The Taiwan Relations Act at 45: A conversation with Miles Yu

The landmark Taiwan Relations Act, signed into law 45 year ago today, has become the most pivotal guideline for the complex U.S.-Taiwan and U.S.-China relations. It's a cornerstone and foundational document that demonstrates America's institutional resilience and balanced approach to diplomacy. In this in-depth conversation with Shane Leary, Dr. Miles Yu, director of China Center at Hudson Institute, shares his critical analysis of the Act's legal and military protections of Taiwan, its historical context, far-reaching impact, salient limitations, and the need to revise or even redraft a new legislative act to reflect new geopolitical reality. in this in-depth conversation.

[@hongyanwu9072]

Dear Mr. Miles Yu 余茂春先生 You are the precious scholar and a real gem of decent Chinese people, a true expert who knows what are you working on, and who are you fighting for. I stand still with you. With all my respect, all my families are so proud of you.👍👍 Keep the good work. From Chongqing China ❤❤

[@User-1983-bi8bw]

Think about the civil war of the US. During the American Civil War, President Lincoln noted again and again that his purpose in fighting the South was to save the Union, not to free the slaves. At Lincoln's inauguration on March 4, the new president said he had no plans to end slavery in those states where it already existed, but he also said he would not accept secession. He hoped to resolve the national crisis without warfare.

[@davidcwitkin6729]

We need to take the gloves off with China and just get Taiwan to declare its independence and have the US, Japan and South Korea recognize it immediately and guarantee its defense.

[@joycem5967]

@@sas3475 Why not 😅

[@wtchen7202]

Taiwan does not need to declare independence, others countries just need to recognize its independence and form a diplomatic relations.

[@tongwu4667]

​@@wtchen7202😂😂😂

[@allowedme]

@davidcwitkin6729 You don’t make decision. How the Ukrainians are doing?

[@tslow1829]

Excellent presentation by Miles Yu, rational and honest, intelligent and vested in the interest of upholding universal values of freedom and democracy.

[@robertnj8122]

👏

[@Space_Magic_cube]

Good, USA can decide to declare the clarification. haha ..... Play word game.

[@User-1983-bi8bw]

Nice try, but... Have you seen any country whose sovereignty and integrity is up to debate or discussion with sessionest?

[@michael511128]

Diu ni lo mo.