Taiwan FM Joseph Wu: China 'seems to be preparing for a war against Taiwan' | DW Interview

In an exclusive interview with DW's Richard Walker and Tsou Tzung-Han, Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu strongly criticized China's recent military activities and stressed Taiwan's right to protect its territory. "The Chinese military threat is there," said Wu, who met DW in Taiwan's capital, Taipei. "We'll continue to beef up our defense capabilities so that we can defend ourselves."
Richard Walker and Tsou Tzung-Han asked Wu how concerned he is that China could invade Taiwan, how Taiwan is preparing for such a scenario and whether he sees any scope for negotiations.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:25 What is China trying to achieve?
01:58 War of words between Taiwan and China
02:49 Taiwan Strait and demarcation line
09:10 Nancy Pelosi’s visit
11:48 Assessment of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
15:33 Taiwan’s military spending
19:55 Ambiguity on the US position
25:18 The long-term dream of Independence
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#Taiwan #China #JosephWu

[@NickolaiFury]

Joseph Wu is one of the clearest, most down-to-earth, professional and likeable government officials I've ever heard. Great interview. He represents Taiwan very well.

[@hebin217]

wu ni mei

[@NickolaiFury]

@@hebin217 What does that mean?

[@laurateo2473]

He got hella BDE in a foreign language broooo i'm mad impressed

[@davidwong5197]

Yes he's a professional liar. Taiwan claims the same territory as China. Please show me where Chinese military base are in Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

[@josephhedyfie490]

Yeah with this month olny does he have any teeth or he will be the first to go hidden under the rock

[@flimsyjimnz]

I like Joseph Wu focused, down-to-earth and good communicator

[@SC-bc2yh]

and corrupt

[@nelsonchang4881]

@@SC-bc2yh corrupt how? care to show the evidence supporting your claim?

[@MrJoegotbored]

I like Mr. Wu. He's a careful and thoughtful person. No attempt to provoke, but no shy pride either.

[@EuroTravChannel]

What drives Mr. Wu. to ignore the 1.3 billion Chinese people that are of exactly the same ethnicity as him.

[@delveling]

@@EuroTravChannel troll from the 50 cent army ?

[@mongoharry]

@@EuroTravChannel Ethnicity is irrelevant. He's acting on behalf of his nation's freedom.

[@NorCalMoDo]

He is a manipulator

[@ericcloud1023]

I also appreciate his frank admission of the line Taiwan is forced to walk, until they receive a concrete pledge from the US for their defense they're basically hamstrung, not able to shoot down these CCP jets constantly compromising their air space, or the ships that just blockaded them. The CCP has to be confronted. With all of the Wests problems, a world order where China is a superpower is the greatest threat to all the gains of the last 100+ years. In a nation who would rather let 100's drown to avoid paying compensation there is no hope for justice

[@MustafabinHakim]

A fascinating, intelligent and insightful interview!

[@drwinklepecker9298]

Huge respect for Mr Wu and Taiwan's leaders.

[@errgo2713]

This is the first time I've heard Joseph Wu speak at length. I am impressed at the clarity, conviction, and resilience behind his words. Whenever China says its feelings are hurt by something you know you're doing something right.

[@seppomuppit]

He seems like a very good diplomat. Doesn't get drawn into questions which might jeopardise Taiwan's alliances, as well as giving the appearance of complete autonomy of his country's sovereignty.

[@errgo2713]

@@seppomuppit Another thing, he takes questions loaded with false neutrality, restructures it and then provides a straight answer to the restructured answer without hesitation. This is something Taiwanese people have to do all the time when conversing with Westerners. But Wu is especially slick at it.

[@seymorefact4333]

☣🇺🇸☢🤣 when USA UK is scared they are losing power.... YOU KEEP DOING IT. EVENTUALLY, THE USA UK IS CONSUMED BY CHINA.... their fall will be from their own they've been ignoring! 😉

[@ruoyuli4091]

you be tripping

[@jonber9411]

It's also fascinating that you can "hurt the feelings of 1.4 billion Chinese persons" As if they together form some kind of mythical entity of chineseness. Theoretically any statement from any one person has the power to hurt the feelings of this 1.4 billion Chinese. Imagine the power we wield over them?!

[@hugodesrosiers-plaisance3156]

DW keeps dishing out top tier material. The Foreign Minister himself. Very cool. 👌

[@ruoyuli4091]

china has global military ambition? according to whom? a guy that deep throats white supremacy ?

[@psypad]

We love our Taiwan FM Joseph Wu!

[@b3x]

Hope you guys be safe and this reality of war never comes to life.

[@danielarcadia7243]

Already started , no room to negotiate .. China says .. they are sovereign over Taiwan .... This fellow ( Representing Japan Abes party ( no kidding ) says he is sovereign ..This is old WWll Biz ..

[@lucasprado6705]

@@danielarcadia7243 it hasn’t started… war of words is different than actual war

[@danielarcadia7243]

@@lucasprado6705 Wrong ... If you Check China foreign minister this morning ... gearing(telling ) population of China , Japan aggression in Tiwian ...worse they have just float an entire new carrier battle group ...worse ... They have shifted to a war footing ..They have same data on Virus as we do ... underlying conditions and boomer bust ....they used lock downs to identify squeaky wheels and non compliant .. those that are in harmony have new jobs in munitions

[@b3x]

@@danielarcadia7243 Stand strong friend, don't let they mess with your head.

[@lucasprado6705]

@@danielarcadia7243 yeah you should stop reading news and check your anxiety problem

[@gatb4387]

Minister Wu is honestly one of the gems among Taiwanese politicians/officials. He's calm and collected, yet staunch in his convictions. A man with a backbone and confident in his country and values. I wish all the best for Taiwan!

[@xinbozhang7206]

He's the second Zelensky.

[@CollectiveWesterner]

This is a very wise man. He speaks clearly about what is reality, and hopefully the world will stand in support of Taiwan and its good people.

[@keithmoore8777]

Very intelligent and honest speaking diplomat. Loved this interview!

[@casualsuede]

19:25 Afghanistan should have learned this lesson they had 20 years to learn, that is.....NO ONE WILL COME TO DEFEND YOUR COUNTRY IF YOU AREN'T WILLING TO DEFEND IT YOURSELF.

[@suskagusip1036]

If you have No Balls to defend your own land and people why would you think other countries will come and save your behind?

[@doogiechen2726]

@@chasseausanglier3390 Afghanistan leaders ( men ) opened the door for Taliban. Former Afghanistan president was the first one to abandoned his people and country. Afghanistan young men rather die and injury by jumping up the escape airplane than stayed and fight for their own freedom and democracy. Afghanistan men pushed Afghanistan women away from catching the airplant.

[@toradora1439]

Exactly. Afghanistan is a perfect example of what happens when people are not willing to defend their own country. Im glad that Mr. Wu sounds reassured that the Taiwanese people understand this.

[@jamesgray7301]

You are comparing Afghani men with Taiwanese.. there is a difference of about 25% in the IQ levels.

[@carljohnson2194]

Taliban won so they learned

[@luishernandezblonde]

This is true. Joseph Wu, you nailed it well, respect. 🇵🇱🤝🏻🇹🇼

[@allenallen8592]

like nothing being said, they should shoot the chinese airplane instead of barking around, that is the right way to go if they really think they want to defend their demo-crazi

[@danielarcadia7243]

My bet ... he will not do well in a re education camp ...He thinks his opinion is very important ..not good when creating Harmony

[@Emilechen]

in 1930s, Poland supported the imperial Japan and its Manchukuo against the Republicof China,

[@allenallen8592]

@@Emilechen same thing this time, poland support the taiwan independent criminals and their lords behind aginst Peoples Republic of China, time changed, things are the same.

[@wm4934]

Zelensky Wu😂

[@danicadelmundo230]

I love this guy. He really has a strong stand for his country, very brave. GOD Bless you & Taiwan. 🌍

[@allenallen8592]

Where did you see the strong from, they didnot even do anything when Chinese warship sail within 'their' sea. Trust me, this guy already made enough money from the purchaing of firearms from US, surely he will be the first one to flee whenever anything happened to taiwan. BTW, his whole family is already in US now.

[@mashlee8712]

@@allenallen8592 he also is part of the government who silenced and threatened Taiwanese who wants friendly relations with China, blocking investigation into corruption and controlled the media.

[@allenallen8592]

@@mashlee8712 yes, the whole goverment and system is corrupt into the bone. People in taiwan share the same root and blood with Chinese ppl, the small group that cast the whole taiwan independent show since the Japanese son Lee Teng-hui(岩里正男), will be ended physically and mentally in a matter of 1or 2 year

[@johnf8064]

@@allenallen8592 That is a very weak retort on your part. Silly really.

[@allenallen8592]

@@johnf8064 sadly that's a fact. what you can do about it

[@peterweng4800]

Minister is absolutely right that unless Taiwan is willing to defend itself, it has no right to expect support from others. I would like to see more concrete steps like spending as the interviewer asked about, and the length of conscription. I'm from Singapore and we are not under the same level of threat, but we have a much bigger commitment to training (twice as long as taiwan?) and spending (3%+ now, was 6% at one point). I think Taiwan is more committed now. I hope recent events will help Taiwan make a bigger commitment to its own defence.

[@albback8176]

Taiwan has nothing to worry about as long as it remains neutral. The moment that taiwan expresses military preference for one side (particularly US), is when conflict could arise. If taiwan wants peace, it must be diplomatically careful not to provoke either side.

[@tuvaamuna3847]

@@albback8176 that ship has sailed war is matter of time

[@RumoredAtmos]

Almost everyone in Taiwan will fight back. The CCP is evil and must lose, they are a threat to humanity

[@jonb914]

China would send Taiwan an ultimatum for surrender within 5 minutes if Taiwan unaligned itself. Feeling "threatened" by the west is a pretext, remove that pretext and it will be replaced by another one because it was never the actual reason. Appeasement of expansionist autocrats juiced up on nationalism does not work and has never worked.

[@didiermontagnier6114]

@@albback8176 Even if Taiwan desperately want to remain neutral, it is not up to them to the Chinese to regard them as such. All indications are pointing to the fact that the time for neutrality has long passed for the Taiwanese

[@paulsinclair5493]

I loved this interview. This gentleman speaks with grace and with a true perspective. I think China has its own problems internally and I’m not sure how other countries like Japan and South Korea would accept this as it would have a huge affect to the whole of Asia and beyond. We can see how the war in Ukraine has affected Europe in terms of cost of living, energy prices etc. It would seem to me as china would be committing political suicide but now as we stand in 2022 absolutely nothing would surprise me. I feel sometimes humanity is going backwards when everything else is moving forward but that’s a different conversation

[@seancourtney9021]

well said.

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

Excellent comment. I agree in nearly every way. Personally, I think that CHN, RUS, and possibly NKOR are colluding in order to asset some kind of dictatorial "coup" against the world. Against democracy, obviously. They're attempting to strong-arm smaller countries into acceptance and agreement, and... it might work. Put it this way: just look at Lukashenko in Belarus! He's Puton's pathetic pawn, but he feels empowered, since he can enjoy the riches, b1t¢h3$, property, food, etc. all he wants. Lukashenko is HAPPY to enslave and subjugate the citizens of Belarus. Shenko is SCARED of Puton in ways that Zelenskyy is not. But when it comes down to it, it's democracy vs. authoritarian/dictatorial rules. The world may soon be destroyed by and within its arrogance. 🙄

[@JohnyB1989]

No bruv, humanity is prosperous. Wu believes in humanity and so should you

[@Aragorn333]

Taiwanese shows the genuine Chinese culture. The authentic Chinese culture had been deliberately cancelled by current China government bit by bit through educating the public their deviated moral and values. What a pity that the western world misinterpreted China’s intentions in the last half of century. This was a very serious mistake that might take decades to fix or the democratic system might even all overtaken by the authoritarians . If the western countries took a closer look to history of the CCP regime, they should know it had killed billion of its people in the past 72 years. That number is even over the aggregations of people killed in all different dynasties rule China before. Inside the veils of current China, the top levels leaders on the hierarchies don’t treat human as human. The worst China will do to the world is not yet come. But that definitely will come.

[@paulsinclair5493]

@@JohnyB1989 I’m not seeing many prosperous signs but I admire you’re positivity 🙏

[@anabelpineda9976]

I like him well done Show no fear to your enemy

[@jackytang3683]

His English and mandarin language are totally different.

[@jackytang3683]

His many words provoking us on mainland

[@gustavoemannueldeangolasil243]

It Will be an form of manipulade ,a colapsy to control by fear to take all autonomy of resource ,of freedom information . Already Taiwan produce all of tecnology party all smartphone and chip of Company machine came of Taiwan. China a country communist party and in falence by Company Evergreanje is advantage do war against pacific people Taiwan. The world need of Taiwan and xiginpg the puff know That.

[@ThrashingCode]

Very good question and statement at 17:59. It's good to know leaders understand what is going on or not versus the hyperbolic nonsense that usually comes out of the media. Even though the interviewers question is effectively transferred, and reflects that media hyperbole (i.e. the confusion) the answer from Joseph Wu is without doubt. Good to know they're aware of the situation!

[@Luisja_c]

Damn chills, brave Taiwanese Minister

[@marendradika]

I am an Indonesian Man, I see Joseph Wu is very smart, i am in a democracy country need to see Taiwan protected and safe-guarded, seeing Taiwan growing and developing in Democratic environment is Happy Chapter; I do hope all democratic alliance hands-in-hands helping and empowering Democratic Countries, especially to those which are being bullied by bigger authoritarian power.

[@sstff6771]

Well said👏👏

[@andrewmah5605]

Indonesian Military attack and killed Timor Leste population

[@christiantochua1533]

Agree with your statement, but just for reminder, Indonesian government still stand by the One China Policy and doesn't recognize Taiwan as a country, so this problem is the internal problem between China (PRC) and Taiwan (ROC).

[@yanmiao7945]

When it comes to the authoritarian power, has the US ever come into your mind other than China?🤣bro, it has never been about democracy and dictatorship, but the combat in ways between two different civilization.

[@talisikid1618]

@@christiantochua1533 time for a ten China policy. Bust’em up. Downsizing time. Retire ccp and let someone else get to rule.

[@item6931]

I'm tired of the autocratic Russia/China/NK axis and their aggression. Let them come get some.

[@lyttlebee]

Who is aggressing these days? Nato expansion!

[@TheRealIronMan]

Its been months, and Russia has been getting some and none of the western countries even dare to put boots on the ground in Ukraine, western countries are so used to bully small countries in middle east and Africa westerners think they can do the same to Russia or China lol

[@Robrulz666icloud]

@@benchoflemons398 Let them try fool…

[@jesusaguilar4585]

Take comfort that are least there's my government of the US with its FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY rhetoric and "Rules Based Order"; whatever that is. Of course none of these are autocratic policies.

[@mastermariner490]

@@benchoflemons398 Australia have allies,China dont

[@gmcuartero]

Kudos FM Joseph Wu for a clear vision fighting against China for democracy , hope the 🇵🇭 government will do it's best for the country as well.

[@SainyaHokage]

Why the Philippine's flag?

[@mongenjeff]

@@SainyaHokage if Taiwan falls, Japan and the Philippines will be the next dominoes to fall. Philippines mustn't get in the same dictatorial bed as China; hence the above comment I presume

[@newdaynewmoney8827]

From Cameroon based in USA my support to Taiwan freedom democracy for life

[@xinbozhang7206]

Will your love become an army to protect Taiwan?

[@newdaynewmoney8827]

@@xinbozhang7206 why not ? am ready for that if they ask us to join

[@xinbozhang7206]

@@newdaynewmoney8827 Start a war with a nuclear power? To be destroyed for Taiwan?

[@seimela]

@@newdaynewmoney8827 you should stop identifying yourself with African because we don't share thoughts with you, go be USA citizen

[@icecream270]

Taiwan has it's own Zelensky! Congrats!

[@hwthb123]

Haha

[@normantan23]

You mean that guy in Ukraine that bleed out Ukraine for US objective to weaken Russia?? The one that runs a govt that is so corrupted they stole the entire train load of aid for his people? Good luck with that! 😂

[@mikelee2932]

poor Taiwanese

[@jefe.amo32]

No way. Zelensky is head and shoulders above this spokesman.

[@grunt117]

Freedom to Taiwan 🇹🇼 Freedom to Ukraine 🇺🇦 Standing up to authoritarian regimes ✊

[@eygs493]

naive

[@sherrillwhately7586]

It’s okay to be proud of your culture and history while at the same time correcting past mistakes. Supremacy is the problem: White Supremacy, Russian Supremacy, Chinese Supremacy. Supremacy involves the oppression of others while claiming to be the victim.

[@MetaView7]

Chinese supremacy? Every time Xi meets a foreign leader, including Biden, he speaks of Win-Win Cooperation.

[@spidertazzfb47]

If you believe you are supream, it's hard to be an underdog, at the same time.

[@sherrillwhately7586]

@@MetaView7 I don’t know Xi’s mind, but I have met Chinese who believe their pure Han blood makes them special. I’m really enjoying the Chinese historical drama series that are coming out now that appreciation of the pre-Communist past is allowed and even celebrated. For a country like China to hold together, minorities tend to be oppressed, same with Russia and it’s periphery.

[@Noblyuntruthful]

right out of the democrat playbook. Except you're in denial about it. Let me tell you something, just as you feel as righteous in your worldview as to justify atrocities, the same with Russia and China. Except, China has far more resources at their disposal.

[@MetaView7]

@@sherrillwhately7586 not all the white men are as stoopad as yo

[@YABODAA]

DW IS UNMATCHABLE TO BRING QUALITY DOCUMENTARIES ON TREDNING TOPICS

[@aishwaryapotdar1348]

What a fantastically conducted interview, woah, gotta love DW!

[@sbeast64]

I really hope it doesn't come to that. If they invade, it would threaten the lives of many millions, and has the potential to destabilise much of the Indo-Pacific region.

[@weiwujiang6884]

Yeah, nobody likes wars, but there’s one thing to clarify: if there’s a war between Mainland and Taiwan that means the civil war restarts after 70+ years paused. I hope there’s a better way to solve this rather than restarting the war. It depends on the Taiwan’s government, I guess.

[@johnf8064]

It is called "strategic ambiguity" for a reason.

[@levelazn]

aka lying or being unreliable

[@goo8295]

Life is ambiguous until it isn't.

[@absdef331]

in hindsight is so very obviously was a mistake by the us and the europeans to tell the russians they wouldnt put boots on the ground in ukraine or actively engage in fighting at all. before the war in 2022 even started but after 8 years of "little green men" in eastern ukraine, it was poor judgement. it was an invitation to russia, looking back at it at least. thats why biden says one thing and his press team takes it back later. it has been the us policy on the matter for a long time. keep china guessing what exactly the "cost" of invading taiwan would be.

[@Arby631]

@@levelazn only one way to find out

[@alistairmcnaughton1933]

Thank you for asking the defense spending question. Taiwan shouldn't in a perfect world have to double it's defense but in the current situation...

[@jont2576]

i agree taiwan should raise its defense spending against threats,but they should spend the budget increases on chinese weaponry instead.....better to support chinese industries instead that feed western warmongers and fearmongers and blood diamond profiteers....whose goals are to sow discord and paranoia in hopes of instigating wars to profit off it.

[@NotUnymous]

@@jont2576 菜单 7 和 8 加可乐，请热

[@ricardosmythe2548]

@@jont2576 Taiwan has a huge advantage over China because it uses more advanced, proven weapons systems from the west. Why would it give up one of its main advantages and feed its enemy?

[@talisikid1618]

@@jont2576 what kind of insane nonsense is that. China is the enemy. Taiwan is a part of the west. CCP is the war monger. Get your head out of your nether regions.

[@jont2576]

@@talisikid1618 CCP is the war monger? CCP wars in the last 50 years : korean war,vietnam,3 weeks, withdrawal after achieving political objectives, did not wish to pursue or escalate. mind u america spent 6 years in vietnam. i believed putin would have done the same if US and nato did not dig in and escalated the war with all their strength and resources.........tell me who are the real warmongers America wars in the last 70 years off the top of my head : Iraq,afganistan,syria,lebanon,kuwait,columbia,libya, benghazi, nicaragua, dominican republic, korea, vietnam, cambodia,laos, somali.......many of these wars extend for decades.... ahahahhaahhaha americans really believe other countries are the war mongers and they the peace loving we are the world hippies lmao!!!!!!! yes yes......china is the enemy, russia is the enemy, eygpt is the enemy,turkey is the enemy, iraq and afganistan are the enemies, vietnam is the enemy,libya is the enemy,columbia,cuba is the enemy, korea is the enemy, lebanon is the enemy, iran is the enemy, libya is the enemy, yugoslavia and cambodia and laos is the enemy...only USA at the center of it all is the good man!!!!

[@so-sowhat514]

Taiwan really does seem to have good leadership and are extremely good Politicians

[@long534880]

Actually, absolutely not.

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

That's because democracy helps to empower the people of a country. Collectively, a country can become extremely strong very quickly when true democracy prevails. Look at Ukraine! Standing strong against an attacker with 12x its physical size, simply because it's far more united. But... look at Belarus. 😓 Absolutely subjugated by Lukashenko (who is a Puton pawn). They have no chance. So, it's complicated. If a country's people do not stand up against destructive dictators, oppression, and plenty more... you can say GOODBYE TO DEMOCRACY.

[@basiwolf9147]

@@Novastar.SaberCombat ukraine war is the whole west against russia...I will give it to ukraine that they have a great fighting spirit...but let's not joke ourselves...Russia is fighting a proxy war with nato

[@rollingdownfalling]

@Watcher lol, NCC, you actually know about this.

[@jrkr7357]

Know the facts or it's like kindergarten kids talking rocket engines. Go check Taiwan's constitution before talking much or it will become a laughing stock. Taiwan's constitution clearly stated it wants to unify with China mainldan. China and Taiwan are the Chinese civil war. Both China's mainland Beijing and Taiwan's constitution claim large parts of each other's territories and provinces.

[@luklama3500]

Mr. Wu is a very smart and inspiring man. My country, Germany, should support Taiwan with military and financial means.

[@jesseparaguya5544]

I agree with Foreign Minister Joseph Wu and his strong criticism of China's military threat and future hope to annex Taiwan. Yes. Defend Democratic Taiwan at all cost!

[@talisikid1618]

Time to put into place a break china up policy. CCP needs to be retired.

[@gayzion]

Taiwan is a shining example democratic resiliency 🇹🇼

[@ebimoreni1278]

Consistent of smart people! Don’t forget that . 😂

[@ChrisHaupt]

big interview, good job DW 👏👏👏

[@somaghosh2960]

In interview DW trying to level best. Tried to find answer to every single question, But Minister's answer as usual is diplomatic. Overall a complete interview. Thank you very much DW.

[@vanvuonglai9174]

i do not know if i am wrong. I always see that Taiwanese officials (for instance: president Tsai or this ministre) are very humble when they speak!

[@lyttlebee]

Cuz they have no choice but to play the victim card.

[@hoang1730]

Because they're tiny when compare to China.

[@Lucas-uo9ml]

they are trying to stir empathy in people and will be responsible for deaths of million of taiwanese in the future

[@Robrulz666icloud]

I totally agree with you. And remain retrained even in the face of Chinese aggression.

[@jotunman627]

Notice that China's diplomats are no different from Russian diplomats on how they view other people/countries.

[@vm6074]

Nice interview and asked many good questions. Good Job Richard Walker and Tsou Tzung-Han, thank you both

[@erb34]

Wu is a great foreign minister. He is logical, reasonable and intelligent. Taiwan is the future of Asia.

[@jrkr7357]

Know the facts or it's like kindergarten kids talking rocket engines. Go check Taiwan's constitution before talking much or it will become a laughing stock. Taiwan's constitution clearly stated it wants to unify with China mainldan. China and Taiwan are the Chinese civil war. Both China's mainland Beijing and Taiwan's constitution claim large parts of each other's territories and provinces.

[@danielarcadia7243]

Don't think so ..... China says .. they are sovereign over Taiwan .... This fellow ( Representing Japan Abes party ( no kidding ) says he is sovereign ..This is old WWll Biz .. you do not have a say

[@danielarcadia7243]

@0killerstrike0 Taiwan ...population is split 50 / 50 .. 1/2 for China /...1/2 for Japan ... this goes back to WWll when Japan ethnically cleansed Taiwan ..This can only end in a fight ...talking time is over China has declared red line and sovereignty ...nothing to talk about ...

[@danielarcadia7243]

@0killerstrike0 He who hesitates is lost ...China waits to long gone for ever . "West " is at full speed to arm Taiwan with the principle Quote " porcupine " ( In depth siege ) ..maybe 3 months to increase fuel ammo supplies . Your Casulities have now gone up 300 % ...Btw believe it or not America can and will !! pivot on a dime and is swing hard right ... watch out

[@zhengqianyu7913]

Well, Mainland and Taiwan has never signed a peace deal, so technically the war never ends.

[@r2ecko]

How can you sign a peace deal with your own country?

[@minaelisa]

@@r2ecko Taiwan is not part of China.

[@listentologic]

@@r2ecko Nice one.

[@goranrajcevic5550]

@@r2ecko you can, if two parts of the country recognize each other as legitimate governments of the territories tht they control. But this never happened, similar to Korea.

[@MajinMist603]

@@r2ecko your right , Taiwan needs to get legal papers to take back the mainland .

[@JohnyB1989]

Wu is great. Ukraine gives so much hope to all. Fascinating

[@mrfugazi6713]

What has Taiwan got to do with Ukraine, just wondering that’s all buddy.

[@aredtomato8957]

@Erdem maybe you should go and read the "United Nation General Assembly Resolution 2758" and then come back here comment again.

[@desfromage9737]

Absolutely Amazing Interview.

[@BslmUSA]

Actual FM of ROC, instead of Taiwan? What is the official name of this country? Can DW tell?

[@uranusismightybig5111]

Exellent intervew👍 Respect to the FM for his frank way to answer questions, wish we had someone of his caliber in political office here in sweden. //Much respect and support for the Taiwanese people from Sweden✌

[@USAneedsaChange]

Sweden have had very brave foreign ministers.

[@uranusismightybig5111]

@@USAneedsaChange haha yeah like who?

[@USAneedsaChange]

you know who were before so no need to repeat. You can have your opinion like I can. I am telling others so they get a more correct understanding because what you said is not true whether you dislike their ideas or not which you apparently do. They have been fairly brave in my opinion. No need to quarrel. Better to appreciate this man.

[@uranusismightybig5111]

@@USAneedsaChange hahaha did you even understand the mening of what you wrote there?

[@derekattp]

So proud of Joseph Wu...

[@allenallen8592]

for making money from buying huge amount of useless weapon and have all family members live aboard?

[@user_thelongwayaround]

When you compare this to the interview held with Eric Chou, you can see a significant difference.

[@araara4746]

Accusing China of military ambitions, but silence about the US coming from afar is causing a stir in Asia.

[@davidring681]

It’s not really an accusation, China does have military ambitions for the pacific. And the US has been in the area in force since WW2, it’s not like we just rolled up to Taiwan yesterday. The US has also had relations with Taiwan since it was the OG government for all of China at one point. Yes Mao overthrew that government but we never cut ties with them after they retreated to the island of Taiwan. I don’t think South Korea and Japan aswell as the Philippines have much of a problem with US support so which Asian countries are “stirring” or upset about the US in the area, I mean it’s been 70 years lol. Just now they are getting upset?

[@araara4746]

@@davidring681 You say as if you don't know about the three communiqués between the US and China where the US recognizes one China, recognizes the PRC as a legitimate Chinese government and recognizes Taiwan as part of China. With these three communiqués, shouldn't you also admit that US relations with Taiwan separatism are a violation of the treaty? Does your spirit of exceptionalism make you always do as you please regardless of the agreement you make? If the US can have military ambitions, then why can't other countries? If the US can have 750 military bases in other countries, then why shouldn't other countries? The US always talks about equality, but when China rises up, the US is so scared and tries to contain China. Historical facts prove that the US has attacked and destroyed other countries, not China.

[@lawrencewarren3054]

Give this man n his military everything they need to detere d threat now before it's too late n invaded. Get it to them now

[@hansgmail7065]

too soon. the US and its allies (Japan, South Korea, Australia, India, and Southeast Asian partners) should increase their own military capability and presence in the South China Sea first. That is a more realistic and less-provocative way to deter the CCP. During that time, continue to reduce dependency on the CCP's supply chain. Continue to limit its economic growth while boosting growth for friendlier countries containing it. Taiwan itself should withdraw its investment from mainland China. For simplicity: Cold War Strategy 2.0

[@linmal2242]

@@hansgmail7065 Yes, stop buying stuff from China. Buy 'Made in Taiwan' !

[@padtag1742]

DW-Always make sure you only interview a scholar/official from Taiwan when you make news about the mainland CN.

[@clarkl7027]

Chinese mainland and Chinese Taiwan are still in a civil war since no armistice has ever been signed between PRC and ROC. Taiwan has never been independent from China because Taiwan is currently governed by a government named Republic of China, with its constitution claiming that Taiwan is part of China. Learn some history, guys.

[@_F_Y_]

Civil War is over. Taiwan is under threat even if it wants to amend its constitution. It is a de facto sovereign state. Study history and politics critically.

[@clarkl7027]

@@_F_Y_ Has any armistice ever been signed? If they really wanted to get independent from China, why wouldn't they have had the guts to amend the constitution and start an independence war like the US did?

[@Doochos]

Taiwan has never been independent from China? That is simply not true. 1895-1945. Japanese. Briefly an independent country in 1895 Under Dutch control in the C17th, before the Chinese took it. And independent from China for the majority of Chinese history.

[@clarkl7027]

@@Doochos During 50 years of Japanese rule and before 17th century, Taiwan was not a sovereign country, not to mention "independence".

[@Doochos]

@@clarkl7027 you said independent from China.

[@miketheneanderthal9490]

Really good interview. The opposition leader says "we do not have enough dialog" I wonder if the opposition leader's name is Neville Chamberlain, which would be strange for a Taiwanese politician, but he sounds just like Neville

[@ldt6513]

Very interesting words from minister Joseph Wu!

[@Wicky173]

What a brilliant and informative interview, Mr Wu seemed so open and honest!

[@lyttlebee]

He is no difference from other politicians, given he dare not say taiwan is truly seeking independence

[@Wicky173]

@@lyttlebee I listen to lots and lots of politicians, I thought he was good!

[@lyttlebee]

@@Wicky173 he has to seem humble and helpless and to play the victim card given the current situation and the fact that during his tenure as foreign minister taiwan lost 4 or 5 countries with diplomatic ties.

[@mongenjeff]

@@lyttlebee he basically said Taiwan don't need to, because they already have everything an independent democratic country needs. I didn't notice him overly dodging questions like a western politician would do either - I like this guy Wu

[@Wicky173]

@@lyttlebee I didn't know that, Victor. I just thought he presented well. Perhaps he's just a little too open and straightforward and of course what exactly was involved with the other countries, was it the same issue and was some particular compromise required?

[@FPJDK]

NATO should be expanded to include all freedom loving democracies worldwide. This is the world we live in now.

[@ThrashingCode]

Yeah, they ought to just rename it "Democratic World Treaty Organization" and we include all the countries and wrap em' together.

[@MysliusLT]

Generally, yes. Whole world should be in a state where the war against one country is declaration of war against whole world.

[@naz.tanzeem5982]

Yes just like libya iraq syria afghanistan yugoslavia and the list goes on and on,blood thirsty racist thugs bomb poor defenceless countrys into stoneage,and still lose,step in to ukraine and take on russia whay not,20 years in afghanistan against some stoneage warriors wearing rags and sandals holding a rusty ak47still got chased out.Leave people alone stay in your backyard may be people will leave you alone,and stay off bbc fox cnn and gmo foods may be you will get wiser.🇧🇩

[@xrc5540]

Freedom loving democracies?

[@FPJDK]

@@xrc5540 Ok, just "democracies" or "freedom loving countries" ;-) sorry it sounded a little silly.

[@EuroTravChannel]

What could have driven Mr. Wu to disregard the mighty will of 1.3 billion people of exactly the same ethnicity as him?

[@drekkerscythe4723]

what do you think?

[@Doochos]

different countries buddy. He gets paid to regard the will of Taiwanese, not 1.3 billion foreigners

[@ch0wned]

Tsou is a very bright young man.🔹

[@einarbreen7549]

He is good! Taiwan basically controls semiconductors and they’re in a pretty strong position afterall. I hope US, EU, AU etc. will support Taiwan. They deserve it and it probably would be a major issue for everyone otherwise.

[@NorCalMoDo]

semiconductor OEM.

[@xinbozhang7206]

Ironically, China is the largest semiconductor market in the world. The US risked nuclear war to save Taiwan, but who is to sell the semiconductor chips produced by Taiwan? Moreover, no matter who wins this war, Taiwan will become a ruin after the war.

[@gustavoemannueldeangolasil243]

But that an figthing of Empire? Who difference do who to support Taiwan both government Wanted Power Without any question.

[@zwcdamien]

Indeed, all liberal democracies must stand together against autocratic regimes. I hope the EU will continue strengthening its relationship with Taiwan.

[@sollte1239]

Thing is the EU has its own huge issues to solve at the moment. Otherwise Russia wins against the EU

[@chinahamyku6583]

Not "seems" but certain. China's latest white paper on Taiwan has already given the answer, that is, the Taiwan issue cannot be delayed indefinitely. The military exercise to encircle Taiwan that started on August 4 has already said everything. The three-day exercise has stopped all flights to Taiwan, all foreign ships cannot approach Taiwan, and Chinese warplanes have flown over Taiwan's psychological defense line "the middle line of the Taiwan Strait". , Chinese missiles flew over Taiwan, Chinese warships have almost reached the coast of Taiwan, the most interesting thing is that the US aircraft carrier quickly moved away from Taiwan. The general trend is already clear. In other words, China has entered the countdown to a complete solution to the Taiwan issue.

[@talisikid1618]

Bingo

[@Mandy-qo7jo]

A very good interview!

[@zhqingwu]

照吴说的，台湾海峡是国际水域，那台湾中线也是国际水域不归台湾管辖，为什么解放军过中线算改变现状呢？

[@grunt117]

🇹🇼🇺🇦

[@loupiyang6133]

DW shall first make it clear with German FM whether Taiwan is a part of China before making any interview with either side of the straight

[@tkomauer]

Taiwan is not part of China. Stop changing facts. It was never in control and hopefully will never be. Just because your government changed the books and repeat same old stories it will not be true. China is a bully and need to be stopped asap.

[@annamc9946]

It would be more clear if after that interview publish another with Chinese foreign minister.

[@haonanma228]

Since Joseph Wu said Taiwan is not part of China, then why he is the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China? Confusing.

[@haonanma228]

@May Purple I guess you know it all. My great grandfather was forced to leave Taiwan for Guangdong in 1896 and my grandmother’s brother was forced to withdraw to Taiwan in 1949 and never returned to Guangdong. Who’s gonna give an intensive lesson to my family and me, a descendant of Taiwanese aboriginal, Hoklo and Hakka?

[@haonanma228]

Well I guess some people aren’t capable to feel the sarcasm here.

[@haonanma228]

@May Purple The comment is a sarcasm from the beginning and then I was told to do a course before writing comments. Mate, if everyone had done the courses like you said, the comment section would be much less funny wouldn’t it?

[@haonanma228]

@May Purple I live in Australia.

[@yzy8638]

Just like Tsai sworn in as a president of ROC with a chinese constitution, infront of founding father of modern china, sworn to make the chinese people glorious again. her office claim the entire china as part of ROC, while she do everything to avoid those. you trust this kind of politician? you vote them to office?

[@madisonvillavert745]

Taiwan's foreign minister is awesome.

[@michaellan78]

I hope Taiwan increase their military budget to over 5% of GDP

[@Gasanwu]

So they can keep buying outdated, overpriced US weapons, which do nothing to keep the Taiwanese people safe? The only benefit of doing that is boosting share prices of the American military-industrial complex.

[@bingliubing203]

150% is better

[@oldman8019]

If Europe and US are surrounded by hundreds of military bases, then you can start to talk about other countries' ambition

[@tellitlikeitis5856]

Would u rather be surrounded by military bases from radical Islamists? Or, rather, from a country that leads the world in so many ways. Rather than cry about it you should learn and grow from it and be thankful for it you nut head ....

[@samsmith2635]

The Spirit of Chiang Kai-Shek smiles upon you Mr. Wu

[@bubu-px7gb]

光头强的拼音真个性

[@CMoore8539]

I Love Taiwan 🇹🇼!!! & The Taiwanese People are Strong! I think China 🇨🇳 needs to stop bullying other countries before they get their butt kicked!!!🇺🇸🇹🇼💯

[@samzhang4847]

I think other countires should step away from China civil war

[@zjcdtc1]

Bullying other countries you mean the United States?

[@acidbot666]

"China 🇨🇳 needs to stop bullying other countries" Taiwan is not a country... Not even the UN, the US or any of their subservient European poodles recognize Taiwan as a country understanding Taiwan is nothing but a Chinese province as it was for the last 5000+ years!

[@luvpaws6958]

@@zjcdtc1 No, CHINA is the Bully and only bullies like China and Russia support North Korea.

[@prof.puggle1631]

solid interview! thoroughly enjoyed that

[@Aegelis]

Always appreciate Mr. Wu's clarity and perspective on interviews. Wishing the very best for Taiwan, from the U.S.A.

[@bubu-px7gb]

This guy in a room with TWO China national flag behind him, and he says that China is coming to beat him, typical schizophrenia

[@pplr1]

stvn Zhu Are you upset Taiwan offers it citizens a better and freer life than China does?

[@terryhollands2794]

If most nations have recognized Taiwan as part of China. Perhaps there should be democratic plebiscite to determine which government is the rightful representation of the people.

[@jotunman627]

No sane person would want to be under a communist regime.

[@terryhollands2794]

@@jotunman627 over regulation and control under any form of government violates personal freedom

[@aredtomato8957]

if you know how to read. You should go and read the "United Nation General Assembly Resolution 2758" then come back here comment again.

[@terryhollands2794]

@@aredtomato8957 Your point is? In what way does my comment dispute the resolution? Rule is best by plebiscite and not the dictates of the elites regardless of their political leanings .

[@aredtomato8957]

@@terryhollands2794 if you already read the resolution you should realize that Taiwan is part of China and People Republic of China is the only China that every country recognized. It's agreed by all countries under United Nation unless you consider yourself as a person who doesn't know how to respect the laws even the United nation resolution. Then I don't think your point worth any consideration. Also based on your beloved "democracy" logic then you should respect and consider 1.4bil Chinese wants to reunify with Taiwan.

[@mpirokajosephmgcokoca2355]

Xi Xingping did you get that? Taiwan is not China, Taiwan is not Chinese territory 👍

[@mikehunt6218]

The Taiwanese foreign minister is a very smart man obviously.... they are lucky to have him..... Best wishes from the United States to the Taiwanese people,, 🇹🇼🇺🇸🇹🇼🇺🇸🇹🇼🇺🇸🇹🇼🇺🇸🇹🇼🇺🇸🇹🇼🇺🇸🇹🇼🇺🇸🇹🇼

[@hsuchehan5182]

73 years ago, Taiwan government said, we are the real china. But CCP responded, no, you are not. During 21st century, Taiwan said , OK, we are not China, but CCP keeps telling Taiwan and the whole world, no, you are not Taiwan, you are China. CCP said, if Taiwan tries to remove the name of ROC, you are changing the status quo.

[@s_dharni2483]

Very good and timely discussion....thanks @dw

[@jiubasiliu6859]

Republic of China(Taiwan)is a independent sovereign nation.Taiwan is not a part of People’s Republic of China’s territory.The PRC must respect ROC’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity.🇺🇦🇹🇼👍👍👍👍

[@scottgordon1781]

Funny that even the CCP call it the ' Taiwan Straight' :-)

[@rollingdownfalling]

Huh? Don't you mean 'strait'?

[@Noreligion5]

Great job sir all questions are very important 👍

[@arcadeportal32]

I'm still wondering why China is even thinking about this when their housing market and economy is not doing the greatest from what I have seen, I could be wrong but people who usually do not dare question the Chinese government are doing so over there economy?... and it still makes me wonder why they would want to risk a war with not only the island of Taiwan but with the Western powers like the USA "people who dump money into there military and guns like its a freakin candy store", Japan, UK, and some other big powers, not to mention Taiwan are the makers of NEARLY 75% of ALL computer chips contracts in the world from nVidia, Apple, AMD, Intel Snapdragon, Enxynos, TSMC, Hon Hai, ASUS, MSI, HTC, Acer, Foxconn, Gigabyte, Seasonic... could be destroyed because of a political dispute and start a world war? Sounds like a loss for both sides

[@chrismacdonald102]

This is the whole reason why they WILL start a war for Taiwan

[@arcadeportal32]

@@chrismacdonald102 But that's the thing too, they would be almost certain to destroy the electronics sector in the process especially if other country's get involved if the Middle East or even Ukraine is to show what happens? So why do it?

[@abcdedfg8340]

Oldest trick in the book for autocrats, have a perpetual toolbox of bogus territorial disputes(ie made up) to bring out when economy is bad. When the govt controls the media, nothing like evil foreigners to be the perfect distraction. Sound like parts of europe before ww1 and ww2.

[@maidapei4409]

if you spend some time to read chinese history, you will understand why we want to unify taiwan at all cost. On youtube, most of the videos speak for taiwan, but if you have a chance to interview local chinese ppl, you will find what i'm saying is true: unify it at ALL COST.

[@chrismacdonald102]

@@maidapei4409 Why? Does Taiwan pose a threat to China?

[@kuncahyomoenasir7816]

This states clearly that Taiwan is sovereign democratic country, the west and America should openly recognized.

[@62Cristoforo]

They already do. Unequivocally. It is China who must recognize Taiwan as sovereign, not the West.

[@Diver747]

post Eric Chu’s interview!

[@goching811]

I truly appreciate Mr Joseph Wu explaining the precarious situation which Taiwan is facing. I am impressed with Taiwan’s determination to preserve her independence. I sincerely hope all will be well for Taiwan.

[@clarkl7027]

Taiwan has never been independent from China. Taiwan is currently governed by a government named Republic of China.

[@hwthb123]

Maybe it’s better for you to read a real history book!

[@MysliusLT]

Taiwan will get an independence peacefully.

[@max26888]

Impossible, period.

[@errgo2713]

Already independent peacefully.

[@gfm9565]

The performance of Joseph Wu in front of the foreign media was much better than the Eric Chu of KMT.

[@sam-qu1qe]

a very sharp contrast...

[@leonardoluga5434]

TAIWAN IS A RICH ISLAND COUNTRY IN THE WORLD

[@michaelbeelee8147]

Taiwan should learn from Ukraine war, don’t seat on defense only, preparing for counter offensive. Let the PLA knows that Taiwan is not part of communist regimes like South Korea is not part of N Korea.

[@DEFENDERNZ]

Taiwan IS a country and it's time other countries recognized and respected this.

[@abrahamberhane3061]

The us is a hypocrite.

[@huntah6150]

True dat

[@watercutterlan1401]

more than 10 counties recognize Taipei as the legitimate government of China. check the fact

[@ssir5927]

So the Foreign Minister of the Republic of China says that his country is not China... most curious.

[@danzwku]

What people need to be reminded of is that we could have a peace treaty today; the only one who wouldn't want to sign is the PRC.

[@yzy8638]

what people need to be reminded of is that before DPP come into power with its "humble, humble and very humble, listen, listen, will always listen" joke, is that the cross strait relationship isnt this stressed when leaders of both side can actually talk on a common ground.

[@danzwku]

what people need to be reminded of is that is was the PRC, not the DPP, that unilaterally closed all willingness to communicate in good faith, effectively increasing the chances of escalation

[@yzy8638]

@@danzwku haha, yaya, as if people from elsewhere dont know hokkien and cant follow all the taiwanese news, watching how DPP foul every promise it made, and degenerate the cross strait relationship from KMT's era, well, lets blame Ma for every failure tsai made, just like every mistake in kaohsiung by DPP can be blame on han. PRC always respond in kind, DPP once utilise how PRC would react and won election before, taiwanese sure are gullible.

[@marcusviniciusfonsecadegar7392]

Fast forward in time, as early as 2020, after a gradual commercial and tourism rapprochement between the islands under Taiwan's control and mainland China, which began in 1992, a tension emerged between Chinese and Taiwanese in relation to the Matsu Islands. For two years, the Taiwanese government has been complaining about the illegal removal by Chinese vessels of large volumes of sand from maritime areas managed by the authorities of the Matsu Islands. They claim that such activities are threatening the maritime ecosystem around the islands, jeopardizing the safety of submarine telecommunications cables, in addition to increasing coastal erosion and the resulting damage to island residents. As auctioning seized ships was seen as an easy way for Chinese dredging companies to recover their ships through intermediaries, sinking seized ships was something that was being considered. These are questions that may seem silly and unimportant. After all, they are just small islands off the coast of mainland China. But because of the small islands, which, it must be considered, have been a thorn in the throat of high-ranking Chinese officials for decades, an unnecessary confrontation could be initiated, as it was in Ukraine, in the Western-financed attack on self-proclaimed republics of Luhansk and Donetsk. The Chinese Communist Party seems to need a show of force to stay in power. If it is treated internationally with provocation, there may be fears that this provocation will encourage and strengthen political dissent at home. The immense Chinese bureaucratic and military governmental structure will not remain in power without an apparent honorable, albeit theatrical, role on the stage of international disputes. The danger is that, in this theatrical performance, a scenographic slap will be given with a greater intensity than expected, and, thus, a generalized fight will start between the different actors of this tragic play that is human history, of which all we are part. I hope for the best, but I see us all at the foot of a mountain, under a potential avalanche, which could be gradually and carefully withdrawn, through coordinated diplomatic efforts, or come crashing down on us with all its force, fury and destruction. .

[@samsungtap4183]

The continuing Japanese influence in Taiwan is a major issue for world peace. This is how the US operates, like in Ukraine how the US supported those funny people that would clearly be unexceptable to Russia. I can only think nothing would be as unexceptable to China than a good dose of Japnese imperilism. Mr Wu i would think has his far share of Japanese blood in his veins !

[@cole1380]

Great questions guys thank you :)

[@JanikLitalien]

No matter what, China would not respect whatever they signed... Look at HK

[@magicdrugstore]

部長講得超穩的啦

[@YanPutrisuryo]

What mr. Wu said is true... It is worrying indeed. China becomes strong as well economy as military due to naivity of the West when they think that they will share their sciences and knowledges to at the time undeveloped China.

[@mastermariner490]

Something i have said for years But western greed sometimes takes over,like with russian gas

[@marczhu7473]

Even without its mandatory trade will lead to tech diffusion. Read about international trade and history.

[@jeffpotter2934]

Taiwan Constitution still says China belongs to Taiwan, even parts of India and Mongolia.

[@aonelau5167]

Not true. You can easily find Taiwan's Constitution (under the name Republic of China, it's a long story) online. What you said is a common misconception. Take a look at it before spreading any more misinformation.

[@jeffpotter2934]

@@aonelau5167 i have confirmed this and it is true.

[@Leechinghsiu]

@@aonelau5167 You told a lie. The territorial scope in the constitution of R.O.C (Taiwan) includes Chinese mainland and Taiwan island.

[@aonelau5167]

@@Leechinghsiu Name the article then. Show us where. I don't think you'll ever find it.

[@Doochos]

They cannot renounce their claims without the CCP declaring war

[@zhengqianyu7913]

speaking of finding excuses, i m wondering what other excuse can be used to launch such a big military exercise.

[@wefire9122]

欲加之罪何患无词。As a Chinese, you should know this. What excuse did Japan use when they invaded China in 1930’s?

[@zhengqianyu7913]

@@wefire9122 I know the excuse, They said they lost a soilder in BeiPing. But I just do not know what excuses can be used except things related to Taiwan's Independence.

[@fromfareast3070]

WAR! My president, the bastards in People's Republic of China declared war upon us! Prepare for battle.. They cite 'Imperial Reconquest' as their Casus Belli!

[@abcdedfg8340]

@@zhengqianyu7913 I hope they dont find an excuse. More likely taiwan and other countries having territory falsely claimed by the ccp, will continue to be useful poltical punching bags when the economy is bad etc. Nothing better than evil foreigners or separatists to make the ccp look good lol.

[@posttrue5798]

Taiwan prepare to independent, therefore China prepare to prevent lost her land

[@errgo2713]

Taiwan is already independent, it doesn't matter what China wants.

[@wardyward5749]

Yes usa and West is helping ukraine but who ever helps taiwan will have to fight china to get through water blockade. I really hope you get the support from all of west cause as long as I have been alive 44 years you have been a friendly good island just like Australia. Good luck and hard work.

[@Tazmanian_Ninja]

Josepth speaks fluent ENGLISH. Something I doubt can be said about Putin and Xi. It's also clear Joseph talks straight, has lots of heart and integrity. Something that can't be said about Putin and Xi.

[@perrycomeau2627]

I enjoy Kato. He's very good exercise and understands French.

[@taiwanfocus4385]

19:59 Don't know why you are confused. Taiwan Relation Act states, "... shall maintain the capacity of the United States to resist any resort to force or other forms of coercion that would jeopardize the security ... of the people of Taiwan." Biden was asked specifically about if China attacks Taiwan (i.e., resort to force). I think his answer is quite in line with the Taiwan Relation Act, and thus the later clarification of US One China Policy, which consists of 3 Communiques, Taiwan Relation Act, and 6 Assurances, hasn't changed.

[@ebimoreni1278]

Controversial issues. To be honest Any Military strength could lead into long periods war . Sincerely speaking am afraid.