Snip:
Asked about China’s comment on the Cuban government’s rejection of recent accusations made by the US against Cuban leader Raul Castro, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday that China consistently and firmly opposes unilateral sanctions that have no basis in international law or authorization of the UN Security Council.
“We stand against abusing judicial means and exerting pressure on Cuba under any pretext by external forces,” Guo said.
The US should stop brandishing sanctions or judicial proceedings at Cuba and stop resorting to the threat of force at every turn, the spokesperson said, adding that China firmly supports Cuba in safeguarding its sovereignty and national dignity and opposing external interference.
…even if Taiwan were in any way comparable to Cuba, what exactly is china currently doing to it that in any way compares to the decades of harsh sanctions America is enacting against Cuba? There is a legitimate humanitarian crisis in Cuba due to the oil blockade, while Taiwan is… Doing pretty well and not particularly suffering any interference from china?
I’m serious, what is China actually doing to Taiwan right now? Materially?
Trading with them. Providing revenue to Taiwanese businesses that own property on the mainland or contract businesses on the mainland (and vice versa). Enjoying some degree of mutual cultural exports.
Deterring a US military occupation of Taiwan.
It’s honestly pretty surprising Taiwan hasn’t decided to switch sides yet, considering how the US is floundering and that China would 100% treat them with kid gloves and undoubtedly leave Taiwan’s ruling class in charge locally with special exemptions from having to follow mainland regulations, just to get the immense PR win of a peaceful and painless reunification.