:52 Is Biden’s China policy different from Trump’s?
40:18 What’s really behind Washington’s anti-China policy?
43:43 Are there mechanisms for de-escalation in case of a military confrontation?
47:42 When the CIA trained Tibetan terrorists
56:21 US policy to balkanize China
1:00:48 The US cannot escape from its decline
1:03:44 Cold War politics in academia
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[@edwardyang8254]

I grew up in Taiwan, studied and worked in the US, and traveled in China extensively. IMO this is one of the very few accurate interview about China-Taiwan-US relations in the West. The guest is right on the spot on many of his points. A wonderful segment. Thank you Rania. We need more of such voice in the West, will make the world a safer and more just place.

[@junior.von.claire]

Uh huh

[@GuyWhoLikesTheSnarkies1435]

Just my personal view, but I'm kinda surprised she didn't get to bring Carl Zha or Zhong Xiangyu (or both) into this convo. I think she could draw in even more views while not sacrificing her content quality because these two are VERY knowledgeable about Taiwan history (Xiangyu esp. is Taiwanese) and they both did a splendid podcast series discussing about it, which could benefits from getting traction of viewers in return😃

[@ruipengli3969]

Hi Edward, aren't you a famous movie director from TW? 🤣

[@cpc9563]

Spot on. Nothing but the truth spoken by Prof Hammond.

[@SirLolawut]

@@GuyWhoLikesTheSnarkies1435 There needs to be more specialists to educate people. If it always the same few people people on the fence will assume its staged. Anybody trying to challenge the warmongering narrative of the west is greatly appreciated.

[@dryeoh2023]

Professor Ken Hammond, you have expressed the most profound knowledge of history.

[@BeefNoodleDry]

BRUH. Prof Hammond is THE BEST person to get on the show on China.

[@lenthokchom]

Also kishore mehabubani

[@dontaskmewhy100]

You guys are a handful channels telling the Truth. Thank you Rania and Eugene！

[@markmahan38]

Another wonderful interview. Packed with historical context and the interconnected biased based ideology of the West. Against a China that is by far, far more responsive and forward thinking than the West. Just on the logistics of feeding, housing, and supplying nearly 5 times the population of the US. Is a feat that one must admire.

[@bongofriendee]

@GotabayasMotherIsAProstitute If you have visited Xinjiang you would know the re-education camps are closed now. And Tibet is not the feudal society it once was under the Dalai Lama.

[@medialcanthus9681]

Yes , agree. I listened 4 times already since it came out .

[@yingxu7908]

@GotabayasMotherIsAProstitute some people will get450.000$ for compensation in the mistreatment in theUS-Mexico border

[@user-jb1mg7zy4k]

​@GotabayasMotherIsAProstitute Can you share with us what you saw and heard from them there?

[@cryptorenegade1406]

@@bongofriendee dalai Lama worked for the CIA ,he has a NAZImindset

[@simplica1]

Very intelligent man prof. Ken Hammond. Certainly wish there are more people like him around!

[@optimismofthewill6230]

This is such a clear and honest discussion. Thank you

[@junior.von.claire]

You’re clueless. Wake up. 😴😳

[@calvyncraven1141]

@@junior.von.claire no you ah. Its very obvious.

[@inkbold8511]

@@Junior von Claire you are brainwashed! It's time for you to open your eyes

[@morepork559]

Thank you Rania! This is an outstanding interview with a brilliant guest. Rania, you are getting better every time. A breath of fresh air. Power to you!

[@uhu597]

Glad to see you have Prof. Hammond on, the best US Sinologist there is on China's history, development and international relations.

[@qwertyuiopzxcvbnm9890]

Oh, yeah. I am glad to be introduced to Prof. Hammond

[@SirLolawut]

@GotabayasMotherIsAProstitute Use google and type " flights to Xinjiang" and book yourself there just like everyone else. Obviously you wouldn't be believe me a random nobody. So go see it for yourself go watch the genocide.

[@calvyncraven1141]

@GotabayasMotherIsAProstitute if you bother searching, there are plenty of independent journalist in China. Plenty uploading videos and interviews on YT

[@joylean1225]

@GotabayasMotherIsAProstitute lol at least take the effort to google check on access to xinjiang and btw all the western narratives on this place has been made without evidence

[@Orwellian-Purple-Grapes-1984]

@@SirLolawut He doesn't have that kind of money. 😂

[@hpmoxie4660]

As always Rania is awesome! Prof Hammond is a true sinologist. It's a pity that he doesn't have a voice in the government

[@SimonAshworthWood]

We can give him a voice in govt by getting enough people to vote for him.

[@TerranMetal]

What a wonderful, intelligent, and insightful conversation. I learned so much from Professor Hammond. Thank you Rania! ✊❤️

[@F_Liu]

A great informative objective discussion about the topic with much needed historical context that Western MSM never provided, thank you BreakThrough News!

[@justinwatson1510]

We should pass legislation that requires politicians, reporters, and their children to be the first people to go into battle for any future wars, and require them to stay in combat positions until the war is over. No exemptions for health or age.

[@justinwatson1510]

Pro-war politicians and reporters.

[@kimchan382]

Lol, they past one in the beginning, when the USA was formed, but on the opposite sides! But Nukes are the guaranty, that the so called 99% are not going to die alone.

[@qwertyuiopzxcvbnm9890]

I agree. Funnily I have the impression that kings in ancient times often fought on the battlefield. Not sure if it is historically correct. Send Blinken in an American ship!

[@jianbiaogao8280]

@@qwertyuiopzxcvbnm9890 The King of Sweden Gustav the second was killed at a battle.

[@thucduyen9592]

Exactly my thoughts and they would understand the misery that wars bring to humanity but I doubt they would. They couldn’t care less about the victims of the Vietnam war, Iraq, Libya, Syria, Afghanistan and the list goes on. Over 7 millions tons of bombs and agent orange were dropped in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia where millions of people were killed in the process and children are born deformed till this day.

[@newtonojok9720]

Great discussion with the professor. Thanks to your channel for spreading peace and truth.

[@user-cy3wk2lo6o]

hope more people watch this channel

[@weizhang2834]

Much better than the useless CGTN

[@SimonAshworthWood]

Please share the videos, to MAKE it a more popular channel.

[@unveiledeyes6558]

This is a very honest interview. Thx Rania and Prof. Hammond

[@lianzijin5955]

Without USA meddling, Taiwan would have been reunited with mainland long time ago.

[@siddnneeyy]

Probably not. As a Taiwanese, I'm happy to be independent/keep the status quo, and all polls show that this is what most taiwanese feel. If unification did occur, it would be because China invaded against our will, because we wouldnt vote to unify. So that's why we dont view the US as meddling, but rather protecting us and their own interest, whcih happens to align with our interests.

[@kiwikemist]

​@@siddnneeyywhy don't you rename your country to Republic of Taiwan then? RoC are a sore losers

[@junzi2022]

​@@siddnneeyyLooks like you and your US masters don't understand that your opinion and of others like you don't matter. The island is part of the territory of China. If China takes back its own territory, those who don't like it can leave.

[@koffiachill]

Taiwan doesn't want to live communism. Even Russia let it go. Liberty is not something people give up on. They need help (US is that help). Do you know? China could be the first in everything if they are free like Americans. They handicap comes from the fact that everything is to be decided by their communism party.

[@koffiachill]

Sure. But your problem is that you don't have nuclear power. Nuclear power and you're respected. Look at the small Israël

[@tweedy4sg]

Prof. Ken Hammond is a very honest & truthful man. A man of high integrity. His views on China are fair, objective & balanced. He calls it like he sees it with no bombast, and no frills. Thanks Rania for getting him on the show. Other foreign youtubers resident in China should invite him to their chat/discussion too. I'm sharing this video with as many people as I know.

[@EHed-kv2wb]

Unfortunately this view is also one sided. As Ken thinks Taiwan believes the actually claim all of China. It says it in their constitution but do you really think the government and people believe it? Its the only country in the world that is forced to hold that stance because if they dare declare independence or say "republic of taiwan" that would immediately trigger a chinese military response.

[@tweedy4sg]

@@EHed-kv2wb How is his views biased? He is just stating facts as is known & documented. It's clear you only call it biased because it don't agree with your worldview or you simply don't to hear for that matter. And what do you mean Taiwan only country ? Taiwan is NOT even a country. Only 13 (or ~7%) of countries around the world or UN member states recognise it as a country. And they are are usually small insignifficant countries that no one cares about. And this is a fact. This is exactly what i mean... you can't accept the actual reality and live in an alternative reality. Lastly, it doesn't matter what the the "gov't" or people in Taiwan actually say or what they think about their constitution. It is a recognised & acknowledged fact around the world that Taiwan is a part of China and if they declare independence, China has every legal right to use all necessary means to reverse this. Look at what the US did when their southern states declared independence and created the Confederated States. I don't need to spell out the details, do I ??

[@EHed-kv2wb]

@@tweedy4sg the fact is irrelevant. Thats the point. Kent brings it up as if it matters when it simply doesn't. No one not even the government of taiwan or the people take the constitutions territorial claims seriously. Have you ever heard of de facto? De jure yes taiwan is not a country but de facto it is. It has its own military, its own economy, its own legislation, etc. De jure means mostly nothing in geopolitics because the reality (de facto) is that taiwan acts separately from China. Same with kosovo same with abkhazia and south ossetia. No one disputes what the constitution says, but no one takes it seriously either. To think what the people think as "doesn't matter" is to be ignorant. What the people of taiwan want to do with their island should be up to them, not China or the US. And what the majority want is the status quo. To be a de facto country operating separately from China. People in taiwan have every right to determine what they want to do. To say it doesnt matter what the people want is to just be a fascist. Also lmao u brought up the confederacy when they were the ones who attacked and tried to invade the North first But sure keep thinking they are equivalent 😆 Comparing a liberal democracy to a genocidal fascist white supremacist short lived state. So pathetic.

[@HxH2011DRA]

Thank you Rania for all you do! You're a light in the dark!

[@pissyourselfandshitncoom2172]

China & Russia should deploy a permanent military presence in CUBA; then frequently patrol the Gulf of Mexico riding the US coast; and pay occasional visits to Miami, _just to make sure_ the US isn't invading Cuba Hey doesn't that remind everyone of Taiwan . . . Well, that would only be *fair* & *symmetrical* ! 😏

[@leongsgp2]

you forgot to add Guam and Saipan and Haiwaii

[@cosmoray9750]

Amnesty leaving kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5-VnqBpas51bdE

[@SirLolawut]

Eventually the Americans will manufacture war worthy "evidence" and a justifiable reason to declare war on China. Any country ahead of USA is doomed because only American hegemony is legit

[@leongsgp2]

@GotabayasMotherIsAProstitute more like they won't. Because they are not hypocrite like the US, always preach peace but their actions are for war

[@aredtomato8957]

@sgfhk321 once I was thinking CN RU should do the same but then I realize if they really do it doesn't it makes them look as low as the US. You got the point man

[@paperlionkid1787]

This was a good episode. Thank you, Breakthrough News.

[@mainaccount6978]

Thank you professor God bless you ☺️

[@leongsgp2]

Good discussion. Objective, factual and progressive.

[@honcheelim1220]

Absolutely if the US military just get out of the South China Sea, people in Asia with long history & culture would be able to easily resolve whatever disputes among themselves.

[@MrEmitremmus]

Except Communists destroy history and culture. See China's Cultural Revolution .

[@fooksengloke3625]

@@MrEmitremmus Did you time travel from half a century ago? Why are you talking about an era many people were not even born? For that matter, China was not a threat to the US during those days, not to talk about the economy. So the US was not talking about war with China and was gloating with only an irritation for the Korean War. China’s GDP was lower than even India’s. Today it is five times higher than India.

[@tomassankara5067]

I am very confident they would resolve matters amicably. Asians are one of the most responsible people on the planet. Take a look at how the Indian and Chinese decided that their both armies would not carry firearms when patrolling their disputed regions. That portrays a high degree of level headedness that you cannot find in some other regions of the world.

[@JohnSmith-vm8rx]

Just your opening was music to my ears. Great journalism!

[@hassanabdulahi4705]

I was shocked it was such a breath of fresh air to hear actual reporting and not propaganda.

[@11elevenCherry111]

I'm all 👂 ears... hear hear .... finally ♟

[@adnanali1648]

The Chinese civil war suspended due to the malicious interference of USA in 1950s. NOW, Taiwan’s returning to the motherland is the general trend for Chinese great rejuvenation. The youth, both the mainland and the island, should accomplish the great cause of unification of the motherland ASAP for the shared long-term interest. Taiwan is an inalienable part of the Chinese territory. Taiwan must return to the Chinese motherland, instead of acting as a bridgehead for USA to contain China’s peaceful development.

[@junior.von.claire]

What a complete load of shit.

[@alantan9863]

@@Freedmen-American-Reparations Agree. Based on his thinking, his country should be split into several mini states, because anyone who dislikes the central government can secede.

[@junior.von.claire]

@@alantan9863 I don’t dislike the central government, which has been around since the start. I loathe totalitarianism and a huge, tyrannical government is wasteful and loses touch with the people.

[@junior.von.claire]

@@Freedmen-American-Reparations 😉 How old are you, sonny? Rub your two IQ points together. See if you can start a fire 🔥 🤣🤣🤣🤭🤫

[@berthatsui6739]

The CIA is a terrorist organization . kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWPOmXSjgrl0oKs

[@ivanlee2861]

This is a wonderful channel and it is doing a marvelous job laying out the truths. Hope mainstream journalists can do the same.

[@joylean1225]

Not that they can't do the same, today's media is often reporting based on its government's narratives so one has to fact check. In the HK protests, there were lots of slanted reports where atrocities done by protestors were often not highlighted by western media.

[@joa6619]

Very interesting. I will be spreading this in the Nederlands.

[@tusker2418]

Oh good! Great to see Dr. Hammond.

[@ajronmejden]

Thank you, Rania! This is another excellent interview you did, filled to the brim with substance. Incredibly enlightening. Keep it up!

[@southerncomrade1583]

Great interview! Thank you, sister Rania.

[@techsavvy8522]

You guys need to work with Brian from New Atlas

[@chairmanmaomaotsetung5398]

Brian Berletic is debunking American propaganda extremely efficiently , besides he was a Marine , stationed I Fallujah if I'm not mistaking and stepped out of US army because of injustices he witnessed. He's a true patriot America needs most in this moment... he's covering entire East Asia

[@techsavvy8522]

@@chairmanmaomaotsetung5398 agreed, I absolutely love him. No one shows sources or how to find their own proof like him

[@elodinruh765]

@@techsavvy8522 I fully agree with your opinion. He just lays it bare so that we ourselves can see those reports. Hope he grows and is not targeted by USA cronies.

[@techsavvy8522]

@@elodinruh765 he's already not allowed on western social media he says, that's why he's got the backup website. BB probably knows the bans are coming. I've got loads of CIA files and stuff from office of the historian because of him

[@roccoboy32]

@@chairmanmaomaotsetung5398 Brian stated he was stationed in Okinawa and left the marines a few months before the illegal invasion and occupation of Iraq.

[@yurigansmith]

That was a good discussion providing a lot of important information about the historical background and a deeper insight into the underlying geopolitical structure of this conflict. Thanks a lot!

[@sylvesterfong9275]

Rania, thanks for a great and very informative interview with Proffesor Ken Hammond. 👍👍👍💐

[@FA-wg1kp]

Excellent interview, extremely informative with a brilliant guest. WELL DONE!!!😉😉😉

[@Anjulo959]

The best history lecture I have ever attended about the historical interaction of china with Taiwan and tibet. I never had the sligtest clue Taiwan represented China in UN security council at some point in history.. great discussion. Thank you guyy

[@1271108227]

I think you are misunderstanding the meaning of Taiwan and ROC. Taiwan is just a province of CHINA(ROC or PRC).

[@marknjade152]

Top notch interview! So far, this is the most informative discussion on Taiwan and Tibet.

[@DeepTitanic]

Watching from Yao to Mao by professor Hammond on YT well worth it

[@michaelleong100]

another great interview done by Rania and clear and easy to understand fair comments from Ken. Brings everything into their right perspective.

[@saigon7105]

Great discussion. Keep up the good work!

[@aforeignchinese1385]

The clarity and dissemination of information by Rania is a cut above the rest. Great work !

[@zilvalord8171]

The core factor causing of the global issues is the US dollar dominance. Without any US military influences the Asian countries will be better off have their own trading currencies just like Euros. Unlike Europe, East-Asian countries remain a high production rate across the history due to its farming-based culture. Unlike the European predatory cultures (Colonizing and looting), The East Asia is a land of prosperity and it can feed the population by itself.

[@dz9446]

Spot on!

[@junior.von.claire]

🤮

[@lukei6255]

You have very generalized view of Europe. I can only assume you haven't study well the different histories of various countries in Europe. It is like saying all Asians are like Japanese...

[@lukei6255]

@@Freedmen-American-Reparations agree. But not all Europeans.

[@pissyourselfandshitncoom2172]

@@junior.von.claire found the CIA -bot- employee. I deposited 10 sheckels into your account Mr Sheckelstein. Thank you for your service

[@alanbarbier3521]

Great guest, great interview, Thanks

[@Wbliss]

What’s happening in Taiwan with news of US soldiers training their counterparts in that island, reflects the same scenario that happened in Afghanistan with the introduction of US limited military involvement , which later escalated to a full scale war against the Talibans. We all know the results of that 20 yrs. war in Afghanistan , where the US got defeated badly by the Talibans in their pickup trucks.! The US would get their latest war adventures in Taiwan no doubt about that, but would end up with the same results as they did in Afghanistan. !

[@kmlau1986]

US leaders don't care about the outcome of war in Afghanistan, in defeat, only the American and Afghanistan general population bore the consequences. The US leaders win regardless, all they really cared about is that amount of missles and bombs expended so they can "legally" buy more and funnel capital into their pockets.

[@ex0duzz]

Ken Hammond is very knowledgeable. Great guest. Thanks for the lesson professor Hammond. Raina. tip of the hat

[@eymeeraosaka2954]

Very good analysis Professor...

[@dannyboy8850]

I am really happy to see that someone in the US has the wisdom to understand the relationship between China and Taiwan. Thanks to BT News for doing this show.👍👍👍

[@EHed-kv2wb]

Unfortunately this view is also one sided. As Ken thinks Taiwan believes the actually claim all of China. It says it in their constitution but do you really think the government and people believe it? Its the only country in the world that is forced to hold that stance because if they dare declare independence or say "republic of taiwan" that would immediately trigger a chinese military response.

[@kiwikemist]

​@@EHed-kv2wbRightfully so. The RoC lost and only exist because of the US warships that stopped the PLA from finishing the revolution. The USA did this to protect KMT fascists in the name of anti communism. Many such cases

[@EHed-kv2wb]

@@kiwikemist im aware, no one is disputing that they lost. But the issue is thinking Taiwanese people want to be apart of China when majority prefer the status quo which maintains the peace and their self-rule. De jure taiwan is not a country but de facto it is. And if they want to keep it that way to keep the peace and not be a pawn of the US or China then I'm all for it.

[@ioanghip]

Thank you for this very informative interview!

[@leeway777]

Wise and Knowledgeable, a great American mind. America needs people like Professor Hammond to be the greatest nation in the world.

[@EHed-kv2wb]

Unfortunately this view is also one sided. As Ken thinks Taiwan believes the actually claim all of China. It says it in their constitution but do you really think the government and people believe it? Its the only country in the world that is forced to hold that stance because if they dare declare independence or say "republic of taiwan" that would immediately trigger a chinese military response.

[@xMI55IONx]

He did that series os videos on 5000 Years of Chinese History. Thought I heard that voice before. A tour de force of knowledge and integrity, great man. 👍

[@SkarM_x]

What's the video series channel called?

[@inkbold8511]

Link pls!?

[@alexlazar4738]

Ken Hammond, very impressive, objective, insightful, on a par with the best China scholars I've ever seen,. Cant believe this is my first time hearing him.

[@Kpop-lh7um]

Rania you always have great guests from so many places and very insightful interviews always a joy to watch and learn

[@handstandish]

Great interview. History of Formosa was enlightening.

[@a_viewerv2069]

👍👍👍 well said and great discussion..

[@constantreader4088]

Excellent broadcast! A very informed guest! I loved it!

[@EHed-kv2wb]

Unfortunately this view is also one sided. As Ken thinks Taiwan believes the actually claim all of China. It says it in their constitution but do you really think the government and people believe it? Its the only country in the world that is forced to hold that stance because if they dare declare independence or say "republic of taiwan" that would immediately trigger a chinese military response.

[@kerrymcnamara2876]

Amazing stuff, Rania! Thank you!

[@yingxu7908]

Thank you Rania very much to bring this topic and your guess with fullknowledge about Chines history。Again thanks

[@tonyatgoogle6076]

Bravo, I really enjoyed this talk. It almost bring tears to my eyes thinking not all American are bad. There are some good American like you two. thank you.

[@alantan9863]

22:32 Correction. The map of ROC is way bigger than PRC, due to the fact that PRC decided to accept the loss of territory since 1840s. The main exception are: 1. 64 villages East of Heilongjiang river (similar to Russian transzeya region). 2. Today's Mongolia, known as Outer Mongolia. 3. Tannu Tuva, today's Tuva Republic. 4. Huge portion of Gorno Badakshan, Tajikistan at the westernmost point of China. 5. Small portion of Pakistani controlled Kashmir. 6. Small portion of East Bhutan as per South Tibet claim(both China consider Simla Accord of 1914 illegal as it's not signed with the then Central Government) 7. Northern Myanmar and certain bordering region. These were ceded to British Burma during the Qing Dynasty. They're most inhabited by mountain tribes. 8. 11 dash instead of 9 dash. Besides, the PRC gave North Vietnam Bach Vi(Baiwei island) which is slightly closer to Vietnam than China's Hainan Province, as a sign of friendship. I'm stating this not for irredentist purpose but for many to understand. It's highly unlikely PRC would wanna cede or gain any lands

[@henrywon20]

Good insight.

[@wichofung6086]

蒙古国是1947独立的，新中国是1949年成立的，1947年是旧中国即中华民国，谁的错？

[@robertwhite711]

Excellent summary of the China - Taiwan challenge. Also kudos to the Professor for his accuracy in pronouncing Chinese names (people, provinces, cities, etc.) 💙

[@PlaYer-sn5or]

Thank you Rania and Prof Hammond 👍👌👏

[@professoreilers]

Greetings from South Africa BRICS + with appreciation.

[@fishoverseasable]

Rania is one of the best journalists and my favorite!

[@jaybleu888]

This channel deserves a lot more attention, I'm hoping that the subscribers number could sky rocket. Great piece of interview, definitely two thumbs up.

[@ew5153]

It won’t be suicidal for the mainland, it’d be suicidal for the island of Taiwan. It would hurt the mainland’s economy but there’s no comparison on what’d happen to Taiwan’s economy if mainland China cuts them off.

[@j.2047]

Great content as usual. Rania never lets me down.

[@davidbuchanan6943]

Good evening Rania. Hope you are well. David from Scotland. 🙏🤗🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@maggiechan33]

Rania asked excellent questions + Prof Hammond is a national treasure.

[@qwertyuiopzxcvbnm9890]

It is truly ridiculous that Taipei claims all of China. However Rania, the hawkish pro-independence people are actually the most damaging attackers on the status quo. Declaring independance and abandoning the claim over China would violate the one China principle and could lead Beijing to bring all options onto the table. If we continue to see the Republic of China when we imagine Taipei's perspective, the status quo there is preserved and crisis potential is minimised

[@edukid1984]

Taipei is SUPPOSED to claim all of China - it's very legitimacy as the Republic of _China_ rests upon proclaiming its sovereignty over the whole of China (even though it has not de facto been able to exercise that sovereignty since 1949). What infuriates China the most is ROC's current attempt to formally go it alone as an independent country with only Taiwan as its territory, which of course will spell the end of any hope for peaceful reunification and will force Beijing's hand.

[@alantan9863]

That's right. They have basically screwed up the pro reunification camp by brainwashing Taiwanese youth with Taiwanese not Chinese history (ie: downplaying Chinese past by calling Ming and Qing settlers Colonial settlers and powers, while calling Japanese Colonial period as Japanese administration period). Actually the red line is actually crossed when US Marine Corps were stationed in AIT several years ago, while the recent troop presence is a more flagrant. Not sure when will Mainland China act based on anti secessionist law.

[@Nesher92]

No, the problem is that the imperialist prc administration won't let the Taiwanese decide for themselves

[@edukid1984]

@@Nesher92 The Taiwanese have no right to decide whether or not the territory they occupy belong to China. Taiwan is ALREADY a part of China and always has been since centuries ago (barring the time when it was colonized by IMPERIALIST Japan). These are FACTS that no even the USA disputes. The Taiwanese are quite free to LEAVE if they so abhor a Chinese government.

[@Nesher92]

@@edukid1984 lmao they do. Unless you're an imperialist

[@Octoberfurst]

Excellent interview! It is wonderful to hear a sane take on the Chinese/Taiwan "situation". I get sick of hearing our politicians demonizing China and making it out to be a threat when it clearly isn't. Thank you for this!

[@EHed-kv2wb]

Unfortunately this view is also one sided. As Ken thinks Taiwan believes the actually claim all of China. It says it in their constitution but do you really think the government and people believe it? Its the only country in the world that is forced to hold that stance because if they dare declare independence or say "republic of taiwan" that would immediately trigger a chinese military response.

[@Hottip-jb2dl]

Professor Ken Hammond, an excellent presentation. Thank you. Thank you If there are more fair-minded speakers like you, Professor Ken Hammond, the world will be a peaceful and beautiful world. Thank you, Rania for presenting Professor Ken Hammond to us. You and Eugene are doing a great job. 👍👍👍

[@tonyoneill9696]

Thank you for an honest history and background

[@robertcox14]

Thank you for cool heads giving us cold hard facts.

[@chairmanmaomaotsetung5398]

Rania Khalek is as cute 😍 as she's intelligent. I love the way she conducted the interview with Ken.Unlike the USA's government, he knows his stuff and is an encyclopedia of facts about China and Taiwan is 🇨🇳

[@unveiledeyes6558]

And she is a very veey good host and interviewer too!

[@rliu001]

Great video and interview. Rania is a great host and an interviewer. Thank you for telling the truth against onslaught of propaganda lies from the US media.

[@ruipengli3969]

Thank you for this talk. Reunification will happen soon!

[@timtawney9999]

Fantastuc show, wonderful guest and interview.

[@kevintewey1157]

"Rules Based Order " (" we make the rules and that's an order")

[@iandunwoodie5584]

one of your best interviews to date ...keep it up

[@SimonAshworthWood]

Thanks for the time codes. 😀

[@whtdafuk1701]

It cracks me up when people support Taiwan then supports Mongolia, Tibet and Xinjiang. Who do I think claims these lands historically Taiwan

[@abcxyz6606]

Great discussion/interview. Its beyond obvious who is the party behind all the tension half way accross the world in other countries region, trying to divide the people and potential start devastating conflicts.

[@StopBaizuo]

I downloaded this interview because it's perfect.

[@junkman8882]

You do great work... too bad most people watch MSM, for right or left media...

[@EHed-kv2wb]

Unfortunately this view is also one sided. As Ken thinks Taiwan believes the actually claim all of China. It says it in their constitution but do you really think the government and people believe it? Its the only country in the world that is forced to hold that stance because if they dare declare independence or say "republic of taiwan" that would immediately trigger a chinese military response.

[@junkman8882]

@@EHed-kv2wb but the US is moving closer to Taiwan's defense... So they say. US is playing a game of chicken with China and using Taiwan.... The goal is to weaken China...

[@EHed-kv2wb]

@@junkman8882 i have no doubt the US is trying to exploit taiwan for its own selfish imperial benefit, but Taiwan as well, the ppl do not want to be apart of China. A majority want the status quo to be in place because that has worked for the past 70 years for peace. I sincerely hope the US will stop being such a dangerous imperialist force and instigating conflicts for its own benefit.

[@donktec]

I hear that Taiwan claims even more of the South China Sea than the prc, an 11 dash line! Good interview, so much good info 👍

[@calvyncraven1141]

Yup. It claims Vietnam's 2 dash line and Mongolia proper as well.

[@obione69]

Just wait for the reincarnation of Ghengis Kahn returns, he will have a few things to say about that.

[@donktec]

@@calvyncraven1141 and probably the parts of Siberia the Russians grabbed...

[@wric01]

11 dash line to 9 dash line is because Mao gave Vietnam a piece as a comrade but was backstabbed.

[@TseKi-gd7lw]

You are doing great ,from Ethiopia

[@susanzhou8942]

Thank God somebody telling the truth!!!

[@EHed-kv2wb]

Unfortunately this view is also one sided. As Ken thinks Taiwan believes the actually claim all of China. It says it in their constitution but do you really think the government and people believe it? Its the only country in the world that is forced to hold that stance because if they dare declare independence or say "republic of taiwan" that would immediately trigger a chinese military response.

[@berthatsui6739]

Excellent interview with easy to follow overview of China history ! Rania, could you type out the quote from the book so I could share? Also what is the full name professor Hammond? I would love to know more of his works or talks. Thanks!

[@elenamikaela4170]

Kenneth Hamond en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Hammond_(historian) he has a few talks on youtube, look up ken hammond from yao to mao kzbin.info/aero/PL-zm2mrr9onY5hrGya2DhgBn_-xUk51p3

[@petercoombes6602]

Excellent interview.... You could easily break this into several shorter videos that would garner more views... 1. Taiwan 2. Tibet 3. US subversion to divide China

[@aredtomato8957]

Quality content and Prof Hammond knows the Chinese history well. Keep it up. 👍

[@EHed-kv2wb]

Unfortunately this view is also one sided. As Ken thinks Taiwan believes the actually claim all of China. It says it in their constitution but do you really think the government and people believe it? Its the only country in the world that is forced to hold that stance because if they dare declare independence or say "republic of taiwan" that would immediately trigger a chinese military response.

[@abdulghaznawi1054]

What a beautiful and facts based discussion….

[@chitmengkhong4057]

Thank you for the clarity

[@docrobert8099]

I came here to listen to professor Ken Hammond. He is such a knowledgeable and sophisticated intellectual.

[@inkbold8511]

Monasteries in Tibet are like slave master centers, and lower class lama are forced into monk hood to work as slaves within the monastery while the elite class Tibetan are given the top master lama role to control the lower class lamas and they have control over the serf who lives on monastery lands. Also their rebelling failed during 1959 was primary because they could only get few peasants to join their cause, and most are forced into this rebellion force by their masters, however as soon as their masters were killed in the battle, these peasants surrender! There are a story written by Anna L Strong who say that two PLA was able to over come a force of 200+ Tibetan rebellion force, all because one of the top lama in the group died, the other lama just decided they want to surrender to TWO PLA soldiers. These two PLA soldiers told these "rebels" to wait on the scene for a full day before other PLA was able to come and arrest them. Eventually they were all released and that top lama who surrendered where given like 200 yuan for peaceful surrendering basically encouraging other rebels to surrender peacefully - this worked for most of rebels. This just shows how the DL rebellion movement has no actual support from the peasants of Tibet, as it's only supported by the elite 5% of Tibetan.

[@elleem3951]

I only found out about the serfs of Tibet not long ago and that completely changed my mindset on Tibet and the Dalai Lama. That guy is now demystified and nothing but a puppet in my eyes now.

[@EHed-kv2wb]

How does that justify chinese annexation of tibet?

[@user-jb1mg7zy4k]

Professor Ken Hammond, I can't agree with you more that why someone has to be dominant？

[@franklinpenguin]

Very objective views on this issue under contemporary global environment! Thanks for the great content, expecting more from yours soon.

[@sherylhay13]

Wow. ..so informative and very interesting. Thanks guys

[@antiwarantipoverty7908]

Thank you

[@walterkooy1307]

It was a pleasure to listen to you professor. I am afraid your correct views are not shared by the average American. Only the smart ones might agree.

[@jameskoh2945]

Breakthrough News, great job. Ken Hammond spoke wisely and rationally on the topic... the best I have seen anywhere. I'm subscribed and look forward to more of such clear unbias discussion on China/USA issues... so different from the propaganda and distortions from the Main Stream Media. Well done.

[@EHed-kv2wb]

Unfortunately this view is also one sided. As Ken thinks Taiwan believes the actually claim all of China. It says it in their constitution but do you really think the government and people believe it? Its the only country in the world that is forced to hold that stance because if they dare declare independence or say "republic of taiwan" that would immediately trigger a chinese military response.

[@heesingsia4634]

22:30 I'm no expert but if you get the ROC's map on the South China Sea it has an 11 dash line and includes Mongolia as well. The PRC one excludes Mongolia and minus 2 dashes with a convention rectified with Vietnam. That's my limited understanding to this so I hope you can enlighten me.

[@wric01]

Communist comrads per se, Mao gave face to Russia and not burn the bridge (owes billion of debt btw to russia) to reclaim Mongolia as russia was heavily invested. Again Vietnam as sign of communist friendship, give you an area. But both cases resulted in backstabbed as both russia and vietnam collaborate to march into china (Russian border war and china Vietnam war). 😅