Taiwan Independence
How did Taiwan respond to Japan's decision to allow Taiwanese citizens to list Taiwan as their place of origin in family registries?
Taiwan's government warmly welcomed Japan's decision to allow Taiwanese citizens to list Taiwan instead of China as their place of origin in family registries. The Foreign Ministry spokesperson emphasized that this move demonstrates respect for the identity of Taiwanese residents living in Japan. This policy change is significant as it acknowledges the distinct regional identity of Taiwanese people, even though Japan officially regards Taiwan as a region rather than a sovereign country. The decision reinforces the close economic ties Japan has maintained with Taiwan, despite normalizing relations with Beijing in 1972.
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How did China respond to Japan's decision to allow Taiwanese individuals to list Taiwan as their place of origin in family registries?
China responded firmly to Japan's policy change by urging Japan to abide by the One China principle. The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson explicitly warned Japan against using 'gimmicks' on the Taiwan question and cautioned the Japanese government not to send any conflicting or wrong signals regarding Taiwan's status. This response reflects China's consistent position that Taiwan is an inseparable part of Chinese territory and demonstrates Beijing's sensitivity to any actions that might imply recognition of Taiwan as a separate entity from China.
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Will Taiwan become an independent country with Donald Trump's help?
The clip discusses a significant shift in U.S.-Taiwan relations after the U.S. State Department removed explicit language against supporting Taiwanese independence from its fact sheet. This move has prompted fierce opposition from China, which views Taiwan as an inseparable part of its territory. Under Trump's first term, the U.S. increased military support to Taiwan through arms sales and high-level diplomatic contacts. The removal of anti-independence language could signal potential stronger U.S. support for Taiwan in a second Trump term, though it remains unclear whether Trump would abandon strategic ambiguity and make direct security pledges to Taiwan.
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04:46 - 08:33
What does the removal of the 'we do not support Taiwan independence' phrase from the US State Department's fact sheet mean and how has China reacted?
The removal of this key phrase signals a potential shift in US policy toward Taiwan, possibly indicating more openness to Taiwan's independence aspirations. China has reacted furiously, with its Foreign Ministry condemning the move as a violation of international law and a dangerous provocation that sends a wrong signal to Taiwan independence forces. Beijing views this as another example of the US using Taiwan to contain China and has urged the US to correct its mistakes immediately to avoid damaging Sino-US relations and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
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