Rep. Rich McCormick: U.S. Should Formally Recognize Taiwan as an Independent Country

Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Georgia) argues the U.S. should formally recognize Taiwan as an independent country, instead of continuing its policy of strategic ambiguity. I asked him why:

"Same reason that Trump went out on a limb and recognized Israel and Jerusalem as the capital and did the things that he needed to do to shore up somebody who's a friend, somebody who's an ally. Taiwan is strategically important to us, not just because they produce all those great chips at TSMC, but because of that strategic location, that geographic location, those straits, where 70% of the world's traded wealth goes through every year, where 70% of the world's population is centered around that geographical area—and what it means to us to make sure that that country remains independent. Why not pick a winner and a loser? Why not stand up to them? This is why I believe in a strong military and deterrence."

…I want to make sure that the quad is strong, that we have Japan, India, Australia, New Zealand, all on the same team, not to mention South Korea. I want to make sure that China has a bunch of people in that area that make sure that they feel like if I do something out of line…then I'm going to be punished for it.”

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