Others have expressed concerns that a weak Western response to Russia’s invasion could embolden the Chinese leadership.” (“Watching the War in Ukraine, Taiwanese Draw Lessons in Self-Reliance,” The New York Times, ) On Taiwan’s news programs and talk shows, some pundits have said that Beijing could take advantage of a distracted West to step up its pressure on Taiwan. For days, the slogan ‘Today, Ukraine, tomorrow, Taiwan!’ has ricocheted online. Taiwan is more vulnerable than Ukraine, to some extent, because it is not recognized by most countries as a sovereign nation. In Taiwan, the invasion has rekindled debates about the probability of a Chinese invasion, the level of Taiwan’s military preparedness and whether the United States is committed to defending the island. Putin had threatened to punish Ukraine if it sought to strengthen security ties with the West, for instance by joining NATO. Xi has in recent years intensified his warnings to Taiwan not to seek formal independence from China, similar to the ways in which Mr. Putin of Russia have appealed to nationalistic historical narratives to justify their present-day territorial claims. Both China’s leader, Xi Jinping, and President Vladimir V. Taiwan, like Ukraine, has long lived in the shadow of a large and overbearing neighbor. “Taiwan’s parallels with Ukraine are evident to many on this island of 23 million people. ‘Taiwan’s Parallels With Ukraine Are Evident To Many’ And Many Taiwanese ‘Have Expressed Concerns That A Weak Western Response To Russia’s Invasion Could Embolden The Chinese Leadership’
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And our combined efforts are helping the entire free world prepare to meet tomorrow’s threats.” (Sen. President, America’s Indo-Pacific partners are standing with the West against today’s authoritarian aggression. President, take it from our friends with the most to lose from Chinese aggression: Ukraine’s fight is not a distraction – it’s fundamental to deterring China. And they haven’t been shy in calling it out. From communist China’s backyard, American partners in Japan, Taiwan, and elsewhere see the clear connection between Ukraine’s fight against Putin’s Russia and the threats they face closer to home. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, Russia’s authoritarian aggression has reinforced a reality our friends in the Indo-Pacific understand all too well. SENATE REPUBLICAN LEADER MITCH McCONNELL (R-KY): “As I’ve discussed repeatedly, Vladimir Putin’s brutal escalation in Ukraine has prompted America’s European allies to take their commitments to collective defense more seriously. 06.15.23 America’s East Asia Partners Agree That Supporting Ukraine Is Essential For Deterring China Supporting Ukraine Is An Investment In ‘Taiwan’s Survival’ And International Security Against Chinese Aggression Across Asia, While The Conflict Also Provides A Wakeup Call For America’s Defense Posture
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