Taiwan election angers China: BBC News Review

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[@NoSurnameNoCasteNoReservation]

Great job ! Many thanks !

[@yu-chiehlai2049]

As a Taiwanese, I’m so glad to see my daily English learning platform selected Taiwan related news as a topic!💗🥹

[@tianlingchen5523]

台湾是中华人民共和国的一个省份

[@user-rg7ri9cw1d]

what a SoB!

[@langbo9999]

Congratulations Taiwan 🇹🇼 Respect from Denmark 🇩🇰👍

[@guiluo6065]

taiwan is part of china

[@richardthegingerbo909]

@@guiluo6065 you should go to taiwan and try to buy things with _renminbi_ notes

[@marco76182]

Thank you ❤god bless you bro

[@airi875]

thanks! love from Taiwan, a part of democracy alliance!

[@user-zj7iv6xv5o]

I have been to Copenhagen , that's a really beautiful city , it's a heaven for me! from Taiwan

[@0ccc1]

As a Taiwanese, our determination to protect our democracy is definitely rock solid.

[@Kamfms7]

As a Taiwanese, our determination protected our fake democracy !

[@Irishb0y]

Aren't HKG and Macau democracy too? Why can't Taiwan be like them a SAR under PRC?

[@archyaloha]

@@Irishb0y Why should Taiwan?

[@0ccc1]

@@Irishb0y Hong Kong is an administrative region returned to China after a leasing arrangement, whereas Taiwan has a different historical background. Since the Chinese Civil War on 1949, Taiwan has been predominantly ruled by the Kuomintang (KMT), which is a different party from CCP since then. While Hong Kong has elections for its Chief Executive, the candidates often have ties to the Chinese Communist Party. Overall, Chinese citizens lack the direct right to elect a president and are restricted in forming alternative political parties. Chinese people aren’t even allowed to criticize their leader and government. Since the 1980s, Taiwan has undergone a series of democratic transformations. People have the ability to directly elect the president and establish political parties. And we have freedom of speech. Thus, we do not wish to be classified as a special administrative region of China. Because it might means we should be ruled by CCP and has to give up our democracy and freedom.

[@usoanlau4794]

@@Irishb0y You have asked the wrong question. While Taiwan abviously has a higher degree of freedom and democracy, why Taiwan has to be part of China as HK?

[@BrianBrian-qn8sc]

I will always watch BBC Learning English videos. That is the status quo that will never change. This decision is rock solid!

[@keithshum8780]

Thank you. My support to this channel is rock solid.🎉 I am glad to see BBC talk about Taiwan.

[@user-rg7ri9cw1d]

Islet frogs are really SoB!

[@emmachen5177]

As a Taiwanese in Canada, I'm pleased that I don't have to fly back to Taiwan, and the people have elected the president I desired. (Thanks to my friends and family in Taiwan!)

[@perlitaabad2829]

Congrats to taiwan and "😂" to China.

[@user-jn45jduc93jn]

Welcome home next election❤

[@Brian-fo6ew]

Beth! You're back! We missed you!

[@irislin1986]

As a Taiwanese in the UK, we respect the results of the election, cherish the freedom of speech and the democratic system.❤

[@user-nf8zo8xq3e]

Taiwanese here! I voted for William Lai, the current Vice President. ✌

[@BriantheBrick]

I think you might be holding your script too high, Georgie! Also, don't be nervous! We're supporting you!

[@worldfolklore4393]

Georgie looks shy, she is just wonderful❤

[@AbdulrahmanAlmyman]

I am from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 but I have a friend from Taiwan 🇹🇼 I will visit Taiwan in Future.

[@jnusslein6301]

It’s really amazing that both Taiwan and Japan have adopted Japanese letters, which means once you learned Japanese language, you can read Taiwanese articles.

[@NoSurnameNoCasteNoReservation]

#HumanRights This is the best way of teaching English with Current Important News . It teaches English and informs us the current news . Great job ! I am from INDIA . Thanks a lot !

[@1996HaithamGamal]

I'm rock solid at BBC Learning English as the channel always in positive status quo

[@bbclearningenglish]

We could say that your determination to learn English is rock solid :)

[@holyjosh3744]

My determination to learn English is rock soild.

[@esinspire47]

Where is Neil?

[@ayam6850]

They are a big team not only Neil and bath so they don’t appear in every episode

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I love both of you🥰 presenting in News Review!

[@p.r.pranay5798]

I must change my status quo to learn English, I am fuming because I am not able to speak English, but I will be rock solid about learning English.

[@javeedkhan7676]

We should aggrandize the things that are endearing by us and should keep them status quo!

[@mohamadfatahi5254]

Thanks for your efforts in improving our English skills!

[@thaolinhnguyen6850]

I love your voices and the ways you explain new vocab to me ^^. Thank youuu

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I have been learning bbclearningenglish for 3 years which is rock solid...!!!

[@tammytsang3487]

My devotion to your learning channel is rock solid.

[@bbclearningenglish]

Great example :)

[@thandarmayoo7598]

Thanks for teaching

[@nawtaang1421]

Thanks for your lovely teaching

[@HuongPham-yl8xl]

My support to Taiwan independency is rock solid

[@user-nl9ud2bd6s]

A fan from Taiwan. A good topic of Learning English

[@user-ju2qe8pf8m]

Beth's English pronunciation is clear, so it's good. It's been a while since I came in after the application service ended.

[@mieon.]

Beth you’re back!

[@hsmiranda]

Nice video, thank you. My studies is rock solid!

[@ximuoidethuong]

Thanks a lot

[@Zeinairaq]

thanks

[@soloyo206]

tahnk you a lot

[@familygash7500]

I wish that The Kuomintang was still in power.

[@pjchender]

I won't change the status quo of learning English on your channel.

[@user-jj9gi4of2v]

The lady on the right should have been friendlier. It feels like she's doing everyone a big favor. :(

[@MuhammadIrfan-fq5jl]

It's great coverage especially both members in a group Georgie and beth. Please make further videos both of you only. Not any other than yours pair.

[@romanjaspe4172]

Thanks so much

[@user-nv8os9no7n]

thank you)

[@fadielnajjar7016]

Thank U BBC

[@ainaarbeit6578]

If I want to improuve my english I have to keep my status quo every day work. My husband has a fumes once he checked the money on our bank account 😅 And finally, my relationship with God is rock solid.

[@user-dq6si6uc7x]

It's very helpful for me.

[@chimak8332]

my English has improved a lot now.

[@alan123-u8y]

Congratulations from HK🎉

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I make a rock solid decision to follow your channel

[@amiraratkovic2619]

I appreciate it.💜💜💜

[@julientyt]

Taiwanese has bigger balls apparently.

[@fatemehbanoo6086]

thanks alot.

[@hafsaomer6882]

Why there is no live lessons?😢

[@bbclearningenglish]

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[@ayurvedatreatment3353]

Very effective learning

[@louistan7560]

Interesting headline, but certainly not a ho-hum crasher to waste time on.

[@mondo6595]

Communists remain status quo, As in Shanghai stock market going down rapidly today, Authority is saying gdp of china has grown five to 6% for the last year, it is on the extremely right track, but People are fuming about the broken economy, on the other hand the support of the government is rock solid😮

[@kenhphu1584]

Peach for Taiwan

[@maggie2191]

Although Lai wins the presidential election, but there are 60% of Taiwanese support the other two opposition parties. So, the sitting party in the future has to fix it 😊.

[@kenhphu1584]

Respect Taiwan from Vietnam

[@trongchucbui6899]

The first time I saw this program with two women hosting

[@kazizahidhasan2679]

Where’s Mike?😊

[@iamCuC]

i also went to vote, thanks to democracy

[@user-iu4nn4nf6o]

Status quo

[@gautamray9290]

In Supreme court of India a simple D.A case from W.B remains unsolved more than a year under these high price.Drawing the attention of chief Justice.Only date and dates.conspiracy?

[@AbdulSalam-zt2kz]

Status quo is the status symbol obtained through years

[@abbosalimuhammadaliyev8669]

I appreciate it very much 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@bbclearningenglish]

Thank you for studying with us 🥰🥰

[@kenzuya]

If they have anger issues give them a lemon juice without sugar

[@anhhuydo6083]

Democracy.. what else 🍀👍♥️

[@Ravind698]

Sri Lanka

[@minshyu]

This makes UK laugh

[@esthershen2757]

Aurally we don’t want to anger China,we elect the Green Party which reason is just for earn more money from stock markets in Taiwan.

[@natgeo8785]

Learning English with a hint of politics.

[@royho7142000]

Great share😊

[@noranekoondo]

(from Japan) I wonder why China wants to change their territory on land and at sea so much. Being should maintain the status quo even if Xi Jinping fumes. I also wonder if the US truely solidify its relationship with Taiwan; Is this really rock solid?

[@Seanchase65]

because it truly belonged to China since long long ago, you can search relevant documents on the internet.

[@milordas]

why China wants Taiwan, when they can take half or Russia for free?

[@user-wk7mq9ij9v]

China is fragile, please handle with extra care.

[@user-vq4cu6ky9v]

Why is BBC always choosing the headlines that demonstrate the English fear of angering Communist China ? Why can't BBC make more assertive headlines like "Anti-democratic China provoked by Taiwan's presidential election"?

[@Ahsankhan-ko4wo]

My interest in English remain status quo and rock solid. I hope that.

[@user-gj5ws2yy4i]

Xi’s not on the ballot, is that why he’s pissed 😂

[@sqinisekomajola1512]

I like Taiwan🎉

[@watasiloo]

【Is China a geographical term or a country?】 China, Africa, Americas, Asia, and the Korean Peninsula are all just geographical terms. Regarding China and Africa, or South Africa, do they need to hold a meeting to declare that our consensus is that they are all Africans? Do South Korea and North Korea need to meet and declare that they are all Koreans (peninsula)? Should Argentina and the United States hold a meeting to say that we are all Americans? In reality, China is just a geographical term, not a country. It broadly refers to the mainland and its associated islands. The Qing Dynasty and the Chinese Communist Party are just dynasties on this land. The Ming and Qing Dynasties ruled China for 276 years separately, and it is estimated that the People's Republic of China will need another 201 years to democratize. Currently, within this geographical term "China," there are two countries: the People's Republic of China, which implements communist rule, and the Republic of China, which implements a democratic system. This is a fact, and denying this fact is like living in a dream. There are currently two parties living in a dream: the Chinese Communist Party and the Kuomintang, both fantasizing about reunification. When Ma Ying-jeou talks about the "1992 Consensus" and the "One China" principle, he is referring to one country, not the geographical term "China." If China were just a geographical term, there would be no need for the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China to declare anything in a meeting. From the perspective of Chinese history, attempts to resist or restore never succeeded. In the end, the weaker side is always eliminated. The Kuomintang's fantasy is essentially selling out. 【Does Biden really oppose Taiwan independence and support One China?】 Taiwan as a country does not exist. Does the Republic of China exist? Biden opposes Taiwan independence but has not said anything against the independence of the Republic of China. The Republic of China was established in 1911, so it has already gained independence, there's no need to declare it again. Taiwan is currently ruled by a local government, so who would it declare independence to? There is no issue of declaring independence for Taiwan itself, the only question is whether the Republic of China needs to change its national title. The Republic of China and the People's Republic of China both belong to one China, referring to the geographical name, including the mainland and its associated islands. It's similar to how the United States, Brazil, and Argentina all belong to one America. America is just a geographical term, and South Africa and Central Africa both belong to one Africa. Africa is also just a geographical term. When Biden mentions "One China," he is referring to a geographical China, not saying that there is only one country on the land of China. If the United States truly considered Taiwan part of the People's Republic of China, why would it sell arms to Taiwan and sanction the People's Republic of China? It's evident that, although the United States has not officially recognized the Republic of China, it still treats it as a country.

[@liwang4022]

It's hilarious. I doubt the behavior of obsoleting Chinese culture from Taiwan history book by DPP in the last 20 years is called "keep status quo". Taiwan is on the edge towards jingoistic. 🙃

[@mysterious824]

Status quo-the way we are Fumes-express angry mood Rock solid strong and unlikely to change

[@user-oo2bs3md2k]

Fume over 惱怒 Rock solid

[@jeanl3987]

It's so disgusting how educational programs are tainted by politics.

[@ronn-qo4lu]

As a Taiwanese, thank you for this news!

[@bee1013]

Interesting! How does BBC know China aren’t actually happy about Lai’s victory? Xi needs DPP to win to switch his people’s focus from his impotence of ruling over to the conflict over Taiwan issue.

[@drleducanh]

Georgie is quite serious, you are beautiful! just smile more and i believe the video will be more interesting!

[@vivianwei2424]

I am from Taiwan😂

[@shivaniy243]

Students attendence here ❤😊

[@ToysandUnboxHub]

well done taiwan ❤

[@Derti-fu6qu]

No it doesn’t anger China lol. For one thing: his victory isn’t commending at all. China isn’t angry because its ultimate interests aren’t threatened, yet. This is not a start either for that process.

[@Sam-cj3xq]

👍

[@MrAngel455]

Hello ❤️❤️

[@yanu3778]

Congratulations 👏👏 Taiwan... Have good election....

[@kyawmyonaing1653]

My English learning journey has been rock solid bez i changed my status quo of my terrible procrastinating habits. As I have started to see some progressions, I don't feel fume like I used to be when I was last year.

[@reanwithkimleng]

❤❤

[@devoltaaocaminho3949]

Woe to those who decree unjust laws, and to the clerks who prescribe oppression. To divert the poor from their right, and to take away the right of the afflicted of my people; to despoil the widows and rob the orphans! But what will you do in the day of visitation, and in the desolation that is to come from afar? It is worth knowing God and obeying the gospel of Jesus Christ, because as Nebuchadnezzar said: there is no other God who can deliver like this. Tithe all profits you make and reject alcoholic beverages.

[@user-xv4sw4pq9l]

This election result does not represent what the people of Taiwan want. More than 60% of the population did not vote for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). Three parties were competing against each other. The DPP only won by 40%. The election system in Taiwan is very unfair. If it is in France, for example, there will be a second election featuring the two candidates with the highest supporters. After this, there would be a true winner who won over 50%.

[@theHsinshengsouth]

I don't know where you are, but I'm 100% Taiwanese, we don't like China, so we choose a president who is refusing China. One Taiwan, One China, we don't belong each other

[@pintw4379]

people didn't vote for DPP, doesn't mean they want anything to do with china

[@voltydequa845]

@@theHsinshengsouth But China likes you. And likes you so much that it's impossible to escape from all that love emanating from 1.4 billion of mainland Chinese brothers. Anyway 60 % of the Taiwanese gave their vote to parties that promote peaceful and negotiated re-unification with their homeland. Chinese do not fume that much. Take it easy, if you want to remain Chinese (though Taiwanese Chinese) - it is not up to you (alone) to decide on the matter.

[@randyclaire]

WIN IS WIN, LOSE IS LOSE ! No matter how many percentage. We don't think Blue + white would win. 1+1 is not = 2

[@effffffie]

​@@theHsinshengsouthChina don'care about people in Taiwan, they just ask for that island😂so, suffer it

[@hridoyhossainabid2800]

🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩 Excellent

[@Meng_37892]

Long live Taiwan 🇹🇼

[@guiluo6065]

taiwan is part of china

[@RaquelPerez-pr6fn]

👌👍👏😸

[@soarliao5843]

Everything angers China lol

[@laylalee3746]

Like everything you see you think it is true lmao😂

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