Tensions escalate between Taiwan and China amid US visits l ABCNL

ABC News' Bob Woodruff traveled around Taiwan to speak with residents about U.S. delegations visiting the island and the historical context of Taiwan and China's tense relations.

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[AlexNH]

He said “No I’m a soldier!” Mad respect!!

[felipeorellana]

Long live Taiwanese people ! They have the legitimate right to choose their own politics !

[AllenHanPR]

I lived in Taiwan growing up, came back to the States in 2003. I never recalled people having English fluency to the point of conversation. Things have changed a lot I think since I left.

[jasongunningham]

I have a Lot of respect for the Taiwanese men and women that are willing to fight to protect their country. 🫡

[underarmbowlingincidentof]

respect to them for removing those statues.
the origins of taiwanese modern history are bloody. The 228 incident is still in the memories of people.
No statues of the perpetrators are needed to remember things like that. Even tough without him Taiwan would not exist. It takes courage to stay loyal to ones new ideals.
hope that one day the US as well will remove the statues of slave holders and put up memorials to the victims instead.

[MichaelIGDE]

All bark no bite, besides releasing and lying about the ‘19

[PeichunWang]

Thank you for such great reporting! "Give me liberty, or give me death." As a Taiwanese, I can't agree more!

[accutronitisthend]

China and Poo-Bear don't dictate where the US can and can't go! NEVER HAVE, NEVER WILL!

[nova]

Taiwan is awesome. Never heard a peep of drama from them. They make high quality advanced manufacturing for all our tech. If there's any country we need to protect, it's them.

[moinmahmud]

We must protect Taiwan for the future of video games

[eddiemendoza]

Taiwan and the US are so much alike as far as fighting spirit.

[Ationgtw]

Taiwanese are resilient people. They will not give up freedom, sovereignty and democracy.

[miltonchu]

"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." -- Elmer Davis

[serniebanders]

We stand with the 24 million free citizens of Taiwan and its legitimate Republic of China government exiled on Formosa 🇹🇼

[ccbc]

The people of taiwan have tried freedom and democracy, and it has been working for them so far, that's why they find it difficult to submit back to an authoritarian state.

[mardjusudirdjo]

If US is not provoking...China and Taiwan is living peacefully..

[gabestackson]

Wars and Rumors of Wars. Understand what time we are in people. It’s about to get real🙏🙌

[rockinroland]

I am an American in Taiwan and I always wondered how advanced the military bases are in Taiwan right now. I feel a bit safer after watching this video and hearing many Taiwanese believe in freedom/democracy. Living in Taiwan for 2 years, I can say that most people love America and Japan the most. They also hope no war occurs and wish China was more of a friendly business partner rather than a bully making threats.

[louistan]

There are 535 people in the US Congress and Senate. They will have to split the visits up and complete their pilgrimage to Taiwan to make it a Guinness Record. It is going to be truly busy times for Tsai.

[RAWGRIP]

Tell Winnie the Pooh to keep his military toys away from Taiwan...