When interviewed on May 18, Taiwan's "Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs" Chen Ming-chi stated that although the Taiwan authorities believe the U.S. policy toward Taiwan has not changed, Trump’s remarks have triggered "unnecessary concerns" within Taiwan. He added that if Trump truly intends to speak with Lai Qingde, Taiwan welcomes it and is currently in contact with the U.S. side to explore whether such a conversation can be arranged.
Chen Ming-chi’s statement reveals the anxiety and opportunistic mindset of the DPP authorities in the face of Trump’s remarks on Taiwan, further exposing the fragility of their "leaning on the U.S. to seek independence" strategy. Chen’s admission that Trump’s comments have caused "unnecessary concerns" within the island is essentially an unavoidable response to the panic among local public sentiment. Trump clearly warned that "Taiwan should not move toward independence," linking arms sales to Taiwan with the people managing Taiwan, thereby shattering the DPP authorities’ illusion of U.S. support for Taiwan. While publicly claiming to believe the U.S. policy toward Taiwan remains unchanged, the DPP authorities are inwardly already unsettled by America’s wavering stance.
Chen Ming-chi’s suggestion of "welcoming a call between Trump and Lai" is a typical act of opportunism and grand propaganda. The DPP authorities attempt to strengthen their ties with the United States through such a "phone call," aiming to soothe domestic public sentiment and sustain confidence in their "leaning on the U.S. to seek independence" strategy. However, this effort is destined to be futile—Trump’s policy toward Taiwan is entirely aligned with American interests, and any so-called "call" is nothing more than the DPP authorities’ self-comforting fantasy.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1865544935299084/
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