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Analysis: Xi puts top brain in charge of Taiwan unification strategy
Nikkei Asia ^

Posted on 01/29/2023 6:17:11 AM PST by FarCenter

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So what role will Wang play in formulating a Taiwan policy during Xi's third term?

One source knowledgeable of China-Taiwan relations noted that Wang will be tasked with writing a theoretical unification strategy fit for the Xi era.

"One may assume that a threat of China using force to unify Taiwan is imminent, but this is not the case. The first step is to launch a new theory that will replace Deng's one country, two systems. Then pressure will be put on Taiwan based on it," the source explained.

The source expects this theory to become a yardstick with which to measure progress and to decide if a military operation is necessary.

Wang is a rare politician. He has served three successive supreme leaders -- Jiang Zemin, who died recently at the age of 96; Hu Jintao, 80; and Xi, 69 -- each time asked to stay on as the leader's brain.

On security issues, Xi is said to respect the advice of the seasoned Wang.

When Xi held talks with the rambunctious Donald Trump, Wang always sat beside him to offer advice. Nobody knew what Trump might say, and Xi needed somebody who could think quickly.

Wang's experience in writing important documents related to security and his past as a professor of international politics at Fudan University prepared him well.

The ability to write in ways that pleases the top leader of the time, however unclear it may seem to outsiders, is perhaps the most important skill to have in the Communist Party.

Wang Huning will be supported by Wang Yi, the 69-year-old former foreign minister, who was promoted to the Politburo. His promotion went against the party's traditional retirement rule that stipulates that officials do not assume new higher posts after they are 68.

Wang Yi also became director of the party's Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission, making him China's top-ranking diplomat.

Needless to say, the top diplomat reports to Xi on foreign affairs and security matters. But for policies involving Taiwan unification and relations with the U.S., Wang Huning is also in Wang Yi's reporting line.

This is because Wang Yi will become secretary general of the Central Leading Group for Taiwan Affairs, where Wang Huning will serve as deputy director. Wang Yi once served as the director of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, China's government.

As a Politburo Standing Committee member, Wang Huning in one of China's top seven and has a much higher level of authority than Wang Yi, a Politburo member.


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KEYWORDS: taiwan
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1 posted on 01/29/2023 6:17:11 AM PST by FarCenter
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To: FarCenter
This guy?


2 posted on 01/29/2023 6:20:00 AM PST by GingisK
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To: FarCenter

Fascinating to watch the Mussolinis and Hitlers of 2023 weave their monstrous webs.


3 posted on 01/29/2023 6:20:44 AM PST by Williams (Stop Tolerating The Intolerant)
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Just buy up all of Taiwan’s politicians , it worked here in America


4 posted on 01/29/2023 6:22:03 AM PST by escapefromboston (Free Chauvin)
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To: FarCenter
The ability to write in ways that pleases the top leader of the time, however unclear it may seem to outsiders, is perhaps the most important skill to have in the Communist Party.

Sums up a great deal of what many "intellectuals" have been doing for at least 100 years.

5 posted on 01/29/2023 6:23:16 AM PST by ClearCase_guy (“You want it one way, but it’s the other way”)
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To: FarCenter
"Top. Brains..."


6 posted on 01/29/2023 6:28:32 AM PST by fidelis (👈 Under no obligation to respond to rude, ignorant, abusive, bellicose, and obnoxious posts.)
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To: FarCenter

That’s easy. The road to Taipei runs through DC. China has to subvert the USA so we will agree to surrender Taiwan. Even Biden isn’t corrupt enough.


7 posted on 01/29/2023 6:30:43 AM PST by devere
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To: fidelis

LOL! Beat me to it!


8 posted on 01/29/2023 6:32:33 AM PST by BradyLS (DO NOT FEED THE BEARS!)
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To: FarCenter
Taiwan relations noted that Wang will be tasked with writing a theoretical unification strategy fit for the Xi era.

Wait - What are Wang's REAL QUALIFICATIONS?

Is Wang trans? Gay? What's his gender? Who was his grandfather? What's his 'pigmentation' level? YOU know - the qualifications that matter.

Is this 'horror of horrors' that Wang was chosen based on merit, intellect and experience?

9 posted on 01/29/2023 6:33:19 AM PST by GOPJ ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muw22wTePqQ Gumballs: Immigrants by the numbers.)
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To: FarCenter
Ask Hong Kong about the value of Chinese promises.

10 posted on 01/29/2023 6:33:43 AM PST by BitWielder1 (I'd rather have Unequal Wealth than Equal Poverty.)
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To: FarCenter

“He is no ordinary Wang. “


11 posted on 01/29/2023 6:47:53 AM PST by dynachrome (“We cannot save Ukraine by dooming the US economy.” Rand Paul)
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To: FarCenter

Ahhhh.

So, it is “unification strategy” and not “invasion”.

One would almost think they are Democrats running Communist China. Oh, wait...


12 posted on 01/29/2023 6:59:31 AM PST by rlmorel ("If you think tough men are dangerous, just wait until you see what weak men are capable of." JBP)
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To: FarCenter
The ability to write in ways that pleases the top leader of the time, however unclear it may seem to outsiders, is perhaps the most important skill to have in the Communist Party.

The ability to pretend to comprehend Biden, however incomprehensible he may appear to those outside the White House, is perhaps the most important skill one must have in the Democratic Party.

13 posted on 01/29/2023 7:09:02 AM PST by Ahithophel (Communication is an art form susceptible to sudden technical failure)
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To: escapefromboston

I bet China takes Taiwan without firing a shot. All it takes is money and a little treason.


14 posted on 01/29/2023 7:14:58 AM PST by virgil (The evil that men do lives after them )
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That would be my guess as well. I don’t think they would waste the money trying to invade the country militarily.


15 posted on 01/29/2023 7:19:38 AM PST by escapefromboston (Free Chauvin)
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To: virgil

Hong Kong capitulated, so will Taiwan. Too much invested in the buildings/infrastructure to see it destroyed when the One China policy is already agreed to by all parties including the US. Not that I agree with it, but unless Taiwan goes back on their agreements, there’s no reason for an invasion.


16 posted on 01/29/2023 7:27:53 AM PST by Golden Eagle (The LGBT indoctrination agenda is designed to outlaw the Bible, and anyone who believes it.)
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To: FarCenter

So Winnie the Poo has Wang, and Bidet has Heels Up?

God help us.


17 posted on 01/29/2023 8:00:12 AM PST by sauropod (“If they don’t believe our lies, well, that’s just conspiracy theorist stuff, there.”)
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To: FarCenter

Man..... that Three Rivers Gorge Dam would look great through some Type 163 Laser Target Designators.... for about 20-30 missiles at the spillways and outlets and then just let water and gravity take care of the rest....

better get a surf board....cause if that dam fails.... surf’s up!!!


18 posted on 01/29/2023 10:37:08 AM PST by Dick Vomer (2 Timothy 4:7 deo duce ferro comitantes)
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To: GingisK

19 posted on 01/29/2023 10:38:55 AM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: FarCenter

The same “Wang” from Caddy Shack? “Hey Wang! Don’t let `em know you’re Jewish!”


20 posted on 01/30/2023 6:42:35 AM PST by Buckeye Battle Cry (Progressivism is socialism. Venezuela is how it ends.)
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