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China and Taiwan's Rival National Days, CCP Feigns Peace Offering to Taiwan, and China's Goals in Middle East

2024/10/8
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Miles Yu分析了中国和台湾国庆节日期相近所造成的政治竞争，指出其核心在于双方对"代表中国"合法性的争夺。他解释说，中国大陆的国庆节是中共展示其政权实力和统治合法性的主要场合，通常伴随着大规模的军事游行和长时间的假期。而台湾的国庆节（双十节）通常是台湾政府宣布主要国家政策的时机，尤其是在总统选举年。今年，习近平在国庆节讲话中重申中国与台湾统一的立场，但这一说法并未被台湾方面认真对待。蔡英文总统拒绝了中国提出的"和平协议"，认为这并非真诚的和平倡议，而是旨在影响美国大选的政治策略。Miles Yu还分析了中国在中东地区的战略目标，指出其旨在利用该地区的混乱来削弱美国的全球领导地位，并通过向伊朗等国家提供资金和武器，间接参与了中东地区的冲突。他认为，中国将继续在中东地区支持破坏稳定和和平的势力，以削弱美国的影响力。 Phil Hegseth与Miles Yu讨论了中国和台湾国庆节的政治意义，以及中国对台政策和在中东地区的角色。他们探讨了中国国庆节庆祝活动的特点，以及台湾总统蔡英文拒绝与中国签署和平协议的原因。此外，他们还分析了中国在中东地区的目标，以及其与伊朗等国家的关系。

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This chapter explores the political rivalry between China and Taiwan, focusing on their competing National Days. It examines the historical context of these celebrations and their evolving significance for both sides, highlighting the contrasting narratives of legitimacy and national identity.
  • China's National Day marks 75 years of CCP rule, showcasing party power and military might.
  • Taiwan's Double Ten Day is used for policy announcements by the Taiwanese government.
  • President Lai's remarks about the Republic of China being older than the PRC sparked controversy.

Shownotes Transcript

On October 1st the Chinese Communist Party commemorated 75 years of CCP rule over mainland China. Meanwhile October 10th serves as Taiwan's national day. For two countries, so geographically close, and so historically tied, to share national days so close and historically tied, creates an obvious political rivalry. Miles Yu lays out for us how this national day rivalry manifests itself. Next, we analyze President Lai's recent refusal of a "peace agreement" with China, deciding instead to publicly push a desire for "peace through strength and self-defense." And last, with the 1-year anniversary of the October 7th terror attacks in Israel upon us, Miles reflects on China's role and goals in the Middle East.