• I’ve heard the same observations from political leaders across the spectrum, most recently in London.  Those meetings reminded me that there are plenty of European leaders eager to lean into freedom.

• But it’s going to take all of us.  It will take us working together here in Prague, in Poland, in Portugal.  We have the obligation to speak clearly and plainly to our people and without fear.  We must confront the complex questions presented by this challenge, and we must do so together.

[2.2] Building strong partnership with Taiwan and other democracies https://www.state.gov/secretary-michael-r-pompeo-with-sean-spicer-of-newsmax-tvs-spicer-co/

• In responding to questions on Beijing's anger over the visit of Secretary Alex Azar, of Dept of Health and Human Services, to Taiwan, Secretary Pompeo referred to twice to Taiwan as a country. He also used the term "Taiwanese" twice, the first time referring to the government on the island, and the second time referring to its people.

• In the Shanghai Communique signed during Richard Nixon's groundbreaking trip in Feb 1972, it is stated that:

• "The United States acknowledges that all Chinese on either side of the Taiwan Strait maintain there is but one China and that Taiwan is a part of China. The United States Government does not challenge that position."

• It took nearly 8 years of arduous negotiations, with give-and-take and sidestepping or putting off differences between the two sides, the US recognized the legitimacy of Beijing on Jan 1, 1979.

[3] It will take ALL of us to protect our society, our values, and our American way of life

[3.1] Friendship between American and Chinese people date back for at least 150 years

• It is time for everyone to see Beijing's Communist rulers as they are.

• It takes everyone in business, academia, public service, as well as private citizens, to raise awareness why Beijing's Communist regime is a bigger threat than others -- it has taken advantage of America's openness and goodwill for far too long.

[3.2] Assistant Secretary David Stilwell's warning to Beijing on its hostility toward US goodwill

• U.S.-China Bilateral Relations: The Lessons of History Dec 12, 2019 https://www.csis.org/analysis/speech-assistant-secretary-state-east-asian-and-pacific-affairs-david-r-stilwell

• The fact is that for decades American policymakers have extended the hand of friendship to the PRC, and yet that has not been reciprocated.

• This historical record will show that clearly.

• U.S. support for China’s development was deliberate, direct, and specific.

• Unfortunately, the PRC has acted in recent years with increasing hostility toward the United States, our interests, and our principles.

• ... it’s worth recalling that U.S. optimism and friendship toward China and the Chinese people dates back centuries. American missionaries established hospitals and universities in China in the 1800s. American diplomats backed the open-door policy in the late 1800s. And then they set up the Boxer Indemnity Scholarship in 1909 that seated [Ts]in[g]hua University. American soldiers defended China during World War II, sacrificing thousands of lives to support our alliance commitment and resist an expansive and aggressive force. After the war, America insisted that China receive a seat among the founding members of the United Nations and a veto on the Security Council.

[3.3] Specific actions Chinese Americans may take

[3.3.1] We need support China policies initiated by this administration, which have gained support from people across the entire political spectrum, to face up to Beijing in defending our values and our political process.

[3.3.2] It is time for overseas Chinese to tell Beijing's leaders=>rulers (this refers to the current regime in Beijing, who legitimacy is no longer fully recognized by Trump administration; earlier refereces to "Bejing's leaders" have been retained as administrations back then were still dealing with them) there is absolutely NO systemic discrimination again Chinese Americans in the US.

• It is Beijing's Communist leaders=>rulers, by sending PLA researchers, and

• By threatening Taiwan with force, Beijing's leaders=>rulers are threatening the legitimacy of their own regime.

• It is time that Chinese living abroad to tell leaders=>Beijing's rulers, the tide is turning...

[3.3.3] Beijing has difficulty reconciling its harsh domestic suppression and its weakened international position at the wake of the Wuhan virus.

• Beijing never told Chinese people that the three US-China communiques (not to mention Taiwan Relations Act, which is also a integral part of United State's one-China policy) have a prerequisite, that the United States has a keen interest in seeing the issue of Taiwan resolved peacefully. The establishing of the diplomatic relations, the reduction in arms sales, the recognition of the legitimacy of Beijing's regime are ALL hinged on this prospect of peace across the Taiwan strait.

• By threatening Taiwan with force, Beijing's leaders are threatening the legitimacy of their own regime.

• It is time that Chinese living abroad to tell the leaders, the tide is turning -- a growing number of people, from HK to Taiwan, to Europe, and to North America, are saying no to a totalitarian regime, saying yes to freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly, freedom from fear of family and friends back in China being implicated when one openly defends American values at this critical moment in American history.

• Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai released on bail within 36 hours, despite that according to Article 42 of the new National Security Law, one cannot be released on bail, can be extradited to mainland for trial, and can face up to lifetime in prison.