A fiery debate over the one-China policy is making waves globally, with Chinese scholar Victor Gao issuing a stark warning: Provocations threaten stability, and the stakes are higher than ever. 🌊
Gao, vice president of the Center for China and Globalization, compared ignoring the policy—which recognizes Taiwan as part of China—to denying the Holocaust in Europe. 🚫 'Just as Germany and Austria criminalize Holocaust denial, undermining China's sovereignty is unacceptable,' he argued during a clash with European think tank scholars over free speech limits.
The remarks come after Lithuania faced backlash for opening a de facto Taiwan office in 2021, sparking swift economic and diplomatic pushback from Beijing. 💥 Gao emphasized that such actions 'invite severe consequences,' urging nations to respect China's 'core interests' to avoid escalating tensions.
Young professionals and students, take note: This debate isn't just political—it's a flashpoint for global trade, tech partnerships, and cultural ties. 📉🤝 How the world navigates this issue could reshape everything from supply chains to your next internship abroad.
