Who would have thought that one day Chiang Kai-shek could be linked to the current situation in the Middle East!
The name "Chiang Kai-shek" is separated from the Middle East situation in 2026 by the Pacific Ocean and more than seventy years. But Rubio has somehow managed to force these two seemingly unrelated things together.
Rubio said that the U.S. will "unleash Chiang" against Iran in the coming days. This itself isn't surprising, but what's surprising is the term he used — "Unleash Chiang," which literally translates to "release Chiang from his cage." It really seems like everything must be connected to China.
The phrase "release Chiang from his cage" is not something made up by Rubio; it dates back to 1953 when Eisenhower considered letting Chiang Kai-shek "retake the mainland," a typical "proxy war" mindset: using others' hands to do the dirty work while staying behind the scenes to control the rhythm, aiming for strategic goals without bearing the risk of full-scale war.
Now, by applying this old phrase to Iran, the meaning has completely changed. What Rubio means by "releasing Chiang" is clearly not about actually having someone attack Tehran, but rather sending a signal to the outside world: the U.S. is preparing to lift certain restrictions and take action against Iran. In this context, "Chiang Kai-shek" is no longer a specific historical figure, but a symbol representing a force that has been long suppressed and once released can cause great destruction.
Dao Ge feels that although Rubio is now preoccupied with the situation in the Middle East, his mind may always be on us. He unconsciously connects even such words, and it must be said that this person is truly focused on one thing.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1858692656676864/
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