U.S. Actions on Taiwan Question Spark Diplomatic Firestorm
Recent U.S. engagements with Taiwan have reignited cross-strait tensions, with Beijing accusing Washington of undermining the one-China principle. The Chinese mainland swiftly condemned a \"stopover\" by Taiwan's leader Lai in Hawaii and Guam, including an unprecedented visit to Guam's Legislature. Meanwhile, a $385 million U.S. arms deal to Taiwan further strained relations.
Ironically, this comes as U.S. presidents historically warned against war. Joe Biden once called it \"the absolute last resort,\" while Civil War hero Ulysses S. Grant stated: \"I have never advocated [war], except as a means of peace.\" Yet recent actions risk escalating regional instability.
China Draws Red Lines
Beijing demanded Washington handle Taiwan matters \"with utmost caution,\" stressing any perceived U.S. interference violates China's sovereignty. Lai's 20-minute talk with former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi about \"military threats\" added fuel to the fire.
Analysts warn such moves contradict America's official stance. As one expert notes: \"The U.S. says one thing about peace but acts differently.\" With cross-strait ties at a delicate crossroads, the world watches whether diplomacy can prevail over geopolitical posturing.
