While Biden stands by uselessly, Chinese military surrounds Taiwan after devastating earthquake

[JoeB131]

Taiwan is part of China.
Why is this our problem?

 

[ThunderKiss1965]

Actually, it would be pretty stupid for the US to risk WWIII over an internal dispute between Chinese factions.

Here's the problem. Legally, Taiwan is part of China. That's what the UN recognizes, that is what Taipei claims, that is what the US Recognizes. The "One China" policy is the one thing everyone agrees upon.

What they don't agree on is how China should be reunited.

Kinda like what we are doing in Eastern Europe.

 

[JoeB131]

Kinda like what we are doing in Eastern Europe.

Um, no, Ukrainian and Russian are distinct nations.

The Republic of China and People's Republic of China are a squabble over what kind of government they want.

Ukraine is a UN member. Taiwan is not.

 

[konradv]

Biden's weakness is not only a disaster for Ukraine and Israel, but for Taiwan, too.

The forces of evil are marching unimpeded around the world, while the dementia patient licks his ice cream cone and fondles children.

Biden and Xi Hold First Call Since 2022, China Promptly Deploys Ships and Warplanes Around Taiwan

redstate.com

Biden and Xi held their first phone since July 2020 on Monday. Within hours, dozens of Chinese warplanes and multiple naval vessels were reported around Taiwan, the largest coordinated display (implied threat) of 2024. At least 30 planes and nine ships were detected in Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) by the country's Ministry of National Defense (MND).

The MND announced via social media:


Xi's message to Biden? How to say this in a publishable manner...

“Pound sand, Joe."

Here's more on what appears to have been an ineffectual call (for Biden) between the two leaders:

Xi will not attack. It’s a PR ploy for internal consumption, that’s apparently working on the MAGA pearl clutchers! China’s navy doesn’t have a prayer of getting across the strait with an invading force without getting blown out of the water.