China and Taiwan: A really simple guide - BBC
WEBIn a military confrontation, China's armed forces would dwarf those of Taiwan. China is the second-biggest spender on defence after the US and could draw on a huge range of...
China-Taiwan conflict: What you need to know - CNN
WEBMay 24, 2022 · In recent years, Taiwan has downplayed its territorial claims over mainland China, and is today a vibrant democracy, with its own military, currency, constitution and elected government.
Why China-Taiwan Relations Are So Tense
WEBFeb 8, 2024 · Some analysts fear the United States and China could go to war over Taiwan. U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s trip to the island in 2022 heightened tensions between the countries.
How China could take Taiwan without even needing to invade
WEBJun 21, 2024 · China ’s military could isolate Taiwan, cripple its economy, and make the democratic island succumb to the will of Beijing’s ruling Communist Party without ever firing a shot, a prominent think...
China has launched new drills encircling Taiwan. Why now?
WEBMay 23, 2024 · CNN — Tensions are once again ratcheting up in the Taiwan Strait, with China launching two days of military drills encircling Taiwan just days after the democracy swore in a new leader long...
China’s Military Drills and Other Tensions With Taiwan, Explained
WEBAug 8, 2022 · Taiwan, an island of 23 million people 80 miles off the coast of China, has long been a source of tension between Washington and Beijing. China claims Taiwan, a democratically governed island, as...
Maps: Tracking Tensions Between China and Taiwan
WEBAug. 7, 2022. Shows of force near Taiwan and Japanese islands. Over the past five days, China has been sending military aircraft and unmanned drones into areas close to Taiwan and Japan’s...
China warns Taiwan independence 'means war' as US pledges support - BBC
WEBJan 29, 2021 · China has warned Taiwan that any attempt to seek independence "means war". The warning comes days after China stepped up its military activities and flew warplanes near the island. It also...
Taiwan: Are the US and China heading to war over the island? - BBC
WEBChina's defence minister has criticised the US over its recent comments on Taiwan. Weeks after the US president warned China over Taiwan, Beijing has delivered its sternest rebuttal yet,...
How China Could Choke Taiwan - The New York Times
WEBAug 25, 2022 · While China likely still lacks the ability to quickly invade and seize Taiwan, it could try to impose a blockade to force the island into concessions or as a precursor to wider military action.
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