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This live stream commentary by "大康有话说" on May 9, 2025, covers several geopolitical developments. Key topics include Xi Jinping's controversial remarks on World War II history, which were promptly rebutted by Taiwan, and Taiwan's Lai Ching-te holding the nation's first official V-E Day commemoration. The commentator analyzes the KMT's comparison of Lai to Hitler as a CCP-aligned tactic. The stream also discusses President Trump's signing of a "framework announcement" with the UK on trade, which the commentator, citing Bloomberg, views as largely symbolic. This is contrasted with a Xi-Putin meeting on the same day, which reportedly yielded a "big deal" that the commentator finds lacking in substance, suggesting Xi is keeping options open with the U.S. The report also delves into renewed U.S.-China engagement, supposedly initiated via discussions on fentanyl control, leading to a potential meeting in Switzerland and a New York Post report that Trump might reduce tariffs on Chinese goods to 50-54% soon. Other discussed events include ongoing India-Pakistan tensions with conflicting claims of downed aircraft, developments in the Ukraine war including a drone attack on a Russian airbase and large-scale internet shutdowns in Russia, the election of a new American Pope, and Germany's V-E Day reflections.
Key Developments and Commentary from the Livestream
0:10 Xi Jinping's WWII History Claims Rebutted by Taiwan: Xi Jinping made statements about Taiwan's return to China being a WWII outcome based on the Cairo and Potsdam declarations. Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) refuted this, stating the PRC did not exist at the time of these declarations and that Taiwan was handed to the Republic of China (ROC), not the PRC. UN Resolution 2758 also did not address Taiwan's sovereignty.
3:03 Lai Ching-te Commemorates V-E Day: Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te held Taiwan's first government-level V-E Day commemoration, emphasizing unity against aggression, the prosperity of democracies, and the need for the free world to stand against threats. The commentator praises this as a positive step for Taiwan asserting its sovereignty.
11:43 KMT's Chu Li-luan Likens Lai to Hitler: KMT Chairman Chu Li-luan compared Lai Ching-te and the DPP to Hitler and Nazis. This drew criticism from several European representatives. The commentator views this as a deliberate, CCP-aligned tactic to provide a pretext for potential Chinese aggression, similar to Putin's "denazification" justification in Ukraine.
18:44 India-Pakistan Tensions and Conflicting Claims: Both India and Pakistan make claims and counter-claims about shooting down each other's fighter jets. U.S. officials reportedly confirmed Pakistan used Chinese J-10s to down at least two Indian jets. The commentator believes Pakistan likely downed three Indian jets, and India is matching this claim for a show of parity.
29:11 Ukraine War: Russian Victory Day Preparations Disrupted: A Russian airbase near Moscow, home to aerobatic teams, was reportedly hit by Ukrainian drones. Russia implemented unprecedented, large-scale internet shutdowns across 60% of its territory, citing security for Victory Day, causing significant disruption.
32:52 Trump Calls for Ukraine Ceasefire, EU Support for Kyiv: Trump posted calling for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine. Meanwhile, EU foreign ministers are visiting Kyiv, announcing €1 billion in aid and a new sanctions package against Russia.
35:01 New American Pope Elected (Leo XIV): Robert Prevost from Chicago was elected as the new Pope. While some in the U.S. (like Vance) welcomed an American Pope, MAGA figures like Laura Loomer criticized him as anti-Trump and a "Marxist puppet."
40:18 Germany Reflects on V-E Day, Condemns Russian Aggression: German President Steinmeier thanked the Allies for defeating Nazism and praised the Soviet Red Army's historical role, while strongly condemning Russia's current war in Ukraine and its false "denazification" narrative.
53:35 Trump Signs "Framework Announcement" with UK on Trade: Trump and the UK PM announced a trade deal, with the US lowering tariffs on UK cars (25% to 10%) and steel/aluminum (to 0% with quotas), while the UK opens markets to some US goods. Bloomberg's analysis, cited by the commentator, suggests it's more of a symbolic "framework announcement" than a substantive deal, primarily a political win for Trump.
1:04:50 US Automakers Criticize US-UK Deal: Major US auto manufacturers like GM and Ford criticized the deal, arguing it harms US interests by favoring UK imports over those from North American partners under USMCA.
1:13:30 Xi-Putin Sign "Big Deal" Lacking Substance: On the same day as the US-UK announcement, Xi and Putin signed over 20 agreements. However, the commentator notes a lack of concrete details, especially regarding energy (e.g., the Siberian gas pipeline). It's suggested Xi is keeping his options open amid nascent talks with the U.S.
1:20:13 WSJ Report: US-China Re-engagement via Fentanyl Talks: According to the Wall Street Journal, US-China dialogue resumed with China inquiring about U.S. expectations on fentanyl control, a reversal of Xi's earlier misjudgment that fentanyl was merely a U.S. pretext. This reportedly led to Lighthizer and He Lifeng agreeing to meet in Switzerland.
1:26:08 NY Post: Trump May Cut China Tariffs to 50-54%: The New York Post reported that the Trump administration is considering cutting the 145% tariffs on Chinese goods to 50-54% as early as next week if weekend talks in Switzerland go well. This would be an interim measure while a full trade deal is negotiated.
1:31:52 Commentator's Outlook on US-China Trade Talks: The weekend meeting is likely for ice-breaking and setting principles. A potential outcome is the US reducing tariffs to around 50-54% while China removes retaliatory tariffs, followed by protracted negotiations. The commentator believes China has "no choice" but to accept harsh terms due to its economic situation.