"Taiwan's 2024 Election: Testing US-China Relations"

The upcoming Taiwanese presidential election poses a significant test for US-China relations, with Beijing fearing a victory by the pro-independence front-runner and vowing to unify with Taiwan by force if necessary. Washington plans to work with both Taipei and Beijing to prevent miscalculations and tensions, regardless of the election outcome. The US has no formal ties with Taiwan but provides military support, and President Biden intends to send an unofficial delegation after the election. Regardless of the election result, the US aims to engage with the new Taiwanese government to deter military aggression from Beijing and maintain stability in the Taiwan Straits.