This is not 1950 Korea anymore and lessons should be learnt. The US could not defeat China defending North Korea from 1950 to 1953 and China is so much more advanced today. The US cannot put a fleet in the straits like they did in 1950 that is impossible. The US faces so many risks that it needs to have a cool head in this issue. We all know that the US stole Taiwan by its presence over the last 70 years so the truth is not on the US side. Why are there US bases in Japan, Korea, Philippines? Are they still fighting WW2 in 2025? This is a sign of great immaturity and great countries are mature and respect a country’s sovereignty as you would another person in front of you. Why cant they do this? Immaturity, hubris along with greed go together and they are a deadly combination for a country. But one day you must grow up and face the sun and get out of the shadows. One day you must…..
As an American subject to and irritated by standard American negative agitprop against China, it is interesting to see this completely positive, completely confident attitude expressed by a Chinese leader re a potential shooting war over Taiwan.
The statement, “Even if they employed all 11 aircraft carrier strike groups, they would rendered ineffective …” was eye-popping. Referring to the instigation by Taiwan of war as, “a perfect opportunity to draw in and defeat the US military” and thusly mend historical wrongs is impressive. The associated presumption that American military would be forced out of Japan & S. Korea is mind-blowing. My view is Americans need to hear this, the question is how. Given that they do hear it, one would expect a belligerent first reaction, but first reactions are usually moot. Eventually the logic of Ding Yifan’s view would sink in, for the better.
Americans are by nature interested in fairness and justice, they are charitable and easy going & happy. But given sufficient incorrect information about a potential adversary and insufficient worry they could lose, they too readily confuse belligerence with patriotism and allow idiot politicians the freedom to make very poor decisions that lead to war. This is how we fell into supporting the French in Vietnam, and then taking over the colonial project there ourselves under the false guise of defending freedom against communism. This is how Americans would allow a progressive march to a futile war over Taiwan. It is therefore refreshing to hear that Americans will not be free to make such a huge mistake over Taiwan.
I think it hits the nail on the head. If a war is inevitable, fight in a place and time that is the most advantageous to you. This is the most basic principle of war and the US, in its boundless stupidity, is walking right into a trap that will cost it any residue of hegemony forever.
I don’t disagree with any of the points it raises, but it doesn’t consider the US bases in Philippines Japan ROK, or the possibility of nuclear strikes. So as always, it would be best if the status of Taiwan can be resolved diplomatically.
The Trump administration is dangerously unpredictable, but one opportunity it offers is that it’s less ideological than the Democrats. Trump has specific goals, and they don’t include upholding the traditional alliances and global role of the US. He wants to fix America’s trade imbalance. And, from the standpoint of global stability, it does need to be fixed.
So maybe a win-win deal with the US is possible. And without the threat of US involvement, I don’t see a need to rush Chinese reunification. The ideal solution is still for Taiwan to choose it.
Anonymous
This is not 1950 Korea anymore and lessons should be learnt. The US could not defeat China defending North Korea from 1950 to 1953 and China is so much more advanced today. The US cannot put a fleet in the straits like they did in 1950 that is impossible. The US faces so many risks that it needs to have a cool head in this issue. We all know that the US stole Taiwan by its presence over the last 70 years so the truth is not on the US side. Why are there US bases in Japan, Korea, Philippines? Are they still fighting WW2 in 2025? This is a sign of great immaturity and great countries are mature and respect a country’s sovereignty as you would another person in front of you. Why cant they do this? Immaturity, hubris along with greed go together and they are a deadly combination for a country. But one day you must grow up and face the sun and get out of the shadows. One day you must…..
Anonymous
As an American subject to and irritated by standard American negative agitprop against China, it is interesting to see this completely positive, completely confident attitude expressed by a Chinese leader re a potential shooting war over Taiwan.
The statement, “Even if they employed all 11 aircraft carrier strike groups, they would rendered ineffective …” was eye-popping. Referring to the instigation by Taiwan of war as, “a perfect opportunity to draw in and defeat the US military” and thusly mend historical wrongs is impressive. The associated presumption that American military would be forced out of Japan & S. Korea is mind-blowing. My view is Americans need to hear this, the question is how. Given that they do hear it, one would expect a belligerent first reaction, but first reactions are usually moot. Eventually the logic of Ding Yifan’s view would sink in, for the better.
Americans are by nature interested in fairness and justice, they are charitable and easy going & happy. But given sufficient incorrect information about a potential adversary and insufficient worry they could lose, they too readily confuse belligerence with patriotism and allow idiot politicians the freedom to make very poor decisions that lead to war. This is how we fell into supporting the French in Vietnam, and then taking over the colonial project there ourselves under the false guise of defending freedom against communism. This is how Americans would allow a progressive march to a futile war over Taiwan. It is therefore refreshing to hear that Americans will not be free to make such a huge mistake over Taiwan.
Hua Oliver Bin
I think it hits the nail on the head. If a war is inevitable, fight in a place and time that is the most advantageous to you. This is the most basic principle of war and the US, in its boundless stupidity, is walking right into a trap that will cost it any residue of hegemony forever.
NotChasing
I don’t disagree with any of the points it raises, but it doesn’t consider the US bases in Philippines Japan ROK, or the possibility of nuclear strikes. So as always, it would be best if the status of Taiwan can be resolved diplomatically.
The Trump administration is dangerously unpredictable, but one opportunity it offers is that it’s less ideological than the Democrats. Trump has specific goals, and they don’t include upholding the traditional alliances and global role of the US. He wants to fix America’s trade imbalance. And, from the standpoint of global stability, it does need to be fixed.
So maybe a win-win deal with the US is possible. And without the threat of US involvement, I don’t see a need to rush Chinese reunification. The ideal solution is still for Taiwan to choose it.