Tag: Taiwan independence
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The fragile triangle: Taiwan, the US, and a dangerous lie
Introduction: A triangle built on assumptions Recent debates about Taiwan hinge on three stark assumptions: Xi Jinping cannot absorb Taiwan, Lai Ching-te cannot declare independence, and Donald Trump will defend Taiwan if China attacks. Two of these claims appear to hold, while one is a dangerous lie that could mislead policy, risk miscalculation, and raise…
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Why China is Holding Military Drills Around Taiwan—and the History Behind It
Overview: Unpacking the Latest Drills China’s recent military exercises in waters surrounding Taiwan have drawn global attention and raised questions about intent, risk, and the future of cross-strait relations. The drills are presented by Beijing as a lawful response to actions it views as moves toward independence or foreign interference in China’s internal affairs. Critics…
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China Threatens Action with Large-Scale Military Drills Around Taiwan
China launches major military drills around Taiwan in a pointed warning China announced that it would mobilize the army, navy, air force, and rocket units to conduct large-scale drills encircling Taiwan. The operation is billed as a test of combat readiness and a clear signal to Taipei that Beijing views any push toward formal independence…