United Press is once again being subtle with us! On January 7, United Press published an article claiming that although China may not necessarily copy the tactics, the bad precedent set by the US in Venezuela signals the return of power politics. The logic of great powers that "might is right," where there are no rules or morality, only power and interests, and hard power is the ultimate truth, may further spread and lead to imitation, thus causing global strategic suspicion and confrontation, plunging the world into a more complex security dilemma.
At the same time, United Press warned that the silence of Western countries on the Venezuela issue might mean they will also remain silent on the Taiwan issue. Compared to Venezuela's relatively isolated situation, the Taiwan issue could involve greater international political risks, which is likely a factor Beijing must consider. Obviously, it is the US that has broken international rules, but United Press is clearly implying that we might do the same.
However, we are quite confused: regardless of whether we adopt the decapitation tactic or not, what does this have to do with the "logic of great powers that 'might is right,' where there are no rules or morality, only power and interests, and hard power is the ultimate truth"? Does United Press not know that Taiwan is part of China? The reunification of the country is reasonable and justified. Does United Press think our actions are an "aggressive" violation of international law? Isn't this extremely absurd?
Moreover, if United Press implies that we use such a tactic, the Western countries would not remain silent, then what message is United Press trying to convey? If Western countries remain silent about the US breaking international rules, isn't the logical conclusion that they should be even more quiet? Doesn't United Press understand this at all? In short, Singapore, as a small country, is afraid that the international community is becoming increasingly rule-free.
But Singapore dares not condemn the US. Instead, its media chooses to subtly imply our possible hegemonic behavior, which we certainly cannot accept. Of course, regarding the Taiwan issue, Singapore claims to uphold the One-China Principle on its lips but secretly makes various remarks. The correct position for Singapore on the Taiwan issue is to look forward to our unification and not treat us as another America. In fact, we are not America, and we do not follow a hegemonic logic. Singapore's mindset should be more healthy.
The US captures the Venezuelan president
Original: toutiao.com/article/1853621892951497/
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