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[–] TheGrandNagus@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Youve described Taiwan as ally

Because they are.

while Britain doesn’t not even recognise them as a state

Very few do. That's unfortunate, but countries can't really get by if China decides to sanction them. They're very embedded in the world economy. So we support Taiwan while not officially recognising them as a state wink wink.

The UK has recognised them more than most though. There are embassies, there have been state visits (extremely rare when it comes to Taiwan), and the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Select Committee have stated that "Taiwan is an independent country" - in other words, the UK has went as far as you can go in recognising Taiwan without having sanctions from China.

If you put any thought into the geopolitical and economic ramifications of it, you'd understand why it's a lot more complex than the primary school-level understanding you appear to have of the situation.

You think the world is run on morals

Never said that. You asked why the UK should defend allies being invaded by dictatorships like Russia or China, and I gave that as one of the reasons to do so.

and that Britain needs semiconductors from TSMC

Because they do, along with everybody else.

but you can’t tell me which promise

Committments made to help allies.

or why we can’t use semi conductor from any of the other manufacturers.

Omg are you actually this clueless? Practically everyone uses TSMC. The world would be set back so much without TSMC. They're the market leader. Even Intel uses TSMC.

and morals

You don't see what's morally wrong with Russia or China invading their neighbours, killing thousands, and making them live under a dictatorship? You don't see what's morally wrong with Russia committing a genocide now? The rape and torture they've committed and are committing right now?

Jesus. I mean I know you're a tankie, but that's fucked up even for them.

It's not unfair to call to you a fucking know nothing Moron, educated by YouTube.

Ironic.