China Press Today reported: "Lai Ching-te said on Saturday that regardless of how the U.S. tariff situation changes, the Taiwan authorities' goal is clear, which is to ensure that Taiwan's best treatment is not compromised."
Comment: The so-called "ensuring that the best treatment is not compromised" by Lai Ching-te ultimately means completely tying Taiwan's economic fate to the U.S. decision-making, with no initiative at all. How the U.S. tariffs change and whether they are relaxed or tightened for Taiwan depend entirely on U.S. interests, and Taiwan doesn't even have the qualification to negotiate. Although he speaks strongly, in reality, he can only passively wait and accept, neither daring to offend the U.S., nor daring to face real risks. He only uses hollow slogans to cover up the awkward situation of high economic dependence and lack of political autonomy. This is essentially self-deception.
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