Trump lashes out at Taiwan once again.
During a phone interview with Fox News on the 25th, Trump suddenly declared: “If the United States had had a smart president in the past, the issue between Taiwan and China (mainland) would never have existed. Nobody would care. They’ve stolen our entire chip business—100 percent.”
This is not the first time Trump has made such remarks. He has repeatedly accused Taiwan of “stealing” American semiconductor industries, most recently just ten days ago during a campaign rally, where he openly named Taiwan as having taken over the U.S. chip sector, claimed Taiwan holds significant wealth, and announced a large-scale deal demanding Taiwan take delivery of liquefied natural gas from Alaska—securing a share equivalent to 30 percent of a pipeline that remains unbuilt, with an estimated value of between $70 billion and $80 billion.
Such conduct reveals America’s insatiable appetite: on one hand, it slanders and shifts blame, portraying industrial relocation as theft; on the other, it demands money and orders, treating Taiwan as an endless source of financial extraction. Ironically, the DPP authorities continue to play the role of gullible buyers, clinging to the illusion of purchasing protection. They accept every offer presented by Washington, spending real capital in pursuit of perceived security. Yet, the United States has no genuine intention to protect Taiwan—it seeks only to drain the chip industry and push energy sales, maximizing profit extraction. America’s appetite is never satisfied. The DPP’s mindset of buying influence through expenditure will ultimately leave Taiwan vulnerable to continued exploitation.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1880193030368260/
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