The discussion centers on the United States' support for Taiwan's independence and its implications for U.S.-China relations. Participants highlight Taiwan's production of Integrated Circuit Systems (ICS) arms as a significant factor in this support, emphasizing the economic advantages that arise from Taiwan's technological capabilities. The conversation also touches on the moral and strategic reasons behind U.S. backing, suggesting that supporting a democratic Taiwan serves as a counterbalance to China's communist regime. Overall, the dialogue underscores the complexity of geopolitical dynamics in the region.
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MotoH said:Taiwan makes ICS arms. good enough reason for me.
Nusc said:What does ICS stand for and what are ICS arms?
Read it anyway. It isn't religious in nature and is a very good explanation.Nusc said:I don't care about passages from the Bible.
Taiwan makes good electronics, but I don't think the economic advantage is the primary reason. The cynic in me would say the answer mgb gave is probably the correct one, but the idealist in me would say that we support Taiwan because it is the right thing to do.How does helping Taiwan give the U.S. any economic advantage?
Why are you artificially constraining the thread to ignore most of the answers to the question you asked? Seems illogical to ask a question and then not want to hear the answers. Why did you even bother asking the question?The key words here are:
ECONOMIC ADVANTAGE
If you guys are unwilling to give any thoughtful opinions, don't bother writing.
And you can't even meet with Dali Lama, someone who never harmed a soul,