Group 1 - TikTok has established a data security joint venture in the US, with major investors including Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX, while ByteDance retains a 19.9% stake as the largest single shareholder [1] - The US-Taiwan investment cooperation memorandum reduces tariffs on Taiwanese products from 20% to 15%, requiring Taiwan to invest $250 billion in the US, particularly in the semiconductor sector [1] - The establishment of TSMC's factories in the US is seen as a significant loss for Taiwan, with concerns that 40% of Taiwan's semiconductor capacity may be relocated, impacting local talent and investment [3] Group 2 - The partnership between the US and Taiwan is characterized as a systematic disassembly of Taiwan's economic backbone, trading a 5% tariff reduction for the loss of entire industries [3] - The narrative surrounding Taiwan's cooperation with the US is criticized as a form of economic colonization, where Taiwan's future is tied to US political cycles, rather than genuine support [3] - China's approach is highlighted as one of self-reliance and innovation, contrasting with the US's coercive tactics, emphasizing the importance of maintaining core technologies and market resilience [2][3]
统一是台湾走向光明的不二法门