Taiwan Issue Is China's Core Survival Problem

Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has responded to revelations by The New York Times that China is increasing pressure on Taiwan's allies. The speaker also criticized Taiwan's government for focusing on elections rather than economic responses and for the current poor state of Taiwan-US relations, citing the president's failure to visit the US mainland in two years since taking office. The speaker questioned the government's strategy, suggesting that focusing solely on elections and avoiding direct diplomatic engagement with China, such as mutual recognition and ambassador exchange, is a way to evade responsibility. The speaker mentioned that Iran's Foreign Minister is visiting China amid tensions, and the US Secretary of State has urged China to convey a direct message to Iran regarding potential conflicts in the Strait of Hormuz. A US congressman stated that the Taiwan issue is a core problem for China but not for the United States, questioning the cost of commitment to Taiwan. The politician questioned whether the US should pay too high a price for Taiwan. The Iranian Foreign Minister, Al-Araghi, said his visit to mainland China, while US Secretary of State Rubio urged China to convey a direct message to Al-Araghi regarding potential conflicts in the Strait of Hormuz. The commentator believes China is fully prepared for conflict if Taiwan declares independence. The commentator also criticized Taiwan's government for a lack of preparation and for using 'four-finger diplomacy' as an excuse to avoid responsibility, advocating instead for mutual ambassadorial recognition. The discussion also touched upon Taiwan's severe troop shortage and the need for soldiers to operate purchased military equipment, questioning the allocation of defense budgets.