The year 2020 saw the world struggling with the 'new normal' and responding to the economic damage induced by the Wuhan-originated coronavirus. It also witnessed the world leaders acknowledging the rise of China as an "imminent threat" to all countries including European nations.

This year also saw the world leaders also demanding an investigation into the role of Chinese authorities in letting a virus shape into a global pandemic.

While Beijing continued to refute these accusations, it soon found itself being slammed for its actions on Uyghur and Hong Kongers and movements in the South China Sea and the East China Sea on a daily basis and on every international platform.

Recently, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) in its report 'NATO 2030 - United for a New Era report' urged its member states to devote more time, political resources, and action to counter the security challenges posed by China. It also recommended a special unit within the Joint Intelligence and Security Division (JISD) to monitor Russia-China cooperation impacting Euro-Atlantic security.

The report stated that the internal political differences are "dangerous" as they help the "external actors, and in particular Russia and China, to exploit intra-Alliance differences and take advantage of individual Allies in ways that endanger their collective interests and security".

"This includes actions that are directly relevant to NATO's traditional geographic and functional mission but also extends to the cyber, technological, and strategic-commercial realms--and indeed, the democratic way of life. Without cohesion, NATO's Allies would face these challenges alone. And neither Europe nor North America, for all their strength, are powerful enough to manage these threats alone, while also dealing with the growing array of non-traditional threats and risks that affect our societies," read the report.

The NATO report has recommended that the organisation "must adapt" to meet the challenges for a "more demanding strategic environment marked by the return of systemic rivalry, persistently aggressive Russia, the rise of China, and the growing role of EDTs, at the same time that it faces elevated transnational threats and risks".

It further said that NATO must devote more attention and political resources for the security challenges posed by China.

"NATO must devote much more time, political resources, and action to the security challenges posed by China - based on an assessment of its national capabilities, economic heft, and the stated ideological goals of its leaders. It needs to develop a political strategy for approaching a world in which China will be of growing importance through to 2030," the report said.

It further said, "The Alliance should infuse the China challenge throughout existing structures and consider establishing a consultative body to discuss all aspects of Allies' security interests vis-a-vis China. It must expand efforts to assess the implications of China's technological development and monitor and defend against any Chinese activities that could impact collective defence, military readiness or resilience in the Supreme Allied Commander Europe's (SACEUR) Area of Responsibility."

In its list of recommendations, the report said that NATO needs to establish a special unit within the Joint Intelligence and Security Division (JISD) "to monitor and assess how Russia-China cooperation in the military, technological and political fields, including coordination in disinformation and hybrid warfare, impacts Euro-Atlantic security, and provide regular updates to the North Atlantic Council (NAC)".

As China in recent decades has "proven its willingness to use force against its neighbours, as well as economic coercion and intimidatory diplomacy well beyond the Indo-Pacific region," NATO report said that it is likely that in the coming decades' China can challenge "NATO's ability to build collective resilience, safeguard critical infrastructure, address new and emerging technologies such as 5G, and protect sensitive sectors of the economy including supply chains".

In the longer term, China is increasingly likely to project military power globally, including potentially in the Euro-Atlantic area, the report said.

"China's industrial policy and military-civil fusion (MCF) strategy are central components of this systemic challenge. Its military modernisation in all domains, including nuclear, naval, and missile capabilities, introduces new risks and potential threats to the Alliance and to strategic stability," the report said while adding that Beijing's approach to human rights and international law also poses risk to the "fundamental premise of a rules-based international order".

"Grave risks are posed by China in some critical sectors such as telecommunications, space, cyberspace, and new technologies, as well as disinformation campaigns. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, China has conducted a disinformation campaign in numerous Allied states. It has also committed widespread intellectual property theft with implications for Allied security and prosperity, as well as cyber attacks on NATO governments and societies which have been attributed by Allies as originating inside China," the NATO said in its report.

Meanwhile, 2020 also saw the world leaders forming new alliances or conducting military exercises to counter China. In the international Summits too, the call was given to unite against China.

UNGA: Speaking via video conferencing at a high-level meet to commemorate 75 years of the United Nations General Assembly, Trump said, "75 years after the end of World War II and the founding of United Nations, we're once again engaged in a great global struggle. We have waged a fierce battle against the invisible enemy-- the China virus, which has claimed countless lives in 188 countries."

Quad foreign ministers' meeting: During the Quad foreigners' meeting held in October in Tokyo, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo denounced China's "exploitation, corruption, and coercion". The members of the Quad are - the United States, Japan, India, and Australia."As partners in this Quad, it is more critical now than ever that we collaborate to protect our people and partners from the CCP's exploitation, corruption, and coercion," Pompeo said at the outset of the forum, referring to the Chinese Communist Party, as quoted by Voice of America.

2+2 Ministerial Meeting: At the 2+ Ministerial Meeting held between India and the US in New Delhi, while US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo pointed to "threats" posed by the Chinese Communist Party in his remarks to the media, Esper talked of the US standing shoulder to shoulder for a free and open Indo-Pacific for all, "particularly in light of the increase in aggression and destabilising activities by China".

Malabar Exercise: Last month, the navies of four countries - India, the US, Japan, and Australia (the quad) -- came together to take part in the 24th edition of the Malabar series of multilateral naval exercises against the growing hegemonic tendencies of China in oceans.

"The Malabar series of exercises, which began as an annual bilateral naval exercise between India and the US in 1992, has seen increasing scope and complexity over the years. The 24th edition of Malabar, which is being presently undertaken, highlights enhanced convergence of views amongst the four vibrant democracies on maritime issues, and showcases their commitment to an open, inclusive Indo-Pacific and a rules-based international order," an official release said. 
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The year 2020 saw the world struggling with the 'new normal' and responding to the economic damage induced by the Wuhan-originated coronavirus. It also witnessed the world leaders acknowledging the rise of China as an "imminent threat" to all countries including European nations.

The year 2020 saw the world struggling with the 'new normal' and responding to the economic damage induced by the Wuhan-originated coronavirus. It also witnessed the world leaders acknowledging the rise of China as an "imminent threat" to all countries including European nations. This year also saw the world leaders also demanding an investigation into the role of Chinese authorities in letting a virus shape into a global pandemic. While Beijing continued to refute these accusations, it soon found itself being slammed for its actions on Uyghur and Hong Kongers and movements in the South China Sea and the East China Sea on a daily basis and on every international platform. Recently, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) in its report 'NATO 2030 - United for a New Era report' urged its member states to devote more time, political resources, and action to counter the security challenges posed by China. It also recommended a special unit within the Joint Intelligence and Security Division (JISD) to monitor Russia-China cooperation impacting Euro-Atlantic security. The report stated that the internal political differences are "dangerous" as they help the "external actors, and in particular Russia and China, to exploit intra-Alliance differences and take advantage of individual Allies in ways that endanger their collective interests and security". "This includes actions that are directly relevant to NATO's traditional geographic and functional mission but also extends to the cyber, technological, and strategic-commercial realms--and indeed, the democratic way of life. Without cohesion, NATO's Allies would face these challenges alone. And neither Europe nor North America, for all their strength, are powerful enough to manage these threats alone, while also dealing with the growing array of non-traditional threats and risks that affect our societies," read the report. The NATO report has recommended that the organisation "must adapt" to meet the challenges for a "more demanding strategic environment marked by the return of systemic rivalry, persistently aggressive Russia, the rise of China, and the growing role of EDTs, at the same time that it faces elevated transnational threats and risks". It further said that NATO must devote more attention and political resources for the security challenges posed by China. "NATO must devote much more time, political resources, and action to the security challenges posed by China - based on an assessment of its national capabilities, economic heft, and the stated ideological goals of its leaders. It needs to develop a political strategy for approaching a world in which China will be of growing importance through to 2030," the report said. It further said, "The Alliance should infuse the China challenge throughout existing structures and consider establishing a consultative body to discuss all aspects of Allies' security interests vis-a-vis China. It must expand efforts to assess the implications of China's technological development and monitor and defend against any Chinese activities that could impact collective defence, military readiness or resilience in the Supreme Allied Commander Europe's (SACEUR) Area of Responsibility." In its list of recommendations, the report said that NATO needs to establish a special unit within the Joint Intelligence and Security Division (JISD) "to monitor and assess how Russia-China cooperation in the military, technological and political fields, including coordination in disinformation and hybrid warfare, impacts Euro-Atlantic security, and provide regular updates to the North Atlantic Council (NAC)". As China in recent decades has "proven its willingness to use force against its neighbours, as well as economic coercion and intimidatory diplomacy well beyond the Indo-Pacific region," NATO report said that it is likely that in the coming decades' China can challenge "NATO's ability to build collective resilience, safeguard critical infrastructure, address new and emerging technologies such as 5G, and protect sensitive sectors of the economy including supply chains". In the longer term, China is increasingly likely to project military power globally, including potentially in the Euro-Atlantic area, the report said. "China's industrial policy and military-civil fusion (MCF) strategy are central components of this systemic challenge. Its military modernisation in all domains, including nuclear, naval, and missile capabilities, introduces new risks and potential threats to the Alliance and to strategic stability," the report said while adding that Beijing's approach to human rights and international law also poses risk to the "fundamental premise of a rules-based international order". "Grave risks are posed by China in some critical sectors such as telecommunications, space, cyberspace, and new technologies, as well as disinformation campaigns. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, China has conducted a disinformation campaign in numerous Allied states. It has also committed widespread intellectual property theft with implications for Allied security and prosperity, as well as cyber attacks on NATO governments and societies which have been attributed by Allies as originating inside China," the NATO said in its report. Meanwhile, 2020 also saw the world leaders forming new alliances or conducting military exercises to counter China. In the international Summits too, the call was given to unite against China. UNGA: Speaking via video conferencing at a high-level meet to commemorate 75 years of the United Nations General Assembly, Trump said, "75 years after the end of World War II and the founding of United Nations, we're once again engaged in a great global struggle. We have waged a fierce battle against the invisible enemy-- the China virus, which has claimed countless lives in 188 countries." Quad foreign ministers' meeting: During the Quad foreigners' meeting held in October in Tokyo, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo denounced China's "exploitation, corruption, and coercion". The members of the Quad are - the United States, Japan, India, and Australia."As partners in this Quad, it is more critical now than ever that we collaborate to protect our people and partners from the CCP's exploitation, corruption, and coercion," Pompeo said at the outset of the forum, referring to the Chinese Communist Party, as quoted by Voice of America. 2+2 Ministerial Meeting: At the 2+ Ministerial Meeting held between India and the US in New Delhi, while US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo pointed to "threats" posed by the Chinese Communist Party in his remarks to the media, Esper talked of the US standing shoulder to shoulder for a free and open Indo-Pacific for all, "particularly in light of the increase in aggression and destabilising activities by China". Malabar Exercise: Last month, the navies of four countries - India, the US, Japan, and Australia (the quad) -- came together to take part in the 24th edition of the Malabar series of multilateral naval exercises against the growing hegemonic tendencies of China in oceans. "The Malabar series of exercises, which began as an annual bilateral naval exercise between India and the US in 1992, has seen increasing scope and complexity over the years. The 24th edition of Malabar, which is being presently undertaken, highlights enhanced convergence of views amongst the four vibrant democracies on maritime issues, and showcases their commitment to an open, inclusive Indo-Pacific and a rules-based international order," an official release said.

When NATO realised the rise of China as 'imminent threat' in 2020

According to a &nbsp;survey carried out from April 21 to May 28 in Taiwan, 75.3 per cent people consider themselves "Taiwanese," 20 per cent selected both Taiwan and China and only 4.7 per cent think of themselves as Chinese. The survey clearly indicates the rejuvenation of nationalism in Taiwan post thumping victory of President Tsai in January 20 elections. The Chinese government, since Tsai's re-election as the President, has left no stone unturned to coerce Taiwan to prevent Tsai crossing the red line of declaring independence.&nbsp;

Furthermore, in a statement, People's Republic of China (PRC) omitted the world ‘Peaceful’ while talking about reunification of Taiwan and this gave rise to the media buzz that Beijing seems to be looking at the unification of Taiwan by force. The speculation was also backed by PLA’s military posturing in Taiwan Strait along with some exercises of amphibious operations. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 
 
Taiwan's position

President Tsai Ing-wen in her inaugural address, after being sworn-in on May 20, vowed to continue efforts to push for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, adding that the nation would not accept Beijing’s “one country, two systems” framework. This has certainly set the alarm bells ringing in Beijing. Taiwan also outperformed most of the other societies worldwide in containing the coronavirus. Taiwan has&nbsp;earned global goodwill despite Beijing's coercion, as China continues to earn global anger by continued aggression and over adventurism. 
 
Taiwan’s free grants of medical equipment worldwide dented Beijing’s PR campaign of profiteering out of pandemic through its ‘Health Silk Road’. This track record not only spurred renewed calls for Taiwan to be allowed to join last month’s World Health Assembly, but made a mark for future discussions, as a global consensus seems to be emerging for Taiwan’s access to the WHO and other multilateral agencies.&nbsp; 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/why-does-india-need-to-back-taiwans-reentry-to-the-world-health-assembly-299697">Also Read: Why does India need to back Taiwan’s reentry to the World Health Assembly?</a>

Taiwan has own reasons to demand a national status. Ever since Communist Party of China (CPC) took control over the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) and Republic of China (ROC) government fled to Taiwan in 1949, Taiwanese historians maintain that they represent entire China and lost the mainland to PRC in a civil war, which has not yet been officially declared to be over.&nbsp; 
 
The Convention on Rights and Duties of States signed in Montevideo on 26 December, 1933, is the key document on statehood. According to Article 1 of this Convention a state has “a) A&nbsp;permanent population; b) A defined territory; c) Government; and d) Capacity to enter into relations with the other states.” Taiwan clearly meets these requirements for statehood.&nbsp;

It’s a democratic society, having elected government, own constitution, own defence forces, own currency and strong economy. Taiwan is a member of WTO, Pacific Economic Cooperation Council, Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum as Chinese Taipei, and has been participating in Olympics by the same name so far. Being an economic and technological giant, Taiwan aspires for greater position and role in the international environment. In Taiwan, the DPP government did not seem to be intimidated despite Chinese aircraft carrier moving in Taiwan Strait. In fact, Taiwan daringly rejected China's coercion and&nbsp;stood in support of Hong Kong protestors. It promises continued support to political activists fighting for democracy of self-ruled Hong Kong by considering granting of asylum to them.&nbsp;

Chinese Stakes&nbsp;

Beijing’s anger prompted some CPC supporters to think of using the pandemic situation for reunification outside the peaceful domain. In my opinion, attempting to take Taiwan by force does not make any strategic sense internationally as well as domestically. It has all the negatives and no positive except false bravado, with bright chances of loss of face globally and domestically. Chinese strategist Qiao Liang, a retired PLA Air Force Major General, has warned that the coronavirus pandemic should not be seen as a chance for Beijing to take back Taiwan by force. &nbsp;Chinese redline of “Taiwan going nuclear/declaring independence” has not been crossed as yet, giving no justification to adopt such an option. &nbsp; 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/by-excluding-taiwan-who-remains-a-flawed-organisation-300470">Also Read: By excluding Taiwan, WHO remains a flawed organisation</a>

Taiwan with its national spirit, determined armed forces and US backing is unlikely to give a walkover. Chinese amphibious capabilities to capture Taiwan are doubtful, more so if US warships are around. China has enough missile arsenals to destroy Taiwan, but such massive destruction of Han Chinese (95 per cent of Taiwanese population is Han), who have relations, investments and inseparable linkages with their relatives in mainland and vice versa will not go well with a domestic population of the mainland.&nbsp;

China is Taiwan's largest trading partner, which has replaced the US as No 1 destination for Taiwanese export accounting for approximately 40 per cent of total exports, with Taiwan having a trade surplus of approximately $2.27 billion with China. A cross-strait war is, therefore, not in Chinese economic interest.&nbsp;

Getting Taiwanese under its wings will also bring a fresh democratic wave in China, with Hong Kong already on the boil. Taiwanese people do not want to sacrifice their democratic freedom and prosperity, which is the main reason for the success of Tsai.&nbsp;

US involvement

PRC may keep claiming Taiwan to be its domestic issue, but it has much greater external dimensions. Diplomatically the US may claim to follow ‘One China Policy’ but it treats Taiwan no less than an ally.&nbsp;The Taiwan Relation Act,1973, Taiwan Travel Act signed last year, Sale of State of the Art Weaponry and joint exercises justify the statement. US will always like to trade and strategically partner with democratic Taiwan outside Beijing’s influence, and not Taiwan under CCP.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Use of force by the PLA towards Taiwan may not prompt Washington to declare war immediately, but it could join forces with its allies in the region to use their sea and air advantages to cut off Beijing’s maritime lifeline in and outside the South China Sea. Taking Taiwan by force, therefore involves mobilisation of all its combat resources, expecting an escalation from limited war to an all-out war, as the operation amounts to crossing US redline of “No Change in Status Quo of Taiwan”. China has to cater to the repercussions of its strategic miscalculations. Economically Chinese heavy reliance on the US dollar is far from over, and such a war over Taiwan would be a massive economic blow for China, that would see capital flooding out, and companies moving of the country, much sooner than it thought.&nbsp; 
 
&nbsp;(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)&nbsp; 
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According to a survey carried out from April 21 to May 28 in Taiwan, 75.3 per cent people consider themselves "Taiwanese," 20 per cent selected both Taiwan and China and only 4.

According to a survey carried out from April 21 to May 28 in Taiwan, 75.3 per cent people consider themselves "Taiwanese," 20 per cent selected both Taiwan and China and only 4.7 per cent think of themselves as Chinese. The survey clearly indicates the rejuvenation of nationalism in Taiwan post thumping victory of President Tsai in January 20 elections. The Chinese government, since Tsai's re-election as the President, has left no stone unturned to coerce Taiwan to prevent Tsai crossing the red line of declaring independence. Furthermore, in a statement, People's Republic of China (PRC) omitted the world ‘Peaceful’ while talking about reunification of Taiwan and this gave rise to the media buzz that Beijing seems to be looking at the unification of Taiwan by force. The speculation was also backed by PLA’s military posturing in Taiwan Strait along with some exercises of amphibious operations. Taiwan's position President Tsai Ing-wen in her inaugural address, after being sworn-in on May 20, vowed to continue efforts to push for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, adding that the nation would not accept Beijing’s “one country, two systems” framework. This has certainly set the alarm bells ringing in Beijing. Taiwan also outperformed most of the other societies worldwide in containing the coronavirus. Taiwan has earned global goodwill despite Beijing's coercion, as China continues to earn global anger by continued aggression and over adventurism. Taiwan’s free grants of medical equipment worldwide dented Beijing’s PR campaign of profiteering out of pandemic through its ‘Health Silk Road’. This track record not only spurred renewed calls for Taiwan to be allowed to join last month’s World Health Assembly, but made a mark for future discussions, as a global consensus seems to be emerging for Taiwan’s access to the WHO and other multilateral agencies. Also Read: Why does India need to back Taiwan’s reentry to the World Health Assembly? Taiwan has own reasons to demand a national status. Ever since Communist Party of China (CPC) took control over the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) and Republic of China (ROC) government fled to Taiwan in 1949, Taiwanese historians maintain that they represent entire China and lost the mainland to PRC in a civil war, which has not yet been officially declared to be over. The Convention on Rights and Duties of States signed in Montevideo on 26 December, 1933, is the key document on statehood. According to Article 1 of this Convention a state has “a) A permanent population; b) A defined territory; c) Government; and d) Capacity to enter into relations with the other states.” Taiwan clearly meets these requirements for statehood. It’s a democratic society, having elected government, own constitution, own defence forces, own currency and strong economy. Taiwan is a member of WTO, Pacific Economic Cooperation Council, Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum as Chinese Taipei, and has been participating in Olympics by the same name so far. Being an economic and technological giant, Taiwan aspires for greater position and role in the international environment. In Taiwan, the DPP government did not seem to be intimidated despite Chinese aircraft carrier moving in Taiwan Strait. In fact, Taiwan daringly rejected China's coercion and stood in support of Hong Kong protestors. It promises continued support to political activists fighting for democracy of self-ruled Hong Kong by considering granting of asylum to them. Chinese Stakes Beijing’s anger prompted some CPC supporters to think of using the pandemic situation for reunification outside the peaceful domain. In my opinion, attempting to take Taiwan by force does not make any strategic sense internationally as well as domestically. It has all the negatives and no positive except false bravado, with bright chances of loss of face globally and domestically. Chinese strategist Qiao Liang, a retired PLA Air Force Major General, has warned that the coronavirus pandemic should not be seen as a chance for Beijing to take back Taiwan by force.  Chinese redline of “Taiwan going nuclear/declaring independence” has not been crossed as yet, giving no justification to adopt such an option. Also Read: By excluding Taiwan, WHO remains a flawed organisation Taiwan with its national spirit, determined armed forces and US backing is unlikely to give a walkover. Chinese amphibious capabilities to capture Taiwan are doubtful, more so if US warships are around. China has enough missile arsenals to destroy Taiwan, but such massive destruction of Han Chinese (95 per cent of Taiwanese population is Han), who have relations, investments and inseparable linkages with their relatives in mainland and vice versa will not go well with a domestic population of the mainland. China is Taiwan's largest trading partner, which has replaced the US as No 1 destination for Taiwanese export accounting for approximately 40 per cent of total exports, with Taiwan having a trade surplus of approximately $2.27 billion with China. A cross-strait war is, therefore, not in Chinese economic interest. Getting Taiwanese under its wings will also bring a fresh democratic wave in China, with Hong Kong already on the boil. Taiwanese people do not want to sacrifice their democratic freedom and prosperity, which is the main reason for the success of Tsai. US involvement PRC may keep claiming Taiwan to be its domestic issue, but it has much greater external dimensions. Diplomatically the US may claim to follow ‘One China Policy’ but it treats Taiwan no less than an ally. The Taiwan Relation Act,1973, Taiwan Travel Act signed last year, Sale of State of the Art Weaponry and joint exercises justify the statement. US will always like to trade and strategically partner with democratic Taiwan outside Beijing’s influence, and not Taiwan under CCP. Use of force by the PLA towards Taiwan may not prompt Washington to declare war immediately, but it could join forces with its allies in the region to use their sea and air advantages to cut off Beijing’s maritime lifeline in and outside the South China Sea. Taking Taiwan by force, therefore involves mobilisation of all its combat resources, expecting an escalation from limited war to an all-out war, as the operation amounts to crossing US redline of “No Change in Status Quo of Taiwan”. China has to cater to the repercussions of its strategic miscalculations. Economically Chinese heavy reliance on the US dollar is far from over, and such a war over Taiwan would be a massive economic blow for China, that would see capital flooding out, and companies moving of the country, much sooner than it thought. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Why CPC’s rhetoric of invading Taiwan by force doesn’t make strategic sense for China

China is threatening to stop the medical aid to Netherlands after the country became a victim&nbsp;of the autocratic nation's ire.

Netherlands is in dire need of medical supplies as it has recorded approximately&nbsp;39,000 cases of the coronavirus&nbsp;virus and along with 4,811 deaths so far.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-not-man-made-or-genetically-modified-us-intelligence-community-295906" hreflang="en">Coronavirus not man-made or genetically modified: US intelligence community</a>

But China refuses to help it because Netherlands revised its embassy's name in Taiwan to 'Netherlands office Taipei'.

The country did so to express its gratitude towards Taiwan and its healthcare workers for donating face masks to their country. It has also&nbsp;flown in tulips and stroopwafels to Taiwan.

The decision was made by the Netherlands trade and investment office.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-pandemic-is-remdesivir-actually-effective-in-treatment-295903" hreflang="en">Coronavirus pandemic: Is remdesivir actually effective in treatment?</a>

Guy Wittich, the Dutch representative in Taipei called the new name ''a little bit less, but a lot more''.

However, China did not like the decision as it went against its 'one China' principle'.China and Taiwan have also been at loggerheads with each other with Taiwan claiming itself to be a seperate country and China denying it, its freedom.

For it, Taiwan is&nbsp;its inalienable part and a Chinese republic.The communist country was hellbent on making the brute decision despite giving sermons on its victimhood and&nbsp;lecturing other nations on fairness and responsibilty.

This further sheds light on the hypocritical disposition of the country.

However,&nbsp;the Netherlands embassy in Taiwan has taken down a video that announced the name change after claiming that its ''purpose has been served''.

Meanwhile, the Chinese media&nbsp;reported&nbsp;that the&nbsp;move&nbsp;was destructive to its regional stability and its citizens should avoid Dutch products. It also said to stop visiting the country.

Previously, similar warnings were issued to Australia after it wanted to investigate the origin of coronavirus.&nbsp;

Similarly, it tried to muzzle free press in Nepal back in February and&nbsp;targeted its local newspapers&nbsp;for questioning Chinese authoritarianism.

China's ambassaor Gui Congyou compared Swedish journalists who were&nbsp;critical of the Chinese regime, to lightweight boxers challenging &nbsp;heavyweight China.

The Chinese embassy has also been slamming Indian media for the past three months for raising its voice against China.

In all, China is threatening anybody who questions its response. However, it remains unclear for how long will it last. 
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China is threatening to stop the medical aid to Netherlands after the country became a victim of the autocratic nation's ire. Netherlands is in dire need of medical supplies as it has recorded approximately 39,000 cases of the coronavirus virus and along with 4,811 deaths so far.

China is threatening to stop the medical aid to Netherlands after the country became a victim of the autocratic nation's ire. Netherlands is in dire need of medical supplies as it has recorded approximately 39,000 cases of the coronavirus virus and along with 4,811 deaths so far. Also read: Coronavirus not man-made or genetically modified: US intelligence community But China refuses to help it because Netherlands revised its embassy's name in Taiwan to 'Netherlands office Taipei'. The country did so to express its gratitude towards Taiwan and its healthcare workers for donating face masks to their country. It has also flown in tulips and stroopwafels to Taiwan. The decision was made by the Netherlands trade and investment office. Also read: Coronavirus pandemic: Is remdesivir actually effective in treatment? Guy Wittich, the Dutch representative in Taipei called the new name ''a little bit less, but a lot more''. However, China did not like the decision as it went against its 'one China' principle'.China and Taiwan have also been at loggerheads with each other with Taiwan claiming itself to be a seperate country and China denying it, its freedom. For it, Taiwan is its inalienable part and a Chinese republic.The communist country was hellbent on making the brute decision despite giving sermons on its victimhood and lecturing other nations on fairness and responsibilty. This further sheds light on the hypocritical disposition of the country. However, the Netherlands embassy in Taiwan has taken down a video that announced the name change after claiming that its ''purpose has been served''. Meanwhile, the Chinese media reported that the move was destructive to its regional stability and its citizens should avoid Dutch products. It also said to stop visiting the country. Previously, similar warnings were issued to Australia after it wanted to investigate the origin of coronavirus. Similarly, it tried to muzzle free press in Nepal back in February and targeted its local newspapers for questioning Chinese authoritarianism. China's ambassaor Gui Congyou compared Swedish journalists who were critical of the Chinese regime, to lightweight boxers challenging heavyweight China. The Chinese embassy has also been slamming Indian media for the past three months for raising its voice against China. In all, China is threatening anybody who questions its response. However, it remains unclear for how long will it last.

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When NATO realised the rise of China as 'imminent threat' in 2020

Why CPC’s rhetoric of invading Taiwan by force doesn’t make strategic sense for China

Now, China threatens to halt medical supplies to virus-hit Netherlands