Relations between China and Taiwan are seriously tense. Tesla asks suppliers to avoid production in two countries

The situation in the Taiwan Strait region has become more tense recently, said the Chinese government's Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO). The word “Qingdi tea,” the new president said at a swearing-in ceremony on May 20, warns. “It's like admitting that you want to be Taiwan is independent along with the brand new round He is a dangerous separatist.

Tesla, the popular American electric car maker, has asked its suppliers to prepare for conflicts between Taiwan and China, Nikkei Asia reported. It is scheduled to begin producing various auto parts and components outside China and Taiwan as early as the beginning of next year.

Suppliers who produce components such as printed circuit boards and electric vehicle control systems used in Tesla models sold outside China have received an order from Tesla claiming the growing geopolitical conflict between China and Taiwan could lead to a presidential election this year, six supply chain executives familiar with the matter said. To disrupt the supply chain, thus creating an alternative supply chain source to China may lead to supply chain disruption. Therefore it is the right decision.

“We have received a request from Tesla that they want to produce parts or components for cars outside of China and Taiwan. Tesla hopes that this order will be fulfilled from next year onwards,” said a source from one of the companies that manufactures Tesla parts in Taiwan and elsewhere. It was revealed Nikki Asia

As for Tesla, discussions are ongoing with several Asian suppliers. Whether in Japan, South Korea and other countries, an executive from a Japanese electronics company confirmed to the Nikkei Asia newspaper that his company is one of several Asian companies in discussions with Tesla.

The moves of leading business sectors such as Tesla is the latest example reflecting that investors are uncertain about problems in relations with the Taiwan Strait. Especially now that Taiwan has a new president to replace Tsai Ing-wen.

Chen Binghua, spokesman for the Chinese government's Taiwan Affairs Office, said that no one wants peaceful reunification more than the Chinese government, but China must respond and punish the Democratic Progressive Party for colluding with the influence of foreign countries and provocative with the idea of ​​independence.

Chinese government news agencies, including China Daily and Global Times, wrote articles attacking it. Advocating independence in Zhai's style will cause more confrontation. and instability in the Taiwan Strait. It also leads to neglect and self-destruction.

President Tsai's ideas on Taiwan independence are stronger than those of former President Tsai. But over the years this idea has been tried to be reduced to a more moderate one.

But some analysts believe that throughout his 8-year administration in Taiwan, former President Tsai tried to use ambiguity in negotiations with the Chinese government. Especially with regard to the one-China principle. The former Taiwan president would not use the word two states, but this term is often used on both sides of the strait. It is for the chase, and the matter is made clearer by saying that the Republic of China, or Taiwan, and the People's Republic of China, or mainland China, and no one is under anyone's authority.

In the past, the Chinese government has announced security goals that would have the PLA ready for reunification by 2027, a timeline that falls within the duration of President Tsai's administration. It is therefore not surprising that Taiwan's new leader announced his position in his acceptance speech on May 20 that Taiwan will strengthen its territorial defense while taking necessary measures to deter aggression from China.

Yesterday (May 23) the Taiwanese army deployed troops around the island of Taiwan. He expressed his confidence in the ability to protect the island of Taiwan. After China launched military exercises to punish Taiwan around the island. The exercises are scheduled to last two days in response to what China describes as separatism.

“These exercises not only fail to help build peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait,” he added. “They also reinforce China’s military-focused mentality,” Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense said.

Exercises in the Taiwan Strait and around Taiwan-controlled islands. Which is located next to the coast of China. It happened that within only 3 days after the dismissal of the president, he was installed as the new president of Taiwan.

In the past, he dismissed the president and offered to hold negotiations with China several times but was rejected, which Lai said the people of Taiwan can decide their future and reject China's claims of sovereignty over Taiwan.

The Eastern Battle Command of the People's Liberation Army said that it began joint military exercises involving the army, navy, air force and missile forces in the area surrounding Taiwan at 7:45 a.m. on Thursday, May 23, and began the Taiwan Strait region including the northern, southern and eastern parts of Taiwan. As well as the areas surrounding the islands of Kinmen, Mago, Ukiu and Donjin under Taiwan's control.