美媒接连批赖清德“台独”言论，台媒：华盛顿对赖的观感正转为“麻烦制造者2.0”

Core Viewpoint - Recent articles from American think tanks and media criticize Taiwan's leader Lai Ching-te for his reckless behavior and suggest a "gradual unification" approach, raising significant attention and interpretation within Taiwan [1][2][3]. Group 1: Criticism of Lai Ching-te - Lai Ching-te is labeled as a "troublemaker" and "peace destroyer" by Chinese officials, with accusations of provoking tensions through his refusal to acknowledge the "1992 Consensus" and promoting "Taiwan independence" [1]. - The U.S. think tank RAND Corporation's report emphasizes the need for Taiwan to act with restraint to avoid escalating tensions with mainland China, highlighting Lai's provocative statements as a contributing factor to instability [2][3]. Group 2: Shift in U.S. Perspective - Articles from U.S. media indicate a shift from hawkish to more restrained views regarding Taiwan, suggesting that while Taiwan is important to U.S. interests, it is not a critical survival issue [4]. - The term "troublemaker 2.0" is used to describe Lai Ching-te, reflecting a growing distrust in his leadership due to his emphasis on "new two-state theory" and ideological rigidity [8]. Group 3: Implications for Taiwan's Future - Analysts warn that Lai's continued provocative stance could lead to adverse consequences for Taiwan, as the U.S. may not provide the expected support in the event of a conflict [5][7]. - The collective anxiety among the Taiwanese public regarding U.S. defense commitments is rising, with increasing skepticism about the reliability of American support [8].