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
A Chinese medical team left China on Saturday heading for Ethiopia, where they will offer technological assistance and support to talent development in the country's healthcare sector over the next 12 months.
The 14-member team includes experts in clinical medicine, medical technology, hospital administration, and logistical support.
Mainly selected from the First Hospital Affiliated to the Army Medical University (AMU) in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, the team members possess extensive experience in medical practice and management.
During the mission, the experts will help the country's military hospitals to enhance medical service capacity, promote the application of new technologies, strengthen hospital operations, train professional personnel, and support the establishment of healthcare management systems, thereby contributing to the improvement of local medical services.
"I feel deeply honored by this mission, and I'm fully aware of the responsibility it carries. We are committed to carrying forward the spirit of China's overseas medical teams, which features tenacity, dedication, commitment to saving lives, and love that knows no borders, and will apply our skills for the benefit of the Ethiopian military and civilians," said team member Guo Hao from the AMU.
Since 2015, the AMU hospital has dispatched 11 batches totaling more than 100 medical experts to Ethiopia.
Their efforts gave strong support to achieving notable progress in medical facility construction, and technological and talent development in the country's healthcare sector.
China sends 11th group of medical experts to Ethiopia
