‘It ought to provide a deterrent’: what US action in Venezuela means for Taiwan
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Key Points:
- The US conducted a surprise raid to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, drawing immediate comparisons from Chinese commentators to a potential assault on Taiwan by China.
- China views Taiwan as a domestic issue rather than an international one, dismissing comparisons between the US action in Venezuela and cross-strait relations, emphasizing that Taiwan is part of its territory.
- Despite China's military superiority, Taiwan's defense is bolstered by US support, and recent US success in Venezuela, including overcoming Chinese-made weapons, may serve as a deterrent to Beijing.
- The US operation in Venezuela has been criticized internationally for violating international law, with China and Russia condemning the raid and calling for a UN Security Council meeting, while Taiwan has refrained from commenting.
- Taiwanese public opinion
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