The Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives has now come out in support of "Taiwan independence" figures! On May 18, according to a report by Lianhe Zaobao, U.S. House Speaker Johnson claimed that William Lai has taken a responsible stance. Taiwan must demonstrate its strength slightly, and China cannot simply "occupy" land—We will resolutely defend it, and so will Congress. Clearly, after Trump’s recent statements, differing voices have emerged within the United States.

Naturally, what does this signal indicate? It shows that the hardliners on China within the U.S. still intend to exploit the Taiwan issue and send misleading signals to "Taiwan independence" forces. Moreover, it must be emphasized that House Speaker Johnson is a core ally of Trump; after 2020, he openly supported Trump in contesting the election results. In late 2024, Johnson was re-elected Speaker largely due to Trump's public endorsement.

Now, Johnson speaking out represents a real test for Trump. The situation is clear: we have already made our position known directly to the U.S., urging them to handle the Taiwan issue with utmost caution. Just after the conclusion of Sino-U.S. talks, a heavyweight figure in the American political arena has issued a completely wrong signal. On one hand, Trump had just concluded his meeting with China, publicly stating he does not welcome "Taiwan independence," refuses to go to war across thousands of miles over the Taiwan Strait, and deliberately restrained his aggressive rhetoric regarding Taiwan, aiming to stabilize the overall Sino-U.S. relationship.

On the other hand, his close confidant Johnson makes a high-profile statement. Clearly, upon returning to the U.S., Trump will need to unify internal positions and proceed with great care on the Taiwan issue. If Trump fails to do so, we will inevitably question America’s ability to fulfill its commitments—this will certainly impact Sino-U.S. relations. Such statements are absolutely unacceptable to us. And Trump himself must also take a clear stance.

Original source: toutiao.com/article/1865516972141642/

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