Suppose instead of moving Chinese into Tibet, destroying Tibetan culture, repressing the Tibetans, and forcing the Dalai Lama to flee, China had simply been a good neighbor. Suppose when China took over Hong Kong it had permitted the population to enjoy the freedoms the people already knew. Suppose when Covid hit, China had publicized the outbreak and allowed scientists to study the source. Suppose instead of sucking up to Putin, China had criticized the invasion and sent some aid to Ukraine.
Had China done those things, do you think the people of Taiwan would be so adamantly opposed to unification? Of course not. Unfortunately China is a dictatorial bully that shows no signs of changing. If anything it is getting worse.
Yes, we are in a new Cold War with China. The U.S. has been given no choice.
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