China's Attempt to Contain Taiwan: US Response and Global Interference

TLDRChina's campaign to 'contain' foreign interference in Taiwan faces challenges as the US sends Green Berets to train Taiwanese soldiers and strengthens ties with Japan. The Czech Republic and New Zealand also get involved, angering China. Despite Beijing's efforts, the international community shows support for Taiwan's sovereignty.

Key insights

🇹🇼The US permanently deploys Green Berets to Taiwan, six miles off the Chinese coast, to train Taiwanese soldiers in guerilla warfare and island defense.

🇷🇺Russia's President Putin backs China's territorial claim over Taiwan, criticizing foreign attempts to provoke China around the island.

🇯🇵The US strengthens ties with Japan through joint military exercises, aiming to deter North Korea, China, and Russia in the Pacific Ocean.

🇨🇿The Czech Republic expresses support for Taiwan, angering China, which sanctions a former Taiwanese ambassador and demands restraint from Czech politicians.

🇳🇿New Zealand raises concerns about Hong Kong, Xinjiang, Tibet, and Taiwan during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, displaying its involvement in the region's tensions.

Q&A

Why did China announce a campaign to 'contain' foreign interference in Taiwan?

China is concerned about increasing Taiwanese diplomatic presence and US military presence in the Indo-Pacific region, as well as growing support from other countries, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

What is the significance of the US permanently deploying Green Berets to Taiwan?

The US's permanent deployment of Green Berets to Taiwan, located just six miles off the Chinese coast, demonstrates its commitment to training Taiwanese soldiers in guerilla warfare and island defense, and serves as a deterrent against Chinese invasion.

How has Russia supported China's claim over Taiwan?

Russian President Putin criticized foreign attempts to provoke China around Taiwan, affirming its territorial claim as part of the People's Republic of China.

Why is the Czech Republic angering China by expressing support for Taiwan?

The Czech Republic's support for Taiwan, particularly by inviting a former Taiwanese ambassador to speak at a think-tank event, is viewed by China as interference and led to sanctions against the ambassador and demands for restraint from Czech politicians.

Why is New Zealand getting involved in the South China Sea and Taiwan tensions?

During a meeting between New Zealand's Foreign Minister and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, New Zealand raised concerns about Hong Kong, Xinjiang, Tibet, and Taiwan, emphasizing its involvement in the region's tensions and security.

Timestamped Summary

00:00China attempts to 'contain' foreign interference in Taiwan, but faces opposition as the US sends Green Berets to train Taiwanese soldiers.

02:00The US permanently deploys Green Berets to Taiwan, showing its commitment to training Taiwanese soldiers in guerilla warfare and serving as a deterrent against Chinese invasion.

03:11Russia's President Putin supports China's territorial claim over Taiwan, criticizing foreign attempts to provoke China around the island.

05:34The Czech Republic angers China by expressing support for Taiwan, leading to sanctions against a former Taiwanese ambassador and demands for restraint from Czech politicians.

07:13New Zealand raises concerns about Hong Kong, Xinjiang, Tibet, and Taiwan during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, displaying its involvement in the region's tensions.

07:58China faces backlash from the international community as countries show support for Taiwan's sovereignty and engage in the South China Sea and Taiwan tensions.

08:27China Uncensored expresses gratitude to its supporters on Patreon and addresses a question from a new patron.

08:52China Uncensored encourages viewers to support the show on Patreon and provides a sneak peek of an upcoming episode of Deep Thoughts while gaming.