Reported 8 months ago
Financial Times recently reported a secret revealed by Chinese leader Xi Jinping during a meeting with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in April 2023, where Xi disclosed that the US was trying to tempt Beijing to attack Taiwan, but he wouldn't easily take the bait due to China's developmental goals. This revelation sparks thoughts on how Taiwan should handle its relationship with the US, considering historical examples of countries being 'sold out' for self-interest, like the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. The article explores the importance of Taiwan in the global semiconductor industry, Taiwan's dependence on US arms sales, and the need for both sides to focus on economic development rather than conflict in the Taiwan Strait.
Source: YAHOO