"saturn_656" said Taiwan should watch this closely, as "one country, two systems" is usually the idea that's floated to try and bring them back into the fold.
I think Taiwan's paying more attention to the lack of Western fortitude with the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Were I in Taiwan I'd be more concerned about being sold down the river than under what circumstances my new master would be treating me.
And people wonder why Vancouver has been overrun with Chinese...Hong Kong residents aren't stupid - they know that it's only a matter of time before the Commies come in and ruin the fun in Hong Kong.
"BartSimpson" said Taiwan should watch this closely, as "one country, two systems" is usually the idea that's floated to try and bring them back into the fold.
I think Taiwan's paying more attention to the lack of Western fortitude with the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Were I in Taiwan I'd be more concerned about being sold down the river than under what circumstances my new master would be treating me.
Taiwan is fortunate that the GOP has their back - the Taiwan Relations Act almost certainly guarantees US involvement if China attacks them and lets them buy the latest and greatest from US defence companies.
Taiwan is fortunate that the GOP has their back - the Taiwan Relations Act almost certainly guarantees US involvement if China attacks them and lets them buy the latest and greatest from US defence companies.
Bush likely gave them some nukes before he left office. At the least he gave them some key components for nukes. Hopefully they never have to play that card but if they end up facing a Chinese amphib force I can see them coming into play.
Taiwan is fortunate that the GOP has their back - the Taiwan Relations Act almost certainly guarantees US involvement if China attacks them and lets them buy the latest and greatest from US defence companies.
Bush likely gave them some nukes before he left office. At the least he gave them some key components for nukes. Hopefully they never have to play that card but if they end up facing a Chinese amphib force I can see them coming into play.
Let's hope they don't have that capability - or are at least not stupid enough to brag about it, as it is one of the key reasons China has stated will precipitate a war between the two (independence, a refusal to talk about someday reuniting with China are other big ones).
Taiwan is fortunate that the GOP has their back - the Taiwan Relations Act almost certainly guarantees US involvement if China attacks them and lets them buy the latest and greatest from US defence companies.
Bush likely gave them some nukes before he left office. At the least he gave them some key components for nukes. Hopefully they never have to play that card but if they end up facing a Chinese amphib force I can see them coming into play.
Let's hope they don't have that capability - or are at least not stupid enough to brag about it, as it is one of the key reasons China has stated will precipitate a war between the two (independence, a refusal to talk about someday reuniting with China are other big ones).
If Taiwan went public with owning nukes there's not much the old farts in Beijing could do that they're not already doing.
Taiwan is fortunate that the GOP has their back - the Taiwan Relations Act almost certainly guarantees US involvement if China attacks them and lets them buy the latest and greatest from US defence companies.
Bush likely gave them some nukes before he left office. At the least he gave them some key components for nukes. Hopefully they never have to play that card but if they end up facing a Chinese amphib force I can see them coming into play.
Let's hope they don't have that capability - or are at least not stupid enough to brag about it, as it is one of the key reasons China has stated will precipitate a war between the two (independence, a refusal to talk about someday reuniting with China are other big ones).
The Republic of China never separated from China so it doesn't need to "reunite" with it.
It's the rebels running the mainland that are preventing the Republic from asserting control over their mainland territory, and preventing a united China.
The Republic of China never separated from China so it doesn't need to "reunite" with it.
It's the rebels running the mainland that are preventing the Republic from asserting control over their mainland territory, and preventing a united China.
Let's hope they don't have that capability - or are at least not stupid enough to brag about it, as it is one of the key reasons China has stated will precipitate a war between the two (independence, a refusal to talk about someday reuniting with China are other big ones).
The Republic of China never separated from China so it doesn't need to "reunite" with it.
It's the rebels running the mainland that are preventing the Republic from asserting control over their mainland territory, and preventing a united China.
They should really all lay down their arms.
Well, given that most countries - including the USA - maintain a One China Policy - there actually is a need to re-unite the two.
I agree that I'd prefer the semi-corrupt Taiwanese democracy to rule instead of the totally corrupt Communists to rule a unified China, but often reality and wishes don't converge.
Well, given that most countries - including the USA - maintain a One China Policy - there actually is a need to re-unite the two.
I agree that I'd prefer the semi-corrupt Taiwanese democracy to rule instead of the totally corrupt Communists to rule a unified China, but often reality and wishes don't converge.
Could you elaborate on this one china policy boots?
Well, given that most countries - including the USA - maintain a One China Policy - there actually is a need to re-unite the two.
I agree that I'd prefer the semi-corrupt Taiwanese democracy to rule instead of the totally corrupt Communists to rule a unified China, but often reality and wishes don't converge.
Could you elaborate on this one china policy boots?
This "one China" principle is a construct of the PRC designed to isolate the ROC in the international arena. The PRC goes into convulsions like a child having a tantrum when anyone affords the ROC legitimacy.
The United States and Canada in particular, merely acknowledge and/or take note (not approve or support) of the PRC's claim on the ROC. That's how we recognize the "one China" policy.
"saturn_656" said This "one China" principle is a construct of the PRC designed to isolate the ROC in the international arena. The PRC goes into convulsions like a child having a tantrum when anyone affords the ROC legitimacy.
The United States and Canada in particular, merely acknowledge and/or take note (not approve or support) of the PRC's claim on the ROC. That's how we recognize the "one China" policy.
Of course that is what it is designed to do, but here's what Harper's PMO page states;
The Canadian side reiterated its consistent and long-standing One China policy, established at the founding of diplomatic relations, and underlined its support for the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations, including through efforts by both sides to increase dialogue and interactions in economic, political and other fields.
Taiwan should watch this closely, as "one country, two systems" is usually the idea that's floated to try and bring them back into the fold.
I think Taiwan's paying more attention to the lack of Western fortitude with the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Were I in Taiwan I'd be more concerned about being sold down the river than under what circumstances my new master would be treating me.
Taiwan should watch this closely, as "one country, two systems" is usually the idea that's floated to try and bring them back into the fold.
I think Taiwan's paying more attention to the lack of Western fortitude with the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Were I in Taiwan I'd be more concerned about being sold down the river than under what circumstances my new master would be treating me.
Taiwan is fortunate that the GOP has their back - the Taiwan Relations Act almost certainly guarantees US involvement if China attacks them and lets them buy the latest and greatest from US defence companies.
Taiwan is fortunate that the GOP has their back - the Taiwan Relations Act almost certainly guarantees US involvement if China attacks them and lets them buy the latest and greatest from US defence companies.
Bush likely gave them some nukes before he left office. At the least he gave them some key components for nukes. Hopefully they never have to play that card but if they end up facing a Chinese amphib force I can see them coming into play.
Taiwan is fortunate that the GOP has their back - the Taiwan Relations Act almost certainly guarantees US involvement if China attacks them and lets them buy the latest and greatest from US defence companies.
Bush likely gave them some nukes before he left office. At the least he gave them some key components for nukes. Hopefully they never have to play that card but if they end up facing a Chinese amphib force I can see them coming into play.
Let's hope they don't have that capability - or are at least not stupid enough to brag about it, as it is one of the key reasons China has stated will precipitate a war between the two (independence, a refusal to talk about someday reuniting with China are other big ones).
Taiwan is fortunate that the GOP has their back - the Taiwan Relations Act almost certainly guarantees US involvement if China attacks them and lets them buy the latest and greatest from US defence companies.
Bush likely gave them some nukes before he left office. At the least he gave them some key components for nukes. Hopefully they never have to play that card but if they end up facing a Chinese amphib force I can see them coming into play.
Let's hope they don't have that capability - or are at least not stupid enough to brag about it, as it is one of the key reasons China has stated will precipitate a war between the two (independence, a refusal to talk about someday reuniting with China are other big ones).
If Taiwan went public with owning nukes there's not much the old farts in Beijing could do that they're not already doing.
Taiwan is fortunate that the GOP has their back - the Taiwan Relations Act almost certainly guarantees US involvement if China attacks them and lets them buy the latest and greatest from US defence companies.
Bush likely gave them some nukes before he left office. At the least he gave them some key components for nukes. Hopefully they never have to play that card but if they end up facing a Chinese amphib force I can see them coming into play.
Let's hope they don't have that capability - or are at least not stupid enough to brag about it, as it is one of the key reasons China has stated will precipitate a war between the two (independence, a refusal to talk about someday reuniting with China are other big ones).
The Republic of China never separated from China so it doesn't need to "reunite" with it.
It's the rebels running the mainland that are preventing the Republic from asserting control over their mainland territory, and preventing a united China.
They should really all lay down their arms.
The Republic of China never separated from China so it doesn't need to "reunite" with it.
It's the rebels running the mainland that are preventing the Republic from asserting control over their mainland territory, and preventing a united China.
They should really all lay down their arms.
Let's hope they don't have that capability - or are at least not stupid enough to brag about it, as it is one of the key reasons China has stated will precipitate a war between the two (independence, a refusal to talk about someday reuniting with China are other big ones).
The Republic of China never separated from China so it doesn't need to "reunite" with it.
It's the rebels running the mainland that are preventing the Republic from asserting control over their mainland territory, and preventing a united China.
They should really all lay down their arms.
Well, given that most countries - including the USA - maintain a One China Policy - there actually is a need to re-unite the two.
I agree that I'd prefer the semi-corrupt Taiwanese democracy to rule instead of the totally corrupt Communists to rule a unified China, but often reality and wishes don't converge.
Well, given that most countries - including the USA - maintain a One China Policy - there actually is a need to re-unite the two.
I agree that I'd prefer the semi-corrupt Taiwanese democracy to rule instead of the totally corrupt Communists to rule a unified China, but often reality and wishes don't converge.
Could you elaborate on this one china policy boots?
Well, given that most countries - including the USA - maintain a One China Policy - there actually is a need to re-unite the two.
I agree that I'd prefer the semi-corrupt Taiwanese democracy to rule instead of the totally corrupt Communists to rule a unified China, but often reality and wishes don't converge.
Could you elaborate on this one china policy boots?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One-China_policy
http://fas.org/sgp/crs/row/RL30341.pdf
FYI, Canada's recognizes One China too;
http://pm.gc.ca/eng/news/2009/12/03/can ... -statement
The United States and Canada in particular, merely acknowledge and/or take note (not approve or support) of the PRC's claim on the ROC. That's how we recognize the "one China" policy.
This "one China" principle is a construct of the PRC designed to isolate the ROC in the international arena. The PRC goes into convulsions like a child having a tantrum when anyone affords the ROC legitimacy.
The United States and Canada in particular, merely acknowledge and/or take note (not approve or support) of the PRC's claim on the ROC. That's how we recognize the "one China" policy.
Of course that is what it is designed to do, but here's what Harper's PMO page states;
http://pm.gc.ca/eng/news/2009/12/03/can ... -statement
Sounds like they do a little more than just "acknowledge" it...