US May Attempt to Purchase Chagos Islands from Mauritius
美國可能試圖向模里西斯購買查戈斯群島
更新於: 2026年6月8日 上午06:01
The Chagos Islands, located in the Indian Ocean, have become a major point of geopolitical tension.
位於印度洋的查戈斯群島，已成為地緣政治緊張局勢的核心。
At the heart of the issue is Diego Garcia, a vital joint US-UK military base that supports long-range operations and regional security.
該問題的焦點在於迪戈加西亞，這是一個至關重要的美英聯合軍事基地，支援長程軍事行動與區域安全。
While the UK had previously planned to transfer sovereignty of the archipelago to Mauritius, the process stalled in early 2026 after the US withdrew its support.
雖然英國原先計畫將群島主權移交給模里西斯，但隨著美國於2026年初撤回支持，此過程陷入停滯。
President Donald Trump and other officials voiced strong concerns, fearing that such a transfer could compromise security due to Mauritius' diplomatic links with nations like China and Iran.
美國總統唐納·川普與其他官員表達了強烈擔憂，擔心此類移交會因模里西斯與中國、伊朗等國家的外交關係而危及安全。
Consequently, US officials are exploring alternative strategies to protect their interests, including a proposal for the United States to purchase the islands directly from Mauritius.
因此，美國官員正在探索其他保護其利益的策略，包括一項由美國直接向模里西斯購買該群島的提議。
This move would bypass traditional UK-Mauritius negotiations.
此舉將繞過傳統的英模談判。
While officials like Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have discussed this option, it is not yet the primary policy.
儘管財政部長史考特·貝森特等官員曾討論過此選項，但它尚非首要政策。
The situation remains complex, balancing the strategic necessity of the military base against the long-standing sovereignty claims of Mauritius and the rights of the indigenous Chagossian population, who were forced to leave the islands decades ago.
局勢仍然複雜，需在軍事基地的戰略必要性，與模里西斯長期的主權聲索，以及數十年前被迫離開該群島的當地查戈斯原住民的權利之間取得平衡。
