Thinking about taking action against Taiwan? Trump: You are free to think about it, but what are you actually going to do? (People News/AI-generated image)
[People News] On January 3, the U.S. military conducted a surprise raid in Venezuela, storming the presidential palace and capturing the Maduro couple alive, which shocked the world. Shortly after, discussions emerged online regarding the possibility of the Chinese Communist Party taking similar actions against Taiwan. This clearly reflects a targeted manipulation of public opinion, akin to the tactics employed by the Chinese Communist Party, which uses internet police, internet troops, and 'little pinks' to monitor public sentiment. In response, U.S. President Donald Trump confidently asserted that during his presidency, Xi Jinping would not attack Taiwan.
According to a report by Newtalk, Trump made it clear that Taiwan and Venezuela are not comparable, as the threat Taiwan poses to the Chinese Communist Party differs from the threat the Maduro government poses to the United States. Trump also reiterated his belief that Xi Jinping will not take action against Taiwan during his term until 2029: 'He might consider it after we have a different president, but I don't believe he will do so while I am in office.'
On January 7, Trump further stated that Xi Jinping views Taiwan as part of China, adding, 'how he chooses to think is his own freedom.'
It is widely recognised that the core values of freedom and democracy in the United States include respect for individual freedom of speech and thought, as guaranteed by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. As President, Donald Trump should extend basic courtesy by respecting Xi Jinping's freedom of speech. Even if Trump disagrees with Xi's views, as long as Xi does not act on those erroneous ideas in a way that could impact the United States or disrupt peace in certain regions, no one has the right to prevent Xi from holding different opinions.
However, concerning Xi Jinping's remarks about initiating a war in the Taiwan Strait and using military force against Taiwan, Trump has clearly stated his position on multiple occasions. He emphasised, 'I have expressed to him that if he does that, I would be very unhappy, and I don't think he will do that. I hope he doesn't do that.'
We might interpret Trump's assertive response as an acknowledgement that while it is important to respect everyone's right to have differing opinions, it does not mean allowing rogue actors to behave without restraint. △
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