Philip Yang
Philip Yang
building china focus policies short term threat
In the short term China is not a threat to the U.S.. China is building up militarily, but its policies focus on non-military confrontation. At present, China isn't even a threat to Japan.
following internal warning
Taipei is not following Washington's warning because Taipei has an internal agenda.
terms
They were some new terms but some old concepts.
argument situation tactic using
Chen is using the tactic of violating the 'five noes' with the argument that the situation has changed.
current economic exposes forum inability promote trade
The forum exposes the current government's inability to promote cross-Strait economic and trade relations.
decided efficient taiwan washington
They've decided it's more efficient for Washington to tell Taiwan what to do and what not to do.
ma please pragmatic taiwan voters
I don't think Ma can please everyone in Taiwan ... but probably some middle-level voters will feel more comfortable with his predictable and pragmatic stance.