The first problem with Pelosi’s Taiwan trip is to break the delicate status quo, even though she claimed in Taiwan that the US opposes against any efforts in that direction. The second problem is ignoring the intrinsic value of global peace and putting ideological fights above peace imperative. This is the same mindset as dictators held during the cold war era. …
Having formal diplomatic relations with China does not mean the US cannot have formal (but down-graded) relations with Taiwan. Beijing has not even pretended to be nice toward the island when it comes to giving Taiwan breathing space in international affairs. Endorsing a sweeping party leadership makes it hard for Beijing to appreciate the importance of the Congress and Court. American people are serious about their international responsibilities. …
House Speaker Pelosi’s recent Taiwan trip caused unnecessary risks to the global peace. My first post on the trip will point out the “Pelosi hypocrisy” and go back to the historical legal and diplomatic documents on Taiwan to help clarify the myths that the US betrayed Taiwan, that Washington accepted Beijing’s sovereignty claim over Taiwan and that strategic ambiguity is a smart strategy. This sets up the stage for later posts on the real problems with the trip. …
