Taiwan Has No Worries

Recently, my wife began to say that her Taiwanese friends have doubts over US intentions with the island. I have had to put her friends fears to rest.

The natural disasters to hit the island recently and apparent lack of US response was fuel for their concern. Here's the truth. The US will not go onto sovereign territory (perceived or otherwise) without being asked. We cannot just go jumping into every disaster without the approval of home governments, that will make them look inept to care for their people. If Ma wanted help, he would ask. Also, monies have been put aside in aid for Taiwan. Despite the loss of life and property, the disasters were not on the magnitude of needing assistance. Also, take into account the NGO's who either were already there or went there. Funny side-note: in the late 1990's a series of disasters hit Taiwan. The US was ready to go, the PRC wanted to make their voices heard and demanded all foreign agencies get approval from Beijing first...guess which country thumbed their nose to that! Hands?

In no way will the US let Taiwan go into Chinese hands without a fight. Publically, the US plays coy with the Taiwan-China discussion. Letting the two sides work out their differences. This is all a show. Privately, US citizens know best. If things started to get heated in the Straits, then the 7th Fleet would take a little journey as they did in 1996 when Zemin huffed and puffed over the US allowing Lee Tung Hui to come visit. Silly rabbit.

To my Taiwanese friends, do not worry. We always have your back. We need you and you need us. You are our unofficial military outpost. We will defend you just as you defend us (you do, you just do not know it)


There are 3 No's that define US policy towards Taiwan...
Is the ROC a legitimate government? No
Is Taiwan an independent nation? No
Is Taiwan now or will it ever be a part of the PRC? No

Any questions?