Can't Recognize the Flag, but Get It Once Bubble Tea Is Mentioned? A Street Test in Finland!
Program host Stan conducted street interviews in Helsinki, Finland, showing the Taiwan flag to local residents to test their recognition of it. By providing hints such as bubble tea and microchips, many people eventually identified Taiwan and expressed their views on cross-strait relations and Taiwan's international situation.
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Hard-hitting news is the best way to listen to the news. I am your host, Stan, and welcome to the show. We are currently in the beautiful country of Finland, in its beautiful capital, Helsinki. Since we are here to attend the European Taiwan Association meeting, after the meeting today, I came to the city center to see the scenery—it's so beautiful, with boats and the sea. I just had some delicious Finnish food; their salmon soup is very tasty. Today, as you can see, we have the Taiwan flag, so you know what kind of segment this is. I will ask people here in Finland where they are from and if they know which country's flag this is. If their answers satisfy me, I have prepared a small gift today: a pin with Taiwanese characteristics that you can wear, letting the whole world know you love Taiwan. Alright, let's start today's hard-hitting news video. Thank you very much. First of all, thank you for agreeing to participate in my program. I have a flag here; which country's flag do you think this is? I think it's somewhere in Asia. That's right, it's in Asia, and it's an island. My best guess would be Myanmar, but I know that's not right. So it's not Myanmar. I think it's somewhere around Japan or the Philippines. It's right between Japan and the Philippines, and it starts with the letter T. Yes, T. You'll have to give me more hints. Okay, you have a mobile phone, right? Yes. There is a microchip from this country inside it; they are in the news right now, and there's also bubble tea. Is it not Taiwan? This is Taiwan. Oh, okay. This is the flag of Taiwan, that's right, so you guessed it. Do you know anything else about Taiwan? Oh, I know they are the biggest manufacturer, producing RAM and basically all the chips we use, for everything. RAM and chips, yes. Yes, yes. I know, I know a few things; there has always been some conflict. Oh, yes. Yes, but honestly, I don't know. China claims it is part of their territory, but they are trying hard to be themselves. Yes, we can agree on that. And let me tell you one thing, are you Finnish? Yes. Their ambassador to Finland is a heavy metal singer, and he has a band called Chthonic. It's very good; they use traditional Taiwanese instruments, and he is both a metal singer and an ambassador. His name is Freddy Lim. Alright, I have a little something for you here that says Taiwan on it. Thank you. Thank you.
Sir, first of all, thank you very much for coming on my show. I have a little flag here. If you want to take it, you can hold it. Which country's flag do you think this is? Rising sun, red, somewhere in Southeast Asia. Right, that's a good guess. Not Bahrain, that would be... Then going east, Far East, right. North of Brunei, north of Brunei, not Bahrain. Oh, Bali? Uh, not Indonesia, it is Indonesia, but it's to the north. Think of Japan and the Philippines, somewhere in between. Japan... then... going south is the Philippines, and in between them is this place. And then there... Malaysia, that's Malaysia. Further down... even further down, Singapore is the tip of Malaysia, Indonesia goes around, and then there's Japan. It starts with T. Tawu? No, not Tuvalu, no. Not Tuvalu, right. Taiwan? It's Taiwan, right. Fuck, damn it, I should have known it was Taiwan! Now you know! This is their flag. Do you know anything else about Taiwan? I know a lot. My... my colleague works in Taiwan. Okay, really nice people, right. I know a lot about Taiwan, but I'm a bit sad I couldn't remember. I hope one day you can go to Taiwan and see it. I hope... do you know this bubble tea? It also comes from Taiwan. Um, boba? Right, boba. Um, right. There's a shop running, opened by a Taiwanese person right here in Helsinki. Okay, I'll keep an eye out for it. Thank you very much. Have a nice day. Do you have anything you'd like to say? A few words to the audience in Taiwan? Oh, sorry, I... great people, I've worked with some of them, excellent people, great food, very pleasant. Thank you, sir. I feel quite embarrassed that I couldn't recognize their flag. Thank you, sir, thank you. Have a wonderful day.
Well, first of all, thank you very much for agreeing to come on my show. Do you know which country's flag this is? I don't know. Would you like to guess? Ba... Israel. I don't know. It's in Asia, and it's an island. Okay, sure. It's between Japan and the Philippines. It starts with the letter T. Thailand. Not Thailand. Thailand is not an island. I don't know. It's in the news right now. I don't know, because I was in Estonia at the time. Okay, it's a... do you know microchips? In your phone, in your car, they are made by this country. And also bubble tea, sweet tea, their sweet tea is very famous. I don't know. All right. What are you going to tell me? It's Taiwan. Taiwan? Right.
We have a friend from Germany here. Do you know which country this flag is from? No, I don't know. I'd guess Asia. Right, it's in Asia. Between Japan and the Philippines. Right. No, I can't think of it right now. Tea. No, I wouldn't have known. Do you know what bubble tea is? Bubble tea? No, bubble tea. They produce a lot of semiconductors. Semiconductors, right. Taiwan. Right. That's right. This is Taiwan. Okay, no problem. Taiwan. Okay, no problem. Do you know anything about Taiwan? Yes, I know it used to belong to China, and it was separated a long time ago. As a Western country of its own, Taiwan was established. And there, with TSMC, the world's largest semiconductor manufacturer, being produced there, and that's where he belongs. That's a great answer. Okay, no problem. Thank you very much. This is a gift from Taiwan. Thank you very much. Thanks. See you next time. Bye.
Get closer, okay. All right, first of all, thank you very much. And it's in Asia, this country is in Asia. It's an island, and it starts with the letter T. Thailand? No! Taiwan! Taiwan, right, it's Taiwan. Wow, wow, great, great. So I promised to give you a gift, here is a small gift from Taiwan. This is their famous dish, called braised pork rice. Braised pork rice, it has two names. Okay. Do you know anything else about Taiwan? Yes, a little bit. How much do you know about Taiwan? It is, it is, it used to be part of China, a long time ago, yes. And now China is claiming them, and they are trying to be themselves. Sort of, sort of similar to that history between Finland and Russia. Yes, that's right. You used to be separated, but then you gained freedom. And now, do you think Finland should support Taiwan and stand with the side that is also a democracy? Yes, I think so. Thank you. Thanks!
By the way, here in Finland, heavy metal music is very popular, like Amon Amarth, which is like from Sweden, and then Soilwork, these are all heavy metal, and there are also female singers singing this style, all all heavy metal. It's so amazing, these ads are everywhere.
Okay, great. First of all, thank you. Thank you so much for agreeing to be on my show. Which country's flag is this, what do you think? I think it's somewhere in Central Asia. Not in Central Asia, it's in East Asia. East Asia, okay. Think about Japan, the Philippines, and right in between the two, it's an island. Hmm, is it Indonesia? Uh, it's further down, but you should think further up. North. Right, north of the Philippines. My knowledge of Asia is really bad, you know? It's an island, and it starts with the letter T. Thailand, isn't it? Not Thailand, Thailand is not an island. What islands are there? Which ones are tea? I just don't know. Okay, I'll give you another hint. You know boba milk tea, bubble tea? Sweet tea? It comes from there. Right, but the problem is, I don't know what that place is called. And it's in the news right now. You know there's a company called TSMC, and they produce chips? Microchips. Right, um, there is South Korea, but you know that's not sweet tea. Uh, they are competitors, they are competing with South Korea. Right, uh, Taiwan, right. It's Taiwan, right. Right, of course, right. Okay, so you guessed it right. I have a small gift for you. Thank you. I won't take it, because I mean, uh, there's already too much stuff in the world, so I don't want any extra stuff, so. Okay. Thank you very much. Well, maybe... do you know anything else about Taiwan? Uh, there are 23 million people who want to remain independent, I know, right. Yes, do you support them? Of course. Go Taiwan!
Okay, first of all, thank you so much for being willing to be on our show. There is a flag, and this is that flag. Right, which country's flag is this, what do you think? Oh my god, would I say Suriname? No, it starts with a T, and it's an island. Starts with T, and it's an island? Right. They produce microchips, there's a company called TSMC, so you have microchips in your phone. Right, right. Which part of the world is this in? Asia. Asia, I'm really bad at this. And it's between Japan and the Philippines. And it starts with a T? Right, starts with a T. Oh my god, I've got it, wait, it's... you probably know this place, it's a famous country, it's a famous place, but this flag isn't very famous, so... No, I've never seen this flag. This is definitely not the Thailand I know. This is not Thailand, no. It starts with T? Right. Oh my god, I can't think of it. Okay, bubble tea comes from there, sweet tea. Microchips, tea, thank you, thank you, tea, you know. Tea and an island? Right, it sounds a lot like Thailand, it's also Tai-something. It's Taiwan! That's right! It's Taiwan. You know other things about Taiwan, right? Okay, and I've never seen this flag before, it looks like that, okay. I'll count that as you getting it right. Really? Oh my god, that's awesome! Here's a small gift. Oh Taiwan, thank you so much! You probably know that China is claiming Taiwan as part of their territory, and they have issues with China, and they want to maintain their way of life, they want to remain independent. That's why I wanted to show this flag, to raise awareness, talk about Taiwan, and hopefully more people will get to know this country. I lived there for over nine years, and my wife is Taiwanese. Okay, that's great. Very dedicated. That's very good. You're spreading the right information, and it's like letting everyone know the current situation, that's very good. They have a very cool ambassador to Finland, actually, he's a heavy metal star. ? Right, right, right, and he is an ambassador now. Yeah, Freddy Lim. Freddie Lim, I have to look him up. Oh, look him up, look him up, the band is called Chthonic. Chthonic? Hmm. Okay, that's great, I will definitely do that.
So, let me show everyone what kind of gifts I'm giving out today. These gifts are made by Taiwanese expatriate groups here. Very cute. Taiwan, this is a small pin, Taiwan. And a little girl, she's holding Taiwan and holding this bubble tea. Very cute. I think it's quite worth it. Just for one country to have such a cute pin.
Okay, first of all, thank you all for agreeing to participate in my show. I have a flag here, if you want to take it, you can hold it. Which country's flag is this, that is the question. Okay. I can't tell at first glance. Can you give us a hint first? Asia, it is in Asia. Let me give you a second hint, it is an island. An island, Indonesia? No, not Indonesia, but it's very close to Indonesia. You should look to the north, it is located between Japan and the Philippines geographically. And it starts with the letter T. Taiwan? Yes, Taiwan, it is indeed Taiwan. That's great. Then I must give you two gifts. That's great. Here are some small badges. Oh, so cute. Look, there is bubble tea, from Taiwan. Oh, really? It was invented in the city of Taichung. There are also microchips, Taiwan is famous for microchips. You probably also know that there is a conflict between Taiwan and China. I know, China considers it part of their territory, and Taiwan wants to... they want to become an independent entity. I know there is extreme tension between them, China will attack them, and... yes, where are you from? Hopefully not an attack. I'm from Georgia. Russia. Georgia, Russia, okay. There is also tension between our two countries, hopefully there is no tension between the people. But do you think if the people of Taiwan, if they want independence and autonomy, people all over the world should support them? I actually don't know, because I can't answer this question, because I don't understand the history of Taiwan. Because for example, in Georgia, there is also a part called Abkhazia, which seceded from Georgia, and it still counts as Georgia, just like we think it's part of Georgia, but they only have this small part of Georgia, saying they are an independent country, and they are heavily influenced by Russia. Yes, they are supported, right. So imagine if I don't know the full history, and I say, yeah, go ahead, Abkhazia. But since I'm from Georgia, I know those backstories, and this kind of separatism, I can't say the same thing to Taiwan without knowing the whole story.
You probably know the history of China, the history of the civil war? Chiang Kai-shek and the CCP. The problem with Taiwan is that it was previously ruled by Japan, right, and then the Republic of China government came, and then they lost the civil war, and then they all moved there. So the Communist government of China, they have never ruled Taiwan, they have never controlled Taiwan. So, you can think of it like East Germany and West Germany, but is Germany unwilling to join the West? Germany, or is Germany unwilling to join East Germany? Because time has passed, so much time has passed, and they just think they want to live their own lives. But China says no, you are part of my territory, you are part of my sphere of influence, you should belong to me. What do you think? Do you support independence, or? I don't... to some extent, saying that has nothing to do with Taiwan, and, I mean, it's not very good to say that, but it's far away, and I'm not involved in those political things, you know? For example, I can't vote for that country, for example, I don't know if something happened in Russia, it would affect me somewhat. But I live here, and since that is, I didn't vote there, I'm not involved in some way. Taiwan will affect you. Taiwan definitely will, the whole world should realize about microchips. You have a mobile phone, like microprocessors, RAM, microchips, everything comes from Taiwan. Secondly, it also... it is more relevant to the Pacific region, but now Taiwan has very good relations with the United States. If Taiwan becomes part of China, China will have greater influence over the entire Pacific, just like there are submarines there, everything, basically affecting like the entire West, West, West... Western world. So that's how it is. But, let me put it this way, I hope one day you two can go to Taiwan to have a look, talk to the people there, see the beautiful scenery, see their real situation, and then you can make your own decision. The only thing I can say for sure is that no country, big or small, should be forced to join some big empire by force. Yeah, as a Georgian you know, yeah. Yeah, I'm totally on that side, I support countries that are forced to be annexed like that. Annexation, yeah. In that case, of course, no country should be forced, but other than that, I don't know, yeah. Well said, thank you guys, thank you, have a great day. Thank you. Thank you very much. How do you say it in Georgian? How do you say thank you in Georgian? Madlova. Madlova. Thank you, Madlova. Thank you.
You guys are from Poland, right? Okay, go ahead, you can stay here. Okay, but we will record in English, is that okay? Let's start with the first one: Thank you very much for carrying out my plan. Which countries are like this? What do you think? I don't know, is this a country like Europe? No, not a European country, it's an Asian country. Asian? That's what I just said, some this... This is an Asian country. I don't know, Kazakhstan. This is an island. Island. Island.
And it's almost between Japan and the Philippines. And it starts with a T. Bubble tea. Bubble Tea. Just kidding, no. Geography? Geography. Between Japan and the Philippines. Philippines. No, it's not, this should be lower. This is Asian, right? You have a mobile phone, and inside it is a chip from this country. They are very famous for technology. All countries starting with T. My Asian geography is not very good. And isn't this, how to say, not like this. Not Kazakhstan, all those kinds of countries. Some kind of something-stan. Not that kind of thing. Island, island, not Kazakhstan. Some island. Hmm. Between the Philippines and Japan, that must be an island. Yeah, it is, but... I don't know, but what countries are there that start with T? It's that Bubble Tea, it's famous for microchips. It starts with T. That... Tai... Thailand? No. Okay, I'll still give you a gift. Because you thought about it very seriously. Yes, yes. What flag is this? For the Polish colleagues. Read it again. Oh, okay. So, what country is this. Yes, this is Taiwan. Do you know anything else about Taiwan? Hmm, I don't know. No, okay. Okay, let's put it this way: the relationship between Taiwan and China... is just like that, this is... it's like Russia and Ukraine. I just wanted to say that, this is... Finland and Russia. Yes, yes, because the threat from China is very great. Then flush it away, hmm, I remember, we remember history. Hmm, hmm. Like I said, everyone. So now, everyone you know. Okay, we will definitely remember it. Okay, thank you, let's continue. Thank you very much. Thank you, all the best. Goodbye.
Welcome to the Freedom is Not Free channel. I'm your host, Stan. Welcome, everyone, to the show. We are now in Finland. This beautiful country. Its beautiful capital, Helsinki. And then, because we're here to attend the Europe-Taiwan convention. So today. After the meeting ended, I came to the city center here. to see how beautiful the scenery is. and there are boats, and there's the sea. and I just ate some really delicious Finnish food. Their salmon soup is extremely tasty. So today. what I see is this Taiwan flag part. So. then you know what kind of segment today is. I'll ask people here in Finland. I'll ask them where they're from. whether they know which country this flag belongs to. and if their answers satisfy me. today I've prepared a small gift. this small gift is a Taiwanese pin. so you can take this thing. pin it on your clothes. and let people all over the world know you love Taiwan.
Alright, then let's start today's video. first of all thank you. so much for agreeing to take part in my show. So I have a flag here. which country's flag this is what do you think? I think it's somewhere in Asia. It is it is in Asia. And it's an island. The best guess that I can give you is Myanmar. but I know that it's not correct so. It's not Myanmar I think Japan the Philippines. that area. It's right in between Japan and the Philippines. And it starts with the letter T. T yeah. You need to give me something more. Okay you have a phone right? Yeah. There is a microchip that comes from this country. they're on the news right now. and also Boba tea. This is not Taiwan. It is Taiwan. Oh okay. This is the flag of Taiwan alright. so you guessed it right. Do you know anything else about Taiwan? Oh I know that they are the biggest manufacturer. of RAM and all the chips that we use basically. for everything. RAM and chips yeah. Yeah yeah. I know I know something. there has been few conflicts. Oh yeah. Yeah but to be honest I don't know. China. is claiming them as a part of their territory. but they are trying to be themselves. Yes we can agree on that. And I'll tell you one thing are you from Finland? Yeah. Their ambassador to Finland. is a heavy metal singer. There is a band called Chthonic. It's very good. they use traditional Taiwanese instruments. and he's a metal singer and he's an ambassador. His name is Freddie Lim. Okay. And I have a little something for you. it says Taiwan. Thank you. Kiitos.
Sir first of all, thank you so much for going to the part my show. So I have a little flag here. You can hold it if you want to. Which country's flag this is what do you think? Rising sun red something in Southeast Asia. Yes it's a good guess. Not Bahrain so it would be. And east far east yeah. North of Brunei north of Brunei not Bahrain. Oh Bali? Uh not Indonesia it's Indonesia but it's north. Think Japan and the Philippines. in between these two. Japan. and. Goes south and there's the Philippines. and in between these two there is this place. And there. Malaysia that's Malaysia. is further down. Further down Singapore is the tip of Malaysia. Indonesia skirts round then you've got Japan. It starts with a T. Tavu? Not not Tuvalu no. Not Tuvalu yeah. Taiwan? It is Taiwan yeah. F*ck sh*t I should know Taiwan! Well now you know! This is their flag. Do you know anything else about Taiwan? I know a lot of it. My. my coworker works in Taiwan. Okay. Really nice person yeah. I know a lot about Taiwan. But I feel kinda bad that I couldn't think of it. I hope that one day you visit Taiwan. I hope. And do you know this bubble tea? It also comes from Taiwan. Um boba? Yeah boba. Um yeah. There is a shop that is being run. by a Taiwanese person here in Helsinki. Okay I'll look out for it. Thank you so much. Enjoy the day. Do you have anything to say. to the Taiwanese viewers? Oh I'm sorry I. Great people I work with some of them. excellent people good food very pleasant. Thank you sir. I feel bad I couldn't recognize their flag. Thank you sir thank you. Enjoy the day.Alright first of all thank you so much for agreeing to take part in my show. Do you know which country's flag this is?
No. Would you like to guess? Ba- Israel. I don't know. It's in Asia and it's an island. Yeah okay. It's between Japan and the Philippines. Starts with the letter T. Thailand. Not Thailand. is not an island. I don't know. It's on the news right now. I don't know because I was in Estonia. Okay it's a. Do you know microchips? In your phone in your car they're being manufactured by this country. And there is also bubble tea sweet tea. They're very well known for their sweet tea. I don't know. Okay. What do you tell me? It's Taiwan. ? Yeah.
We have a friend from Germany here. Do you know which country this flag is from? No, I don't know. I would guess Asia. And it's in Asia. Between Japan and the Philippines. Yes. No, I can't come up with it right now. Tea. No, I wouldn't have known. Do you know what Boba tee is? Boba tee? No, Boba tee. They produce a lot of semiconductors. Semiconductors, okay. Taiwan. Yes. Yes, exactly. That is Taiwan. Yes, okay. Taiwan. Yes, okay.
Do you know anything about Taiwan? Yes, I know that it used to belong to China. And it was a long time ago that it was separated as its own Western country when Taiwan was founded. And that TSMC there the world's largest semiconductor manufacturer is producing there. And that's where he is laid to rest. That's a great answer. Okay, all right. Thank you very much. This is a gift from Taiwan. Thank you very much. Thank you. Until next time. Bye.
Closer okay. Alright first of all thank you so much and it's in Asia. This country is in Asia. It's an island and it starts with the letter T. Thailand, no, Taiwan! Taiwan yes it is Taiwan. Wow wow great great. So I promised you a gift and there is a little gift from Taiwan. This is their famous dish called braised pork rice. Ló͘-bah-pn̄g there are two names for this. Okay.
Do you know anything else about Taiwan? Yes a little bit. What do you know about Taiwan? It's a it's a it was a piece of China. A long time ago yes. Long time yes. And now China is claiming them and they're trying to be themselves. Kind of a little bit similar to the history between Finland and Russia. Yeah okay. You used to be apart but then got its freedom and right now. Do you think that Finland should support Taiwan and stand with fellow democracy? Yes I think so. Thank you. Kiitos.
Speaking of Finland here, heavy metal music is extremely popular. Like that Amon Amarth, well, that one's Swedish, right? And Soilwork as well, all of these are heavy metal. And there are also female singers like this who sing it, all, all heavy metal. So impressive.
Okay great. First of all thank you so much for agreeing to take part in my show and which country's flag this is what do you think? It's somewhere in Central Asia I think. Not in Central Asia it's in East Asia. okay. Think Japan the Philippines and right in between. It's an island. Well there is Indonesia is there. Uh it's further down but you should think up North. Yeah north of the Philippines. I know Asia so badly you know?
It's an island and it starts with the letter T. Thailand no? Not Thailand Thailand is not an island. What islands are there? Which are tea? I just don't know. Okay I'll give you another hint. Do you know Boba tea bubble tea? Sweet tea? It comes from there. Yeah but the problem is that I don't know the name of that place. Also it's on the news right now. Do you know there is a company called TSMC and they produce the chips? Microchips.
Yeah well there is Korea but you know it's not sweet tea. Uh they're they're competitors. They're competing with Korea. Yeah uh Taiwan yeah. It is Taiwan yeah. Yeah of course yeah. Okay so you guessed it right. And I have a little gift for you. Thank you. I will not take it because I mean uh there is extra stuff in the world so I don't want any extra stuff so. Okay. Thank you so much.
Okay maybe do you know anything else about Taiwan? Uh there's 32 million people who want to stay independent I know yeah. Yes do you support them? Of course. Go Taiwan!
Alright first of all thank you so much for agreeing to take part in my show and there's a flag. Here's the flag. Yeah which country's flag this is what do you think? Oh my god I would say Suriname? No it starts with a T and it's an island. Starts with a T and it's an island? Yeah. They produce microchips. There's a company called TSMC so your phone has a microchip. Yeah yeah.
What part of the world is this? Asia. I'm so bad at this. And it's between Japan and the Philippines. Between Japan and the Philippines and it starts with a T? Yeah starts with a T. Oh my god I have it wait it's. You probably know the place it's a famous country it's a famous place but the flag is not very well known so. No I've never seen the flag. it's definitely not Thailand that I know. It's not Thailand no.
It starts with T? Yeah. Oh man I don't have it. Okay boba tea comes from there sweet tea. microchips tea thank thank tea you know it. Tea and island? Yeah it sounds similar to Thailand also Thai something. It's Taiwan! It is! It is Taiwan. do you know anything else about Taiwan yeah? Okay and I've never seen the flag before. It looks like that and okay. I will count it as a right. Really? Oh my god hell yeah!
And here's a little gift. Oh Taiwan super thank you very much! You probably know that China is claiming Taiwan as a part of their territory and they have beef with China and they want to stay their own thing, they want to stay independent. That's why I'm showing the flag, raising awareness, talking about Taiwan and just hope that more people know about this country. I used to live there for more than nine years, my wife is Taiwanese. Okay super. Very involved. It's very nice, you're spreading the good word and like so people know what's going on, that's very good. They have a very cool ambassador to Finland actually, he's a heavy metal star. Heavy metal star? Yeah yeah and right now he's an ambassador, yeah Freddie Lim. I have to check him up. Oh do do do the band is called Chthonic? Yeah. Okay super, I will definitely do that.
So first, let me show everyone what kind of gift I actually have for everyone today. These gifts were made by the Taiwanese community group here. They're so cute. Taiwan—this is a little pin, Taiwan. And then a little girl holding Taiwan and holding this bubble tea—so cute. I feel it's quite worth it. Just one country, and it has such a cute pin.
Alright first of all thank you guys for agreeing to take part in my show. And I have a flag here, you can hold it if you want to. And which country's flag this is, the question. Okay. I don't know from my first sight. Can we get a first hint for example? Asia, it's in Asia. And I'll give you the second one, it's an island. Island Indonesia? Not not Indonesia, but it's very close to Indonesia, you should go north. It's between Japan and the Philippines geographically. And it starts with the letter T. Taiwan? It is Taiwan, yeah, it is Taiwan. Nice. I'll have to give you two gifts then. Nice. There are little pins. Oh so cute. You see there is bubble tea comes from Taiwan. Oh really? It was invented in the town of Taichung. And also microchips, Taiwan is very well known for its microchips. And you probably also know that there is a conflict between Taiwan and China. I know. China thinks that it's part of their territory and Taiwan wants to They want to be their own thing. I know there is a huge tension between them. China is going to attack them and
Yes, where are you from guys? Hopefully not attacking. I'm from Georgia. Russia. Georgia, Russia, okay. And we also have a tension between our countries. Hopefully the people don't have any tensions. But do you think if Taiwanese people, they want to be themselves, that everyone in the world should support them? I don't know actually, because I cannot answer that, because I don't know the history of Taiwan. Because for example in Georgia, there is also part, it's called Abkhazia, which is separated from Georgia. And it's still Georgia like, we consider it Georgia, but they Only this small part of Georgia says that they are independent country, and they were hugely influenced by Russia. Yeah, they were supported, yeah. So imagine like, if I don't know the whole history and I would say like, yeah, go Abkhazia, but since I'm from Georgia and I know the backstory and this separatism and stuff, I cannot say the same thing about Taiwan without knowing the whole story how it happened.
You probably know the history of Chinese civil war right? The Chiang Kai-shek and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The problem with Taiwan is, it used to be ruled by Japan. Yeah. And then the ROC Republic of China government came. And then they lost the civil war and they all moved there. So the communist government of China, they never ruled over Taiwan, they never controlled Taiwan. So you can think of it as East and West Germany, but East Germany not willing to join the West Germany, or West Germany not willing to join the East Germany? Because the time passed, the time has been so long and they just think that they want to live their own lives. But China says, no, you're a part of my area, you're a part of my sphere of influence, you should be mine. What's your opinion? Do you support independence or? I'm also not, kind of not related to Taiwan in that sense and I mean, it's bad to say this thing, but it's far away and I'm not participating in those political things, you know?
I can't vote for the country for example like I don't know for example if something happens in Russia it kind of affects me, but I'm living here and since that's I don't vote there I don't kind of participate. Taiwan will influence you, Taiwan definitely whole world to like realize on microchips. You have a phone like microprocessors RAM, microchips everything it comes from Taiwan. And secondly it's also, it's more Pacific related, but right now Taiwan is in very good relationships with the United States. If Taiwan becomes a part of China, will have much bigger influence on the whole Pacific. Like there are submarines there are everything can influence basically like the whole western west western world. So that's that thing.
But let me put it like that. I hope that one day both of you visit Taiwan, talk to the people there, see the beautiful scenery, see how they are in reality. And then you make up your mind. Only thing I can definitely say this. No country small or big one, should be forced to join some big empire by force. Yeah as Georgian you know that yeah. Yeah I totally on that side and I support the countries which are forced to like annexate. Annexation yeah. YeahIn that case for sure none of the countries should be forced, but otherwise I don't know yeah. Nicely said thank you thank you guys, enjoy your day. Thank you. Thanks so much.
How do you say it in Georgian? How do you say thank you in Georgian? Madlova. Spasibo madlova. Thank you.
You're from Poland, right? All right, so please, you can be here. OK, but we'll be recording in English, all right. Let's start with the first one: thank you very much for this, for carrying out my programs. What countries are like that? What do you think? I don't know, is it like a European country? No, not a European country, an Asian country. Asian? That's exactly what I was saying, that some kind of this... It is an Asian country. I don't know, Kazakh. It's an island. Island. An island. And it's almost between Japan and the Philippines. And it starts with the letter T. Bubble Tea comes from there. Bubble Tea. Yeah, it is. Geography? Geography. Between Japan and the Philippines. The Philippines. No, no, it should be lower. This is Asian, right? You have a phone, and there's a microchip that comes from that country. They are very famous for their technology. All the countries with T. I really don't know much about Asian geography. And this isn't exactly, like, not like that. Like just Kazakhstan, then all the states like that. Some kind of state. It wasn't something like that. Island, island, it's not Kazakhstan. Some island. Mhm. Between the Philippines and Japan, it has to be an island. No, not like that, but... I don't know, but which countries were there on T? It's Bubble Tea; it's well-known and comes from a microchip. It starts with the letter T. Uh... Tai... Thailand? No. Okay, I'll still give you a gift. For the attempts. Yes, yes. What flag is this? For the Polish people. Read it again. Ooh, okay. So, what country is this? Yes, that’s Taiwan. Do you know anything else about Taiwan? Mmm, I don't know. No, okay.
Okay, well let me put it this way: the relations between Taiwan and China... Well, that's exactly it, that it's... Just like Russia with Ukraine. Well, that's exactly what I wanted to say, that it's... Or Finland with Russia. Yes, yes, because there is a very big threat from China. Well, cast it aside, well, I remember, we remember it from history. No, no. As I said, ladies and gentlemen. And now, ladies and gentlemen. All right, we will certainly remember it now. We will certainly remember it now. All right, thank you, let's move on. Thank you very much. Thank you, all the best. Bye bye
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