US deterrence policy and Taiwan - Taipei Times
Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
Deals on artificial intelligence, fentanyl and military-to-military dialogue are on the agenda for San Francisco meeting.
A recent poll showed that 48.9 percent of Taiwanese respondents support obtaining formal independence, while only 11.8 percent favor unification with China.
Beijing claims Taiwan as part of its territory, and Chinese President Xi Jinping has repeatedly stated that the island's eventual absorption is a top priority.
Some observers feared it might light a fuse to war. It didn’t—and it’s worth examining why.