Taiwan's Foreign Minister, Joseph Wu (full interview) | China Tonight

[@type64jj]

In the face of imminent danger this man shows incredible courage and taiwan deserves all the the help and respect that the free world can give them to maintain their freedom and way of life.

[@walentystankiewicz8486]

Freedom and democracy this is only favorable slogan.

[@deezeed2817]

Taiwan will return to the motherland. It will happen regardless of what the pre-eminent imperialist nations think. If the U.S thinks supporting separatism to destroy China is going to be a good idea then they better be prepared for what's coming because it will hurt them big time.

[@webtraveler0774]

they should become a nuclear power, China, will leave them alone.

[@jehanc]

@@deezeed2817 Yah, you are a Chinese pretending to be free in a Capitalist China with a iron fist ruler who is CCP

[@eugenewu2202]

If you haven't been to Taiwan please go visit then you know how dirty Taiwan's politic is. Australia has no power to help Taiwan and did you hear anything about Xinjien's cotten problem from ABC? I did not, why not? because ABC was told shut up. America never wanted to help Taiwan to defend, it is because America uses Taiwan card to bargain with China only. Australia futute is dim in Asia. American global leadership is about to collapse. Why? America spent all the money and resources to punish defence less countries. Something I would like to know is why the 2 five star American generals did able to win the war in Korea and Vietnam? You know there was no five star generals in Korea and Vietnam. And there was no Mordern military weapons in either countries. I can see the 5 eye die young. I just can not see there is any future in 5 eye any one of the 5 countrirs.

[@bburton260]

Joseph Wu is indeed a brave leader and very articulate. He wants peace and stability for his people. And safeguarding their independence in the world.

[@tonyding8465]

he did speak well, but done nothing.

[@Oscar-kv6qm]

@Sean Yang Escalating what? like Chinese jet keep threating Taiwan over and over again?

[@Danneman92]

@Sean Yang "Escalating" lmao. What did YOU smoke? Is it Taiwan that keeps invading China's airspace? No. Is it Taiwan that keeps threatening China with war and other nonsense? No. Speaks for itself which country that is escalating things..

[@semausmack7482]

A politician who gives straight answers and tells the truth? what is this ?

[@dragonreborn4704]

Don't soup him up... He is in the dreaming stage of the great democratic DREAM!! ONCE THE U. S. GETS ITS CLAWS SUNK DEEP INTO TAIWAN, YOU'LL wish you'd given mainland China a chance... Take it from someone who woke up and realized that the democratic system being practiced in the U. S. serves 1% of the U. S. Very well... Then those who are right below them feel superior as well, but know they have little chance of breaking that steel barrier to enter the realm of the 1%ers.. When you get to the middle class level, well see what they've been doing to the middle class?? A lot of them lost their businesses because govt in U. S. serves the will of the upper echelon... Aw why bother, most of you are just like those young teenagers who've still got their heads in a cloud!!!

[@jtbui2010]

@@dragonreborn4704 try moving to China and say this. Lol. If they can Jacked Ma and make him disappear, what do you think will happen to a nobody like u. Authoritarianism is always bad.

[@dragonreborn4704]

@@jtbui2010 try moving to chin and say WHAT!?? I DON'T THINK YOU COMPREHEND THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE VERY WELL...

[@jtbui2010]

@@dragonreborn4704 I understand perfectly. Move to China & criticise the CCP & you will understand my point.

[@dragonreborn4704]

@@jtbui2010 I DO NOT CRITICIZE THEM... IN FACT I CHAMPION THE WORKS THEY HAVE ACCOMPLISHED SO FAR... I AM QUITE PREPARED TO GIVE THEM TIME TO ADJUST ANY WRONG DOINGS THAT MAY HAVE OCCURED... BECAUSE HEGEMONIC WESTERN AMERICA HAS HAD WAY MUCH MORE TIME WITH THE REIGNS OF POWER IN THEIR HANDS AND HAVE DONE NOTHING SUBSTANTIAL EXCEPT SHOW THE INHABITANTS OF THE EARTH WHAT WE DON'T WANT... IT'S CHINA'S TIME TO SHOW US THE WAY TO BEGIN TO WALK TOWARD A MORE EQUITABLE DIRECTION FOR THE HUMAN RACE TO MOVE TOWARDS... MAYBE THE CREATOR YAHWEH AND HIS ELECT, YAHSHUA WILL CONTINUE TO RAISE CHINA AND RUSSIA UP... AMERICA CAN JOIN THIS PATH TOO BUT SHE' S IN BED WITH???? YUCK!!!

[@pdtin007]

Excellent responses to the tricky & difficult questions Mr Joseph Wu. We support you.

[@johney3734]

why dont they just get nukes... then no one can take over Taiwan

[@johney3734]

@Molan Dao so did they have3 nukes and were taken away? or was the option taken away ? i assume the 2nd but thank you for the info

[@abies2000]

Who provides the armaments to Taiwan's 'bases'. How many minutes, by missile, from Taiwan to Beijing? How many minutes from Taiwan to Washington? Do the maths then consider again whether this spat is about freedom.

[@johney3734]

you need to be less cryptic @@abies2000 what are you saying

[@johney3734]

@@zenkat489 o wow dont be racist they are not all like that

[@Kellyh7777]

Courage under some tough questions at a difficult time. The integrity in his behaviour is quite something. I sincerely hope and even dare I say pray for the continued freedom of Taiwan.

[@surjatjandra3270]

Taiwan is part of china

[@yliang1688]

Not for me,

[@Kellyh7777]

@GN M Not according to Taiwanese people, and that is all that matters.

[@Kellyh7777]

@GN M Ultimately it's the decision of the Taiwanese people to determine what is best for them. All these speculations are from outside the island itself. It's not war mongoring to be self determinate and clear. No Communist regime in history has ever worked for anything other than it's own directorate. China is not aggressive based on our actions, Beijing has built an army that pales Hitler's and Stalin's put together. They, not the people of China but their Government are driving the pace of the outcome. It is very sad and messy.

[@柠檬-u5k]

@@Kellyh7777 What Taiwanese people think or want matters very little sadly, Biden and Xi make decision for them, Taiwan government is a puppet government, that is the brutal reality.

[@MrPaulHK]

Joseph Wu is an intelligent and well-articulated man; I have much respect for him standing up for his country and his testicular encourage against China.

[@guicraw99]

He does not have the "testicular encourage". He has the Testicular Cancer

[@moelai8489]

Sorry , people is Han people mean people from China , Taiwan is an island of China , please read History !

[@user-xs8re2oy7i]

@@moelai8489 that may be true,but they are the group that like their freedom,express them selves,do legal things as they please,and not be gagged and told what to say or do by their government

[@vu4677]

@@moelai8489 wtf kind of logic is that? It’s like saying the British should reclaim the US, Canada, and Australia.

[@MrPaulHK]

@@moelai8489 you are mixing up the Chinese race and Chinese national, with your logic, are you saying all Singaporeans are Chinese nationals? Ya, please do read a book.

[@ANIG1987]

This Taiwanese minister sure is a smart guy, he answers all the questions without a blink 👏👏

[@bonearete5419]

He had to put up a brave front and say the right thing. His job is on the line. I am sure he already stash his money outside of Taiwan and ask for asylum the minute the first shot is fire. As for you, you need to get some wisdom or take a course on how to size up people.

[@wangbob4617]

he is only an actor

[@straight-up-shots]

Bing bang bong

[@ba177ba18]

@@bonearete5419 china spy

[@bobs_toys]

@@bonearete5419you're confusing the ROC with the PRC. This is something PRC officials are notorious for

[@el6178]

These guys worked so hard for their independence and democracy. Its heart breaking to see them living in fear.

[@bonearete5419]

Do you also felt heartbreaking when the people of Iran, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Afghanistan living in fear?

[@el6178]

@@bonearete5419 I didn"t know there was a competition..Nobody should live in fear.

[@fengross5554]

@@el6178 then the west should not invade them.

[@dannymueller8217]

​@@bonearete5419 Yes......but the situation is somewhat different

[@bonearete5419]

@@dannymueller8217 of course it is, from the angle of double standards.

[@chrisfloto3599]

As an American veteran I totally support your country. Id gladly come over and help you defend yourselves

[@Wypipo]

I had this same feeling, man. Oorah

[@Wypipo]

If China attacks Taiwan, and somehow the US doesn’t intervene, you’re gonna see US marines buying plane tickets.

[@jparsit]

sure only the ignorance.

[@mooncake387]

@@Wypipo i doubt it, China is not a middle eastern country thats weak..it has a modern military and would surely control the air space, there would be hundreds of thousands of casualties in Taiwan ..the death toll would be too high.

[@michaelkendall1479]

Yes of course Australia will help Taiwan fight for there freedom

[@JohnSmith-py2if]

Kkkkkkkkkk

[@Rockking1111]

Help Australian citizens fight for their own freedom

[@peopleknowme1714]

Didn’t Australia lose a war against rhena?

[@goldylocker]

Mr. Wu one of the few well spoken intelligent politician around the world.

[@djgenius626]

This is an intelligent man,,, he speaks of democracy and freedom with passion!!!

[@marlion6183]

actually with nervous

[@ShadowPhoenixMaximus]

@@marlion6183 Wouldn't you if a renowned bully came for your lunch money?

[@markjackson7467]

Just realised now that Joseph Wu is already publicly blacklisted. That means he is now effectively a fugitive from Beijing and faces prosecution. As expected, the law also means that if you are blacklisted over Taiwan you are prohibited from all cooperation and business with Chinese entities. For enterprises and many organisations this spells out ruinous consequenc

[@maxedww]

Joe wants his Taiwan to remain. We must ensure that it does. Taiwan is a beacon of freedom and democracy no wonder he is proud.

[@markjackson7467]

@@maxedww don't you just love all the violence and punch ups and chair throwing in the parliament of Taiwan - so much foreign interference when you inspect wikileaks cables

[@MaikiStarwood]

What a courageous & inspirational leader. Also very likeable. Hope there is peace in the Taiwan Straits.

[@aksbeixhev]

I've been to Taiwan and I really worry for them. Nice people, well functioning democracy... they deserve our support.

[@aksbeixhev]

@Johnson Li go ahead mate, show the world who you are. We've seen how your fanatic dictator is treating Chinese people in HK and Xinjiang. Who are you gonna sell your garbage products to in the future when you make the whole world enemies?

[@litchi4507]

@Marvin ange you are a hater. Nobody likes a hater.

[@markjackson7467]

don't you just love all the violence and punchups and chair throwing in the parliament

[@kuripinrumakawo7953]

TAIWAN is a SOVEREIGN STATE and requires global recognition plain and simple

[@aredtomato8957]

1 China policy. So stop whining and why Endia holding Khasmir? Lmao

[@Joakimjohannessen]

Just forget about it

[@ShadowPhoenixMaximus]

@Johnson Li The CCP gave away land to the scale of multiple Taiwan's to Russia. Why aren't you getting whipped about that or is your collar only attached to one post?

[@kc7443]

There is no history of china giving land to russia. On the other hand, there is history of the KMT fleeing to the chinese island of Taiwan

[@tonyding8465]

free Sydney.

[@besomewheredosomething]

Our leaders need to look to this man for inspiration. Our people need to look to Taiwan for the inspiration to be proud of their nation. He is a legend, and will be written about decades from now.

[@bapsteratheart]

We need to support people like these. People who want to stand up for human values not nationalism. Very articulate man.

[@naguoning]

@@UVGardener Your bad English shows you are just a WuMao trying to divide the West against Taiwan. It won't work. Taiwan is the front line in stopping CCP expansionism.

[@trumpbuddha5602]

Agree, we spent 20 years to replace the Taliban with Taliban just demonstrated what we fought for

[@龚淳]

@SILENCE EMPEROR China is a peaceful country,CCP builds this land a prosperous place ,many countries benifit from the rise of china, Austrilia is a typical example, but it seem that this country do not care about that

[@colindant3410]

@SILENCE EMPEROR If China felt so strongly about Taiwan, why didn't they finish the job in 1949? Most of the current population of Taiwan who were born there will have no recollection of any way of life other than the one they have grown up in. Why should they kow-tow to pathetic bullies who use the excuse of loss of face as a reason for taking over Taiwan and materially altering the way of life of the Taiwanese people, as the CCP most assuredly will if they get their way?

[@tlaw192]

@@龚淳 China is not a peaceful country,, and neither are they seeking peace with other countries but using aggression. Plenty of problems are spoken about from Chinese citizens in China...it is just not seen on state media/announced bg CCP, you are just being told a lie.

[@shoutout3651]

Stay strong Taiwan. Stand up to the bully ❤ from 🇮🇳

[@garfield2742]

Give back arunachal pradesh to ROC then

[@lealavaamalo4836]

Mr Wu. Blessings on the challenges ahead. Blessing for the people of Taiwan.

[@morrisdyer9560]

The separatist are doomed to fail and little do they know. They can't come to the US because they will be murdered just as a former Taiwanese was, a few years ago.

[@theeternalanglo5629]

@@morrisdyer9560 The Chinese Communists were the original separatists.

[@mariavaleriagiacaglia8974]

Mr. Wu is the best Foreign Minister that Taiwan has ever had. I never get tired to listen to him speak.

[@spidermoth1170]

Mr Wu would be the best foreign minister I've heard speaking in many a long day

[@sammm1892]

He is not a diplomat, he got the job because he is a close friend of president Tsai-ing wen. In fact, many Taiwanese diplomats are so pissed at his leadership but can say nothing…

[@JimmiAlli]

He seems absolutely lovely.

[@TheCPMartin]

These are the guys we need to be on our side in the asia pacific. I wish and hope that they, with our help will be victorious against the filth of the CCP. Long live Taiwan.

[@fatalshore5068]

This Australian supports a free and independent Taiwan.

[@fatalshore5068]

@Felix Garcia When you use quotes you are suppose to make it EXACTLY what they said. That is what quotes are for. Here is an example of how you went wrong; "Australians are a puppy state for all of us"-Felix Garcia.

[@Limits1704]

Wumaos are loving this comment

[@fatalshore5068]

@Felix Garcia thats the point mate. Dont use quotes if you are not quoting what somebody said

[@ytn00b3]

Truth is Taiwan had chance to become fully independent 70 years ago and again in 1960s but they gave the chances away as they still thought they will regain control over Chia. Taiwan is still called Republic of China and it is still China (just small) and still dominated by Chinese from China. Taiwan should become independent but it will need to go back to native people of Taiwan not another Chinese.

[@60-second-HACKS]

No, it doesn't. Australia doesn't recognise Taiwan.

[@bdbbdb8437]

Smart, sharp and honerable man! Gl to Taiwan, they need our support!!

[@real_loose_cannon]

The world needs more leaders like this chap.

[@momokui]

Who doesn't recognize his root and sacrifice his people by kow-towing to foreigners.... oh well 🤔

[@ShadowPhoenixMaximus]

@@momokui He respects and protects the wishes of those who elected him. Ironic that the PEOPLE'S Republic of China would skip that part.

[@momokui]

@@ShadowPhoenixMaximus lol! please save your democracy bs... all is about lobbying, so he can line his pocket not about protecting nor respecting. I have been living in few democracy countries, I have seen enough.

[@ShadowPhoenixMaximus]

@@momokui Clearly you haven't seen enough then. I'm glad you familar with lobbying, you'll understand the hypocrisy then when big businesses lobby their respective governments to be more diplomatic with the CCP - despite the concentration camps, despite the forced organ harvesting, despite the constant threats to invade a sovereign nation, despite the xenophobia against foreigners, despite the hostage diplomacy and despite the "we say this and then do that" attitude.

[@柠檬-u5k]

Don’t waste time debating with falungong gong

[@electricalproductsandproje8230]

We are with you Taiwan Love from India

[@Ricky-fz9dn]

@NIC Lee What are you talking about? Was India not the one who actually fought and even killed dozens of Chinese soldiers most recently? India can do much if it wants to.

[@drunkensailor8182]

Free Kashmir first

[@みかんみかん-u3k]

インド🇮🇳もオーストラリア🇦🇺も日本🇯🇵も台湾の味方です。印、豪、日で世界の平和を守って行きましょう✨台湾加油🇹🇼✨

[@stoogey-o3u]

Good job to him! Standing up to china!

[@HCY745]

Taiwan government has shown they have a backbone by being willing to protect their own country. 加油台湾.

[@Hahaha41241]

It's not a country

[@dannymueller8217]

@Johnson Li .....but don't the farm on that

[@jnusslein6301]

Why typed in Chinese to support Taiwan?

[@ismailaberdan2879]

I think China should respect the will of Taiwanese people,

[@QuietJugung]

@SILENCE EMPEROR Taiwan Foreign Minister, Mr. Wu says they want "status quo" Taiwan when asked if they will pursue independent.

[@drunkensailor8182]

Most Taiwanese will want reunification

[@markdirtr4041]

@@drunkensailor8182 Not true at all, after seeing what Xi did to Hong Kong, Taiwanese people especially the younger generation are against reunification of Taiwan. Around 93% of 18-25 of Taiwan support Taiwanese independence.

[@alee2204]

@@markdirtr4041 ppl's mind can change overnight on a lot of issues. what you learn in the Media about HK is 70% false!

[@dannymueller8217]

@SILENCE EMPEROR No reason? IMO your first sentence is a good answer to your last question.

[@boggy6060]

All the best to this brave nation

[@boggy6060]

@Molan Dao if war break out yes they will have. Every country against China.

[@boggy6060]

@Molan Dao less and less all the time. China will be isolated. They will have no friends. Western business pulling out of China all the time.

[@TubersAndPotatoes]

@Molan Dao in the future, those big companies will move their manufacturing to other countries, China will lose out millions of jobs. There's no more foreign market for Huawei, it might happen to XiaoMi soon. Samsung may move out since its market in China is shrinking. But Apple will stay in China, because it's a luxury brand like LV. And the PRC citizens loves superficial things like that.

[@boggy6060]

@Molan Dao but not Huawei. Huawei kicked out already.

[@TubersAndPotatoes]

@Molan Dao Supply and Demand, where there is demand there will be supply. Like how 茅台 liquor will always have demand, because you need to drink 茅台 with corrupt CCP officials and offer them bribes to do business in the PRC. Same Apple products and LV luxury goods will have demand, because they're seen as a status symbol just like 茅台.

[@allmc3120]

The world must defend democracy and defeat the threat of CCP!

[@garfield2742]

Then tell your US master to stop supporting coup on democratic elected leaders.

[@pepsee0]

Taiwan is the perfect model for democracy the main reason Xi Jinping wants to put a stop to this!

[@cherubycarilla7523]

lol, are you serious, have you ever watched their parliament. One of the most unruly and extreme in the world.

[@emmawang1999]

There is no democracy in Taiwan. It is a one party rule with no effective opposition. The government controls all the major news media.

[@shazmosushi]

Taiwan is the healthiest democracy in all of Asia. Japan is a one party state where the LDP won nearly every election for the past 70 years. South Korea had the daughter of the dictator leading the country until they were recently found be corrupt and jailed. India, Sri Lanka and the other countries of "South Asia" are also highly corrupt. Go Taiwan!

[@simo-dv5xk]

Taiwan needs more mass black/brown immigration, more LGBT and Islam.

[@柠檬-u5k]

Taiwan “president” candidate needs to pass the interview in Washington, what does that tell you? Whose interest does Taiwan government represent?

[@pepsee0]

The world must support Taiwan!!!

[@TennisArena365]

Burning my draft card if the call one no more wars

[@LesliePeter]

Isn’t it now the best time for Taiwan to shine and become a better version of Afghanistan? Taiwan will not only be supported by the US but also by the NATO, Japan and Australia. The US will not only pay US soldiers to go over there but they’ll also pay Taiwanese soldiers to fight in Taiwan. Taiwan might be benefiting from US/NATO spending of trillion dollars to go to war with China for direct war fighting for training Taiwanese army for annual aid for Taiwan for the Taiwanese soldier payroll. So, Taiwan should keep beating the drums for another war, loudly proclaiming it is “time to act”.

[@johney3734]

I HATE THE ccp @@TennisArena365 but you are right.... i dont want war... a war with china and many many people you know or your self would die

[@cherubycarilla7523]

why? not our problem. My kids lives are not for someone else's interests. Its not about freedom. Never has been.

[@LesliePeter]

@@cherubycarilla7523 'US goal is an endless war, not a successful war' Who got rich of arming the Taliban/ Afghanistan? US Boeing, Raytheon, Northrop-Grumman Lockheed-Martin and General dynamics quietly raked in billions of dollars from the slow-motion fiasco while the US taxpayers footed the bill. The US not only paid US soldiers to go over there but they also paid the Afghan soldiers MORE than US soldiers to fight there? Total cost was 2.26 trillion dollars 300 million dollars per day spent on this war for 20 years. 800 billion direct war fighting 269 billion US veterans 85 billion train the Afghan army 5 billion a year per in aid for Afghanistan 750 million for the Afghan soldier payroll So the US finds that it was cheaper to pay the Afghan army then actually send US soldiers there.

[@N.E12]

Great interview. Taiwan will be well protected. CCP and China will pay a heavy price for the invasion

[@dongwanzhang3250]

who will protect taiwan, you or the keyboard man

[@俞宾]

your mindset sucks

[@ShadowPhoenixMaximus]

@@dongwanzhang3250 The US, Japan, QUAD and AUKUS.

[@dongwanzhang3250]

@@ShadowPhoenixMaximus will you go to the war for Taiwan

[@ShadowPhoenixMaximus]

@@dongwanzhang3250 100%

[@tonygold9037]

Great interview. More like this please. The free world needs to support democracy

[@仗义直言]

What is the free world? USA who always involved war with other countries then be defeated is free world?

[@jimrobinson6478]

Democracy is not an end in itself. You sound like GWB trying to get us into Iraq.

[@yungunit8299]

Democracy is trash. Keep that yourselves.

[@yungunit8299]

@SILENCE EMPEROR whos cares. Its trash.

[@jimrobinson6478]

Remember it becomes a slogan that drags us in Agghanistans and Iraqs. An excuse for more weapons purchases.

[@freakkstyle4]

Stay Strong against CCP and Victory will be yours Taiwan.

[@freakkstyle4]

@zhmz888 wtf are you saying. U crazy mate??

[@سیدابوالقاسمحسینی-ع9ه]

Apart from politics, I admire how fluently he speaks.

[@artemotion3022]

@Johnson Li haha. Your sentence is not grammatically correct. You just proved his point. Perhaps you should do less laughing and more learning.

[@holboroman]

Quite a remarkable man.

[@TorpingLim]

Hahaha. He is Shiba Inu not a man.

[@rupeshg5006]

Support Taiwan from Nepal 🇳🇵

[@watch3333Z]

Quite honestly this might be the best political interview I have ever seen (on Mr Wu's behalf that is - not the interviewer's). His responses are articulate, respectful, balanced, honest and bravely assertive. Congratulations and all power to you Minister Joseph Wu, President Tsai Ing-Wen, and your colleagues - for your leadership and stewardship of Taiwan through an unprecedented set of existential challenges. In recent years, you have done an extraordinary job in helping the global community understand Taiwan's situation and for that you should be proud, no matter what the future holds 👏👏👏

[@markjackson7467]

Just realised now that Joseph Wu is already publicly blacklisted. That means he is now effectively a fugitive from Beijing and faces prosecution. As expected, the law also means that if you are blacklisted over Taiwan you are prohibited from all cooperation and business with Chinese entities. For enterprises and many organisations this spells out ruinous consequenc

[@85jacob85]

Taiwan is such a great place with such a rich and interesting culture. It would be very sad to lose this.

[@cracksoulspinner]

If you believe in freedom and prosperity then you MUST support Taiwan.

[@eric5901]

Taiwan's "rich and interesting culture" is the same as China lmao they are the same people you dud

[@Enoo-wynn]

@@eric5901 I haven't been to either place so I don't know but I would think they've gone down different paths in the last 70 years, their geographic, political and economic conditions would shape that. It seems logical, but if you've been to both places you may say different.

[@mrtrashcompaktor1540]

@@eric5901 not entirely true they have an indigenous people (the Yuanzhumin or Gāoshān people) who were mostly displaced by han chinese. the people's republic of china recognised them before the taiwanese government did and a considerable number live on mainland china. many were killed or disappeared (killed) during the 'white terror' and totalitarian period of taiwanese governance that lasted into the late 80s.

[@mindmybusynassm1645]

Right.

[@a3yeung]

God bless this man

[@kyrgyzsanjar]

He certainly has cojones. Huge respect!

[@soriemansaray8966]

Taiwan is different from the Middle East the USA will not give it out cheap to China Taiwan’ and democracy is worth dying for the USA is more better than Afghanistan ,,Afghanistan betray them self not USA

[@tonganqueenb5517]

'would Australia be expected to fight along side you?' Stan, your asking the wrong person. That's a question for our American Prime Minister - Joe Biden.

[@aflaz171]

American "President."

[@jennifervaughn1541]

I hope they don't go to war til the next presidential election. Joe Biden and his administration can't be trusted to be faithful

[@tonganqueenb5517]

@@aflaz171 Obviously. It’s a play on words darls.

[@tonyhunter8]

@@jennifervaughn1541 you actually wish war will come Eventually ? Wtf is wrong with people like you?

[@jennifervaughn1541]

@@tonyhunter8 what makes you think that I wish there is war. I never said anything about wanting War

[@prelude0133]

Yes we need to continue to voice our support with Taiwain to stand up to aggressive neighbours.

[@scionkai]

Taiwan is part of china mate

[@prelude0133]

@@scionkaiChinese propaganda comment. No country has the right to take another country by force. That's how World War started.

[@bryanwarm2471]

@@scionkai Taiwan is an independent country.

[@SiRasputin]

@@bryanwarm2471 No its not. It's official name is the Republic of China. They were the government of all China before the Nationalists lost the civil war. It's not a different country, its a province of China. The Taiwan government themselves recognise this. As does the Australian government, by the way

[@44bett]

China is assertive not aggressive - respect their sovereignty.

[@Nesher92]

I appreciate how the journalist was trying to ask tricky questions and minister Wu handled flawlessly 😎

[@dragonreborn4704]

Stop FOOLING YOURSELF!!!... I personally grieve for TAIWAN... They have and continue to paint themselves into a corner with people like YOU!... AND THE U. S. HEGEMONIC CABAL that has Usurped the people of the U. S. And the WORLD that have gone WHORING after their pathetic dream of a democratic world order that's PATENTLY SKEWED!!!

[@Nesher92]

@@dragonreborn4704 you, what you think, and your delusional conspiracy theories are nothing. It Only matter what Taiwanese people think!

[@dragonreborn4704]

@@Nesher92 sweet Athena, from what I've Ben informed, there is a considerable number of TAIWANESE, that prefer unification with China... I wouldn't be surprised if America's CIA, has not used the same voting tactics they've used here in Latin America to put forward THEIR CHOICE OF TAIWAN's voting methods... Your PEOPLE(CHINESE), have the opportunity to take your place among the great nations of this epoch, and since America has expelled the true and LIVING ELOHIM, thrown HIM to the curb, OFFERED UP A SACRIFICE in broad daylights of one of those BELOW their feet, by placing THEIR LAW's representative's KNEES on his kneck and killing him in broad daylight in the eyes of the whole world!!!! Everyone kept silent, but a few, and now you want to Bray FALSELY about Chinese Huigers,... AND URGING TAIWAN TO OFFER UP THEIR MAINLAND BROTHERS TO THAT SORT OF DEMOCRACY.... WHAT HUBRIS!!!

[@Nesher92]

@@dragonreborn4704 actually no, the overwhelming majority of Taiwanese is in favor of status quo (the current situation). Regardless, it's only up to Taiwanese to decide for themselves. Definitely not up to the prc, as they're a foreign nation

[@dragonreborn4704]

@@Nesher92 ATHINA, love that name..., but sweet dear the agreement was "One China, with Taiwan, governing themselves democratically if they choose to... But young beauty, THE WESTERN BULLIES, have begun to panic because of China's rapid growth and so have set about to undermined China... If in fact they had legitimate concerns about China's behavior, they would put it forward and not create the ones they have been positing... Lies or skewed interpretations of a thing or circumstance(Huigers) in fact the Huigers need to start STANDING UP AND DECRYING THE OUTRIGHT LIES and let the world know that they are not being mistreated as been falsely alleged... For sure, there must be some unsavory characters withing that reorientating camps ran by China that Needs to be rooted out by China and taken into task for damaging what the true objective of China is.... They are spoiling CHINA'S image...PRESIDENT XI, has a lot on his plate, He should assign a trusted, loyal party member to dig out the wicked personnel working in those reorientating camps... Root them out...!!!! Save CHINA'S FACE... LET'S SEE IF AMERICA WILL DO THE SAME... THEY won't... That theater that TRUMP practiced was just that... THEATER.... for votes... Black and Hispanics don't get a fair trial from the courts to the prisons!!!! So they should be the LAST TO be throwing STONES, Living in glasshouse as THEY ARE!!!

[@genesimring3135]

Why couldn't we, in Australia, not have ministers of such a high caliber?

[@chengsuoliu6395]

kiding

[@joeboy7162]

because ccp ideology has crept into australia ~ $$$$$ corruption. !

[@donkoh5738]

I have to concede that RoC FM is especially coherent on a higher level and of a quite large calibre.

[@tonyding8465]

really good topics. I hope Taiwan can lead the Australian in future.

[@jamesalexanderjimenez-medi7667]

because our level of apathy is very high

[@victorsalgado6742]

Basically taiwan said “with or without help we are gonna fight back” mad respect ill fight with them if our administration weren’t a bunch of cowards 💪

[@victorsalgado6742]

@@lostsoul401everything you said will get us arrested for treason im in the army & everyone has said we will fight with Taiwan if they need us its our administration holding us back trust me we are ready for war we are just waiting on the call believe it or not we are not far from ww3 everyone can feel the tension

[@0401412740]

Just be like Israel. Disproportionate force. Bring the big bombs

[@jtbui2010]

Freedom or death.

[@gregedmond6995]

Joseph Wu I commence you for giving a great interview with such bravery and tone. We will pray for you folks!!!

[@66otnt]

AUSTRALIA NEEDS TO BE THERE FOR TAIWAN SOMEHOW. XI JINGPIN HAS NO RIGHT TO THREATEN TAIWAN.

[@cherubycarilla7523]

cheruby carilla why? not our problem. My kids lives are not for someone else's interests. Its not about freedom. Never has been.

[@yellownigga4247]

The whole world would laugh if Australia want to war with china, you can't even defeat the Taliban, how confident you can defeat Chinese? Keep drinking your coolant and stay awesome! Hahaha

[@Bakesplace4u]

The free world needs to support Taiwan. STOP COMMUNIST China

[@mitjed]

@@cherubycarilla7523 After Taiwan, Australia will be next. So, your kids future lives will be dominated by China like your kids in the future will be defending your own city or town from Chinese invasion. The war will be at your own doorstep. My point is, once China thinks they can get away with Taiwan, they will think they will get away with anything.

[@yellownigga4247]

@@Bakesplace4u You should have free Afghani from Taliban regime first 😅😂🤣

[@MrACSRC]

The free world needs to recognise Taiwan as a sovereign nation.

[@bonearete5419]

You are from the free world, go ahead, tell your gov to do it. Surely your gov is not that naive.

[@MrACSRC]

I'm afraid no one is that 'naive' until China invades Taiwan and other neighbours. Most politicians are too short sighted for their own good in the democratic world.

[@alanlee1495]

Beijing and Taiwan has been divorced for 75 years. This brutal ex wants his wife back but with violent threats... Very unwise!.

[@thetruth871]

Joseph Wu, Sir you are a warrior for freedom good on you, and God bless you, and your country.

[@michaellloyd8504]

If only the Australian government had as much balls as him

[@millennium677]

the Australian government has made a hell of a stand against China man so I don't know why you would say that, we beat China in the trade war the Chinese economy is crumbling now thanks too Australia and India

[@dennisexplorer487]

@@millennium677 Right on- Protest with our money-buy nothing from China. We all can chip in.

[@michaellloyd8504]

@@millennium677 are you kidding me? Belt and road in Victoria almost happened..we didn't cut the Chinese off from our coal, they cut us off. We literally get effed in the arse by China dude.....do some research

[@Tube4mj]

@@millennium677 you mean we were gazumped by the US? This has more of a effect on Australia, than it has on China. As far as the bn$ sub's, I feel the money would be better spent on infrastructure to prepare for our forecast population growth, which should be already planned and underway now, our cities are struggling now.

[@millennium677]

@@michaellloyd8504 I did my research man and we are now selling it too India it hasn't hurt us that badly but China is falling apart and is broke. without our ore and coal china's economy has gone too the shit and the Chinese people are starving 100 million Chinese are starving to death all because the CCP wanted to bully other countries.

[@arumi523]

Beautiful interview, Taiwan needs to be supported and China need to respect democracy existence & freedom.

[@BillyG869]

Wouldn’t it be great if the United States had such a brilliant Leader as this man. Great spokesman for his Country.

[@hunterhosang3949]

Good argument boss , don't bow to China, u are Democratic so if in your efforts to defend your self and others stood aside and watch China attack u they would be a set of fools becausee , China will come at them one day too , The greed for power will shortly crawl up in China stomach intensely, The countryies in the region should get up stand up and don't be a fool,have faith and be great,D ont be weak heart and let China frighten yu and conquer u country a lot of people inside China are tired of China s Communist Government

[@legmonngagnam9483]

Tough interviewer and very good answers. This can happen only in a democracy.

[@GoranThaGreatOne]

You can't be serious, the whole interview was scripted...!

[@Danneman92]

@@GoranThaGreatOne Prove it or move on, jokster

[@GoranThaGreatOne]

@@Danneman92 the proof is obvious! Anti-China sentiment is obvious, I'll say...!

[@robertmccallum8626]

Very well answered, i like his response and maybe we (Australia) could do more for and with Taiwan.

[@Mazza666]

How about we fix our own issues before we help others.

[@dylanzhang1368]

Australian can keep the contract with French and give theose submarines from France to Taiwaness, as Australian will have more advanced nuclear submarines from the US anyway. This will make everyone of its allies happy

[@nanayaw4132]

i love this guy, he is truelly a leader

[@alantran1914]

LOL 😆

[@gderek8858]

给多少钱发的 有钱大家一起赚啊

[@danpa6061]

No I don’t like Taiwan foreign minister he talk💩💩💩

[@5g321aa7]

you can consider let him be Australian Politician, his family all live in USA, therefore he said he not afraid China, what a brave chicken

[@arunmoy3814]

@@5g321aa7 yes he is really brave enough because he still live in Taiwan except his family he have to keep them abroad for their safety tho....

[@davee2056]

I usually find Aussie media to be a stinking pile of sensationalist BS. The journo did his upmost, but Mr. Wu held strong. 加油台湾。

[@glennboyd939]

This journo is a sell out. Most Aussies recognise Tiawan as a country, and Aussies hate bullys. China thinks it can push around any country except USA. I dare China to threaten USA with a nuclear strike. See what happens.

[@josephtanhs]

@@glennboyd939 , US is the biggest bully and Australia is aiding her, so Aussies hate bullys? What a joke

[@markdirtr4041]

@Johnson Li Your comments are completely idiotic. Again the China internal affairs argument is so stupid as China comments on issues on other nations, which would be their ‘internal affairs’ yet condemns other nations for talking about Taiwan etc. Get a life you 50 cent Chinese bot.

[@lowkeyconvert8971]

@@glennboyd939 lol, most aussies have probably never heard of taiwan and also probably still think that every oriental asian person they see is chinese. it's like for them, the whole continent of asia equates to china.

[@glennboyd939]

@@josephtanhs the US has its faults. But it has stuck up for its rights and Australia's for 100 years. At least we're not ruled with an iron fist dictating what u can think. I have the freedom to say my politicians are dickheads. I have the ability to vote them out if I don't like thier version of local representation.

[@God_of_Three_Pointer]

Australia is always one of those stand up for Taiwan, with great pride and respect!!

[@AndyS789]

So when was the last time Australia send its troops defending Taiwan? Always lip service, no action, not even financial help.

[@prettysweettraveller2077]

Can we stop business deals, buying technologies, promoting tourism, no Olympics, remove China on UN, and jobs in China please? Also have united (peaceful) protests all together same time around the world twice a year against China/CCP. Let this be a legacy to Xi Jinping regime.

[@user-xs8re2oy7i]

@@prettysweettraveller2077 join me in my crusade of boycotting made in china and chinese businesses,and by sharing my cause with my family and friends and the web.

[@soulclean1983]

when was last time China invaded another?

[@momokui]

@@user-xs8re2oy7i throw away your gadgets first 🤑

[@janosfazekas992]

Taiwan never offend anybody, they deserve freedom. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@mrtrashcompaktor1540]

February 28 incident July 13 Penghu incident Capture of Tanker Tuapse Kashmir Princess Ting Yao-tiao Lei Chen Bo Yang Lin Yi-hsiung Chen Wen-chen Henry Liu 1987 Lieyu massacre China Airlines Flight 334 Min Ping Yu No. 5540 incident Min Ping Yu No. 5202 Death of Hung Chung-chiu Hsiung Feng III missile mishap

[@drunkensailor8182]

Freedom from US control

[@SuperSnickerS19of88]

Is it me, or does Stan always push for some controversial reaction?

[@jliang70]

Stan work for APSI and you can understand where he stands.

[@bdbbdb8437]

@@jliang70 he is not standing anywhere, he just askes the questions needed to be adressed!

[@kevinc1218]

How is it an interview if he doesn’t ask challenging questions? We don’t want to hear cheerleading nonsense. This is a critical question that needs serious answers.

[@suegus9370]

He only asks questions to answers he wants to hear.

[@takefive1609]

I think he asks good questions, in fact I'm surprised our foreign minister was able to answer without much dodging lol (except for when he asked if Taiwan would expect military aid in the event of war, such a question cannot be answered by a diplomat either way since agreeing would look like you take your allies for granted and disagreeing would look like you disvalue their partnership, I feel that Stan should have asked that to an analyst).

[@ky-effect2717]

David vs Goliath is the perfect anology

[@deneilforbes1702]

What if ? David lose..💁‍♂️

[@VIIKBroady]

Thank you ABC for talking about this 🇦🇺🇹🇼❤️

[@mightymentos1991]

We support you Taiwan.

[@walentystankiewicz8486]

I support Taiwan unification with China.

[@みかんみかん-u3k]

私は台湾🇹🇼を応援します。自由、民主主義、人権、法がある国台湾✨

[@uyangabattulga9653]

I am glad that i watched this video. It really shows that Taiwan has its plan and not only depending on allies. Sadly the reporter is so aggressive, and keep insisting Taiwan would give in to China eventually

[@momokui]

The reporter was trying to make him to realize the reality... which is a rare occasion coming from aussie media.

[@SY-oy7st]

Taiwan must be protected from Chinese aggression by all means.

[@alee2204]

give it a try, 99% of the Chinese in the world supports unification!

[@SY-oy7st]

@@alee2204 But NOT Taiwanese.

[@alee2204]

@@SY-oy7st there are two to three millions Taiwanese live in mainland China, out of its 23 millions population. Vast majority of TW ppl wishes to maintain the status quote, not independence. Most Taiwanese are Chinese!

[@Trintenus]

I want Taiwan to win for Democracy. also, because they know how to speak english.

[@123-h5i5y]

what a stupid comment. one of the reasons to support them is because they speak english?

[@silversurfergw]

for democracy 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@ky-effect2717]

Doesn't matter if they speak English or not. They are an important symbol of democracy. The result of any conflict against Taiwan could affect the direction of rule around the entire planet.

[@呵呵哈哈-o3m]

@@ky-effect2717 I agree, taiwan is the center of the universe.

[@tonyding8465]

exactly.

[@muhammad-bin-american]

Yes freedom is worth fighting for and worth dying for. I call for dialogue but Taiwan MUST prepare for war.

[@MickyGilley97]

I would fight and die for Taiwan! Love from texas!!!!

[@MaximSupernov]

Texas is also a home for many Taiwanese immigrants back in 80s.

[@jonduong8331]

Michael Gilley Good, pack your bags, come to Taiwan, get residency & join their Conscription , sitting @ 7700 miles away isn't doing any goods. Cowboy 🤠.

[@petergohtek5842]

Texas belong to Mexico. Don't be a Coward, when China attack Taiwan.

[@litchi4507]

Nice americant name to cover up your real race. But why do you need to do so in a free country. You likely have a chance to die for taiwan as you have wished.

[@litchi4507]

@@MaximSupernov those who does not believe in one China be it under roc or proc, should go to texas.

[@joesantana6429]

If China tries it , we will witness Vietnam 2.0 that Island is not easy to take over Long Live Taiwan 🇹🇼

[@mastereu5019]

We say yes to democracy, we say yes to Taiwan

[@evancooper7336]

This guy is a legend.

[@soul3581]

Taiwan is a peaceful and respectful nation who will fight China alone if it needed too, and that’s why the Free World will help and stand with Taiwan. People who stand up for freedom never has to fights alone.

[@4exgold]

youre not the free world. look at all the dictators and terrorists the US and West supports today and in the past. Not to mention the mass murder and occupation committed against the likes of Iraq, Afghanistan and Palestine.

[@brennencox516]

4:38 He is incorrect. The US doesn't recognize any One-China Policy, the US acknowledges the existence of a One-China Policy, but it doesn't take a stance on agreeing with either Chinas interpretation of it.

[@ooXChrissieXoo]

yeah as a Taiwanese our problem is like onion with layers. We can't even agree with ourselves who we are. I even have an aunt who went to school in the Japanese rule era thought we should have been Japanese lmao. Okay but I agree that's next level Taiwanese. The most difficult thing is to convince ourselves that we don't need to be independent as a whole new country to exist. We can exist as China, but the democratic one, and exist as China without the CCP influence. We just have to accept we are Chinese, but Chinese does not equal to CCP. It's a simple equation since all my grandparents came from China. Also most of these threats lies in the fact that Taiwan currently is ruled by the pro-independence party, it wasn't this bad when it used to be the pro-China party. But note pro-china is NOT pro-CCP. But on extra terrestrial level of thinking, I really don't think there's any country that doesn't recognize the existence of Taiwan, or else our passport literally just turns into shit if that's the case. Sure when it comes to official documents most might label Taiwan as under China, but that's probably because neither does CCP owns China.

[@brennencox516]

​@@ooXChrissieXoo " I even have an aunt who went to school in the Japanese rule era thought we should have been Japanese lmao" During that time she was Japanese, as the island was ceded to Japan. And after the KMT/RoC took back control, things weren't great for quite awhile. So if one has the opinion that they wish Taiwan would've stayed under Japanese control, is not out of the question. "The most difficult thing is to convince ourselves that we don't need to be independent as a whole new country to exist. We can exist as China, but the democratic one, and exist as China without the CCP influence" Taiwan (RoC) is already independent. The RoC never surrendered, was dissolved, nor was absolutely destroyed. The RoC can't declare independence, because it has been independent since 1912. You can exist as one of 2 Chinas. The CCP's influence will always be there, similar to Russian influence in Ukraine. "We just have to accept we are Chinese, but Chinese does not equal to CCP." Taiwanese are both ethnically Chinese, and nationally Chinese. The Republic of China is a China. But yes, the CCP claims that all ethnic Chinese are a property of the CCP, and the CCP claims property over all Chinas. "Also most of these threats lies in the fact that Taiwan currently is ruled by the pro-independence party, it wasn't this bad when it used to be the pro-China party. But note pro-china is NOT pro-CCP." The delusion that the RoC/KMT/DDP may one day take back control over "the mainland"? I mean, that would be possible, but that would require heavy outside support, or domestic unrest in the PRC demanding new governance. "But on extra terrestrial level of thinking, I really don't think there's any country that doesn't recognize the existence of Taiwan, or else our passport literally just turns into shit if that's the case." There are some countries, the CCP paid them, and like ladies of the night, they do what they are paid to do. During Covid-19's initial outbreak, "Taiwanese" passports were confused w/ PRC passports, and people were restricted from movement. So, yeah, RoC passports were turned into shit. "but that's probably because neither does CCP owns China." Oh the CCP owns the PRC. And it controls it with an iron fist. But I'm sure you know that.

[@jamiel6405]

So true! In the doctrine, it states it “acknowledges” it but never agreed to it. People are not reading carefully the words

[@lealavaamalo4836]

This is the key to everything. This is what Taiwan have in common with other countries in the world...a "DEMOCRACTIC" country. is a democracy, and all the democratic countries

[@mephistopheles6806]

Democratic is not the best model.

[@piglet1ification]

What is the best model? Chyna? Comunism? Answerable to no one? Not true you are deluded. I have lived in only have lived in a Democracy all my life, and appreciate it, and would fight for it. Ask the people of hong kong if they want connunism. People in chyna say they want democracy and the are shot or jailed. Last time the Chinese people spoke up for democracy they were all killed (Tiananmen Square Massacre).................yeh buddy, Comunism is sooo superior LOL

[@mephistopheles6806]

@@piglet1ification the USA is far from innocent. The corporations, the lobbyists, the conservative generals, the fake liberals, etc. are quite the con artists themselves. No government model is good. Governments in general are always to the detriment of others. Besides if anyone knows history or understands the American Constitution or The Federalist Papers you'd know that we are not a Democracy, in fact the "Founding Fathers" did not want a Democracy. Our government was supposed to be Republicanism or a Republic. Now it's some other consortium ran by a few families. It's a Plutocracy. A country for only the ultra wealthy. The Divine Right Of Kings rules apparently. A cess pool of partisan political propaganda and subterfuges. There is no freedom. What freedom? How are we free? Name five good reasons we are. A half witted population of loathsome vultures. What culture do we have? Or should I say lack thereof. Democracy just means mob rule. The mob is an unhinged predator. Financial carnivores, detestable malignant criminals. Liars, cheaters, and thieves. Mainstream America or the society, i.e., the public is responsible along with the government for the plagues this country has. We are dead last on so many things. Advanced social decay because of the aforementioned comments that I have stated. So a Democracy is benevolent and omnipotent? Sure it is.

[@piglet1ification]

@@mephistopheles6806 Suggest you move to China then

[@mephistopheles6806]

@@piglet1ification great answer lol.

[@roychang1460]

Australia should sell a piece of land to Taiwanese government so Taiwanese can declare an independent country on that land.

[@henrylawson430]

Why? Taiwan already own a nice piece of land, with a democratically elected government that reflects the will of the people that live on that island. Why does your claim usurp theirs?

[@roychang1460]

Why not? Didn't Australia support freedom and democracy? Not to mention, If Republic of Taiwan is within Australia (landlocked), Australia will be in a position to leech Taiwan forever.

[@homerdj9700]

@@henrylawson430 you can help to catalonia as well

[@pnshen2290]

a good idea!

[@willwong7728]

Can I buy the Tasmania and declare it Hong Kong State?

[@Ylong69]

We stand with the Taiwanese people to protect and preserve the sovereignty and dignity of brave Taiwan.

[@paulpwthuang]

Taiwan is a target only because it declares its independence.

[@paulpwthuang]

Then you stand in a sdithole with Taiwan .. lol

[@g.l.9517]

Taiwan is using by the US as a front pawn trying to contain China's rapid growth. Once the US finish, it will dump Taiwan just it dumped Afghanistan after 20 years in there then running out with the tail in between its legs during the night time hours (just like Saigon years ago, when the US lose the war).

[@Santeh60]

This Taiwanese FM is in cahoot with the DPP helping US to create, chaos, mayhem and untold misery for Chinese.

[@Santeh60]

@Phoenix 𝙾𝚙𝚎𝚗 𝙼𝚢 PROFILE its not for you to comment in the 1st place. US or its little doggies have no place in this issue. Its between the 2 of them, Motherland-runaway child.

[@66otnt]

IT WOULD NOT BE MORALLY CORRECT FOR AUSTRALIA TO JUST ABANDON TAIWAN IF IT CAME UNDER ATTACK FROM CHINA !!!

[@cherubycarilla7523]

And Taiwan help us out if the other way around? lol. Not a chance in the world.

[@Jesussaves-o3z]

Do you think the ELITE have morals ,they LOVE war & the spilling of Blood & it gets the SPIRIT WORLD all excited

[@stevensoo6591]

Talk is cheap and easy. Taiwan will be doomed if war with China. The west will be happy and laughing.

[@mattymson4910]

Good job Minister Wu...for fighting for the democracy of your country Taiwan. I am supporting your country on this. From- PHL

[@petersinclair3997]

Impressed by Mr Wu. Very clear answers. 🇦🇺

[@Nik531]

Taiwan manufactures a large percent of the world's semiconductors. And if China were to forcibly takeover Taiwan (after decades of claiming it own it), that could very well spark a world war. China's economy is increasingly dependent on them, yet China has little near-term or long-term ability to manufacture leading semiconductors. It remains extremely dependent (i.e., vulnerable) to other countries for them, especially the US.

[@rolfw2336]

Semis are a big deal. It's potentially one of the places where better US-China relations could help or at least ease this situation.

[@DhirenVyas261]

This man is a great leader. so calm, so sensible with clear vision.

[@teresaalmeida8432]

God will guide your people and protect all of you!!💯🙏🇬🇧

[@matnels277]

Australia should back Taiwan 100% , China has made it clear we're not their friends . It's time to plant our feet and stand strong no matter how big the enemy is or democracy will die along with most people who wish to live a somewhat civilised life . Time to pop the bubble .

[@stephenday1520]

I like this man the Minister. The truth is this man is potentially fighting for his his family, his countries life. The man seems like the right guy for the job. Much respect mate.

[@AndyS789]

Do you know what foreign ministers do? They make peace, not seeking for war. This guy is a joke, some journalists even mistake him for being the defense minister.

[@mercedesbenz3751]

Taiwan, a very beautiful country. I support it from India❤️

[@Jason-rn3gw]

I like Mr . Wu, a great educator

[@benbunyip]

I like Wu too.

[@ヒビキング-l9n]

@@benbunyip 　me too☺️

[@adamjacksonmedia]

If we Australian’s don’t fight for Taiwan… Australia will be next on the chopping block.

[@bikebasket9594]

Yep. Because Australias also considered to be a renegade Chinese province. Lol

[@lozza2272]

@@bikebasket9594 😆 🤣

[@jennytai88]

I don’t see why the interviewer is being so proud in saying things like ‘oh we major countries are two faced and really only care about ourselves. While the Taiwanese guy is saying he believes in the right values. Is Taiwan the defender of democracy now?

[@bobs_toys]

The ABC is a bit more aligned with that side of politics than is ideal.

[@柠檬-u5k]

Taiwan is simply crying for help, but why would Australia help her? Let’s bring out the flag of democracy

[@jennytai88]

@@bobs_toys lol why is it airing the interview in the first place? 😂

[@jennytai88]

@@柠檬-u5k I think Taiwan isn’t crying for help I am Taiwanese we hv faced the world as it is for a decade lol. Btw if you are Chinese u better worry about ur own lives. I myself find it amazing that people can have such a strong believe in democracy and keep standing up!

[@ericyeo805]

What democracy rubbishes. The real truth is how the government govern and conduct it's business that can brings progressive changes to enable her people to flourish. There are many democracy that are failing throughout the world with poor and hungry people who scavenger at rubbish pits. There are people who have no home and basically sleep on street with makeup shacks and litter everywhere including faeces.....even in USA, the mother of all democracy. The rampant uncontrollable random killings making the place insecure and dangerous to move around freely. All in the name of democracy?? No!! It's all about the government, the policy and the type of governing that's matters. Nothing is static, everything is evolving with times and so, don't cling on to the past perpetually.

[@MosmMAli]

great interview Stan,certaily shut down the "fake" anti china crew who falsely claim that you are stooge of china lol

[@johhny711]

That's why he did this interview, but one interview does not make a cake.

[@warso-spt1]

Dhaadhan somaliya. Haalkay cadaan dabada ugu dhaqaysa? Lol

[@revilopua7031]

To taiwanese,,invest in northern PH,and in pH navy,in case war breaks out,,you will have a temporary home,,because its only a paddle away from your shores,,and BTW dont maltreat filipino workers,,so that when that day comes,they will welcome you with open arms!

[@SiliconBong]

@@johhny711 pity

[@franklatsugas5959]

@@revilopua7031 they are perfect for refuge in philippine thru binondo which has chinese filipino roots.

[@Christoph1888]

"Do you feel threatened by mainland China?" Most idiotic question ever...

[@ScottNguyenRCAC]

Simple question yields complex answer(s).

[@jessedanielryder]

Taiwanese should not feel threatened, they only feel threatened because of their own propaganda vilifying Chinese. Chinese will only bring prosperity to the Taiwanese populace

[@bobs_toys]

@@jessedanielryder Taiwan has a higher GDP per capita than any part of the CCP's creation. Just like Hong Kong does (for now) The CCP has been pretty horrible at bringing prosperity. The best thing they did was stop trying to be communist for a few decades and consequently stop ruining any attempts by the Chinese people to gain wealth, but that's stopping. The worst thing that the CCP can do to places like Hong Kong and Taiwan is what it was going to do anyway if it was unopposed. Every day of freedom brought about by refusing their demands is a victory.

[@jessedanielryder]

@@bobs_toys clearly you know nothing about GDP vs individual prosperity. Of course Taiwan would have a larger GDP per capita, all smaller states will tend to have larger GDP per capita based on the need to diversify their economies to support their country. Poverty in Taiwan is rife and their growth in terms of personal wealth is far less than that of China. They had support from Western nations all this time and have squandered it. The people in Taiwan overwhelmingly identify as Chinese and only the few brainwashed do not. As well, if you are looking at GDP, their GDP does not compare with municipalities in China like Shanghai or Guangzhou, so there is no argument here. As for 'freedom', the freedom to not be separated from their Chinese family is the ultimate freedom this dumb goal to try and separate and cessate Taiwan only causes division

[@ooXChrissieXoo]

@@jessedanielryder Welp I'm sorry you felt that way, you should really try to express your freedom of speech in China and see what comes to you. Let's pick a topic for you... Uyghur... okay your turn. You know... don't ask us why we are feeling threatened when your dear CCP just won't leave us alone. Seriously, what's so good on that stinky little island with a whole lot of poor people that need a communist party to prosper. At that point, we might as well just close our eyes, and perish after we say our sorry to our grandparents who fought for the short lived freedom.

[@aajtakalert2146]

WORLD LEADERS MUST SUPPORT TAIWAN 🇹🇼.

[@bertjilk3456]

Many might not realise what a big thing this interview is. The CCP has tried to stop other places airing interviews with the Taiwan foreign minister, because it’s like a recognition of their sovereignty (in the CCP’s eyes). So, putting this interview on our national TV station is like giving them the middle finger. I’m super pleased this was done, it’s a small but significant step.

[@Twangstarr]

Spot on! Exactly my views. I don’t agree with Stan all the time but hosting this interview with Wu is a big point for Grant.

[@yunkil]

Wrong, by only airing this guy, then you only hear one side of the story from Taiwan. By not airing China's side of the story, then this is just biased propaganda.

[@straight-up-shots]

China is a bully - straight up. Stop acting like a bully and then we can talk about hearing another side.

[@bertjilk3456]

@Yun Ki Lee Wrong. We heard from the Chinese side a few weeks ago. That fellow showed everyone just how hysterical and illogical the CCP really are. We don’t need to hear any more! Ironic you should mention propaganda. How much did you earn for your post?

[@peterfiddes2489]

Taiwan is a legitimate country of its own Their people wish to remain Democrativ and they see interference from China as provocative and unwarranted. China eyes Taiwan as a strategic island gor use by them i future planned wars and for now as a financial windfall since their policies on China are sending them broke and they need a new income stream from Taiwans lucrative computer chip industry,untapped oil reserves, abundant fishing grounds and educated people. For China this is all about money and lots of it. They could hardly care lesd about a little island like Taiwan but it is a flea on the back of China and they just want to scratch it yo show the 3orld they are the tough guys. Unfortunately for the rest of the world we are all trying to overcome Covid the apparent Chinese Bio Warfare weapon released on the world 2 years ago and few of us have had the time or the effort available to concentrate on China's expansionist policies. That is changing which is why there is a push by the communists to get something done now while the world is distracted If we allow Taiwan to go under Asia will be lost and who will be next...Us

[@Bheemagni]

Hats off to you sir... To speak vociferously on democracy when the Chinese jets are at the doorstep shows how Taiwan recognise democracy over autocracy...Xi will be livid with this interview

[@earthwizz]

Fomenting war against other countries when there are domestic problems tends to be the sort of thing the USA and the UK do. China has no track record of doing that. Of course shows of strength by China on their borders are obviously not a pleasant experience but neither are shows of strength by the USA on China's borders halfway around the world from them, but I see no mention of that. Who could be most interested in creating insecurity in the area? Probably the country that has been in an almost constant state of war since WWII, mostly against much, much smaller countries than themselves and generally not doing a good job of winning those adventures. The armaments industry is the 2nd largest industry on the planet and 46% of that global industry is in the USA. 46% of the 2nd largest amount of money in the world can buy a huge chunk of the finest democracy and mainstream media money can buy including the radically war-mongering US foreign policy. War-mongering is incredibly profitable for them but disastrous for most people, as witness the USA's shrinking middle class and growing pool of working poor and homeless and our mob are leading us down the same path. By comparison China, who have not been in an almost constant state of war for decades, have raised their population out of dire poverty, have a growing middle class and the fastest growing economy in the world. Maybe it's time to give peace a chance, it seems to be economically streets ahead for the majority of people. But hey, feel free to keep believing the USA's war-mongering propaganda, it's your money they're stealing.

[@straight-up-shots]

You're promoting China when China is the instigator here. If China wasn't bullying Taiwan, then China could sell defense equipment to Taiwan. Your view is very idealistic, but it's not the reality of what's happening. I think you've bought into the propaganda of the CCP a bit.

[@earthwizz]

@@straight-up-shots Basically I presented you with verifiable facts and all you could respond with was ad hominem assumptions and insults and zero refuting of those facts. Perhaps you've bought into the war-mongering propaganda of the USA or, on the other hand, maybe you would like to examine the facts I presented and give a thoughtful rebuttal. I'm not promoting China, I'm promoting fairness and exposing the USA's war-mongering for profit. But as I said, it's your money they're stealing, if you want to keep them rich don't read what I wrote and for goodness sake don't think about it.

[@straight-up-shots]

@@earthwizz What was that about assumptions and insults again?

[@earthwizz]

@@straight-up-shots Look it up, and you still seem unable to refute any of the facts presented to you. Would you like to try or will you make another attempt at diversion?

[@straight-up-shots]

@@earthwizz I don't owe you anything. You're claiming everything you stated as facts which is not accurate. Your temper tantrum is showing your immaturity.

[@zengyu4251]

God bless Taiwan - a peaceful democratic republic of China. Taiwan set a example for all Chinese and people of republic China to follow. God bless Taiwan!

[@emelouvalderama]

Other countries won’t just sit back while Taiwan is being taken. That’s probably why countries like US and Japan are gearing up. Japan just opened up a new military base and Subic Bay in the Philippines is being reopened for US military. If Taiwan gets taken, it will also affect other neighboring countries.

[@bleigh2600]

You do know that Taiwan is a province of China, right? If China takes back Taiwan, it won't be an invasion, it's unification.

[@straight-up-shots]

If Taiwan gets taken, the whole world will feel it - even if just for the semi conductor industry. There is a collective benefit to helping Taiwan remain a free and open country.

[@emelouvalderama]

@@bleigh2600 Tell that to Taiwan.

[@bleigh2600]

@@emelouvalderama The Taiwanese know that very well. In fact many will be relieved with unification. This is first hand information.

[@straight-up-shots]

@@bleigh2600The govt polls the people and the majority of the people don't want a fight but want to remain independent.

[@rodneyjackson6181]

Let's cut the delusion. Taiwan is a independent, sovereign, nation. They are not part of Communist China. Taiwan is a free country. China is not. To think anything different is just stupid.

[@bobs_toys]

On the down side, there's a lot of stupid people. On the up side.... They are stupid people who make stupid decisions.

[@anikalaghari1919]

God bless Taiwan to maintain its independent

[@walentystankiewicz8486]

God help Taiwan for peaceful unification with Matherland.