Gordon Chang Warns Macron is Naive on China, Discusses Taiwan Defense and Chip Sales

Macron's Naivete Regarding China and Ukraine

• 💡 Emmanuel Macron is criticized for seeking China's Xi Jinping's help for a Ukraine ceasefire, with Gordon Chang calling it naive.
• 🎯 China has consistently supported Russia, including providing lethal support, and has indicated a desire for the Ukraine war to continue to distract NATO and the US.
• 🧠 China's partnership with Russia is crucial for disrupting the world, with Putin acting on Xi Jinping's behalf.

China's Military Buildup and East Asian Tensions

• 🚀 A significant naval buildup in East Asia is occurring, larger than previous drills, and is seen as an attempt to intimidate Japan.
• ⚠️ China's actions are described as a show of force due to a spat with Japan, but it's unlikely to succeed against a strong Japanese stance.
• 📌 Taiwan's leader warns of increasing Chinese aggression, but the Taiwanese people have not been intimidated.

US Defense of Taiwan

• ✅ Gordon Chang believes the US would defend Taiwan militarily if invaded, drawing parallels to the Korean War intervention.
• 🇺🇸 Despite potential statements from leaders, American actions would likely lead to intervention, similar to Truman's response in Korea.
• 🗺️ Taiwan is considered the anchor of the first island chain and a critical part of the US western defense perimeter; losing it would force confrontation closer to Guam and Hawaii.

US Chip Sales to China

• 💡 A bipartisan group of senators wants to stop Nvidia from selling its best chips to China, a move Chang supports.
• ⚔️ The argument is that China wants these advanced chips to catch up, and allowing them to compete against American products is preferable.
• 🇨🇳 In a coercive society like China, the regime can force programmers to use their technology, unlike in democratic societies where competition relies on programmer preference.