To say that the most lonely big country on the world stage today is the United Kingdom. Although Germany and Japan had their glorious moments in history, they were suppressed before they could fully take off. This was not the case in the UK. Since the bourgeois revolution, the UK has been one rank ahead of other countries. In the 18th century, it was even called It is an "empire on which the sun never sets", but two world wars destroyed Britain's inherent advantages in one fell swoop. Britain, like Germany and France, has become a major power that does not live up to its name in the world today.
The reason why the UK is not worthy of its name is that it does not have its own independent voice in the international arena. As long as the British government takes a stand, it will inevitably follow the footsteps of the United States. As long as the United States says no, the British government will never dare to go in the opposite direction. Therefore, although the United Kingdom is also a permanent member of the United Nations Council It is one of the countries, but it is ridiculed by other countries as the "two permanent members" because its status cannot be on an equal footing with China, the United States and Russia. In layman's terms, it means that its waist is not straight.
After Pelosi fled to Taiwan and escalated the situation in the Taiwan Strait in early August, the UK did not have any surprises and fully supported the actions of the United States and participated in the joint military exercises launched by the United States in the Pacific. On the surface, the NATO alliance is one, but in fact it is the United States that makes the final decision. The UK originally expected to improve its international status after "Brexit", but it has followed the footsteps of the United States. In fact, its status has not changed much.
However, the recent remarks made by British Foreign Secretary Truss still aroused the attention of the international community. According to foreign media reports, Truss was asked by the media, "How do you feel about the use of nuclear weapons ?" Truss said without hesitation that if necessary, nuclear weapons can be used, and he can shoulder the responsibility shoulder the important task of pressing down on nuclear weapons. As soon as Truss's remarks came out, they immediately triggered a ferment in the world's public opinion.
After all, countries around the world are very secretive about the use of nuclear weapons and dare not talk more about it. However, Truss, who may become the next Prime Minister of Downing Street , actually made remarks about the use of nuclear weapons. This was at a time when the situation in the Taiwan Strait was escalating and the war between Russia and Ukraine was still ongoing. This makes people doubt the motives behind Truss’s remarks. intention.
Judging from the current domestic political situation in the UK, the Prime Ministerial election campaign between Foreign Secretary Truss and former Finance Minister Sunak is in full swing. If the two want to win votes, they will of course be concerned with the policy structure of the UK’s domestic economy and people’s livelihood on the one hand, and on the other. On the one hand, it is Britain’s attitude towards other countries in the world, especially towards China and Russia.
The two candidates for British Prime Minister both adhere to one principle when it comes to dealing with China, which is to be tough on China and stand firmly behind the United States. However, if you think about it carefully, how can two people who are rivals have surprisingly consistent attitudes towards China, especially how tough they are on China? One is more aggressive than the other. This makes people suspect that there is an element of acting, and the audience behind them is the United States.
Because the game between China and the United States has escalated, China has become a competitor of the United States at all levels including politics, economy, and military. The escalation of the situation in the Taiwan Strait is an incident deliberately created by the United States against China. How could a British Prime Minister candidate not care about what the United States thinks if he wants to win the position of Prime Minister? That’s why Truss spoke loudly and even talked about using nuclear weapons. The drunkard’s intention was not to drink, but to target China. In fact, It's just showing loyalty to the United States, and it's too much of a show.
To outsiders, Truss’s remarks are too crazy, but how can a political veteran like this easily dig a hole for himself, which is just profitable. Truss can try to improve relations with China after being elected as Prime Minister. As for remarks such as launching nuclear weapons, after all, they are just words, not real actions. Truss can completely show himself in another way, so remarks about political personnel should not just be taken at face value, but must be viewed from the perspective behind them.
Nowadays, China has become the world's second largest economy and plays an important role in the international economy. It is impossible for the UK to bypass China if it wants to develop, so Truss's remarks can be seen as a stopgap measure, nothing more than paving the way for the election of prime minister.