The Chinese government's addition of a column on its official website sparks discontent in Taiwan. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's visit to Central Asia highlights Japan's efforts to strengthen regional ties. The debate surrounding Tim Walz's stance on China becomes a topic of intense discussion. Stay informed about these significant developments and their potential implications on international relations.
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https://www.voachinese.com/a/china-official-website-adding-sepcial-column-to-punish-diehard-taiwan-independence-advocates-causing-uproar-in-taiwan-20240808/7735370.html
https://news.ifeng.com/c/8bu1fJuR1rt
https://www.voachinese.com/a/japanese-pm-travels-to-central-asia-to-compete-with-china-and-russia-for-influence-20240808/7735143.html
https://www.dw.com/zh/%E8%B4%BA%E9%94%A6%E4%B8%BD%E6%90%AD%E6%A1%A3%E6%B2%83%E5%B0%94%E5%85%B9%E5%AF%B9%E5%8D%8E%E7%AB%8B%E5%9C%BA%E8%BD%AF%E8%BF%98%E6%98%AF%E7%A1%AC/a-69875002
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:52) The Chinese government's official website has added a column of "punishing 'Taiwan independence' stubborn molecules" and reporting emails caused dissatisfaction in Taiwan.
(00:02:57) Japanese Prime Minister visited Central Asia and China and Russia's competitive influence
(00:04:52) He Jinli partner Walz's position is soft or hard?
Simply Politics, from China
Chinese Government’s Controversial Move, Japanese PM’s Central Asia Visit, Walz’s Stance on China
The Chinese government's addition of a column on its official website sparks discontent in Taiwan. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's visit to Central Asia highlights Japan's efforts to strengthen regional ties. The debate surrounding Tim Walz's stance on China becomes a topic of intense discussion. Stay informed about these significant developments and their potential implications on international relations.Sources:https://www.voachinese.com/a/china-official-website-adding-sepcial-column-to-punish-diehard-taiwan-independence-advocates-causing-uproar-in-taiwan-20240808/7735370.htmlhttps://news.ifeng.com/c/8bu1fJuR1rthttps://www.voachinese.com/a/japanese-pm-travels-to-central-asia-to-compete-with-china-and-russia-for-influence-20240808/7735143.htmlhttps://www.dw.com/zh/%E8%B4%BA%E9%94%A6%E4%B8%BD%E6%90%AD%E6%A1%A3%E6%B2%83%E5%B0%94%E5%85%B9%E5%AF%B9%E5%8D%8E%E7%AB%8B%E5%9C%BA%E8%BD%AF%E8%BF%98%E6%98%AF%E7%A1%AC/a-69875002Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:52) The Chinese government's official website has added a column of "punishing 'Taiwan independence' stubborn molecules" and reporting emails caused dissatisfaction in Taiwan.(00:02:57) Japanese Prime Minister visited Central Asia and China and Russia's competitive influence(00:04:52) He Jinli partner Walz's position is soft or hard?
- Duration:
- 6m
- Broadcast on:
- 09 Aug 2024
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Good morning, and welcome to Simply Politics from China. It's Friday, August 9th. On today's show, the Chinese government's official website adds a column on punishing Taiwan independence and reporting emails causing dissatisfaction in Taiwan. Plus, we discuss the Politburo's rare naming and the need to guard the inner role, and we delve into the visit of the Japanese Prime Minister to Central Asia and the competitive influence of China and Russia. Is Hijinli partner Walz's position soft or hard? This coverage and more, up next. I'm David, and you're listening to Simply Politics from China. I apologize for the confusion, but the closing sentence provided is incomplete, making it difficult to create a smooth transition to the opening sentence about the new section on the Chinese government's website targeting Taiwan independence elements. If you could please provide the full closing sentence, I would be happy to assist in generating a naturally flowing transition between the two topics. David, this new section was added after Beijing released the 22 opinions on punishing Taiwan independence, stubborn elements on June 21st. The official websites of the Taiwan Work Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council have added this section and set up a dedicated reporting email address for Taiwanese political figures who have been included in the list. And who are these stubborn elements that this section refers to? The section lists a total of 10 people as Taiwan independence, stubborn elements. These include nine former and current government officials, legislators or important cadres from the Democratic Progressive Party, such as Su Teng Chang, Yu Sikun, Joseph Wu, Shao Bikim, Gulixiang, Chai Chi Chiang, Kir Chen Ming, Lin Fei Fan and Wang Ting Yu. The other person, Chen Jiao Hua, is a former legislator of the new power party. What has been the reaction in Taiwan to this development? Both the ruling and opposition parties in Taiwan have expressed dissatisfaction with this move. They believe that it is not conducive to cross-straight exchanges between Taiwan and mainland China. However, Beijing authorities have stated that this section only targets a small number of Taiwan independence, stubborn elements and does not involve the vast majority of Taiwanese people. And what about the U.S. government? Have they commented on this matter? The U.S. government has not directly commented on this matter. However, they have reiterated that Washington's one China policy remains unchanged. Thanks for that report, James. Shifting our focus to another part of Asia, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida embarked on a three-day visit to Central Asia on Friday, August 9. He is set to attend a summit with the five Central Asian countries, including Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. This trip underscores the Kishida government's intention to bolster ties with this energy and resource-rich region. Experts believe that Kishida's visit includes considerations of domestic politics and geopolitics. Here to discuss this further is Bella, a correspondent for Simply Politics from China. Can you tell us more about the purpose of this visit? Certainly, David. Prime Minister Kishida's visit to Central Asia is seen as a strategic move to strengthen Japan's relations with the region, which is rich in energy resources. According to officials cited by Japan Broadcasting Corporation, Kishida plans to showcase a new cooperation framework between Japan and the five Central Asian countries at this summit. What does this new cooperation framework entail? The new cooperation framework is quite comprehensive. It includes popularizing green technologies such as decarbonization, improving regional interconnectivity, perfecting infrastructure, and cultivating talents in the digital and administrative fields. It also aims to expand the import and export of agricultural products. The goal is to promote cooperation between Japan and the five Central Asian countries in a wide range of fields. And what are the geopolitical considerations behind this visit? Experts believe that Kishida's visit is not just about strengthening economic ties. It also includes considerations of domestic politics and geopolitics. Strengthening relations with Central Asia could help Japan diversify its energy sources and increase its influence in the region. Thanks for that report, Bella. Shifting our focus to the U.S., Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate and Democratic Vice-Presidential candidate Tim Walz has an interesting connection with China. He taught at a high school in Foshan, a city in northern Guangdong Province, China, for a year in 1989. This makes him the first U.S. presidential or vice-presidential candidate to have lived in China since George H.W. Bush, who served as U.S. Ambassador to Beijing in 2007. Here to discuss this further is Celeste, a correspondent for Simply Politics from China. Celeste, can you tell us more about Walz's experience in China? Sure, David. In a 2019 interview with The Hill, Walz said that he went to China because he saw that the country was about to start developing. After returning to the U.S. from China, Walz and his wife Gwen Walz founded a company that specializes in arranging summer trips to China for U.S. high school students. What has Walz said about China since his return? According to Bloomberg, Walz once said that if China had the right leadership, there is no limit to what they can achieve. He also argued that the U.S. does not necessarily have to establish an adversarial relationship with China. He believes that the U.S. needs to maintain a firm stance on China's actions in the South China Sea, but also that the two countries can cooperate in many areas. And how has this been received in the context of the current U.S.-China competition? Well, David, against the backdrop of intensifying U.S.-China competition, whether Walz's China policy is hawkish or dovish has become a focus of discussion. His past experience and statements indicate a nuanced view of China, which could influence his approach if he becomes vice president. Thanks for the update, Celeste. And with that, we wrap up our stories for today. Thanks for listening to Simply Politics from China. We'll see you back here tomorrow. [MUSIC] [BLANK_AUDIO]