Will China Invade Taiwan Under Trump? What Experts Think
Nov 7, 2024 · Under its "One China principle," Beijing considers Taiwan a part of China and not an independent state. Its goal is "reunification" and to right what it sees as a wrong stemming from the...
China and Taiwan: A really simple guide - BBC
China sees self-ruled Taiwan as a breakaway province that will eventually be under Beijing's control - and has not ruled out the use of force to take the island. But Taiwan sees itself as...
Why China-Taiwan Relations Are So Tense - Council on Foreign Relations
4 days ago · Taiwan has the potential to be a flash point in U.S.-China relations. U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taipei in 2022 heightened tensions.
Trump's Greenland bid stirs debate in China about what to do with Taiwan
4 days ago · Taiwan's foreign ministry, asked whether Trump's comments could provide impetus to China creating trouble over Taiwan, said that the Republic of China, the island's official name, is a "sovereign ...
China has launched new drills encircling Taiwan. Why now?
May 23, 2024 · China’s ruling Communist Party says Taiwan is part of its territory, despite never having controlled it, and has vowed to take the island, by force if necessary. And it has become much more...
Chinese blockade would be act of war, Taiwan says - CNN
Oct 23, 2024 · A real Chinese blockade of Taiwan would be an act of war and have far-reaching consequences for international trade, Defense Minister Wellington Koo said on Wednesday after last week’s drills...
A record number of Chinese warplanes flew close to Taiwan …
Oct 15, 2024 · China flew a record number of fighter jets and other warplanes around Taiwan during its large-scale military drills on Monday, the island’s Defense Ministry said.
China and Taiwan: A really simple guide - BBC News
Jan 8, 2024 · But Taiwan sees itself as distinct from the Chinese mainland, with its own constitution and democratically-elected leaders. Taiwan has strong links to China, its biggest trading partner. And...
What's behind China-Taiwan tensions? - BBC News
Oct 14, 2024 · China has launched major military drills around Taiwan for the second time this year, simulating a full-scale attack on the island - just days after the Taiwanese President William Lai...
China is subtly increasing military pressure on Taiwan. Here's how
Dec 18, 2023 · Beijing has long considered self-governed Taiwan as part of China and has threatened to force it to "unify" with the mainland. But over the past year, Beijing has been stepping up military...