Taiwan Loses Honduran Support to China || Peter Zeihan
Taiwan's Diplomatic Relations with China and the US
In this video, Peter Zion discusses the current state of Taiwan's diplomatic relations with China and the United States. He explains that while China has been successful in convincing many countries to switch their recognition from Taiwan to Beijing, the remaining handful of countries that still recognize Taiwan are important for its diplomatic support. However, Zion argues that ultimately, it is not recognition but actual policies and economic ties that will determine Taiwan's status.
Recognition vs Policies
- Recognition is not what will decide the status of relations between Taiwan and other countries.
- Actual policies and economic ties are more important than recognition.
- The United States has begun free trade negotiations with Taiwan which will likely wrap up within a year.
Importance of US-Taiwan Relations
- Treating Taiwan as an independent country is core to American bipartisan foreign policy as well as domestic economic and trade policy.
- Once free trade negotiations are complete, treating Taiwan as an independent country will be fully integrated into American law.
- The degree to which the United States can take action and promote military ties with Taiwan will be just like any other country.
Conclusion
- Full recognition of Taiwan by the United States is imminent through actual policies rather than just recognition on paper.