US professor: Trump won't sacrifice US interests for China
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- A US professor refutes claims of a US policy shift towards China, stating that neither Trump nor any US president would act against national interests.
- He argues that US support for Taiwan remains consistent despite diplomatic rhetoric.
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Why It Matters
Recent foreign media reports suggested a shift in US policy towards China, with a warmer stance from President Trump towards President Xi Jinping. This analysis challenges that interpretation.
There are reports from foreign media that the US President's policy towards China has made a sharp turn, and his attitude towards Chinese President Xi Jinping has warmed up. In response, Ye Yao-yuan, a distinguished professor of International Studies at the University of St. Thomas, stated that Trump will not violate the national interests of the United States, or rather, no US president would violate the national interests of the United States. The only president who would violate national interests is in Taiwan, like the one who wanted to give Taiwan to China in the past.
Ye Yao-yuan posted on Facebook, "Where has US policy towards China turned? Have US tariffs on China been removed? Has the US blockade line against China in the first island chain in East Asia been relaxed? Has the US abandoned Taiwan simply because Trump and Xi exchanged pleasantries?"
Ye Yao-yuan pointed out that while US arms sales to Taiwan were indeed used by Trump as a bargaining chip, US military aid to Taiwan continues at the same time, and the US policy towards Taiwan has not changed, still continuing to support Taiwan on the international stage. So when did Taiwan and neighboring countries adjust their policies towards the US and China?
Ye Yao-yuan continued, "Constructive strategic stability relationship" is basically a slogan with no substance. The sole purpose of this slogan is to let the whole world know that although the US and China are in intense competition, they still want to maintain a certain degree of communication and peace. What is The New York Times thinking? Do they really think that the structural confrontation between the US and China, guided by US national interests, will change? That's too naive.
Ye Yao-yuan frankly stated that Trump will not violate the national interests of the United States, or rather, no US president would violate the national interests of the United States. The only president who would violate national interests is in Taiwan, like the one who wanted to give Taiwan to China in the past.
Open Questions
- What specific actions by the US indicate a 'sharp turn' in China policy?
- What are the concrete implications of the 'constructive strategic stability relationship' slogan?
- How will the US continue to balance competition with China while maintaining communication?
- What is the historical context of past US presidents potentially acting against national interests regarding Taiwan?
