Why Taiwan is a ‘life-or-death question’ for China: Cui Tiankai on US-China tension
Nov 29, 2023
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China's longest-serving ambassador to the US, Cui Tiankai, discusses the tensions between the US and China, focusing on Taiwan as a 'life-or-death question' for China. They also address the dangers of nationalism, the impact of AI, and the aftermath of Hong Kong's anti-government protests.
The strength of the China-US relationship lies in their ability to overcome difficulties and move forward.
China's determination to achieve reunification with Taiwan is resolute, and challenging the One-China principle increases the risk of war.
Deep dives
China-US Relations at a Crossroads
According to Chui Tiang Kai, China's former ambassador to the US, relations between China and the US are still in a historic stage of redefining their relationship. Despite the ongoing challenges and potential pitfalls, the strength of the China-US relationship lies in the ability of both countries to overcome difficulties and move forward.
US Presidential Election and China Relations
Chui expressed that regardless of the outcome of the upcoming US presidential election, major or fundamental changes to the China-US relationship are unlikely. He believes that heavy anti-China rhetoric and potential war talk are not in the interest of the United States. Chui hopes that US politicians would exercise wisdom and avoid advocating for war.
China's Determination on Taiwan Issue
Chui emphasized that the Taiwan question is a matter of national sovereignty, territory integrity, and national unity for China. There is no room for concession, and China's preference is peaceful reunification. However, China's determination to achieve reunification is resolute, and challenge to the One-China principle would significantly increase the risk of war.
Cui Tiankai is China’s longest-serving ambassador to the US. Ever since his retirement as Beijing’s top envoy to Washington in 2021, he has been active in backchannel diplomacy between the two countries. This extended version of Talking Post has more from Cui as he sat down with Post managing editor Yonden Lhatoo on November 13, 2023, to discuss geopolitical tension, war and peace, and diplomacy.
Watch the video interview: https://sc.mp/zp3e
Read more about Cui: https://sc.mp/mxm8
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