America will not defend Ukraine, for fear of China

[gambit]

So you are saying american president word cannot be trusted? All are empty promise?

How do you commit to Ukraine sovereignty and Integrity when u don't defend it?

Next time we shall not trust any words from American and stop quoting US media and statement becos all cannot be trusted.

The president can say anything he want, but to act on behalf of the country, domestic and foreign, he must have LEGAL authority. Of course, you being Chinese understand the need for your leader to discard legality to do anything he want. Still, where is the LEGAL document that says the US will 'defend' Ukraine?

 

[beijingwalker]

Biden reaffirms that US troops won't be fighting Russians in Ukraine

 

[Beast]

The president can say anything he want, but to act on behalf of the country, domestic and foreign, he must have LEGAL authority. Of course, you being Chinese understand the need for your leader to discard legality to do anything he want. Still, where is the LEGAL document that says the US will 'defend' Ukraine?

US president is the head of the state. You don't make stupid words or promise just becos u like it. If you American choose this person to be a leader, he has to act on the behalf for the country. His words stand for the country, his action is acting for the state. There is a reason why u need a president.

 

[gambit]

US president is the head of the state. You don't make stupid words or promise just becos u like it. If you American choose this person to be a leader, he has to act on the behalf for the country. His words stand for the country, his action is acting for the state. There is a reason why u need a president.

Saying I 'affirm' something is meaningless. It simply mean the US believe in territorial respect and integrity of any country, not just Ukraine. To say 'affirm' have no legal standing in any country. So, where is the LEGAL authority document for US to 'defend' Ukraine?

 

[Beast]

Saying I 'affirm' something is meaningless. It simply mean the US believe in territorial respect and integrity of any country, not just Ukraine. To say 'affirm' have no legal standing in any country. So, where is the LEGAL authority document for US to 'defend' Ukraine?

So how these cowards try to divert their promise responsible when shxt happened.

Beware Taiwan, Vietnam, Philippine.... Look at the true face of american promise.

There are reason why US do not dare to ask Taiwan to declare independence and respect one China policy.

 

[gambit]

So how these cowards try to divert their promise responsible when shxt happened.

Beware Taiwan, Vietnam, Philippine.... Look at the true face of american promise.

What 'promise'?

 

[beijingwalker]

There are reason why US do not dare to ask Taiwan to declare independence and respect one China policy.

Biden's recent stance saying Ukraine is not a Nato member so it's not US and Nato's responsibility, what Taiwan may feel at this chilling message?

 

[gambit]

Biden's recent stance saying Ukraine is not a Nato member so it's not US and Nato's responsibility, what Taiwan may feel at this chilling message?

Equally important is how China feel.

Your China is observing this Russia-Ukraine war very carefully with regards to Taiwan. Not on how to invade Taiwan, but how to deal with the Taiwanese under Chinese occupation. The next stage of the Russia-Ukraine war will be guerrilla warfare and if the PLA succeed in landing on Taiwan, guerrilla warfare will be on the PLA's plate.

Recent news has it that over 10,000 small arms were given to the Ukrainians. In urban setting, that is deadly for any occupation force. See Iraq and Afghanistan for examples. Gun rights in Ukraine are not the same as the US Second Amendment but they are nearly permissive. Taiwanese may not have any experience with small arms as Ukrainians, but Taiwanese soldiers will be among the citizenry in a guerrilla warfare scenario, effectively arming the Taiwanese citizenry.

If the Russian army easily overrun the Ukrainians in guerrilla warfare, then the PLA will be confident. But if the Ukrainians make the occupation bloody and miserable for the Russian army, then the PLA will have that 'chilling message' that its time on Taiwan may not be so easy as propaganda make it out to be. Already signs are there for the Russian army that they will have another Chechnya on its hands. Both China and Taiwan are watching this war closely to hopefully apply the successes and avoid the failures by the Russian army. The US will NOT leave Taiwan defenseless. Over the next few months, the US and allies will turn Ukraine and Taiwan into porcupines. The WILL be plenty of Russian blood for China to see.

 

[beijingwalker]

Equally important is how China feel.

Your China is observing this Russia-Ukraine war very carefully with regards to Taiwan. Not on how to invade Taiwan, but how to deal with the Taiwanese under Chinese occupation.

Do you know so called Taiwanese are ethnic Chinese and Taiwan is actually Republic of China?

 

[gambit]

Do you know so called Taiwanese are ethnic Chinese and Taiwan is actually Republic of China?

I work with both Chinese and Taiwanese engineers. Both like the status quo. I have been to Taiwan and China. The Taiwanese do not consider themselves Chinese outside of their ethnic origin. They know where their ancestors came from. But this is the present and they consider themselves Taiwanese.

Right now, the uncertainty is the willingness of the Taiwanese citizenry to fight. They are looking at the Ukrainians for inspiration. And if sentiments are that Taiwan be independent, the PLA will have a bloody and miserable occupation.

 

[大汉奸柳传志]

Why should the US defend Ukraine when Ukraine is NOT a NATO member?

think we are witnessing the revival of the Soviet Union? the good old days are coming back gambit you must be thrilled in the past few days!!

 

[Han Patriot]

Where is the promise that the US will 'defend' Ukraine?

Ehhhh USA stronk right?

I work with both Chinese and Taiwanese engineers. Both like the status quo. I have been to Taiwan and China. The Taiwanese do not consider themselves Chinese outside of their ethnic origin. They know where their ancestors came from. But this is the present and they consider themselves Taiwanese.

Right now, the uncertainty is the willingness of the Taiwanese citizenry to fight. They are looking at the Ukrainians for inspiration. And if sentiments are that Taiwan be independent, the PLA will have a bloody and miserable occupation.

Numb nuts, I am Chinese with relatives in Taiwan, THEY ARE NOT GONNA FIGHT. my cousin says, we just need to bribe the generals with a flat on Taipei, they will surrender. Lol

 

[beijingwalker]

Right now, the uncertainty is the willingness of the Taiwanese citizenry to fight. They are looking at the Ukrainians for inspiration. And if sentiments are that Taiwan be independent, the PLA will have a bloody and miserable occupation.

Taiwan street interview: What do you think Taiwan's condemnation of Russia?

Respondents: what a joke! Who cares about what Taiwan says in this world.
Taiwan can not even guarantee our eggs supply and still has the time to condemn Russia? What a joke..

 

[SQ8]

No US troops on the ground doesn’t mean the US isn’t already in this fight.

 

[nahtanbob]

This article underestimates Russia, and underestimating adversaries gave US so many losses recently. Also, despite not having as huge an economy, its possible Russia can use its military to gain huge leverage - having money isnt the same as having money you use wisely. US defense budget is so huge but it cant win a war anymore so what exactly is US military achieving?

What is Russia exactly gaining by attacking Ukraine ? driving a whole bunch European states into the arms of USA