The United States will not protect Taiwan and will only bring the island trouble, Jeffrey Sachs, a renowned U.S. economist and public policy analyst, said on Sunday in Beijing.
In an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN) while attending the China Development Forum 2025, Sachs, director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, gave a piece of advice to the United States on issues ranging from the imposition of tariffs to its arms sales to Taiwan.
"[I'd urge the U.S.] not to go protectionist, because this will harm the U.S. economy and U.S. society. It will isolate the U.S. from the rest of the world, not strengthen the U.S.," he said.
"I would strongly suggest that the U.S. stop sending armaments to Taiwan. Because I don't want Taiwan caught in a proxy war. Do not think the U.S. will protect you. The U.S. will get you into a lot of trouble," Sachs warned politicians in Taiwan.
The scholar also urged diplomatic negotiations across the Taiwan Strait, stressing that provocative actions by the U.S. will only heighten the risks for all parties involved.
"To keep Taiwan safe, deal with Beijing, go to diplomacy, go to negotiation. Do not expect the U.S. to save you or to help you, or to make you more secure. And sending armaments from the United States to Taiwan is simply a provocation. It's not a means to safety, it's a means that would raise danger for everybody," said Sachs.
Esteemed American scholar urges US to cease sending arms to Taiwan
Residents in Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, are demanding that the government take action to combat the escalating gang violence.
The Caribbean country's security situation has deteriorated sharply in recent months, as escalating attacks against civilians are eroding the few areas that remain free from gang influence.
In February alone, the escalating violence in Port-au-Prince has forced nearly 60,000 people to flee their homes.
Currently, over 1 million people are displaced across Haiti -- a figure that has tripled in the past year.
Armed gangs are seizing control of more neighborhoods, raising fears that the capital could fall at any moment.
Half of the country's population is facing acute food shortages, and many displaced people have sought refuge in makeshift shelters, where access to food, water and medical care is severely limited.
Meanwhile, gang violence is intensifying, with kidnappings, extortion and killings plunging the country, especially the metropolitan area of Port-au-Prince, deeper into turmoil.
"We have nowhere to go. All of those sleeping at the gas station have nowhere to go. I just have one thing to say to the government: they have to do something for us," said Laurie Evanie Felix, a local vendor.
Inflation is soaring, basic services are collapsing, and food insecurity is worsening.
Amidst this turmoil, the rise in gang violence persists, even with the presence of UN-backed international forces led by Kenya.
As conditions worsen, millions are wondering when they will see any sustainable relief.
"Help! Government of my country! Help! We can't run anymore! Government of my country, do something," said Kettia Sylvain, another vendor.
Desperate Haitians urge gov't to take action amid escalating gang violence
