This article, titled "The Clarion Call to Combat Communism is Sounding" (written by Hsieh Chin-kuan on February 7, 2026), provides a commentary on the geopolitical landscape involving Taiwan, the United States, and China. It contrasts the diplomatic strategies of the Trump administration and the Lai Ching-te administration with the activities of Taiwan's opposition parties.
The key points of the article are:
1. Trump-Xi Diplomacy
Phone Call: On February 4, 2026, President Trump posted on Truth Social about an "excellent" and lengthy phone call with Xi Jinping.
Key Topics: They discussed trade, military issues, the war in Ukraine, Iran, and Taiwan.
Economic Deals: China committed to purchasing large quantities of U.S. agricultural products (20 million tons of soybeans this season and 25 million next season) and energy products (oil and gas).
Upcoming Visit: Trump announced he plans to visit China in April 2026, marking his first trip there in his second term.
2. KMT-CCP Forum Reopening
The article criticizes the Kuomintang (KMT) for sending a delegation, led by Vice Chairman Andrew Hsia (Hsiao Hsu-cen), to Beijing on February 2, 2026, to restart the "Cross-Strait Economic, Trade, and Cultural Forum."
The forum focused on 15 points of cooperation across five areas, including tourism, emerging industries (AI and green energy), healthcare, environmental protection, and disaster prevention.
The author characterizes this as "pro-China" behavior and accuses the KMT and TPP of "paralyzing" Taiwan’s defense budget in the Legislative Yuan.
3. Taiwan-U.S. Economic Partnership
President Lai Ching-te held a press conference on February 3, 2026, regarding the 6th "Taiwan-U.S. Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue" (EPPD) held in Washington D.C.
The dialogue focused on Economic Security (building "non-red" supply chains), Innovative Economy (semiconductors, AI, and drones), and a Prosperous Future (broad cooperation in digital infrastructure and critical minerals).
4. Technology and Regional Relations
TSMC in Japan: TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei visited Japan to announce that the second Kumamoto plant will produce 3nm chips, with investment increasing to $17 billion.
Legislative Controversy: The article mentions the swearing-in of Li Zhen-xiu (TPP) as the first legislator of mainland Chinese descent, raising concerns about her dual nationality and loyalty to Taiwan.
Conclusion
The author concludes that while the global community—led by the U.S. under Trump—is "awakening" to the threat of the CCP, Taiwan's opposition parties remain too close to Beijing. The author expresses hope for a "prosperous and free" 2026 through the strengthening of the Taiwan-Japan-U.S. alliance.
【川習非常棒的通話】
川普總統於2026年2月4日星期三,在真實社交平台Truth Social @realdonaldtrump發表帖文說:我剛剛與中國國家主席習近平進行了一次非常棒的電話交談。這是一次長時間且內容詳盡的通話,我們討論了許多重要議題,包括貿易、軍事、我即將於四月進行的中國之行(我非常期待!)、台灣問題、俄烏戰爭、伊朗局勢、中國從美國購買石油和天然氣、中國考慮增購農產品、包括將本季大豆產量提高到2000萬噸,他們已承諾下達中美關係,以及我與習近平主席的私人關係,都非常良好,我們都意識到維持這種良好關係的重要性。我相信,在我未來三年的總統任期內,與習近平主席和中華人民共和國相關的工作將會取得許多正面成果!唐納德·J·川普總統
【真實社交川普帖文】
Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump Feb. 04, 2026, 9:38 AM: I have just completed an excellent telephone conversation with President Xi of China. It was a long and thorough call, where many important subjects were discussed, including Trade, Military, the April trip that I will be making to China (which I very much look forward to!), Taiwan, the War between Russia/Ukraine, the current situation with Iran, the purchase of Oil and Gas by China from the United States, the consideration by China of the purchase of additional Agricultural products including lifting the Soybean count to 20 Million Tons for the current season (They have committed to 25 Million Tons for next season!), Airplane engine deliveries, and numerous other subjects, all very positive! The relationship with China, and my personal relationship with President Xi, is an extremely good one, and we both realize how important it is to keep it that way. I believe that there will be many positive results achieved over the next three years of my Presidency having to do with President Xi, and the People's Republic of China! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP
面對地緣政治局勢變動,AI與半導體等高科技產業,越來越重視安全、可信與韌性,並加速建構具備韌性的「非紅供應鏈」。在這樣的關鍵時刻,這屆EPPD會議,臺灣與美國簽署了「矽盛世宣言及台美經濟安全合作聯合聲明」Joint Statement on the Pax Silica Declaration and U.S.-Taiwan Economic Security Cooperation,具體展現臺美攜手強化經濟安全的共同承諾。未來,雙方將準備成立工作小組,持續針對雙方重要關切議題,保持密切溝通、加強互動,一起打造更安全、更有韌性的供應鏈。