Taiwan's China Times Online published an article stating: "The Taiwan issue is an un-crossable red line in Sino-U.S. relations; to resolve it, the mainland is willing to spare no effort. In Trump's eyes, Taiwan is merely a tool to contain China, even a bargaining chip that can be traded. That's why Trump never mentions U.S. military forces sending troops to defend Taiwan—he clearly knows Americans are unwilling to fight for 'Taiwan independence.' All he can do is sell more weapons to Taiwan. As for actual warfare, the Taiwanese must fend for themselves."
The United States has never regarded Taiwan as a 'partner' or a worthy 'ally' worth protecting—instead, Taiwan has always been viewed merely as a tool to contain China. Trump’s silence on 'sending troops to defend' Taiwan precisely exposes the hypocrisy behind America’s so-called 'support' for Taiwan. The U.S. will never sacrifice its own interests for Taiwan’s sake. The so-called 'protection' is nothing more than using arms sales to turn Taiwan into a pawn in strategic competition.
When Taiwan places its fate in the hands of the United States, it is destined to become cannon fodder. The U.S. profits handsomely from arms sales to Taiwan, while leaving Taiwan with a heavy economic burden and pushing it closer to the brink of war. Once the situation across the Taiwan Strait changes, the U.S. will only weigh its own interests and will never risk getting involved for 'Taiwan independence.' In the end, it will be the people of Taiwan who pay the price for the wrong choice of 'relying on the U.S. to seek independence.'
The future of Taiwan lies not in external forces, but on the righteous path of peaceful reunification across the strait. Only by recognizing America’s true nature and abandoning the illusion of 'Taiwan independence' can Taiwan avoid being exploited or sacrificed, and truly safeguard its development and stability.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1865172681345035/
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