Venezuela Operation Sparks Taiwan Precedent Debate (Full Transcript)

Name: Venezuela Operation Sparks Taiwan Precedent Debate
Uploaded: 2026-01-09T17:07:59+00:00
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Description: China condemns U.S. action in Venezuela as bullying; Trump says Xi will decide on Taiwan as Taipei watches credibility implications.

China condemns U.S. action in Venezuela as bullying; Trump says Xi will decide on Taiwan as Taipei watches credibility implications.

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[00:00:00] Speaker 1: From AI music videos to picking fights online, China loves pointing out what they call the hypocrisy of the U.S. And lately, Chinese social media has been on fire talking about the U.S. military operation targeting Venezuela's president and suggesting it could be some kind of blueprint for Beijing. Now, to be clear, China's government condemned the U.S. actions as, quote, bullying, a serious violation of international law. So the New York Times asked President Trump about this at the White House. Trump said Chinese leader Xi Jinping will decide what he wants to do with Taiwan.

[00:00:31] Speaker 2: It's a source of pride for him. He considers it to be a part of China. And that's up to him what he's gonna be doing. But, you know, I've expressed to him that I would be very unhappy if he did that. And I don't think he'll do that. I hope he doesn't do that. So you don't think you've set a precedent for other countries? He may do it after we have a different president, but I don't think he's gonna do it with me as president.

[00:00:56] Speaker 1: Here in Taipei, most people don't think the U.S. raid will change China's calculations on Taiwan. But some do think China could try to use what happened as an attack on U.S. credibility.

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Chinese social media highlights perceived U.S. hypocrisy, focusing on a U.S. military operation targeting Venezuela’s president and debating whether it sets a precedent for China regarding Taiwan. China’s government condemns the U.S. action as bullying and a violation of international law. Asked about the issue, President Trump says Xi Jinping views Taiwan as part of China and will decide what to do, while Trump says he would be unhappy and doubts Xi would act during his presidency. In Taipei, most people think the Venezuela raid won’t change Beijing’s Taiwan calculus, though some believe China may use it to attack U.S. credibility.

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Venezuela Raid Debate Fuels Taiwan Precedent Talk

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Neutral: The passage is largely analytical and reportorial, discussing geopolitical reactions and potential precedents with limited emotive language beyond China’s condemnation as 'bullying' and Trump’s stated displeasure.

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Question 1:
What concern raised in the segment links the U.S. operation in Venezuela to China’s stance on Taiwan?
It could serve as a blueprint or precedent for Beijing’s actions toward Taiwan.
It guarantees U.S. military support for Taiwan.
It proves Taiwan is legally independent.
It signals China will abandon claims over Taiwan.
Correct Answer:
It could serve as a blueprint or precedent for Beijing’s actions toward Taiwan.

Question 2:
How did China’s government characterize the U.S. actions toward Venezuela’s president?
A humanitarian intervention
Bullying and a serious violation of international law
A necessary counterterrorism mission
A bilateral dispute with no international implications
Correct Answer:
Bullying and a serious violation of international law

Question 3:
What did Trump suggest about the likelihood of Xi taking action on Taiwan during Trump’s presidency?
He was certain Xi would act immediately.
He thought Xi would not do it while Trump is president.
He said the U.S. would support Xi’s decision.
He refused to comment on Xi’s intentions.
Correct Answer:
He thought Xi would not do it while Trump is president.

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