One-China policy

The Taiwan Triangle

The relationship between the United States (US) and China promises to do much to define this era. And what could determine this relationship might well be whether the two countries are able to continue to avoid armed conflict over Taiwan. But with signs that the chances of conflict are growing, the question facing the US and its partners is how to avoid that outcome without sacrificing essential interests. Conceptual framing is always critical to foreign policy.

19 October 2021
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China demands US cancel arms sale to Taiwan

China demanded Tuesday that the United States (US) "immediately cancel" a potential sale of US$2.2 billion in arms to self-ruled Taiwan, including battle tanks and anti-aircraft missiles, adding fuel to tensions between the two powers.The US later shrugged off China's complaints, responding that the equipment would contribute to "peace and stability" in Asia.The sale would be the first transfer of big-ticket US military gear to the democratically-governed island in de

10 July 2019
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