Why would they ever take this “deal”?
this post was submitted on 01 Oct 2025
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You mean this scam to get all their chip facilities before we abandon them like our other long-time allies?
And remove any need to offer them security from China
People think Taiwan doesn't have a strong position in negotiations when in fact they do.
America literally can't remove its protection of Taiwan
America doesn't want China to have full control of the Taiwanese straight as it's an important strategic route and they would immediately lose access to a strategic chip partner.
Forget 50\50 losing Taiwan gets them 0
I think those are all good reasons why a sane America wouldn't abandon Taiwan. This America however...
It would be disastrous for the country both economically and strategically. Unfortunately, that doesn't seem to be much of a deterrent for this administration. If anything, that would seem to align with their existing policies.
I wouldn't give the usa half of my sandwich at this point.
Good. Don't negotiate with terrorists.
And criminals, or rapist
They would have been stupid as hell to take it. Taiwan is well aware of its value to America
No shit.
I would counter with give us something like alcatraz to become legally part of taiwan and we will forgo the maritine rights and build the chips there. Or maybe an alutian island or such.