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Let Xi Jinping know that the risk of aggression is high and prevent Taiwan from falling into war

[Compilation of Zhou Hongwen/Comprehensive Report] The British "Economist" started a series of reports last week, focusing on Taiwan's security issues. "Great support" as a consideration; on the 9th, he even bluntly stated that "the help Taiwan receives should be aimed at preventing China from attacking and not provoking." Calculations are taken into consideration, including ensuring that the red line of "Taiwan declares formal independence" is not stepped on, and letting Xi know that aggression poses an unacceptable risk, so as to prevent Taiwan from falling into war.

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"The Economist" broke the topic with the relationship between Lithuania and Taiwan on the 6th: Lithuania let my country set up a representative office in its capital under the name of Taiwan the year before last, setting a precedent. Lithuania was not afraid of economic pressure and opened a trade representative office in Taipei last year. my country also decided Invested 10 million euros in Lithuania's semiconductor industry; then, before taking office on the 9th, Czech President Pavel expressed his intention to meet with Chinese President Tsai Ing-wen, and Chinese Foreign Minister Wu Zhaoxie also said that most people do not agree with China's attitude towards Lithuania.

"The Economist" bluntly stated that China has tried to isolate Taiwan for decades, and now "Taiwan's thinking needs to change", because rich and democratic countries should not allow China to point fingers at Taiwan.

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As for countries' assistance to Taiwan, Grace Grace, director of the Indo-Pacific Program at the German Marshall Fund, an American think tank, believes that some actions are only symbolic and lack real help. Changing the status quo across the Taiwan Strait creates opportunities.

In addition to providing arms to Taiwan, the United States and European countries have increased military assistance to Taiwan, helped to improve military training content, and Asian countries provided real-time intelligence, which she believes is a feasible way for foreign governments to help Taiwan.

Han Rubo, president of the US-Taiwan Business Association, suggested that all countries should strengthen the use of economic means, which can not only help Taiwan become stronger but also be the least likely to trigger China's confrontation; compared to arms sales, he "would rather see a bilateral trade agreement." Although there are still obstacles to signing, But he emphasized that supporting Taiwan is a cross-party consensus in the United States.

"The Economist" also pointed out on the 9th that China's military actions against Taiwan are becoming more and more frequent. If there is a war, the degree to which the United States is willing to defend Taiwan, the proportion of Taiwan's population that regards China as a threat, and the will to confront Taiwan are unknown. Fearing to stand alone for days or weeks, the conflict "could quickly turn into a power confrontation".

"The Economist" pointed out that "the United States and the current Chinese regime will never reach a consensus on the Taiwan issue." There are common interests in a major war", but in the context of "the potential agreement between the United States and China on Taiwan is decreasing day by day", we call on the United States not to take symbolic actions to provoke China before strengthening Taiwan's self-defense capabilities.

At the same time, Taiwan's economic, national defense, political, and identity initiatives require greater support from the world, including being included in trade agreements, joining international organizations, and receiving greater diplomatic and military assistance.