Should US allow Taiwan's President to visit Washington DC?

Question

What do you think about this? Our government is so afraid of Red China and not respect the democracy of Taiwan. We allow the Red China to interfere with our policy without any objection. It is so confusing to our believing. Which you prefer, a democracy Taiwan or a no human right Red China?

Answer 1

i think if you're trying to get anything done, visiting with the head of state in that country is an important factor.  hosting the meeting shows a commitment to your view.

and as far as taiwan goes, it's pretty clear what the best choice would be.

Answer 2

First of all it must be carefully pointed out that, technically speaking, there is no "Taiwan President."   The President in Taiwan is officially known as the "President of the Republic of China."

Hence, your question becomes: "Should US allow the Republic of China's President to visit Washington DC?"  The answer is "Absolutely not."

The Republic of China is an illegal regime.   This is easily seen by examining the historical details.

Under international law, the Japanese surrender in Taiwan (October 25, 1945) marked the beginning of the military occupation of Taiwan.  There was no transfer of sovereignty on that day.   The United States is the "conqueror" and will be the "principal occupying power."   The ROC is fulfilling the role of a subordinate occupying power.   In other words, there is a principal-agent relationship between the USA and the ROC.

In December 1949, high officials of the ROC moved their central government to occupied Taiwan, thus becoming a government in exile.

It is an established principle of international law that there are no actions which can be taken by a government in exile in order for it to become recognized as the "legitimate government" of its current locality of residence.

In the peace treaty (San Francisco Peace Treaty) of 1952, Japan renounced all sovereignty over Taiwan, but the Republic of China was not designated as the "receiving country."

Hence, under international law, the Republic of China does not own the territorial title to the areas of Formosa and the Pescadores, and without its own territory cannot be considered a sovereign nation.   It is therefore obvious to say that the Republic of China is not the legitimate government of Taiwan.

To repeat, in response to the question "Should US allow the Republic of China's President to visit Washington DC?"  For anyone who understands the workings of international law, the answer is "Absolutely not."

Answer 3

Yes. He should be welcomed with open arms & a state dinner.

Answer 4

$$$$$$$ talks...

And with about 200billions in trade deficit, China hold the US by its balls...

Answer 5

Taiwan is our ally- both strategically and politically. They should be respected and treated as such.