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美台商會會長Neil Hare前陣子在美台商會官網發表了一篇文章
文章呼籲川普應該買下台灣

對應了最近台北法案的通過
到美國對台灣加大力度

或許可以洞察美國對台灣的新態度

*作者為美國商會前副總裁。美國商會為美國最大的政治遊說團體之一。

全文及翻譯：

If President Trump Wants to Buy an Island, he Should Buy Taiwan

若川普總統想買座小島，它該買下台灣。

If the United States is island shopping, it is time to forget about Greenland
and take a look at the island nation of Taiwan, that sits literally and
figuratively in the middle of U.S.-China relations.

如果美國想買座小島，那麼是時候該忘記格陵蘭，把目光放到台灣。台灣在字義上與實際
上，都位於美中關係間。

Unlike Greenland, which is actually owned by another country – Denmark –
 Taiwan sits in what U.S. foreign policy has declared “strategic ambiguity.”
 It is not recognized by the United Nations, the U.S., or any of the G-20
countries. The U.S. actually has a legitimate claim to Taiwan under
international law by defeating Japan in World War II. Japan controlled Taiwan
at the time and ceded all the territories they conquered in the region to the
U.S. and the allied powers. When Nixon opened China in 1972, however, he
placated them by agreeing to the “One China” policy, which states that
Taiwan is not a separate country from China. The U.S. didn’t completely hang
Taiwan out to dry, and in 1979 the Taiwan Relations Act was passed whereby
the U.S. swore to defend Taiwan if attacked.



This confusing and tenuous Kabuki dance has lasted for 40 years until
President Trump turned it on its head as he has done with many international
relationships that date back to the post World War II era. He has
communicated directly with Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen and allowed her to
officially travel within the United States. And, he’s authorized major arms
sales to Taiwan including the recently approved $8 billion sale of 66 F-16V
fighters to Taiwan. These actions have bordered on diplomatic recognition of
Taiwan and have angered the Chinese.

這樣的政治操作持續了40年，直到川普總統完全改變它，就像許多可以追溯到戰後的國際關


President Trump has made our relationship with China the focal point of his
first term, even willing to jeopardize the strong economy that is the
highlight of his presidency by engaging in this heated trade war. So,
President Trump, double down and buy Taiwan.

川普總統將美國與中國的關係視為他第一個任期的重點，甚至願意影響強盛的經濟，參與
激烈的貿易戰。所以，川普總統，努力工作並早日買下台灣吧。

Look no further than the situation in Hong Kong, which is unravelling by the
day with major implications to the global economy. The people of Hong Kong do
not want to live under the oppressive rule of the Communist Chinese and are
taking to the streets. They are currently lobbying the U.S. Congress to pass
legislation keeping them out of China’s grasp. And, many of them are looking
to leave Hong Kong and go to Taiwan, which at present, still has many
freedoms of a Western-style democracy. However, they may be jumping out of
the frying pan and into the fire.



Taiwan has a presidential election in January of 2020 between President Tsai
who is arguably pro-U.S. and the staunchly pro-Chinese candidate Han Kuo-yu.
If he wins there may be little the U.S. can do to stem the tide of Chinese
influence over Taiwan. It’s also important to note China is willing to play
the long game with Taiwan. They can employ their ancient torture of “death
by a thousand cuts” and simply acquire Taiwan bit by bit. They already
employ soft power tactics by hacking Taiwan daily, hiring its top talent,
influencing its social media, dominating their trade, and without question,
by trying to influence its upcoming election.



President Trump must take action before it is too late, otherwise China is
looking at a huge win. Taiwan boasts the 22nd largest GDP in the world, is
our 11th largest trading partner and leads in sectors like tech, biotech,
chemicals, and engineering. It is also strategically located in close
proximity to “frenemies” China and North Korea and allies Japan and South
Korea. With all due respect to Greenland, Taiwan’s economy and geopolitical
importance dwarfs that of the frozen tundra to the north.



If Taiwan is not for sale, a free trade agreement and special immigration
status for the Taiwanese would be the smart thing to do. Both ideas would
enjoy bi-partisan support and President Trump has the power to push both
ideas through Congress. These deals will also actually help the U.S. economy
and will likely not tweak China as much as the tariffs and recent arms deals
with Taiwan. We simply cannot forsake Taiwan to ‘Chinese soft power or
perhaps even the use of force’ and time is running out.



President Trump has gone further than any President in 50 years to stand up
to the Chinese. It is time to take this strong position to the next level by
changing the U.S. policy to Taiwan. If we can’t buy it, give the Taiwanese
people the benefits of free trade and special immigration status with the
United States, before it is too late.



原文網址:
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