Taiwanese Foreign Minister warns his country is preparing for war with China, asks Australia for help

[livingston]

Taiwanese Foreign Minister warns his country is preparing for war with China, asks Australia for help​

Taiwan's Foreign Minister warns his nation is preparing for war with China and urges Australia to increase intelligence sharing and security cooperation as Beijing intensifies a campaign of military intimidation.
Dozens of aircraft from the People's Liberation Army (PLA) have flown sorties into Taiwan's Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) since Friday, prompting the self-ruled island to scramble its own military jets.
Speaking to the ABC's China Tonight program, Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu declared that if the PLA were to launch an actual strike, his democratic state would be ready to repel it.
Defence analyst Professor Clinton Fernandes from the University of New South Wales warns it would be difficult for the US and allies to prevent any invasion attempt by China.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09...eal-aukus-change-relationship-world/100471990


Oct. 1 wasn't a good day. The #PLAAF flew 38 warplanes into #Taiwan's ADIZ, making it the largest number of daily sorties on record. Threatening? Of course. It's strange the #PRC doesn't bother faking excuses anymore. JW

"The defence of Taiwan is predicated on a Chinese invasion – but if China's main effort is not an invasion but a blockade, then what? Taiwan doesn't have a Plan B – that's the big problem."

Taiwan asks Australia for help to prepare for war with China

Joseph Wu urges Australia to increase intelligence sharing and security cooperation with Taiwan and says the island is ready to defend itself if China launches a strike.

www.abc.net.au

 

[@thewheels]

Unless Putin pressures China to sit tight, Taiwan can expect little from us or anybody else.

 

[livingston]

Unless Putin pressures China to sit tight, Taiwan can expect little from us or anybody else.

https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/fp_20160713_taiwan_alliance.pdf

 

[turbobike]

Student of History…it feels like 1939 all over again, with Biden, our Neville Chamberlain trying to appease the Chi-Comms whose goal is too be the next Super power…
I feel, sadly, we’ll do an Afghanistan to Taiwan…

 

[livingston]

Washington does not, however, explicitly commit itself to Taiwan’s defense. To do so would only unnecessarily complicate relations with China. Instead U.S. officials cite the Taiwan Relations Act, speak in general terms about Washington’s “abiding interest” in peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and reiterate opposition to either side’s unilaterally changing the status quo—without saying how the United States would respond to such an attempt. Despite the ambiguity of public American rhetoric, the capabilities that the PRC has acquired to complicate any U.S. intervention suggest that it assumes the United States will in fact act to defend Taiwan. Beijing looks at both American words and deeds to assess its intentions

Reliance on the United States has been the constant element of Taiwan’s security strategy. The Taiwan Relations Act provided Taipei confidence in the United States even after the termination of the U.S.-ROC mutual defense treaty. On the American side of the coin, concern for Taiwan’s security has lasted through several administrations due to the political support Taiwan enjoys in the United States and the knowledge that Asian allies and partners treat Taiwan as a larger litmus test of U.S. resolve. Finally, Beijing was long discouraged from attacking Taiwan because of the risk that capable U.S. armed forces would intervene to protect Taiwan

https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/fp_20160713_taiwan_alliance.pdf

 

[@thewheels]

We have a treaty to protect them along with Japan and I believe korea (maybe )

Our treaties have been toilet paper and tissues for a long time. The native americans know.

 

[tirwin1]

Interesting.

 

[livingston]

Interesting.

I follow this fellow ... I believe he knows what he is talking about

 

[FS1040]

Washington does not, however, explicitly commit itself to Taiwan’s defense. To do so would only unnecessarily complicate relations with China. Instead U.S. officials cite the Taiwan Relations Act, speak in general terms about Washington’s “abiding interest” in peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and reiterate opposition to either side’s unilaterally changing the status quo—without saying how the United States would respond to such an attempt. Despite the ambiguity of public American rhetoric, the capabilities that the PRC has acquired to complicate any U.S. intervention suggest that it assumes the United States will in fact act to defend Taiwan. Beijing looks at both American words and deeds to assess its intentions

Reliance on the United States has been the constant element of Taiwan’s security strategy. The Taiwan Relations Act provided Taipei confidence in the United States even after the termination of the U.S.-ROC mutual defense treaty. On the American side of the coin, concern for Taiwan’s security has lasted through several administrations due to the political support Taiwan enjoys in the United States and the knowledge that Asian allies and partners treat Taiwan as a larger litmus test of U.S. resolve. Finally, Beijing was long discouraged from attacking Taiwan because of the risk that capable U.S. armed forces would intervene to protect Taiwan

https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/fp_20160713_taiwan_alliance.pdf

At one point or another, we have betrayed our friends in the international community.

 

[1911guy]

Student of History…it feels like 1939 all over again, with Biden, our Neville Chamberlain trying to appease the Chi-Comms whose goal is too be the next Super power…
I feel, sadly, we’ll do an Afghanistan to Taiwan…

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[livingston]

IF we ever get into a war with China think back to this folks

Hunter Biden and Chris Heinz, stepson of John Kerry partly owned and directed an investment fund BHR.
The state owned Bank of China controlled and funded 80% of BHR.
In 2015, the fund played a key role in securing the sale of Henniges Automotive to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China, AVIC.

What's AVIC? Big Chinese military contractor making stuff like bombers, drones, and stealth fighters.
What's Henniges? A company in Michigan that's the world leader in anti-vibration technologies used in the automotive industry that also has military applications like stealth fighters.

The year before BHR joined with AVIC, the Wall Street Journal reported that AVIC had stolen technologies related to the US F-35 stealth fighter and incorporated them in their own stealth fighter, the J-31. AVIC has also been accused of stealing US drone systems and using them to produce their own.
How was AVIC able to buy Henniges in 2015? Who went to visit China in 2013 to help establish the fund? Who was the U.S. president and VP in 2015?

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The only reason the chinese bought Henniges was to obtain that anti vibration tech. for their stealth fighters..
The big guy got his share ....Of course at the cost of our men dying Perhaps even battles lost
Kerry and Biden selling America out again

 

[tirwin1]

Lots of saber rattling in the chinese press. Will it actually lead to war?

Chinese state media: Taiwan 'an evil force the mainland must crush' (Update)

hotair.com

 

[Jmac00]

At one point or another, we have betrayed our friends in the international community.

**we**, I think you mean democRATs, specifically O'Biden and company. 45 had this shit under control, now we have an ineffectual coward running the show, you can kiss Taiwan good-by. The CCP can take them at anytime. And if that happens, Microchip prices are going to skyrocket. Taiwan has one of the largest chip manufacturers in the world, if China gets ahold them ~~~~ good luck buying a new car or truck. manufacturing is going to come to a grinding halt, worst than it is now.

 

[Mosinitis]

We will demonize any country that doesn't recognize our rule over the world.

 

[masterswimmer]

**we**, I think you mean democRATs, specifically O'Biden and company. 45 had this shit under control, now we have an ineffectual coward running the show, you can kiss Taiwan good-by. The CCP can take them at anytime. And if that happens, Microchip prices are going to skyrocket. Taiwan has one of the largest chip manufacturers in the world, if China gets ahold them ~~~~ good luck buying a new car or truck. manufacturing is going to come to a grinding halt, worst than it is now.

^^^This is the key right here. Incredibly astute @Jmac00

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

It's like 1938 all over again.


China is asshole but genius. They have literally co-opted our institutions against us to be their propoganda machines to shape public opinion in their favor.

They're going to move on Taiwan. Xipoohbear wants it as his legacy.

They're spending a lot of energy and resources to create a cause and support amongst the civilians to back the party and accept "reunification" almost as their manifest destiny or an obligation.


China lately keeps upping their provocation to the point they are wearing down Taiwan and making them complacent. Air defense zone incursions are so common that Taiwan doesn't even send up interceptors to identify and shadow china's forces any more. Each incursion sends a larger force of Chinese planes. Just due to the close location and proximity sooner or later 150 planes will be in the 1st strike wave and before Taiwan realizes "oh shit this is real" it will be a matter of mere moments until bombs and missiles and ballistic missiles are all destroying their air power and anti air capabilities. China is setting the stage to one day (perhaps in near future) to sneak attack pearl harbor Taiwan.

And as very astute posters here have already noticed.... You think the semi conductor shortage is bad now? Yikes. Just wait.
Chins would have an obscene economic advantage in ways we can't comprehend yet.



I know a guy who's daughter is in Taiwan as an English teacher. I suggested maybe she should get out of there and take a semester off or long vacation back home here. He wasn't concerned.... Sigh ....

 

[Mosinitis]

Both Taiwan and mainland China recognize they are the same country. They should settle this between themselves and the rest of the world should fuck off.

 

[@thewheels]

Both Taiwan and mainland China recognize they are the same country.

Uh...no....not really, no.
China recognizes whatever whenever as it suits the party leaders.
Taiwan does not recognize any such thing.

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

Uh...no....not really, no.
China recognizes whatever whenever as it suits the party leaders.
Taiwan does not recognize any such thing.

I 100% side with Taiwan but I'm still not convinced we should get involved.

 

[Mosinitis]

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Both the ROC and the PRC still officially (constitutionally) claim mainland China and the Taiwan Area as part of their respective territories. In reality, the PRC rules only Mainland China and has no control of but claims Taiwan as part of its territory under its "One China Principle".

 

[@thewheels]

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Both the ROC and the PRC still officially (constitutionally) claim mainland China and the Taiwan Area as part of their respective territories. In reality, the PRC rules only Mainland China and has no control of but claims Taiwan as part of its territory under its "One China Principle".

The people of Taiwan tend to disagree.

 

[@thewheels]

I 100% side with Taiwan but I'm still not convinced we should get involved.

I'd like to think we could steer clear.

 

[Mosinitis]

U.S. Relations With Taiwan - United States Department of State

U.S.-Taiwan Relationship As a leading democracy and a technological powerhouse, Taiwan is a key U.S. partner in the Indo-Pacific. Though the United States does not have diplomatic relations with Taiwan, we have a robust unofficial relationship. The United States and Taiwan share similar values...

www.state.gov

The 1979 U.S.-P.R.C. Joint Communique switched diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing. In the Joint Communique, the United States recognized the Government of the People’s Republic of China as the sole legal government of China, acknowledging the Chinese position that there is but one China and Taiwan is part of China.

 

[GOPerfect]

This "War" will last about ten minutes.

 

[Robin]

They take Taiwan, chips is going to be the least of your worries.
Robin

 

[spat]

Both Taiwan and mainland China recognize they are the same country. They should settle this between themselves and the rest of the world should fuck off.

Why ?

It's in our interest for Taiwan to stay free.

Hell, we would be far better off if Taiwan controlled the mainland too.


I see no reason we shouldn't look after our interests.

Global geopolitics is not your friendly suburban neighborhood. There is no "mind your own business".

 

[Mosinitis]

Why ?

It's in our interest for Taiwan to stay free.

Hell, we would be far better off if Taiwan controlled the mainland too.


I see no reason we shouldn't look after our interests.

Global geopolitics is not your friendly suburban neighborhood. There is no "mind your own business".

It's in our interest not to start a war with China over the territory which all agree is Chinese.

 

[spat]

It's in our interest not to start a war with China over the territory which all agree is Chinese.

Short term, yes.

Long term, maybe not.

Maybe if we'd poked our head in when the Austrian running Germany decided he owned a chunk of Poland instead of waiting, we could have saved a whole lot of heartache.

The Taiwan thing is essentially the Chinese Civil war heating back up. We very much favor one side vs the other in that.

It is very much like Kim Jong deciding he is tired of those southerners acting like they aren't under his rule.

One China vs one Korea.

I'm also pretty sure we wouldn't want to let him get away with that either.

 

[Mosinitis]

Reunifications of Korea and China are inevitable.

 

[spat]

Reunification of Korea and China is inevitable.

Maybe.

But if they do happen, we have a very strong national interest in which China and which Korea end up being the one China or Korea.