Chinese Social Media on Taiwan: If the U.S. Violates the Law, Why Should We Follow It?.

According to ТСН: The U.S. operation against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has sparked lively discussions on Chinese social media. On Weibo, this topic quickly became incredibly popular, gathering hundreds of millions of views. Users actively share their thoughts on how Washington's actions could serve as an example for Beijing regarding Taiwan.

Parallels between Venezuela and Taiwan

In the comments, Chinese users draw analogies between Venezuela and Taiwan. Many openly call for using 'the same method' for a forceful 'return' of the island.

“I propose to apply this same approach for reunification with Taiwan in the future,” wrote one user.

“If the U.S. ignores international law, why should we adhere to it?”

Ideas from Radical Comments

More radical posts discuss the possibility of a sudden military operation against Taiwan, taking the U.S. actions in Venezuela as an example. The authors of such comments consider the American operation 'an ideal scenario' for forcibly resolving the Taiwan issue.

It is worth noting that the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs previously called U.S. actions in Venezuela 'a blatant violation of international law' and 'an act of hegemony' that threatens stability in Latin America.

Expert Assessments of the Situation

Earlier, expert Andriy Ryzhенко explained what the overthrow of Maduro would mean for Russia. He considers the U.S. operation in Venezuela “a political slap to Putin” and predicts a fall in global oil prices, which will significantly limit Russia's ability to finance its war against Ukraine.

The comments from users and the reactions to them indicate how international events can affect the internal politics of other countries. By noting parallels between different regions, the Chinese are trying to understand how possible scenarios might impact their own situation with Taiwan. The analysis of experts only underscores the importance of monitoring developments on the international stage, as these factors can influence not only the global economy but also the security of individual countries.