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international-relations2 years ago•4 min saved

China Launches 'Punishment' Drills Around Taiwan, Sparking Tensions

China has initiated two days of military exercises around Taiwan as a "strong punishment" for what it calls "separatist acts" by the self-ruled island. The drills, which simulate a full-scale attack, come shortly after the inauguration of Taiwan's President William Lai, who urged China to cease its threats and recognize Taiwan's democracy. Taiwan's defense ministry condemned the exercises as irrational provocations and deployed forces to defend its sovereignty. The drills also aim to demonstrate to the U.S. that resupplying Taiwan from the east is vulnerable to Chinese attacks.

via BBC.com|

#china #international-relations #military-drills

international-relations3 years ago•3 min saved

China's Fury Over Taiwan's US Visits: Explained

China is angry about Taiwan Vice President William Lai's recent stopovers in the United States, viewing it as collusion with Washington to push separatism on the self-governed island. China considers Taiwan a breakaway territory and has not ruled out the use of force to take control. Lai, who is the ruling Democratic Party's presidential candidate, is seen by China as a separatist due to his comments about supporting Taiwan's independence. Relations between China and Taiwan are strained, with Beijing refusing to engage in talks with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen. The US-Taiwan relationship is governed by the Taiwan Relations Act, and while the US has followed a policy of "strategic ambiguity," President Joe Biden has expressed willingness to use force to defend Taiwan.

via Al Jazeera English|

#beijing #china #international-relations

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Taiwan's Presidential Frontrunner Affirms No Name Change for the Island

Taiwan's leading presidential candidate, Vice President William Lai, stated in an interview that he has no plans to change Taiwan's formal name, the Republic of China. Lai emphasized that Taiwan is already a sovereign and independent country, separate from the People's Republic of China. He expressed a desire for dialogue with China based on parity and dignity, but stressed the need to strengthen Taiwan's military capacity until China renounces the use of force. Lai's comments come as he campaigns for the upcoming presidential election in January, following President Tsai Ing-wen's two terms in office.

via Reuters|

#china #politics #presidential-election

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Taiwan's Presidential Frontrunner Affirms No Name Change for the Island

Taiwan's leading presidential candidate, Vice President William Lai, stated in an interview that he has no plans to change Taiwan's formal name, the Republic of China. Lai emphasized that Taiwan is already an independent country and not subordinate to China. He expressed a willingness to engage in dialogue with China if there is parity and dignity, but stressed the need to strengthen Taiwan's military capacity until China renounces the use of force. Lai's comments come as he campaigns for the upcoming presidential election in January, where he aims to succeed President Tsai Ing-wen, who is unable to run for a third term.

via Yahoo News|

#china #politics #presidential-election

international-relations3 years ago•3 min saved

Taiwan VP Defiantly Stands Up to China During US Visit

China has criticized Taiwan's vice president, William Lai, for his visit to the US, calling him a "troublemaker." Lai, a frontrunner in Taiwan's upcoming presidential election, visited New York and San Francisco on his way to Paraguay. China, which considers Taiwan a breakaway province, has expressed disapproval of US-Taiwan meetings. Lai pledged to protect Taiwan's sovereignty and called for dialogue with China. The visit comes amid heightened tensions between the US and China, with Taiwan being a major point of contention. China may increase military intrusions around Taiwan to show disapproval without boosting Lai's image.

via BBC|

#china #international-relations #presidential-election