I love your quote, "They know nothing of Taiwan, but they love Taiwan." I noticed that as well. Not only that. Most Westerners know nothing of China, but they are so opinionated on China issues.
@@user-fn4il7xxml USA is using Japan, Japan is using Taiwan. Everyone is pushing the country down the line into a war with China as canon folder. Just like USA and EU pushed Ukraine into a war with Russia. Is Taiwan so stupid? Is Japan so stupid? Is China so stupid?
They don’t know anything about the Chinese history to understand how important Taiwan is for China. It is about the last reunification after the 100 years of humiliation that China had to suffer during foreign invasion. An average person in Europe doesn’t even know that the Chinese were not allow to do their own things in their own country during these years due to the foreign occupation in Shanghai for example.
US is trying to create a situation where China is furious and has to attack Taiwan thereby successfully portraying China like a dangerous communist super power to befriend and trusted with.
I too agree that Taiwan should go back to the Mainland China. I hope George Yeo also support the return of Singapore to Johor. Both were lost during the century of humiliation. Instead of telling China to follow the wise decision of the Johor sultanate to let bygones be bygones, he instead is highly patriotic to china. That clearly shows the loyalties of Chinese minorities all over the world.
@@Diderot68 Singapore was kicked out of Malaysia. Under the Malaysia no one can be kicked out or leave. Please the agreement carefully. However Singapore is part of Johor. The Johor king had to transfer Singapore to the British during the century of humiliation. Thus likewise if George Yeo supports the return of Taiwan to the mainland, he must support the return of Singapore to Johor. Alternatively he should not support the return of Taiwan to the Mainland or Singapore to Johor. George Yeo must be consistent in his thinking.
@@everythingandmore5537 Singapore is registered with the United Nations as a country. Taiwan is not. I am sure even your country recognises Taiwan as part of China.
@@chankhuangchaivincence8928 As part of the success of Allies in the WW2, Taiwan was returned to China from Japan. The Chinese sovereignty on Taiwan is not negotiable.
"History"never "lies"! Mr.Yeo was candid, honest and wise with his own experiences as an ex- "foreign minister" of 🇸🇬. Congrats to you, for "waking" and "warned" about the consequences of trying to" disturb,an hornets hive"🇨🇳 Thank you again,Mr Yeo🙏🇸🇬🇨🇳🙏
If you think about it, it makes sense. The KMT fled not to an unoccupied island or invaded another country, but to another part of China. If they had fled to the Philippines or Japan, those countries would have protested.
Who cares. They've beaten the CCP on every measure. Higher standard of living, higher value workers, higher wages, per-capita GDP three times that of China. CCP is small dick complex on steroids.
Most western politicians who said they love Taiwan can't even differentiate between Taiwan and Thailand! They will tell you that Taiwan in is South East Asia!
@@zhen86 Because in his GRC team back then, there were others who probably weren’t so popular due to prevailing issues at the time. You cannot judge a man based on popularity or an election alone, anyone watching him talk will know the wealth of knowledge, experience and analysis this man possess.
@@user-zu4pb1dp2k I remembered that year when Yeo was voted out, several foreign ministers were shock to learn that Yeo was voted out during the 44th ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting...
There are many scholars who became generals. Somehow they are unable to score but only can score some own goals with a wide welcoming goalpost. Dont understand why peoples kept relating GY to LKY. It is nonsense. There is no way to be compared to LKY. There is no confidence in these peoples . One who never give up in his fight for the country. Even in the most adverse critical situation, he will turn it into an opportunistic advantageous situation. One a general whol lost an election and never come back to fight. Tell us the thought of how to win back Aljunied , then I will have second thought of our generals.
After listening to his speech, there is no argument that Taiwan is part of China and other countries have no business in Chinese affairs. Taiwan to China is like Catalonia to Spain, or Hawaii to the US, or Scotland to the UK.
@peterwilliams "After listening to his speech, there is.." Is this all it takes to persuade you ? All these tired old lies. When the US freed China and Taiwan, it occupied Taiwan and gave an administrative role, not ownership role, to China's then government. This clown is nothing more than a CCP apologist and propagandist.
In fact, it is still a little different. Taiwan is more Chinese than mainland China. The Han nationality accounts for 96.4% of Taiwan's residents, while in mainland China, the Han nationality accounts for only 91.6% of the population. Taiwanese read and write traditional Chinese and inherit traditional Chinese culture.
@@liangbaoge “In fact, it is…”. Does it matter whether Taiwan is 96 % Han or 6 % ? The people of Taiwan consistently say they want to be left alone and wan’t nothing to do with CCP.
@@angusmckenzie9622 Taiwan was enjoying autonomy in every aspect until the West started meddling in China/Taiwan affairs recently. Did China ever restrict Taiwan or lord over them like how the US treats Middle Eastern countries? … Do Taiwanese have their freedoms restricted, human rights abused, experience genocide or are they still enjoying doing business with China? Don’t make a non-existent problem become one, and think that just because you dislike something, everyone feels the same way.
@@user-zu4pb1dp2k “Taiwan was enjoying…”. CCP was too frightened to chase the Nationalists to Taiwan in 1949. It shelled Taiwan and threatened Taiwan during the 1950s until the 7th fleet sailed through the straits. Taiwan prospered as a democracy whilst Mao murdered up to 40 mil. But for the US, Taiwan would have been just another poverty stricken piece of a land of serfs instead of free, prosperous and independent minded citizens who overwhelmingly want nothing to do with CCP. It wasn’t CCP who “gave” Taiwan its autonomy, it was and is the Taiwanese who exercised autonomy, despite CCP’s threats. It isn’t your feared West which invades Taiwan’s airspace or rocket bombs fish in Taiwanese waters. Learn history, not CCP propaganda.
He spoken out based on history but most young people nowadays have forgotten about history and wanted independence. It is truly dangerous for people of Taiwan.
Young Taiwanese is playing with fire because of the DPP government! The corrupted DPP government can only use the China card to play against oppositions as they had no credible results to show in their 8 years of rule! Young Taiwanese easily brainwashed by the DPP government controlled media simply ignore the risks. Taiwan is a gone case! US wanted Taiwan to be the next Ukraine, hoping that a war between China and Taiwan will slow down China's progress so that US can maintain their hegemony longer!
George Yeo's brilliant analysis of China-Taiwan relationship and his warning to the West, in particular, the US not to instigate and support Taiwan's Independence for that will surely lead to a nuclear holocaust. Can the US or the West afford it?
It was US intention for China to go to war with Taiwan and that is why US is trying to arm Taiwan with more weapons! US wanted Taiwan to be the next Ukraine, hoping that a war between China and Taiwan will weaken China and allow the US to keep their hegemony longer!
Because our honorable Mr. George Yeo is indispensable to the world when he speaks about the world's current events/situations and history. If he is our newly-elected President, then he cannot go out freely to deliver his wisdom like he is today, out into the world, lor 😉 God blessings be with Mr. Yeo 🙏🙏🙏
I was told that after WW2 many Japanese returned to Japan. A small group stayed back in Taiwan and adopted Chinese way of live and most even adopted Chinese name and culture. Ms. Tsai belongs to that group.
The Central Asian and Xiongnu also quietly assimilated into Chinese and adopted Chinese lifestyle. After the Ming dynasty collapse, some Han Chinese also assimilated into Vietnamese, Cambodian, Pinoy and Indonesian as well.
They did that for a long term purpose. Lee Siang Lang, was a singer in Shanghai and adored by the people there, until she spied for the Jap Military during WWII. And she ultimately responded stating that she was Japanese after all.
CHINA = mainland + Taiwan regions + islands, islets, reefs etc. .. in the South China Sea In 1912, CHINA was officially designated as ROC 🇹🇼 and its government was then the legitimate representative government of CHINA (until it was expelled by U.N. in 1971) and currently, it is the governing authority of the Taiwan region of CHINA. In 1949, CHINA was officially designated as PRC 🇨🇳 and its government is currently the sole legitimgate representative government of CHINA and is a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council. CHINA, in its history, could have different official designations under different dynasties or representative governments, but no matter what historic events had taken place, CHINA is still one CHINA. There will be no "one China, one Taiwan" or "two China" Take for example, AMERICA was officially designated as The United States of America ... whereas, during its Civil War in1861, the 13 break-away Southern states officially designated themselves as the Confederated States of America. But, no matter what historic events had happened, AMERICA is still one AMERICA. There was no "one USA, one CSA". Thus, I hope the political leaders on the Taiwan region will accept the fact that, as with effect from 1971, the government of PRC 🇨🇳 is the sole legitimate representative government of CHINA (and the fate of ROC 🇹🇼 is to be determined by negotiation for a peaceful reunification, in whatever form or manner, deemed appropriate and viable) By just assuring to PRC🇨🇳 of their "One China policy" only without mentioning the fact that "Taiwan is part of CHINA", US🇺🇲 & Allies are obviously trying to provide for themselves sufficient "strategic ambiguity" to shift surreptiously their "one China policy" to "one China, one Taiwan policy". But, IMO, as long as the current "one CHINA" status quo (across the Taiwan Strait) remains unchanged, PRC🇨🇳 will exercise great restraint and patience to achieve reunification by peaceful means (even though US🇺🇲 and its Allies kept playing their so-called "Taiwan card" to interfere in the internal affairs of the Chinese people living on both sides of the Taiwan Strait). 两 岸 一 家 亲, 家 和 万 事 兴 !!
Was Taiwan or Republic of China mentioned in the UN resolution 2758? Moreover, UN does not give sovereignty but only representation as members. There are independent countries also do not have membership and are not represented even as observers. CCP had misused and distorted the resolution citing it as claim to Taiwan as being part of One China. One China Policy, US only acknowledged but did not agree that Taiwan is part of CCP China.
@@davidwong8870 It is more important and relevant to focus on the UN members' intention and objective for adopting and passing Resolution 2758 (rather than to spin a non-existent controversy based on what words were mentioned and what words were omitted). The UN members already knew of the fact that the mainland and Taiwan are part and parcel of CHINA which was one of the 5 founding members of UN in 1945 ... but, on the other hand, they, as members of UN, were constantly bothered with one concern which they felt it was their duty to put it right ... They felt strongly that CHINA should be represented in UN in the name of PRC and the govt of PRC should be the sole legitimate representative govt of CHINA ... and since the govt on the Taiwan region (led by Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek) had lost its legitimacy as the representative govt of CHINA .. it should be expelled from being the representation of CHINA in the UN.
The PRC was not the sole legitimate government of China in 1949. That's what the CCP declared but it was not true and still isn't. As long as the ROC exists in Taiwan, it isn't true. You don't need the UN to exist. If the PRC was legitimized in 1971 by the UN, then why does 1949 count? Does that mean the PRC state was illegitimate from 1949 to 1971? You can't have it both ways. You can't say it is the only one in 1949 and then again in 1971. That's a contradictory argument. All you can say is the CCP founded China number 2 in Beijing in 1949 and took the UN seat from the ROC in 1971. Even if the ROC has no diplomatic allies one day, it would still exist.
Yeo mentioned the treaty but stopped short of saying who had signed the treaty. As a foreign minister he should understand the legality of an international treaty.
@@LivingLonger That was the issue, CCP apologist like GY only states it simply as China but the fact was, from the Cairo Declaration, Potsdam Proclamation, Instruments of surrender to the Treaty of Taipei signed are by CKS or his appointed representatives. GY mentioned about the 2015 meeting between an exiting President Ma and XJP, and the little details like who foot the bills, who brought what liquor to the dinner and what he asked DPP Tsai, how sure was he that Tsai would become the President when voting was only in 2016? What matter most was the discussions during the private meeting between Ma and Xi and not the dinner itself. Ma didn't even dare to tell Xi he is introduced and representing ROC or 中華民國 as President to Xi, Ma didn't pin the Taiwanese flag on his suit. So were they meeting as equals? Obviously not.
Taiwan is not dangerous. Who's in power now is dangerous. China and Taiwan have been living peacefully for more than 40 years old. Only recently, the invitation of the USA army into their country causes lots of conflicts between the two country.
One party two system is liken to one president of any countries having various cities that allows individual system of the cities to function at its own so long as it did not go out of the governing system of one country. In fact the main governing system has the responsibility and care to ensure any cities having sufficient livelihood and not fall below the threshold of livelihood.
The world is a dangerous place. The devil is working it’s way in modern world. Temptations are everywhere. Pray for the wife and kids. Pray that politicians truly love the people. Pray they have honesty, integrity, gracefulness, wisdom, kindness, tolerance. Whether it is communism or liberal or conservative, if the leader loves his/her people, the people will live in peace and prosperity.
@@godsamazinggrace5331 Prosperity - bringing wealth and success. All things are temporary but wealth and success will make the country stable and people will be able to live in a stable place.
George Yeo is one of the very few intelligent stalwarts left from the preceding generation of politicians. Very very few can measure up to him. Most of the current group of Singapore Ministers cannot even measure up to half his standard. PAP should actively boot out useless Ministers and MPs leeching on the system for free rides and high salaries before the entire party pays for their poor performances in the next election.
And yet, opposition ward Singaporeans bayed for blood and voted George Yeo out - of such a rarer pedigree and intellect, experience, knowledge and wisdom, for what purpose exactly? Just to strut their voting feathers to get the opposition in at all cost. Dumb bunch. It is what it is. Not a thinking bunch but a feeling bunch of mindless oafs. Keep the best people in governing our country and never vote for the sake of things. And yes, we need checks and balances and accountability from the ruling party or heads will roll.
Do most Singaporeans support the Left or the Right? The PRC or the ROC?? TELL ME BROTHERS. o_O 【 USA🇺🇸 India🇮🇳 Japan🇯🇵, South Korea 🇰🇷, Philippines 🇵🇭 Singapore 🇸🇬, Canada🇨🇦 France 🇫🇷, Australia 🇦🇺 Ukraine 🇺🇦 and China🇹🇼】
He has vested interest in holding position in Chinese company and of course, he will talk in pro chinese tone and tenor. Anyway, he can still visit and give lucrative talks in western countries even being critical of it as oppose to being banned from China the day he criticize it
The biggest issue is to believe that China in 1945 is represented by the China under the CCP. Of course the west recognises that Taiwan is a part of China. But the west recognised it's a part of the Republic of China. No one signed a treaty with The People's Republic of China. Just like the UN defended South Korea, no one recognises North Korea's claim over all Korea. Same goes for RoC vs CCP
Difference is they changed that recognition to China in the 60-70s. UN had a vote, and every country also was forced to choose. USA and everyone all choose prc in the end and all have one china policy. There's a reason they don't have embassy in Taiwan..
It's nothing like nk/sk at all. They are both recognized countries by everyone including UN.. roc is not except for by 5 tiny countries no one cares about.
@@ex0duzz I understand that, but that's not the same as the treaty parties. For example, America signed defence treaty to defend South Vietnam. While they didn't honour it with weapons supplies, just because South Vietnam surrendered, there's no treaty extension with the current communist Vietnamese government. That's what George is implying in this video - that because the US UK & Russia signed a treaty recognising China & Taiwan as a whole with ROC, that it somehow means they need to apply the same treaty recognition with CCP
@@ex0duzz Mind you the KMT still exists in Taiwan. CCP actually hasn't won the Chinese civil war. It's just in a frozen state like North vs South Korea. Only that ROC forces aren't on the mainland doesn't mean anything
@@josephpham9152 I don't see what your point is. USA obviously switched formal recognition to PRC and not ROC, they signed Shanghai communique and other formal documents, adopted one china policy, shut down all embassies in Taiwan, opened in China, etc etc. Usa never recognized Taiwan as not part of one china or that it's independent. Yes. The current situation is that Taiwan is part of China and the civil war has not ended, just paused. But that still means Taiwan is part of one china which is exactly what PRC wants. They don't dispute that it's an unfinished civil war, which is why any independence declaration or change of status quo will mean civil war resumes and it will be the fault of ROC. Such a status(unfinished civil war of one indivisible country) fits chinas narrative exactly, and it's exactly what china wants. And like I said, nk and SK are recognized as two countries by USA and whole world. Even by Korea's themselves that's why they can have seats on UN at same time, can have relations with other countries at same time. PRC and ROC have both never accepted the others existence. When PRC won the votes from the world and took over Chinas seat at the UN, ROC quit(although they would have been booted out even if they didn't). Before that PRC had no recognition in UN for 2-3 decades and was the whole reason why korean war even happened else China would have vetoed. After that un and USA see that ROC doesn't deserve its seat and it's a troublemaker and would only cause nonstop wars between the actual superpower of PRC and USA/west. Also, if works both ways. If lack of ROC forces on mainland mean nothing, then lack of PRC forces on Taiwan mean nothing. It's an unended civil war. If Taiwan tries anything PRC forces will quickly be on Taiwan permanently and civil war will be finished by force by PRC. Taiwan only has autonomy because PRC allow it. Same like they allowed HK/Macao/Tibet/xinjiang/Mongolia autonomous regions. But if they ever try anything, obviously they lose their autonomous rights and prc will crack down.
The George Yeo I grew up knowing , and the one that speaks after his political career are 2 different people. PAP indeed clipped his wings and sharp mind/analysis
I think the west should respect China 🇨🇳 and Russia 🇷🇺 more. Every country and culture should be respected more. Yes, there are some issues in every country but every socialisation and time to change is different. Hope it's going come to peace. I wish I could talk Chinese or Russian. The western picture doesn't seem always correct. We have Chinese people in our country. They are very intelligent, peaceful, great in fighting styles and the food is also very good. Perhaps I can visit some countries. Please no more Wars. Deep respect
When EU support someone and love them be prepared,c for they bring disaster and suffering destruction will follow, if they say that country are ruled by corrupt dictator then you know know that country has good leaders and is developing well and the people are living a prosper peaceful and a happy life
democracy is not a good reason for independence. taiwan is not a matter of land but matter of homeland security. just less 200 Km away from homeland. see
Taiwan is never part of China? Didn't Taiwan represent Mainland China as well in UN not too long ago. Isn't this an admission by Taiwan that Taiwan and Mainland are one country? It was President Nixon who switched over to Mainland China, and broke diplomatic relation with Taiwan because he recognised Taiwan is part of China. So simple and clear. What is the wrangling about
Dont get too sucked in...all these could just be approved war game tactics to either make China look bad or for China to waste US military resources...let's c to the conclusion of the Ukraine war as well as to the finer points in the movie Oppenheimer
The post war agreements refer to the return of Formosa to the Republic of China, not to the People's Republic of China. The argument is historically inaccurate and the conclusion incorrect.
GY's English is good enough for the Europeans to understand China's perspective. Taiwan is a US-China issue, not an international issue, so Europe should be wary of US.
Wrong! 1) if China had lost to Japan , then accepted the fact. If you lose the game, it’s the end of game. Don’t act like a 5 years old temper tantrum kid refuse to lose 2) Taiwan has long been a self ruling self sufficient & independent nation since then. Not to admit & accept Taiwan’s state of independence is self deceiving & living in own delusions ! Xi still lives in his past state of mind
The issue of Taiwan is not very dangerous. Taiwan actually is a stabilizing hostage for US-China relations. The US remains quite restrained in terms of deeds and the Chinese mainland is sagacious, patient, and methodical. As long as a potentially devastating war has not happened, the US will be militarily paralyzed. The Chinese leadership will implicitly heed this eventual reality and advantage. The issue of Taiwan is much simpler than many imagine. Politically, Taiwan is hopeless. It is just waiting to be scooped up by a Hong Kong-like deal. Taiwan's geography is crippling. Taiwan gradually will have no meaningful defense. Its energy exposure is abject and will eventually be targeted conclusively. The mainland will easily cast an atmosphere of energy insecurity on Taiwan that will corrupt its investment climate to a very base level. Both the US and China are far more rational than many suggest. Psychology and perspectives, ideology and nationalism respectively for the US and China, are inhibitive to the understanding of the issue of Taiwan.
As someone from Taiwan, I find it ironic that someone from Singapore is commenting on Chinese affairs. I thought Taiwan is Chinese internal affairs, so he is not qualified to speak.
As someone from Singapore, I find it ironic that people from SG, USA, Europe, Japan, Russia, etc etc are all commenting on Chinese affairs. Taiwan is a democratic society and now, you have declared that no one else other than the Chinese are qualified to speak. Pls instruct USA, Europe, UK, Japan, etc to stop taking about China-Taiwan. Hear, hear!
Yes, because that is history and reality. Unless you don't care about Chinas or UN or worlds opinion on Taiwan which is that Taiwan is part of China and the only recognized China is PRC, not ROC. If that's your opinion then you are pro war troublemaker.
This is just an opinion of an overseas Chinese: If China were to ever allow open democratic elections, Taiwan would have joined China with open arms, whatever rhetoric the West or the Chinese are saying. Reality is that the culture, ancestry and even down to the very language of the Taiwanese people are identical to that of the Chinese. In fact, Taiwan's population has been in decline for a very long time now. Given no wars, within 15 years of open friendly relations, the Chinese would be able to overwhelm the Taiwanese population with their own people through immigration, and control everything without even firing a single shot. If a war is fought however, unification would be pushed back far longer. It is therefore in both sides' interest to maintain friendly relationships. Not much could be said about the USA or the West though.
Yeah, Kashmir, Nagaland, Mizoram, Scotland, Northern Ireland, California, Hawaii, Catalonia, Texas, Guam, Puerto Rico, etc...they all have the right to be independent.
No ... Taiwan is a piece of land .. it cannot seek independence. Taiwanese people on the other hand can seek independence .. but they cannot do it on Taiwan island because it belongs to China. Unless China gives the land to the Taiwanese people ... otherwise, they have to do it elsewhere.
I do not think that Taiwanese people would be willing to join the land across the South China Sea under the current Circumstances. How about postpone the reunion for another 50 years? By that time a lot of things would have been justified. Otherwise, it would be barbaric to take over the peaceful Taiwanese people by force now.
I don't think you get George Yeo's speech. But China's stance is very clear. Taiwan will rejoin China, willingly or unwillingly. China won't mind waiting for Taiwan to warm to rejoining China in peace, but if Taiwan wants independence, they will go to war.
it strikes me greatly as to how george is so clearly in favour of chinese interests. History is one perspective; but we must ultimately focus on the present (will of the taiwanese) and future.
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Singapore, though is a small nation, does have many wise people like Yeo and Lee.
They are totally different.
What?? You comparing him to LEE?
LEE, Putin, and Xi are next level
George Yeo is a China mouth piece , you dare to compare him with a Great leader ?
Will Singapore one day merge with another country too?
Hmm
Great speech! So knowledgeable and insightful!
Rightly said, George
A truely brilliant scholar with integrity
The world can live without China.
Is not true really
I love your quote, "They know nothing of Taiwan, but they love Taiwan." I noticed that as well. Not only that. Most Westerners know nothing of China, but they are so opinionated on China issues.
same about Ukraine and Russia. Russia is always bad...
I like George Yeo, sharp mind and always explains it simply and succintly
well spoken words. history and realism in a world bent on self destruction
The world can live without China.
Because Japan joined with DPP face to China
@@user-fn4il7xxml USA is using Japan, Japan is using Taiwan. Everyone is pushing the country down the line into a war with China as canon folder. Just like USA and EU pushed Ukraine into a war with Russia. Is Taiwan so stupid? Is Japan so stupid? Is China so stupid?
Respects to George Yeo for dare to speak the truths which are new to a lot of people.
If course lah he is no.longer with your beloved party, he is free to say anything. Bodoh😂
The world can live without China.
Very well said! Western politicians and media should see this and talk about it.
But they won’t and something I have come to realise that you need power to change the status of anything’s
They don’t know anything about the Chinese history to understand how important Taiwan is for China. It is about the last reunification after the 100 years of humiliation that China had to suffer during foreign invasion. An average person in Europe doesn’t even know that the Chinese were not allow to do their own things in their own country during these years due to the foreign occupation in Shanghai for example.
Taiwan ask for it.
US is trying to create a situation where China is furious and has to attack Taiwan thereby successfully portraying China like a dangerous communist super power to befriend and trusted with.
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George Yeo is a great leader
Singapore people are lucky
to have George Yeo and
Lee Kuan Yew
To bad and sad , he was voted out.
I too agree that Taiwan should go back to the Mainland China. I hope George Yeo also support the return of Singapore to Johor. Both were lost during the century of humiliation. Instead of telling China to follow the wise decision of the Johor sultanate to let bygones be bygones, he instead is highly patriotic to china. That clearly shows the loyalties of Chinese minorities all over the world.
No way Singapore is going back to Malaysia. We were kicked out, remember? Taiwan wasn’t kicked out. Taiwan was snatched from China.
@@Diderot68 Singapore was kicked out of Malaysia. Under the Malaysia no one can be kicked out or leave. Please the agreement carefully. However Singapore is part of Johor. The Johor king had to transfer Singapore to the British during the century of humiliation. Thus likewise if George Yeo supports the return of Taiwan to the mainland, he must support the return of Singapore to Johor. Alternatively he should not support the return of Taiwan to the Mainland or Singapore to Johor. George Yeo must be consistent in his thinking.
@@everythingandmore5537 Singapore is registered with the United Nations as a country. Taiwan is not. I am sure even your country recognises Taiwan as part of China.
George should be our President
Applause 👏 👏 Truely a brilliant mind. You will go down in history and eternity as a msn who try to speak sense and truth to the world.
Wow.... Take heed world!
Mr Yeo makes Taiwan issue clear
What so clear.
@@chankhuangchaivincence8928 As part of the success of Allies in the WW2, Taiwan was returned to China from Japan. The Chinese sovereignty on Taiwan is not negotiable.
Best explanation of the Taiwan situation that I’ve ever heard.
Very well delivered.
It makes sense. This kind of talks is needed to understand .
"History"never "lies"!
Mr.Yeo was candid, honest and wise with his own experiences as an ex- "foreign minister" of 🇸🇬. Congrats to you, for "waking" and "warned" about the consequences of trying to" disturb,an hornets hive"🇨🇳
Thank you again,Mr Yeo🙏🇸🇬🇨🇳🙏
very balance, very diplomatic
Well Said.
Well Said.
If you think about it, it makes sense. The KMT fled not to an unoccupied island or invaded another country, but to another part of China. If they had fled to the Philippines or Japan, those countries would have protested.
That's a good point👍. That's why the also call it a "renegade province"
Who cares. They've beaten the CCP on every measure. Higher standard of living, higher value workers, higher wages, per-capita GDP three times that of China. CCP is small dick complex on steroids.
Mr. Yeo is 🎯
China lackey ?
@@meganfoxbf Biden bootie boy? Ru the one that polishes his shoes?
Most western politicians who said they love Taiwan can't even differentiate between Taiwan and Thailand! They will tell you that Taiwan in is South East Asia!
Well said and based on historical facts too
Thank you,Mr.George Yeo(Ex-BG)
Salute to you, for being "honest,wise" with your insights here 🇸🇬
Great speech. Ladies, it is a man’s world. I am glad there were many of you in the audience.
George Yeo is a scholar, leader and his sharp mind never fails to impress.
so why he got voted out?
@@zhen86 Because in his GRC team back then, there were others who probably weren’t so popular due to prevailing issues at the time. You cannot judge a man based on popularity or an election alone, anyone watching him talk will know the wealth of knowledge, experience and analysis this man possess.
@@zhen86 so he can do more productive things than continue being a puppet for the men in white
@@user-zu4pb1dp2k I remembered that year when Yeo was voted out, several foreign ministers were shock to learn that Yeo was voted out during the 44th ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting...
There are many scholars who became generals. Somehow they are unable to score but only can score some own goals with a wide welcoming goalpost. Dont understand why peoples kept relating GY to LKY. It is nonsense. There is no way to be compared to LKY. There is no confidence in these peoples .
One who never give up in his fight for the country. Even in the most adverse critical situation, he will turn it into an opportunistic advantageous situation.
One a general whol lost an election and never come back to fight.
Tell us the thought of how to win back Aljunied , then I will have second thought of our generals.
Well said , the historic truth should be told to the world
In the beginning, Singapore was a part of Malaysia.
Malaysia dun want singapore
Don’t confuse people with different scenarios la … Singapore was asked to leave Malaysia, that’s the difference.
@@user-zu4pb1dp2k so, what I said is right .
After listening to his speech, there is no argument that Taiwan is part of China and other countries have no business in Chinese affairs. Taiwan to China is like Catalonia to Spain, or Hawaii to the US, or Scotland to the UK.
@peterwilliams "After listening to his speech, there is.." Is this all it takes to persuade you ? All these tired old lies. When the US freed China and Taiwan, it occupied Taiwan and gave an administrative role, not ownership role, to China's then government. This clown is nothing more than a CCP apologist and propagandist.
In fact, it is still a little different. Taiwan is more Chinese than mainland China. The Han nationality accounts for 96.4% of Taiwan's residents, while in mainland China, the Han nationality accounts for only 91.6% of the population. Taiwanese read and write traditional Chinese and inherit traditional Chinese culture.
@@liangbaoge “In fact, it is…”. Does it matter whether Taiwan is 96 % Han or 6 % ? The people of Taiwan consistently say they want to be left alone and wan’t nothing to do with CCP.
@@angusmckenzie9622 Taiwan was enjoying autonomy in every aspect until the West started meddling in China/Taiwan affairs recently. Did China ever restrict Taiwan or lord over them like how the US treats Middle Eastern countries? … Do Taiwanese have their freedoms restricted, human rights abused, experience genocide or are they still enjoying doing business with China? Don’t make a non-existent problem become one, and think that just because you dislike something, everyone feels the same way.
@@user-zu4pb1dp2k “Taiwan was enjoying…”. CCP was too frightened to chase the Nationalists to Taiwan in 1949. It shelled Taiwan and threatened Taiwan during the 1950s until the 7th fleet sailed through the straits. Taiwan prospered as a democracy whilst Mao murdered up to 40 mil. But for the US, Taiwan would have been just another poverty stricken piece of a land of serfs instead of free, prosperous and independent minded citizens who overwhelmingly want nothing to do with CCP. It wasn’t CCP who “gave” Taiwan its autonomy, it was and is the Taiwanese who exercised autonomy, despite CCP’s threats. It isn’t your feared West which invades Taiwan’s airspace or rocket bombs fish in Taiwanese waters. Learn history, not CCP propaganda.
He spoken out based on history but most young people nowadays have forgotten about history and wanted independence.
It is truly dangerous for people of Taiwan.
Young Taiwanese is playing with fire because of the DPP government! The corrupted DPP government can only use the China card to play against oppositions as they had no credible results to show in their 8 years of rule! Young Taiwanese easily brainwashed by the DPP government controlled media simply ignore the risks.
Taiwan is a gone case! US wanted Taiwan to be the next Ukraine, hoping that a war between China and Taiwan will slow down China's progress so that US can maintain their hegemony longer!
Just get rid of Tsai Ing Wen, Washington's puppet if Taiwanese don't want to have the same fate as the Ukrainians.
Speaking of history, when was Taiwan ever a part of CCP China?
The world can live without China.
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Bikini island atomic testing ground.
Used & abused.
well said!❤
George Yeo's brilliant analysis of China-Taiwan relationship and his warning to the West, in particular, the US not to instigate and support Taiwan's Independence for that will surely lead to a nuclear holocaust. Can the US or the West afford it?
Brilliant Analysis. No wonder he was thrown out
It was US intention for China to go to war with Taiwan and that is why US is trying to arm Taiwan with more weapons! US wanted Taiwan to be the next Ukraine, hoping that a war between China and Taiwan will weaken China and allow the US to keep their hegemony longer!
Great speach, couldn't have been clearer of the current China-Taiwan vs western countries political situation! Great speach!
Why George Yeo dont want to go for presidential election le? sure got lots of supporters 😊
Because our honorable Mr. George Yeo is indispensable to the world when he speaks about the world's current events/situations and history. If he is our newly-elected President, then he cannot go out freely to deliver his wisdom like he is today, out into the world, lor 😉 God blessings be with Mr. Yeo 🙏🙏🙏
Because SG president needs to keep mouth shut.
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Very true. He will be restrained by his position protocol.
@@thamtham4000 He did say why, cant rem his reason for not standing for PE.
A very articulate person. Worth to be heard.
I was told that after WW2 many Japanese returned to
Japan. A small group stayed back in Taiwan and adopted Chinese way of live and most even adopted Chinese name and culture. Ms. Tsai belongs to that group.
From which part of her family? Isn’t she 客家人？
The Central Asian and Xiongnu also quietly assimilated into Chinese and adopted Chinese lifestyle. After the Ming dynasty collapse, some Han Chinese also assimilated into Vietnamese, Cambodian, Pinoy and Indonesian as well.
They did that for a long term purpose.
Lee Siang Lang, was a singer in Shanghai and adored by the people there, until she spied for the Jap Military during WWII. And she ultimately responded stating that she was Japanese after all.
@@ZacharyAlexanderGoh No, she is a Japanese spy descendents.
@@ZacharyAlexanderGohhanima Also malay
The two has been squabbling with each other since i Don't know when. Respect Mr Yeo's perspective.
Kmt and the communists
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This guy now is spokesperson for china
Truth hurts.. doesn't it..
as someone not from china, i feel sorry for you too.
very enlighten speaker
a China mouth piece
CHINA = mainland + Taiwan regions + islands, islets, reefs etc. .. in the South China Sea
In 1912, CHINA was officially designated as ROC 🇹🇼 and its government was then the legitimate representative government of CHINA (until it was expelled by U.N. in 1971) and currently, it is the governing authority of the Taiwan region of CHINA.
In 1949, CHINA was officially designated as PRC 🇨🇳 and its government is currently the sole legitimgate representative government of CHINA and is a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council.
CHINA, in its history, could have different official designations under different dynasties or representative governments, but no matter what historic events had taken place, CHINA is still one CHINA.
There will be no "one China, one Taiwan" or "two China"
Take for example, AMERICA was officially designated as The United States of America ... whereas, during its Civil War in1861, the 13 break-away Southern states officially designated themselves as the Confederated States of America.
But, no matter what historic events had happened, AMERICA is still one AMERICA.
There was no "one USA, one CSA".
Thus, I hope the political leaders on the Taiwan region will accept the fact that, as with effect from 1971, the government of PRC 🇨🇳 is the sole legitimate representative government of CHINA (and the fate of ROC 🇹🇼 is to be determined by negotiation for a peaceful reunification, in whatever form or manner, deemed appropriate and viable)
By just assuring to PRC🇨🇳 of their "One China policy" only without mentioning the fact that "Taiwan is part of CHINA", US🇺🇲 & Allies are obviously trying to provide for themselves sufficient "strategic ambiguity" to shift surreptiously their "one China policy" to "one China, one Taiwan policy".
But, IMO, as long as the current "one CHINA" status quo (across the Taiwan Strait) remains unchanged, PRC🇨🇳 will exercise great restraint and patience to achieve reunification by peaceful means (even though US🇺🇲 and its Allies kept playing their so-called "Taiwan card" to interfere in the internal affairs of the Chinese people living on both sides of the Taiwan Strait).
两 岸 一 家 亲, 家 和 万 事 兴 !!
Was Taiwan or Republic of China mentioned in the UN resolution 2758? Moreover, UN does not give sovereignty but only representation as members. There are independent countries also do not have membership and are not represented even as observers. CCP had misused and distorted the resolution citing it as claim to Taiwan as being part of One China. One China Policy, US only acknowledged but did not agree that Taiwan is part of CCP China.
@@davidwong8870 It is more important and relevant to focus on the UN members' intention and objective for adopting and passing Resolution 2758 (rather than to spin a non-existent controversy based on what words were mentioned and what words were omitted).
The UN members already knew of the fact that the mainland and Taiwan are part and parcel of CHINA which was one of the 5 founding members of UN in 1945 ...
but, on the other hand, they, as members of UN, were constantly bothered with one concern which they felt it was their duty to put it right ...
They felt strongly that CHINA should be represented in UN in the name of PRC and the govt of PRC should be the sole legitimate representative govt of CHINA ... and since the govt on the Taiwan region (led by Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek) had lost its legitimacy as the representative govt of CHINA .. it should be expelled from being the representation of CHINA in the UN.
@@yangjianguo1848 Your ignorance in geopolitics is so appalling.
@@yangjianguo1848
Well said and spot on.
The PRC was not the sole legitimate government of China in 1949. That's what the CCP declared but it was not true and still isn't. As long as the ROC exists in Taiwan, it isn't true.
You don't need the UN to exist. If the PRC was legitimized in 1971 by the UN, then why does 1949 count? Does that mean the PRC state was illegitimate from 1949 to 1971?
You can't have it both ways. You can't say it is the only one in 1949 and then again in 1971. That's a contradictory argument.
All you can say is the CCP founded China number 2 in Beijing in 1949 and took the UN seat from the ROC in 1971. Even if the ROC has no diplomatic allies one day, it would still exist.
WE TAIWANESE WISH TO BE EMBRACE TO OUR MOTHER LAND THE PEOPLE REPUBLIC OF CHINA UNDER PRESIDENT XI
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Yeo mentioned the treaty but stopped short of saying who had signed the treaty. As a foreign minister he should understand the legality of an international treaty.
what is mention in the legality of an international treaty and who had signed the treaty?
@@LivingLonger That was the issue, CCP apologist like GY only states it simply as China but the fact was, from the Cairo Declaration, Potsdam Proclamation, Instruments of surrender to the Treaty of Taipei signed are by CKS or his appointed representatives.
GY mentioned about the 2015 meeting between an exiting President Ma and XJP, and the little details like who foot the bills, who brought what liquor to the dinner and what he asked DPP Tsai, how sure was he that Tsai would become the President when voting was only in 2016? What matter most was the discussions during the private meeting between Ma and Xi and not the dinner itself. Ma didn't even dare to tell Xi he is introduced and representing ROC or 中華民國 as President to Xi, Ma didn't pin the Taiwanese flag on his suit. So were they meeting as equals? Obviously not.
The best explanation of the Taiwan issue I have ever heard. Thanks Yeo
Taiwan is not dangerous. Who's in power now is dangerous. China and Taiwan have been living peacefully for more than 40 years old. Only recently, the invitation of the USA army into their country causes lots of conflicts between the two country.
One party two system is liken to one president of any countries having various cities that allows individual system of the cities to function at its own so long as it did not go out of the governing system of one country. In fact the main governing system has the responsibility and care to ensure any cities having sufficient livelihood and not fall below the threshold of livelihood.
The world is a dangerous place. The devil is working it’s way in modern world. Temptations are everywhere.
Pray for the wife and kids.
Pray that politicians truly love the people.
Pray they have honesty, integrity, gracefulness, wisdom, kindness, tolerance.
Whether it is communism or liberal or conservative, if the leader loves his/her people, the people will live in peace and prosperity.
Why pray for temporal things??
Is prosperity so important to you??
@@godsamazinggrace5331 Prosperity - bringing wealth and success. All things are temporary but wealth and success will make the country stable and people will be able to live in a stable place.
thank goodness this guy got voted out
😢 Singapore's Scholary Comments
We have voted him out parliament ask him to keep quiet and get out of politics.
No war in Taiwan in this decade. 😊
George Yeo is one of the very few intelligent stalwarts left from the preceding generation of politicians. Very very few can measure up to him. Most of the current group of Singapore Ministers cannot even measure up to half his standard. PAP should actively boot out useless Ministers and MPs leeching on the system for free rides and high salaries before the entire party pays for their poor performances in the next election.
And yet, opposition ward Singaporeans bayed for blood and voted George Yeo out - of such a rarer pedigree and intellect, experience, knowledge and wisdom, for what purpose exactly? Just to strut their voting feathers to get the opposition in at all cost. Dumb bunch. It is what it is. Not a thinking bunch but a feeling bunch of mindless oafs. Keep the best people in governing our country and never vote for the sake of things. And yes, we need checks and balances and accountability from the ruling party or heads will roll.
a China mouth piece
Do most Singaporeans support the Left or the Right? The PRC or the ROC?? TELL ME BROTHERS. o_O
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He has vested interest in holding position in Chinese company and of course, he will talk in pro chinese tone and tenor. Anyway, he can still visit and give lucrative talks in western countries even being critical of it as oppose to being banned from China the day he criticize it
The biggest issue is to believe that China in 1945 is represented by the China under the CCP.
Of course the west recognises that Taiwan is a part of China. But the west recognised it's a part of the Republic of China.
No one signed a treaty with The People's Republic of China.
Just like the UN defended South Korea, no one recognises North Korea's claim over all Korea. Same goes for RoC vs CCP
Difference is they changed that recognition to China in the 60-70s. UN had a vote, and every country also was forced to choose. USA and everyone all choose prc in the end and all have one china policy. There's a reason they don't have embassy in Taiwan..
It's nothing like nk/sk at all. They are both recognized countries by everyone including UN.. roc is not except for by 5 tiny countries no one cares about.
@@ex0duzz I understand that, but that's not the same as the treaty parties.
For example, America signed defence treaty to defend South Vietnam. While they didn't honour it with weapons supplies, just because South Vietnam surrendered, there's no treaty extension with the current communist Vietnamese government. That's what George is implying in this video - that because the US UK & Russia signed a treaty recognising China & Taiwan as a whole with ROC, that it somehow means they need to apply the same treaty recognition with CCP
@@ex0duzz Mind you the KMT still exists in Taiwan. CCP actually hasn't won the Chinese civil war. It's just in a frozen state like North vs South Korea. Only that ROC forces aren't on the mainland doesn't mean anything
@@josephpham9152 I don't see what your point is. USA obviously switched formal recognition to PRC and not ROC, they signed Shanghai communique and other formal documents, adopted one china policy, shut down all embassies in Taiwan, opened in China, etc etc. Usa never recognized Taiwan as not part of one china or that it's independent.
Yes. The current situation is that Taiwan is part of China and the civil war has not ended, just paused. But that still means Taiwan is part of one china which is exactly what PRC wants. They don't dispute that it's an unfinished civil war, which is why any independence declaration or change of status quo will mean civil war resumes and it will be the fault of ROC.
Such a status(unfinished civil war of one indivisible country) fits chinas narrative exactly, and it's exactly what china wants.
And like I said, nk and SK are recognized as two countries by USA and whole world. Even by Korea's themselves that's why they can have seats on UN at same time, can have relations with other countries at same time. PRC and ROC have both never accepted the others existence. When PRC won the votes from the world and took over Chinas seat at the UN, ROC quit(although they would have been booted out even if they didn't). Before that PRC had no recognition in UN for 2-3 decades and was the whole reason why korean war even happened else China would have vetoed. After that un and USA see that ROC doesn't deserve its seat and it's a troublemaker and would only cause nonstop wars between the actual superpower of PRC and USA/west.
Also, if works both ways. If lack of ROC forces on mainland mean nothing, then lack of PRC forces on Taiwan mean nothing. It's an unended civil war. If Taiwan tries anything PRC forces will quickly be on Taiwan permanently and civil war will be finished by force by PRC. Taiwan only has autonomy because PRC allow it. Same like they allowed HK/Macao/Tibet/xinjiang/Mongolia autonomous regions. But if they ever try anything, obviously they lose their autonomous rights and prc will crack down.
The George Yeo I grew up knowing , and the one that speaks after his political career are 2 different people. PAP indeed clipped his wings and sharp mind/analysis
GY was a scholar, Foreign minister, But also a Brigadier General. don't forget this
Every Singaporean male serves in the military, what are you thinking about?
@@user-zu4pb1dp2k agree. But how many can be a BG ??
@@andrewie4 The brightest minds and scholars usually hold key military ranks and positions, that’s why I think George is such a great man.
@@user-zu4pb1dp2k he is indeed. :)
And did he do anything when our tanks were confiscated?
I think the west should respect China 🇨🇳 and Russia 🇷🇺 more. Every country and culture should be respected more. Yes, there are some issues in every country but every socialisation and time to change is different. Hope it's going come to peace. I wish I could talk Chinese or Russian. The western picture doesn't seem always correct. We have Chinese people in our country. They are very intelligent, peaceful, great in fighting styles and the food is also very good. Perhaps I can visit some countries. Please no more Wars. Deep respect
"Why does China care so much about Taiwan? For the Chinese, Taiwan is a matter of historical justice." -- George Yeo 👏👏👏
When EU support someone and love them be prepared,c for they bring disaster and suffering destruction will follow, if they say that country are ruled by corrupt dictator then you know know that country has good leaders and is developing well and the people are living a prosper peaceful and a happy life
Need him to come out to say all this? No wonder he got fired by the residents
Some people really do not know they have run out of date. It is just like the Beatles expecting the screaming fans of Taylor Swift to listen to them.
democracy is not a good reason for independence. taiwan is not a matter of land but matter of homeland security. just less 200 Km away from homeland. see
Out of No means aT All.
A lost to spore losing him
Why don’t China just respect the wish of Taiwanese people , to be independent and practicing democracy ??? These people wants to be free :::
台海问题是国共内战的延续。当时只有两个可能性：国民党反攻大陆夺回中华民国的土地，或是共产党渡海占领台湾，两岸于是统一。时过境迁，目前台湾的执政党是本土的民进党，反攻大陆的目标已经不存在，论军事实力，这目标也不可能实现。于是剩下中共攻取台湾，或是和平统一两个可能性。和平统一不可能，因为中共不可能接受台湾的民主制度而统一，而台湾也不可能接受共产主义的统治。因此只剩下武力统一的可能性。而外部势力如美国、日本、韩国、欧洲有意插手阻挠，形成目前台海问题已形成牵一发动全身的局面。解放军会战败，但美国将付出沉重的代价，这是为何战争仍未爆发的原因。要避免战争，按理让两岸百姓公投决定，统一是以民主还是共产制度治理统一后的中国，但目前未听到这样的选择，因为统治者不接受这样的调停。西方插手的原因是为了自身在亚洲乃至世界的利益，虽然西方也提到他们是为了维护普世价值，也就是民主制度。这两个原因孰轻孰重，只有西方领导人心里明白。
Taiwan is never part of China? Didn't Taiwan represent Mainland China as well in UN not too long ago. Isn't this an admission by Taiwan that Taiwan and Mainland are one country? It was President Nixon who switched over to Mainland China, and broke diplomatic relation with Taiwan because he recognised Taiwan is part of China. So simple and clear. What is the wrangling about
Dont get too sucked in...all these could just be approved war game tactics to either make China look bad or for China to waste US military resources...let's c to the conclusion of the Ukraine war as well as to the finer points in the movie Oppenheimer
一个国家的自主权是神圣不可侵犯的！
So true, I am certain most Chinese would sacrifice everything for Taiwan and the integrity of the Motherland.
can you help Taiwan
Japan taking over Taiwan in 1994 and rule over 50 years? I stopped watching after this statement. He got his history all mixed up.
He said "eighteen ninety four" (1894) but because he spoke very fast, it sounded a bit like 1994.
@@appl2597 The Treaty of Shinomeski (Treaty of Maguan) was signed in 1895. Most of the historical facts GY quoted are half here nor there.
The post war agreements refer to the return of Formosa to the Republic of China, not to the People's Republic of China. The argument is historically inaccurate and the conclusion incorrect.
Someone should send this video to the Americans, stay out and mind your business.
GY's English is good enough for the Europeans to understand China's perspective. Taiwan is a US-China issue, not an international issue, so Europe should be wary of US.
Wrong! 1) if China had lost to Japan , then accepted the fact. If you lose the game, it’s the end of game. Don’t act like a 5 years old temper tantrum kid refuse to lose 2) Taiwan has long been a self ruling self sufficient & independent nation since then. Not to admit & accept Taiwan’s state of independence is self deceiving & living in own delusions ! Xi still lives in his past state of mind
let the TW vote in Jan 2024 and see who wins in next elections, whether they wan someone like TSAI still.
If Scotland declare independence, I'll support Taiwan independence in my last will.
这人是臺d吗
The issue of Taiwan is not very dangerous.
Taiwan actually is a stabilizing hostage for US-China relations.
The US remains quite restrained in terms of deeds and the Chinese mainland is sagacious, patient, and methodical.
As long as a potentially devastating war has not happened, the US will be militarily paralyzed. The Chinese leadership will implicitly heed this eventual reality and advantage.
The issue of Taiwan is much simpler than many imagine. Politically, Taiwan is hopeless. It is just waiting to be scooped up by a Hong Kong-like deal. Taiwan's geography is crippling. Taiwan gradually will have no meaningful defense. Its energy exposure is abject and will eventually be targeted conclusively. The mainland will easily cast an atmosphere of energy insecurity on Taiwan that will corrupt its investment climate to a very base level.
Both the US and China are far more rational than many suggest. Psychology and perspectives, ideology and nationalism respectively for the US and China, are inhibitive to the understanding of the issue of Taiwan.
China is my neighbor but very difficult to love them😢
The world is such a messy place today, the best policy is not to go to war for something, but to feed the people well.
I respected Yeo before I watched this. Yeo "sometimes naive".
Taiwan ROC will.always remain Taiwan ROC. Taiwan was never ruled by CCP. PRC is always PRC. Status quo!
Dream on!
Why this guy expression is so weird
As someone from Taiwan, I find it ironic that someone from Singapore is commenting on Chinese affairs. I thought Taiwan is Chinese internal affairs, so he is not qualified to speak.
As someone from Singapore, I find it ironic that people from SG, USA, Europe, Japan, Russia, etc etc are all commenting on Chinese affairs. Taiwan is a democratic society and now, you have declared that no one else other than the Chinese are qualified to speak. Pls instruct USA, Europe, UK, Japan, etc to stop taking about China-Taiwan. Hear, hear!
The problem is Ming Jin Dang is trying to distort the truth and try to mislead the Taiwanese and the world!
What Mr. Yeo has said is just PRC's official opinion, nothing new and just. Sad for a Singaporean politician like him.
Yes, because that is history and reality. Unless you don't care about Chinas or UN or worlds opinion on Taiwan which is that Taiwan is part of China and the only recognized China is PRC, not ROC.
If that's your opinion then you are pro war troublemaker.
Another Karenpochi telling others to do what he doesn't do.
This is just an opinion of an overseas Chinese: If China were to ever allow open democratic elections, Taiwan would have joined China with open arms, whatever rhetoric the West or the Chinese are saying. Reality is that the culture, ancestry and even down to the very language of the Taiwanese people are identical to that of the Chinese.
In fact, Taiwan's population has been in decline for a very long time now. Given no wars, within 15 years of open friendly relations, the Chinese would be able to overwhelm the Taiwanese population with their own people through immigration, and control everything without even firing a single shot. If a war is fought however, unification would be pushed back far longer. It is therefore in both sides' interest to maintain friendly relationships. Not much could be said about the USA or the West though.
Actually, in term of acceptance of authoritarianism, Singapore is a better candidate to join the prc confederation!
Taiwan has every right to be an independent country. Under the UN charter, every citizen has a right to determine their own destiny.
Yeah, Kashmir, Nagaland, Mizoram, Scotland, Northern Ireland, California, Hawaii, Catalonia, Texas, Guam, Puerto Rico, etc...they all have the right to be independent.
No ... Taiwan is a piece of land .. it cannot seek independence. Taiwanese people on the other hand can seek independence .. but they cannot do it on Taiwan island because it belongs to China. Unless China gives the land to the Taiwanese people ... otherwise, they have to do it elsewhere.
I do not think that Taiwanese people would be willing to join the land across the South China Sea under the current Circumstances.
How about postpone the reunion for another 50 years?
By that time a lot of things would have been justified.
Otherwise, it would be barbaric to take over the peaceful Taiwanese people by force now.
I don't think you get George Yeo's speech. But China's stance is very clear. Taiwan will rejoin China, willingly or unwillingly. China won't mind waiting for Taiwan to warm to rejoining China in peace, but if Taiwan wants independence, they will go to war.
Gorge Yeo has ""FULL OF NONSENSE "". Kindly note that Gorge Yeo doesn't n cannot represent Singaporeans.
And you don’t represent anyone, who are you anyway
Mr Yeo says Europeans know nothing about Taiwan. Having heard his comments here, I'd say it is Mr Yeo that is out of touch with reality.
it strikes me greatly as to how george is so clearly in favour of chinese interests. History is one perspective; but we must ultimately focus on the present (will of the taiwanese) and future.