China’s threat to Taiwan is much greater than apparent, according to Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Josieh Joseph Wu, and any attempt by Beijing to forcefully change the status quo would have serious global consequences, including impacts on semiconductor supplies.
Wu said in an interview with a group of international media outlets that the Taiwanese people are firmly committed to defending Taiwan’s sovereignty and that the “incredible determination” displayed by Ukrainians in the face of Russian aggression has strengthened their resolve.
China has insisted that Taiwan is a breakaway province that must be reunited with the mainland – even if it means using force to do so. China has been deploying warships close to Taiwan and regularly sending fighter jets to the air defense zone.
According to Taiwan’s Foreign Minister, the time has come for all democratic countries to counter China’s expansionist agenda and its military flexibilities, especially in the maritime domain.
Wu said, “I’m not sure the Chinese are viewing the Ukrainian war the same way other countries are viewing it. Russia, with one of the world’s largest armies, is having difficulties invading Ukraine.”
He said, “Many people predicted the war would end in a week or two. But it dragged on for over a year and that’s a good lesson for China.”
Wu stressed that China’s leadership should be aware of the “difficulties of launching a war” against Taiwan and the fact that China does not guarantee victory.
“If they understand, they should refrain from using military threats against Taiwan. One thing we keep reminding the world is that any war, especially in this part of the world, will affect the rest of the world,” he said. can put.”
Taiwan’s foreign minister warned that China’s military actions against Taiwan would have a significant impact on global supply chains, especially for semiconductors.
Semiconductors made in Taiwan are important to India and many other countries. Wu said Taiwan supplies 90% of the high-end chips expected around the world.
“Whatever war China chooses to use against Taiwan is going to have serious consequences globally. We are pleased to see that major international leaders are cautioning China not to change the status quo,” he said. Especially with the use of force.”
He said, “We saw the incredible determination of Ukrainians in fighting for our sovereignty. I think the people of Taiwan are inspired by Ukrainians. We are more determined now in fighting for our independence and sovereignty.”
“We also saw international support for Ukraine, and I would say it is important for Ukrainians to fight for their independence and sovereignty,” he said.
According to Taiwan’s foreign minister, the war in Ukraine has highlighted the importance of asymmetric warfare.
He said, “Ukrainians have been very brave fighting against one of the biggest armies in the world. Asymmetric warfare has been a strategy and we have to learn similar lessons from the war.”
“We are also engaged in military reform in a very serious way. For example, we are trying to adapt our forces for asymmetric warfare. We are trying to acquire weapons for asymmetric warfare,” he said. are doing.”
Unusual forms of warfare are called asymmetric warfare. Wu said that major international leaders are advising China not to change the status quo, especially through force in the Taiwan Strait, which is good news for Taiwan.
Taiwan and China are separated by the Taiwan Strait. In recognition of its close ties with Taipei, the United States regularly sends warships to the region. Wu described Russian aggression against Ukraine as “unprovoked” during the talks.
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(with PTI inputs)