Full interview with former President Ma Ying-jeou: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hcCThMSGt5bdips.html

Hey guys, it's super windy. Let's go to the rooftop to film 😆

Taiwan is a democracy ,they can vote for who ever it wants!

So often we have seen leaders like that Taiwanese opposition Senator, "China will like us better if we dont buy big defense systems." Germany before WW II took advantage of such appeasers to the detriment of Europe. Taiwan should double its defense budget just as Japan has wisely done.

I don't think RoC and PRC had ever declared/agreed upon the end of of the civil war since 1940s. So just a continuation of the civil war.

I pray there will never be war between Chinese people again.

Russia has been on the war game longer than China and even it didn’t know what it was doing.

Taiwan is not alone, we have allies.

one important thing you are missing out is the geography and history

You are never ready for war...unless you are the aggressor...however that doesn't always betray the outcome,past wars have proved this...and tech doesn't always trump determination of a people nor are numbers a guide to a stiff defence.

Yes, the Taiwanese may not be ready….But neither is China.

You cant negotiate with a bully.

As of 6:11 I've seen some other videos which explain the difficulties invading Taiwan. I guess when it comes to terrain, armed forces face all the same challenges as they would in the last century.

"It's really hard for a democracy to deal with a non-democracy." An understatement for the ages.

I believe Taiwan has to think outside the box and develop non-military strategies to maintain its status. Taiwan cannot outcompete China in terms of military spending, but Taiwan can develop itself in such a way that maintaining its quasi-independent status is seen as beneficial to China.

I think most of people in Taiwan are in fact ready and even if not, are working to make Taiwan safer. However some people say Taiwan is not ready. Some people say Taiwan will never win. Those people are in fact the ones who prefer to settle or prefer to not fight. The price of letting your enemy know that you are choosing not to fight is you must kneel and beg.

She doesn't love you anymore bro. Quit chasing after her. You're embarrassing yourself.

I watched that interview. He gave the impression he was saying keep dialogue open. This is in regards to what he said about trusting Xi on cross border relations. His defense part of the interview, was rather upsetting. But that guy did say he operated in a manner of vagueness to allow all sides to interoperate what he said in their own liking.

My suggestion: lots of sea mines. unmanned one-way sea drone boats.

Of course not ready

8:27 I personally think how Conventional War tactics are combined with Asymmetric War tactics, in fact they complement each other and can't make each other feel better.

Simple , just continue the STATUS QUO ...

Irredentism is one of the gratest evils of our age.

Not a mutual documentary. Should do more research on this topic, not recommended.

Japan Philippines Australia South Korea can easily step up as monster force to help

As of 7:59 I was surprised to hear the word "fewer" during this interview. That is the correct word to use when there is less of something that is countable, like people, or bullets. So correct usage would be fewer bullets, or less ammunition. I mention this because the narration of most videos uses the word "less" for everything, and I have often commented on any incorrect usage.

Let me guess, more weapons?

As much time as US Congresspeople spend on their cell phones and laptops, I can definitely imagine that the case can easily be made to both parties to defend TSMC... uh, I mean Taiwan.

Why do you need to invade your own territory? Huh.

If you want peace in your country, defend your freedom. if people are determined enough, you can find a way to achieve peace. I suggest watching brave heart. Sacrifice means freedom.

Doesn’t Taiwan *mass produce* the world’s fastest, most dense chips? Shouldn’t the AI on their automated defense systems and autonomous weapons be Platinum Class?

WTH???? Why choose a rooftop to film? You can’t find an indoor studio?

Keep standing up, Taiwan. It's your home.

Talking to China is useless. China will take Taiwan if it can regardless of who is president in Taiwan. China is just waiting for the right moment to invade Taiwan. Right now the US is strong and could deter China. If China thinks it can get away with taking Taiwan it will do so. Russia invaded Ukraine because it thought no one would mind too much or do too much. Its the same situation with China.

Another great program by DW! What is it with American media? Are they afraid of losing advertisers?

Maybe don’t film your next interview on the roof on a skyscraper on a windy afternoon.

Taiwan needs to invest in mass production of thousands of sea and air drones. As seen in Ukrainian, there are able to take out expensive warships with tens of cheap sea drones. Thousands of air drones can also set up cloud of drones to intercept and destroy invading airplanes. Cheap balloon drones can also set up a defence for aerial attacks. Training drone staff to use all these drones will pay off compared to expensive armaments bought from USA. Taiwan’s chip making and gamers can be used for this small scale mass manufacturing and training

I think one thing said in the video is very on-point and spot-on "Taiwan is doing something really suicidal because it is voting for a leader that is considered provokative by beijin but is doing not nearly enough to prevent itself from being destroyed by mainland china." - Absolute Gold. It is a very good insinuation of taiwanese people aren't willing to bear up arms to defend themselves, and that's a very huge thing to consider when you're choosing who to support when you're a capable international third party.

Prevent? Or Prepare? Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum

There is no way but to trust xi if he says he will not attack taiwan. But that does not mean taiwan do nothing during the meantime. The interview was so skewed

PRC is a joke 😂

The reason why the Taiwan issue is very important is because of trade. Gathering, natural resource and trade For centuries throughout history has been a very important fact in causing wars. “The Seven Years War” was literally fought over trade. As well as many other wars were fought over trade.

Politicians ruin Taiwan and China. Mr Lai can turn this around by just talking to China, open a channel of communication. Let's see what he would do.

We are living in a time where the peace makers are considered controversial 😞

love to see DW judging other countries affair but forgot what's going on in it's own country. Germany industry is moving out of country.

Some clowns got no idea how important taiwan issue is to everyone😆😆

its almost like undermining another nation’s unity is a losing battle

The lead designer of Israel's Iron Dome middle defense system was in Taiwan in 2019 for a tech convention. he wouldn't say why he was in Taiwan.

10% of gdp isn't realistic.

Does not Germany consider Taiwan a part of China? Is it not an act of agression from Germany acting as Taiwan is an independent country?

Taiwan's military should put emphasis on intense, modern technology and leadership training, which will have a great spillover into Taiwan economy. So many strong TW companies were founded by military specialists.

What is the purpose of the disturbing background noise?

The fact is that Taiwan is an independent democracy. The concept of one China is just a formality in international relations.

Strange comment... Taiwanese need to be spending 10% of their GDP on USA weapons...? Why not 20%? Or 5%? Interesting views.

william Lai said he will protect Taiwan, but how?

Taiwan is not China and Taiwan have their own right to live in peace without threat from her neighbor like China.

1.4 billion versus. 25 million is the decider.

Besides Japan and Germany, there are also few additional political colonies like Taiwan under USA

I pray for the growth of Taiwan population 🙏 and People ❤

Big leaders think they unify their dreamland, common people just want freedom of thought, speech and explore our own lives like intelligent beings, and not as slaves of one leader.

Comparisons with Ukraine vs Russia are extremely misleading. Ukraine was a huge country with a very big population by european standards, russia only had two and a half more population. In comparison even if you take A BILLION mainland chinese out of the equation Taiwan still has a population 20 times smaller, its absolutely incomparable.

Both current Constitutions of People's Republic China in mainland , Republic of China in Taiwan, two sides of strait, state that there is only one China which includes both mainland China and Taiwan island. So, trying to be independent, first of all Taiwan needs to change its own Constitution.

US anti intervesionist? Is the American speaker hallucinating? LoL

Dear Dr. Prof. Sahin, My name is Tom Chang, and I am from Taiwan. I took Turkish Airlines and 40 rescue men to save the lives to Istanbul on February 6, 2023! Taiwan was one of the first rescue teams to arrive in the Turkiye earthquake area. And the donations are over 50 million US dollars in total from the people and government! In 2011, we also donated over 200 million euros to the Japan 311 earthquake! In 2008, we also donated over 200 million euros to the Wenchuan earthquake in China! You'll never find such a friendly and love-caring country as Taiwan in the world! I have some questions to ask you: 1. Why can Taiwan's government not buy EUA vaccines directly from your company? (The Taiwan government said that they did not get your reply in the final confirmation.) 2: Why Taiwan businessmen who purchase 15 million doses of BioNTech vaccines need to pay commission to China's agent According to the news report, Besides Taiwan,are there any other countries that pay commissions to BioNTech vaccines? EUA vaccines should not be regarded as general commodities but as a way to save the lives of human beings! Take an example: if your neighbor started a fire and it burned over your house and all the village, You need water to put out the fire. But you must pay commission to the firestarter ( China)! Taiwan paying commission to your China agent is completely immoral and disgraceful behavior! Only 700 people died in Covid-19 in Taiwan in 2020. In the middle of 2021, when Taiwan started to take EUA vaccines, The deaths of the vaccinated were over 1000, but the deaths of COVID-19 affected were 900! That is why I did not take any EUA vaccines as well as you! You always said that you were a scientist! But unfortunately, I am really disappointed in your company's surrender to your China agent! Two years ago, the German minister of economy wrote a letter to the Taiwan government begging for a sufficient TSMC chip. Why Taiwan's government did not write a letter to the German government to beg for the BNT vaccine? Because we are not beggars! How Taiwan treats China as it is hit by earthquakes! (The Taiwan government and the people donated over 200 million euros to China.) As reported, Taiwan paid about 100 million euros in commission to your China agent! It is shameless! In 1990, I was invited to be a visitor to a German family in Koblenz, Mainz. Germany is my second country, as well as yours! For the past 3 decades, over 100 times in and out of Germany and I have local friends on six continents around the globe. I hope that you can give me a reply to my questions! If Not I can only open this letter to German and European media! Also, I will ask my Swedish friend to translate this letter and send it to Stockholm Nobel Committee that you are not qualified to be a candidate for the Nobel Prize! Because you neglected and sacrificed the health of 23 million friendly Taiwanese people. All the best! Tom Chang PS. This letter is not for me ,not for Taiwan , but for the democratic world . Taiwan opposition party attacked Taiwan government that it rejected the purchase of BioNTech vaccine during 2020-2021 ！ There are some millions of people believed opposition party that Taiwan government blocked BioNTech vaccine imported to Taiwan! Taiwan opposition party agree that one China two system（according to 九二 consensus in 1992,in Singapore) Can you imagine that Taiwan TSMC will be control by China in the future ? I will never go to visit Germany again if I can’t receive your reply !

A potential Chinese takeover of Taiwan could significantly disrupt the global microchip supply chain, impacting numerous industries worldwide, including smartphone, electric car, and AI development. Taiwan currently produces a dominant share (>80%) of advanced microchips, and losing this access would create a major bottleneck and mass production of advanced chips in the US or Europe is unlikely in the near future, as CEOs of major chipmakers like AMD and NVIDIA have discussed publicly. Catching up with Asia's production capacity could take 5-10 years.

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Very nice review. Thank you, DW!

DW is so lost in Asia, it is difficult to begin how to explain something as complicated as this. Basically, Taiwan knows it is vulnerable even without a hot war.

Don't make Taiwan another Ukraine, please. Chinese people, both in BJ and TW, are peaceful and just want to earn a good and prosperous living in the coming future. Please kindly respect our wishes for peace.

ROC should have declared independence a long time ago, when PRC was weak and cannot extend its influence. It’s now too late and only a matter of time before it is gobbled up by PRC. As soon as the EU and US stop relying on Taiwan’s hold on the chip fab industry, it’s game over for Taiwan. And that is something the PRC can wait

People in Europe may not understand it, but the Taiwan issue is a serious issue that concerns all the democratic nations of the Pacific. It is the spark of World War III.

Is Russia really fighting with its full force so as to assert that Ukraine is using asymmetric strategy in the conflict?I don't think so

The woman on the top floor would like to dive into the pacific when she face the conditions she mentioned above 😂

Taiwan's democratic system is a shining example of how to make a democracy work. If China wants to take Taiwan, they would've done it by now.

Why Ma Ying-jeou? You were making a terrible mistake by interviewing the wrong person. His views concerning China or Xi are badly questioned by all people in Taiwan as well as all the political parties here.

Good lord, DW, was the “be afraid!” background music necessary?

question: might sound dumb, but why doesn't taiwan invest in nuclear weapons as a deterrent to attacks, or are they party to a treaty which restricts them from developing any nuclear weapons?

People being interviewed don't like feeling like they're in a wind tunnel

Very informative without being able to offer any solutions to the problems facing the Taiwanese. One can only wait and see.

Mad support for Taiwan - Phillipines supports you - we share the same territorial issues from the sea and land-grabbing monster

There are three parties and most people did not vote for this guy. Most of the seats went to the KMT who are against Taiwan's independence. It's a good way of keeping people happy without causing a war and gradually uniting with the mainland.

I mean the question of can Taiwan defend itself… Taiwan exists now so the answer is already right in front of us. Taiwan is already defending itself.

Taiwan 🇹🇼 don't worry, all you need to do is look how the US is supporting Ukraine, for as long as it takes. 😊

Remember the Tiananmen incident? The Chinese Communist Party destroyed the Tiananmen Square memorial in Hong Kong. That's the way the Chinese government does it. Taiwan's democracy will also be forcibly destroyed.

Taiwan needs to know how Ukraine defeated Russia in Avdiivka with massive support from EU, NATO as well as USA. Very good lesson learn

pick a less windy place to interview next time, Jesus Christ bananas, how many times did she have to fix her hair xD

That chinese University professor feels like he is reading a script written by the CCP.

rather acquire Taiwan by force or peacefully, there are 1.4 billion mainland people willing want to take Taiwan which they thought Taiwan and Mainland is one nation. psychologically Taiwan people not fully anti mainland china, it was dreaming the beauty of mainland but anti authoritarian regime and keep a distance is okay. many are not anti- china thought that they are chinese heritage. It is so easy to break up internally. defending Taiwan is lesser hold tight than to pro china, although pro democracy but have sympathy to and admit mainland China as its motherland.

If China is not concerned over the lives of innocent Taiwanese if it invades the island, which it regards as a renegade part of the nation, then the mainland would certainly have taken Taiwan years ago. And the US knows this but is still hoping to try to use Taiwan and its separatist leaders as a pawn against China. But China has the patience to wait out and defend against US continuous threats and provocations in the region, and look forward to an eventual peaceful reunification with Taiwan.

Thank you DW to showing the situation in Taiwan and how the Chinese government is suppressing the will of the people in Taiwan.

As an American who's government currently supports Taiwan, honestly, in a regular citizens lives, we dont care, let them figure it out, but most beneficial to all sides is something along the lines of the 1992 consensus, where Taiwan would be a SAR like Hong Kong and Macau however a permanent one whereas Hong Kong are temporary SARS until 2047 and 2049, Taiwan would be a permanent SAR.

Wow! The best documentary-news I've seen in a long while. It captures the tension, mood, and details of this harrowing issue.

First you have to compare the military budget between Taiwan and China then analyze what kind of assymmetric warfair you can do to prevent wars. The best example is North Korea, they developed nuclear weapons with the help of Russians. The peace between the two koreas has last 70 years regardless the gap of military budget between them. The question is why we don't have the same NATO structure in East Asia where China becomes the major threat to democracy globally. I can see how Japan and Taiwan are fully on board with the idea but they both don't have nuclear weapons. China is gearing up in production of nuclear war heads and hypersonic missiles. The US alone can't maintain the nuke superiority for long.

They talk about this during these times so that we do not forget. Not to disregard what is happening now. Communist country needs taiwans computer chips to become world powerl, taiwan wants to be free. Other countries also want to rebuild their old territory/power. It is all important

Taiwan is a thriving democracy. Its critical geopolitical position and its technology advancements has made it an important partner of the free world.

Bro, China has never announced any war in decades, but western media keep saying things about china’s ambitions, meanwhile USA has never stopped declaring war 😅

14:36 A very simplistic way of looking at the threat. Even from a bystander's (albeit ethnic Chinese) POV, the comparison between Taiwan and Israel this way is amateurish and lacking in insight how the Chinese mind work, both at leadership and populace levels.

Common sense: ROC and PRC are two rival Chinese regimes. Taiwan is never a country but a provincial name. Lai Qingde is the current president of ROC rather than the provincial governor, proclaiming to democracy

Wrong. Taiwan does have to declare its independence even if it's practically independent. It's their right as a nation. 🇹🇼

21:42 People always talk about Beijing "breaking" their promise, yet not one mention of HK breaking _their_ promise *first.* HK had a constitutional duty under Article 23 of their mini-constitution to create their very own National Security Law (NSL). But almost half of the 50 year period, they STILL did not create any NSL. Thats how rioters were able to destroy their city to the extent that they had with practically zero consequences. Thats why Beijing had to intervene, because of HK breaking their promise first. Not the other way around