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Chinese President Xi Jinping is seeking to hide his humiliation over US Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.&nbsp;

Xi's premature and unjustifiable warning to the US about the visit caused him embarrassment, and Pelosi's purposeful visit after the warning not only hyped it, but humiliated him.

China is using its "Three Warfare Concept" which entails public opinion warfare, psychological warfare, and legal warfare along with aggressive military posturing, air violations, firepower power exhibition and some symbolic economic boycott of Taiwan, thus creating heightened tension around Taiwan as a face-saving exercise to amuse its domestic constituency.&nbsp;

China is attempting to turn it into an opportunity to stoke national sentiments in favour of Xi Jinping on "anti America" theme highlighting the Chinese mutilated version of his heroics to ensure that he doesn’t lose out on his third term in the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) later this year.

The US side has likewise been under similar pressures. Following the announcement of Pelosi's visit and the contentious debate between President Xi Jinping and Joe Biden, the US found itself in a difficult situation.

The USA was unable to cancel the trip in response to Xi's warning because doing so would have indicated that Joe Biden was caving in to Chinese pressure.&nbsp;

This would have been catastrophic for the Biden administration, which is already struggling to recover from the disaster in Afghanistan and the difficulties brought on by the Russia-Ukraine War. Although the visit was a risky move, it is still unclear whether the US will follow it up by replacing strategic ambiguity with strategic clarity to support Taiwan in any prospective Chinese attack or not.

Can it lead to war?

With unprecedented military posturing by China, live missile fire east of Taiwan close to its coastline, and US aircraft carrier and maritime forces located not too far, the situation is tense and prone to accidental trigger causing escalation. It does not make any strategic sense for China to invade Taiwan, as it has all the negatives except false bravado, with bright chances of loss of face globally and domestically, in case the operations fail; hence, likely to contend with activities short of war.

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Nine Chinese missiles were tracked by Japan, including five that the country said touched down in its exclusive economic zone. Other missiles' flight trajectories are unknown. Source:&nbsp;Ministry of Defense of Japan

Chinese strategist Qiao Liang, a retired PLA Air Force Major General has warned that taking Taiwan by force is "too costly". Chinese redline of “Taiwan going nuclear/declaring independence” has not been crossed as yet, giving no justification for China to cross the US red line of "changing status quo by force". Xi Jinping may find it too costly to take such a risk before sealing his third term.&nbsp;

The military drills near Taiwan have been conducted by Taiwan and US also in the past and the much-publicised blockade of Taiwan through military drills, if prolonged may invite similar military drills by US and other democracies in Malacca Strait too to block Chinese Sea lines of communication beyond the realm of optics of the current Chinese aggressive posture and it is well aware of this vulnerability.

Taiwanese President Tsai has bravely given bold statements during visit of Speaker Pelosi and earlier to take on Chinese aggression. Taiwan with its national spirit, modern arsenal from US, determined armed forces and US backing is unlikely to give a walkover, although the first onslaught of potential offensive will have to be borne by it, till global response gets activated.

Comparisons are being made with Hong Kong, but the major difference is that leadership, hierarchy in Hong Kong and police was manipulated by the CCP, whereas the leadership in Taiwan is strong and resolute refusing to give in to Chinese coercion. The need for amphibious assault due to terrain friction makes Chinese misadventure in Taiwan more difficult than Hong Kong.

Chinese amphibious capabilities to capture Taiwan are suspect, more so if US warships like the USS Ronald Reagan are around. China has enough missile arsenals to destroy Taiwan, but such massive destruction of Han Chinese (95 per cent of the Taiwanese population is Han), who have relations, investments and inseparable linkages with their relatives in the mainland and vice-versa will not go well with domestic population of the mainland. Over two million Taiwanese live in China, mostly in coastal areas and over 20 per cent have married there.

This will also destroy the Chinese and Taiwanese economies which does not suit the&nbsp;Chinese leadership struggling to revive its economy marred by trade war failing BRI and COVID effect.&nbsp;

China is the top destination for Taiwanese export accounting for approximately 40 per cent of total exports with Taiwan having an overall trade surplus of $104.7 billion in 2021 with China.&nbsp;

A public opinion poll in Taiwan in 2020 indicated 73 per cent people identified themselves as Taiwanese, who were against China, and 77 per cent supported the democratic movement in Hong Kong and this figure has increased in last two years.&nbsp;

Getting Taiwanese under its wings will also bring a fresh democratic wave in China which CCP may not be used to handle. Taiwanese people do not want to sacrifice their democratic freedom and prosperity which is the main reason for the success of President Tsai.&nbsp;

The conflict if imposed by China will be deadly and the Chinese who want to win without fighting are not known for their appetite to accept body bags of Han Chinese for a cause which doesn’t give them economic benefit but takes away its dream of national rejuvenation, as indicated by General Qiao.

Why Taiwan is a US-China issue?

PRC may keep claiming Taiwan to be its domestic issue but it has much greater external dimensions. Diplomatically US may claim to follow "One China" policy but it treats Taiwan no less than an ally.

The Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019, effective from March 26, 2020 is an indication. The Taiwan Relation Act,1973, Taiwan Travel Act signed 2019 and National Defence Authorisation Act signed earlier this year to facilitate the 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.

In any potential invasion of Taiwan, the spillover of the battle space to Japan is obvious due to geographic proximity, an ally which US is obligated to protect.&nbsp;

Chinese initial offensive can be on Taiwan but US 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 South China Sea.&nbsp;

Chinese supply lines outside the strategic Nine dash line are still vulnerable to choking and it will draw out PLA to get into war outside its comfort Zone.

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”. Economically Chinese heavy reliance on the US dollar is far from over and such a war over Taiwan would be a massive economic blow to China that would see capital flooding out and companies moving out of the country much sooner than it thought.

Way ahead

If Chinese aggressive posturing, air incursions and military drills announced for four days end as scheduled without escalation, may be that situation may still remain under control, as US and Taiwan have also done military drills in that region earlier.&nbsp;

If it escalates into an attempt to unite Taiwan by force, it will certainly up the ante with US, prove China as an irresponsible bully, may lead to loss of life of Han Chinese both ways, lead to economic destruction of its one of the largest investors and jeopardise China’s goal of national rejuvenation.&nbsp;

Internationally, China may have miscalculated US resolve and Taiwan’s resistance and all may not go their way. If Chinese ambitions grow beyond global tolerance, it has bright chances to bring rest of the world against China. While the visit of Nancy Pelosi may have given a strong message to China, but the US resolve is still under test because Taiwan can’t be expected to handle Chinese aggression alone, more so if it has been hyped by super power contestation.&nbsp;

US therefore must consider starting similar military exercise in Malacca Strait with other navies to remind China of its vulnerable SLOC before it starts blocking Taiwanese shipping.

The aggressive posturing in Taiwan Strait, South and East China Sea will continue, even if the current crisis slows down. PRC’s aim is to pressurise President Tsai not to declare independence, keep pressure on, hope DPP loses next election and work out favourable arrangements with opposition likely to be favourable to China. Neither China nor US want war, but none wants to give walkover as well, hence this strategic gaming and posturing is on and will continue.

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Backdrop Chinese President Xi Jinping is seeking to hide his humiliation over US Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan. Xi's premature and unjustifiable warning to the US about the visit caused him embarrassment, and Pelosi's purposeful visit after the warning not only hyped it, but humiliated him.

Backdrop Chinese President Xi Jinping is seeking to hide his humiliation over US Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan. Xi's premature and unjustifiable warning to the US about the visit caused him embarrassment, and Pelosi's purposeful visit after the warning not only hyped it, but humiliated him. China is using its "Three Warfare Concept" which entails public opinion warfare, psychological warfare, and legal warfare along with aggressive military posturing, air violations, firepower power exhibition and some symbolic economic boycott of Taiwan, thus creating heightened tension around Taiwan as a face-saving exercise to amuse its domestic constituency. China is attempting to turn it into an opportunity to stoke national sentiments in favour of Xi Jinping on "anti America" theme highlighting the Chinese mutilated version of his heroics to ensure that he doesn’t lose out on his third term in the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) later this year. The US side has likewise been under similar pressures. Following the announcement of Pelosi's visit and the contentious debate between President Xi Jinping and Joe Biden, the US found itself in a difficult situation. The USA was unable to cancel the trip in response to Xi's warning because doing so would have indicated that Joe Biden was caving in to Chinese pressure. This would have been catastrophic for the Biden administration, which is already struggling to recover from the disaster in Afghanistan and the difficulties brought on by the Russia-Ukraine War. Although the visit was a risky move, it is still unclear whether the US will follow it up by replacing strategic ambiguity with strategic clarity to support Taiwan in any prospective Chinese attack or not. Can it lead to war? With unprecedented military posturing by China, live missile fire east of Taiwan close to its coastline, and US aircraft carrier and maritime forces located not too far, the situation is tense and prone to accidental trigger causing escalation. It does not make any strategic sense for China to invade Taiwan, as it has all the negatives except false bravado, with bright chances of loss of face globally and domestically, in case the operations fail; hence, likely to contend with activities short of war. Nine Chinese missiles were tracked by Japan, including five that the country said touched down in its exclusive economic zone. Other missiles' flight trajectories are unknown. Source: Ministry of Defense of Japan Chinese strategist Qiao Liang, a retired PLA Air Force Major General has warned that taking Taiwan by force is "too costly". Chinese redline of “Taiwan going nuclear/declaring independence” has not been crossed as yet, giving no justification for China to cross the US red line of "changing status quo by force". Xi Jinping may find it too costly to take such a risk before sealing his third term. The military drills near Taiwan have been conducted by Taiwan and US also in the past and the much-publicised blockade of Taiwan through military drills, if prolonged may invite similar military drills by US and other democracies in Malacca Strait too to block Chinese Sea lines of communication beyond the realm of optics of the current Chinese aggressive posture and it is well aware of this vulnerability. Taiwanese President Tsai has bravely given bold statements during visit of Speaker Pelosi and earlier to take on Chinese aggression. Taiwan with its national spirit, modern arsenal from US, determined armed forces and US backing is unlikely to give a walkover, although the first onslaught of potential offensive will have to be borne by it, till global response gets activated. Comparisons are being made with Hong Kong, but the major difference is that leadership, hierarchy in Hong Kong and police was manipulated by the CCP, whereas the leadership in Taiwan is strong and resolute refusing to give in to Chinese coercion. The need for amphibious assault due to terrain friction makes Chinese misadventure in Taiwan more difficult than Hong Kong. Chinese amphibious capabilities to capture Taiwan are suspect, more so if US warships like the USS Ronald Reagan are around. China has enough missile arsenals to destroy Taiwan, but such massive destruction of Han Chinese (95 per cent of the Taiwanese population is Han), who have relations, investments and inseparable linkages with their relatives in the mainland and vice-versa will not go well with domestic population of the mainland. Over two million Taiwanese live in China, mostly in coastal areas and over 20 per cent have married there. This will also destroy the Chinese and Taiwanese economies which does not suit the Chinese leadership struggling to revive its economy marred by trade war failing BRI and COVID effect. China is the top destination for Taiwanese export accounting for approximately 40 per cent of total exports with Taiwan having an overall trade surplus of $104.7 billion in 2021 with China. A public opinion poll in Taiwan in 2020 indicated 73 per cent people identified themselves as Taiwanese, who were against China, and 77 per cent supported the democratic movement in Hong Kong and this figure has increased in last two years. Getting Taiwanese under its wings will also bring a fresh democratic wave in China which CCP may not be used to handle. Taiwanese people do not want to sacrifice their democratic freedom and prosperity which is the main reason for the success of President Tsai. The conflict if imposed by China will be deadly and the Chinese who want to win without fighting are not known for their appetite to accept body bags of Han Chinese for a cause which doesn’t give them economic benefit but takes away its dream of national rejuvenation, as indicated by General Qiao. Why Taiwan is a US-China issue? PRC may keep claiming Taiwan to be its domestic issue but it has much greater external dimensions. Diplomatically US may claim to follow "One China" policy but it treats Taiwan no less than an ally. The Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019, effective from March 26, 2020 is an indication. The Taiwan Relation Act,1973, Taiwan Travel Act signed 2019 and National Defence Authorisation Act signed earlier this year to facilitate the 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. In any potential invasion of Taiwan, the spillover of the battle space to Japan is obvious due to geographic proximity, an ally which US is obligated to protect. Chinese initial offensive can be on Taiwan but US 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 South China Sea. Chinese supply lines outside the strategic Nine dash line are still vulnerable to choking and it will draw out PLA to get into war outside its comfort Zone. 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”. Economically Chinese heavy reliance on the US dollar is far from over and such a war over Taiwan would be a massive economic blow to China that would see capital flooding out and companies moving out of the country much sooner than it thought. Way ahead If Chinese aggressive posturing, air incursions and military drills announced for four days end as scheduled without escalation, may be that situation may still remain under control, as US and Taiwan have also done military drills in that region earlier. If it escalates into an attempt to unite Taiwan by force, it will certainly up the ante with US, prove China as an irresponsible bully, may lead to loss of life of Han Chinese both ways, lead to economic destruction of its one of the largest investors and jeopardise China’s goal of national rejuvenation. Internationally, China may have miscalculated US resolve and Taiwan’s resistance and all may not go their way. If Chinese ambitions grow beyond global tolerance, it has bright chances to bring rest of the world against China. While the visit of Nancy Pelosi may have given a strong message to China, but the US resolve is still under test because Taiwan can’t be expected to handle Chinese aggression alone, more so if it has been hyped by super power contestation. US therefore must consider starting similar military exercise in Malacca Strait with other navies to remind China of its vulnerable SLOC before it starts blocking Taiwanese shipping. The aggressive posturing in Taiwan Strait, South and East China Sea will continue, even if the current crisis slows down. PRC’s aim is to pressurise President Tsai not to declare independence, keep pressure on, hope DPP loses next election and work out favourable arrangements with opposition likely to be favourable to China. Neither China nor US want war, but none wants to give walkover as well, hence this strategic gaming and posturing is on and will continue. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Escalating big power contest on Taiwan: Can it lead to war?

According to China's state-run Global Times, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducted "realistic combat exercise" around Taiwan just hours after US Senator Marsha Blackburn met Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen.

Taiwan claimed it had spotted eight PLA Navy vessels and 35 warplanes near the island including SU-30, J-11, J-16 and J-10 aircraft flying over the "median line" of the Taiwan Straits.

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China's newspaper said the latest military manoeuvres were conducted at sea and in the air which included multi-service and joint combat readiness patrol exercises. China conducted large-scale military drills just after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan earlier this month.&nbsp;

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Marsha Blackburn's visit to the island nation was the fourth visit by an American politician this month even as Beijing continues to keep a close eye on its neighbour. Senator Ed Markey had visited Taiwan shortly after Pelosi's visit while the Communist nation was holding military drills with missiles, warships and fighter planes.&nbsp;

Taiwan's foreign ministry hit out at China saying Blackburn's visit was aimed at "sending a message to Beijing -&nbsp;we will not be bullied".

Defending Blackburn's visit, State Department spokesman Vedant Patel said: "Members of Congress and elected officials have gone to Taiwan for decades and will continue to do so and this is in line and is consistent with our longstanding One-China policy." 
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China claims Taiwan is a breakaway province which it has threatened to take by force if necessary. Tension between the two countries has been at its peak for the past two years amid military drills by the PLA close to the island. Last year China sent a record number of warplanes into Taiwan's air defence zone amid escalating tensions between the two countries.

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According to China's state-run Global Times, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducted "realistic combat exercise" around Taiwan just hours after US Senator Marsha Blackburn met Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen.

According to China's state-run Global Times, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducted "realistic combat exercise" around Taiwan just hours after US Senator Marsha Blackburn met Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen. Taiwan claimed it had spotted eight PLA Navy vessels and 35 warplanes near the island including SU-30, J-11, J-16 and J-10 aircraft flying over the "median line" of the Taiwan Straits. Also Read | Pelosi's visit to Taiwan has made the island less secure: Kevin Rudd China's newspaper said the latest military manoeuvres were conducted at sea and in the air which included multi-service and joint combat readiness patrol exercises. China conducted large-scale military drills just after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan earlier this month. Watch: US lawmaker Marsha Blackburn meets Taiwan President, vows support Marsha Blackburn's visit to the island nation was the fourth visit by an American politician this month even as Beijing continues to keep a close eye on its neighbour. Senator Ed Markey had visited Taiwan shortly after Pelosi's visit while the Communist nation was holding military drills with missiles, warships and fighter planes. Taiwan's foreign ministry hit out at China saying Blackburn's visit was aimed at "sending a message to Beijing - we will not be bullied". Defending Blackburn's visit, State Department spokesman Vedant Patel said: "Members of Congress and elected officials have gone to Taiwan for decades and will continue to do so and this is in line and is consistent with our longstanding One-China policy." China claims Taiwan is a breakaway province which it has threatened to take by force if necessary. Tension between the two countries has been at its peak for the past two years amid military drills by the PLA close to the island. Last year China sent a record number of warplanes into Taiwan's air defence zone amid escalating tensions between the two countries. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

China conducts 'realistic combat exercise' as US Senator Marsha Blackburn meets Taiwan President

Japan is considering the deployment of long-range cruise missiles to counter threats from China.&nbsp;Media reports in Japan said the missiles would be deployed in Nansei islands close to North Korea and China. At least 1,000 cruise missiles with a range of 100 km could be deployed by Japan. These missiles can be launched by ships and aircraft.

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The development comes after China conducted large-scale military drills near Taiwan after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island nation. Japan's defence minister had claimed that at least five Chinese ballistic missiles had landed in Japan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) as Tokyo lodged a protest against China.

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Defence minister Nobuo Kishi had said the missile tests presented "a serious problem that affects our national security and the safety of our citizens".&nbsp; 
 
Japan's exclusive economic zone extends beyond its territorial waters. Kishi informed&nbsp;it was the first time Chinese missiles had landed in its EEZ.

Several Chinese warplanes also entered Taiwan's air defence zone during the military manoeuvres as Taipei criticised China's show of force.

Japan's prime minister Fumio Kishida has vowed to significantly boost defence spending as media reports said the military might request $40.2 billion as part of the next fiscal year to counter the growing Chinese threat in the region.

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Japan is considering the deployment of long-range cruise missiles to counter threats from China. Media reports in Japan said the missiles would be deployed in Nansei islands close to North Korea and China.

Japan is considering the deployment of long-range cruise missiles to counter threats from China. Media reports in Japan said the missiles would be deployed in Nansei islands close to North Korea and China. At least 1,000 cruise missiles with a range of 100 km could be deployed by Japan. These missiles can be launched by ships and aircraft. Also Read: Will continue calm, resolute steps to uphold peace, says US The development comes after China conducted large-scale military drills near Taiwan after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island nation. Japan's defence minister had claimed that at least five Chinese ballistic missiles had landed in Japan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) as Tokyo lodged a protest against China. Watch: Taiwan calls China's latest manoeuvres 'exaggerated tricks' Defence minister Nobuo Kishi had said the missile tests presented "a serious problem that affects our national security and the safety of our citizens". Japan's exclusive economic zone extends beyond its territorial waters. Kishi informed it was the first time Chinese missiles had landed in its EEZ. Several Chinese warplanes also entered Taiwan's air defence zone during the military manoeuvres as Taipei criticised China's show of force. Japan's prime minister Fumio Kishida has vowed to significantly boost defence spending as media reports said the military might request $40.2 billion as part of the next fiscal year to counter the growing Chinese threat in the region. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Japan may deploy 1,000 long-range missiles to counter China: Report

Amid tensions with China, a new poll in Taiwan has revealed over 52 per cent of Taiwanese adults welcomed US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's recent visit to the country.

China had conducted large-scale&nbsp;military exercises near Taiwan after Pelosi's visit as the PLA fired ballistic missiles over the island nation. The poll found that majority of 78 per cent of respondents were "not afraid" of China's military drills.

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At least 55 per cent of the people said unification was even "less attractive" after China's military manoeuvres near Taiwan&nbsp;and an overwhelming 81.6 per cent of people were opposed to Beijing's "One China" policy.

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The study found 62 per cent of the people rejected the&nbsp;idea that Taiwan should refrain from pursuing "international status" so as not to anger China. At least 39 per cent of citizens in Taiwan feel a war with China is "very likely" or "somewhat likely" while a majority of 53 per cent believe it is "not very likely" or "totally unlikely" and 42 per cent feel more confident about their military while 34 per cent are&nbsp;"less confident", the study said.

Interestingly, a majority of 47 per cent of Taiwanese do not believe the US will send troops to defend the country while 44.1 per cent think US soldiers will help the country even as US President Joe Biden has repeatedly vowed to protect Taiwan against a possible Chinese invasion.&nbsp;

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen's job approval rating stands at 45.7 per cent while 40.8 per cent of people expressed their disappointment, the poll said.

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Amid tensions with China, a new poll in Taiwan has revealed over 52 per cent of Taiwanese adults welcomed US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's recent visit to the country.

Amid tensions with China, a new poll in Taiwan has revealed over 52 per cent of Taiwanese adults welcomed US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's recent visit to the country. China had conducted large-scale military exercises near Taiwan after Pelosi's visit as the PLA fired ballistic missiles over the island nation. The poll found that majority of 78 per cent of respondents were "not afraid" of China's military drills. Also Read: Amid tensions with China, Taiwan showcases advanced US-made fighter jets At least 55 per cent of the people said unification was even "less attractive" after China's military manoeuvres near Taiwan and an overwhelming 81.6 per cent of people were opposed to Beijing's "One China" policy. Watch: Taipei 'stimulates' defence against invasion by China The study found 62 per cent of the people rejected the idea that Taiwan should refrain from pursuing "international status" so as not to anger China. At least 39 per cent of citizens in Taiwan feel a war with China is "very likely" or "somewhat likely" while a majority of 53 per cent believe it is "not very likely" or "totally unlikely" and 42 per cent feel more confident about their military while 34 per cent are "less confident", the study said. Interestingly, a majority of 47 per cent of Taiwanese do not believe the US will send troops to defend the country while 44.1 per cent think US soldiers will help the country even as US President Joe Biden has repeatedly vowed to protect Taiwan against a possible Chinese invasion. Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen's job approval rating stands at 45.7 per cent while 40.8 per cent of people expressed their disappointment, the poll said. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Most Taiwanese oppose 'One China' policy, unification less attractive after China drills, poll finds

Amid the Ukraine war, US strategic command chief Navy admiral Chas Richard said that the military "can start by rewriting deterrence theory".&nbsp;

The US admiral's remarks come as China conducted a series of drills near Taiwan just hours after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the island nation angering the Xi Jinping regime.

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"We have never faced two peer nuclear-capable opponents at the same time, who have to be deterred differently," the strategic command chief was quoted as saying. Richard added that STRATCOM has been "furiously" working towards rewriting deterrence theory.

The top military chief said the "current crisis is radically different" since it did not show up in "classic deterrence theory" as&nbsp;the two parties displayed "chaotic behaviour" and an "inability to predict" events. Richard added that Russia has been displaying both "implicit and explicit nuclear coercion".&nbsp;

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Richard said China and Russia have the ability to "unilaterally escalate to any level of violence in any domain" while adding that the US is not used to dealing with "competitions and confrontations like that".

Russian President Vladimir Putin had put his nuclear forces on alert just days after triggering the "special military operation" against Ukraine on February 24 throwing the world into turmoil as markets were hit and&nbsp;the worldwide food crisis escalated.&nbsp;

The US military is also wary of China which has often claimed Taiwan to be a breakaway province which it has said it will take by force if necessary. In a recent whitepaper on Taiwan, the Communist nation declared it will "not renounce the use of force" against Taipei.

Richard asserted that the US needs to be "deterred differently" since it was facing threats from "two peer nuclear-capable opponents" which was "unprecedented" in the country's history.

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Amid the Ukraine war, US strategic command chief Navy admiral Chas Richard said that the military "can start by rewriting deterrence theory". The US admiral's remarks come as China conducted a series of drills near Taiwan just hours after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the island nation angering the Xi Jinping regime.

Amid the Ukraine war, US strategic command chief Navy admiral Chas Richard said that the military "can start by rewriting deterrence theory". The US admiral's remarks come as China conducted a series of drills near Taiwan just hours after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the island nation angering the Xi Jinping regime. Also Read: After Lithuania, now Latvia and Estonia quit China cooperation group "We have never faced two peer nuclear-capable opponents at the same time, who have to be deterred differently," the strategic command chief was quoted as saying. Richard added that STRATCOM has been "furiously" working towards rewriting deterrence theory. The top military chief said the "current crisis is radically different" since it did not show up in "classic deterrence theory" as the two parties displayed "chaotic behaviour" and an "inability to predict" events. Richard added that Russia has been displaying both "implicit and explicit nuclear coercion". Watch: Russian shelling near Ukraine nuke plant Richard said China and Russia have the ability to "unilaterally escalate to any level of violence in any domain" while adding that the US is not used to dealing with "competitions and confrontations like that". Russian President Vladimir Putin had put his nuclear forces on alert just days after triggering the "special military operation" against Ukraine on February 24 throwing the world into turmoil as markets were hit and the worldwide food crisis escalated. The US military is also wary of China which has often claimed Taiwan to be a breakaway province which it has said it will take by force if necessary. In a recent whitepaper on Taiwan, the Communist nation declared it will "not renounce the use of force" against Taipei. Richard asserted that the US needs to be "deterred differently" since it was facing threats from "two peer nuclear-capable opponents" which was "unprecedented" in the country's history. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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After concluding the largest-ever military exercise near Taiwan, Chinese authorities released a "white paper" on the Taiwan question titled: "The Taiwan Question and China's Reunification in the New Era".&nbsp;

The whitepaper said, "resolving the Taiwan question and realising China's complete reunification is a shared aspiration". China ratcheted up tensions with military drills in Taiwan Straits after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan and asserted that the US will stand with the island nation even as Chinese authorities slammed the visit.

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China carried out a four-day military exercise near Taiwan using ballistic missiles and flew its premier fighter planes&nbsp;near Taiwan's air defence zone&nbsp;as reports claimed some missiles flew over the island as President Tsai's government&nbsp;accussed the Xi regime of carrying out simulation attacks. China considers Taiwan a breakaway province which it has repeatedly said it would unify with the mainland by force if necessary.

What does the Chinese "whitepaper" on Taiwan say?

In the "whitepaper", the Xi regime&nbsp;asserted that China's complete reunification is "indispensable" for the realisation of China's rejuvenation claiming that "Taiwan belonged to China since ancient times as it detailed Taiwan's history".

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China declared that "complete reunification is a process that cannot be halted" while exhorting the Chinese people to "stick together". "We will surely succeed in realising national reunification on our way to national rejuvenation," it said.

The paper quoted the IMF statistics to show that in 1980 the GDP of China was nearly $303 billion, which was "over seven times that of Taiwan" and in 2021, the "GDP of the mainland was about $17.46 trillion, more than 22 times that of Taiwan."

The paper bluntly said that "any attempt by separatist forces to prevent reunification is bound to fail", asserting that "Taiwan belongs to all the Chinese people, including the 23 million Taiwan compatriots."&nbsp;

What did the "whitepaper" say on the "One-China" policy?

The paper said "national reunification" by peaceful means is the first choice of the CPC and the Chinese government in resolving the Taiwan question. &nbsp;The paper said in October 1971, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 2758 and "spelt out that China has one single seat in the UN, so there is no such thing as "two Chinas" or "one China, one Taiwan".

The paper said "any attempt to distort facts" will end in "failure", a line which China's foreign ministry has reiterated a number of times.

"We are one China, and Taiwan is part of China. This is an indisputable fact supported by history," the paper claimed. It said that "Taiwan has never been a state" and its "status as part of China is unalterable."

Taiwan-US relations&nbsp;

The whitepaper slammed the United States saying that "some forces in the US insist on perceiving and portraying China as a major strategic adversary" while adding that Taiwan is being used as a "convenient tool".

"External forces are using Taiwan as a pawn to undermine China's development and progress and obstruct the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation," the paper said referring to the United States.

The paper stated that the Chinese government is ready to "respond with the use of force or other necessary means to interference by external forces" while alleging that the US has been making "every effort to incite groups inside Taiwan to stir up trouble".

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After concluding the largest-ever military exercise near Taiwan, Chinese authorities released a "white paper" on the Taiwan question titled: "The Taiwan Question and China's Reunification in the New Era".

After concluding the largest-ever military exercise near Taiwan, Chinese authorities released a "white paper" on the Taiwan question titled: "The Taiwan Question and China's Reunification in the New Era". The whitepaper said, "resolving the Taiwan question and realising China's complete reunification is a shared aspiration". China ratcheted up tensions with military drills in Taiwan Straits after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan and asserted that the US will stand with the island nation even as Chinese authorities slammed the visit. Also Read in Pics: How Taiwan is getting ready for a possible Chinese airstrike China carried out a four-day military exercise near Taiwan using ballistic missiles and flew its premier fighter planes near Taiwan's air defence zone as reports claimed some missiles flew over the island as President Tsai's government accussed the Xi regime of carrying out simulation attacks. China considers Taiwan a breakaway province which it has repeatedly said it would unify with the mainland by force if necessary. What does the Chinese "whitepaper" on Taiwan say? In the "whitepaper", the Xi regime asserted that China's complete reunification is "indispensable" for the realisation of China's rejuvenation claiming that "Taiwan belonged to China since ancient times as it detailed Taiwan's history". Watch: CIA is shifting its focus to China amid Taiwan tensions China declared that "complete reunification is a process that cannot be halted" while exhorting the Chinese people to "stick together". "We will surely succeed in realising national reunification on our way to national rejuvenation," it said. The paper quoted the IMF statistics to show that in 1980 the GDP of China was nearly $303 billion, which was "over seven times that of Taiwan" and in 2021, the "GDP of the mainland was about $17.46 trillion, more than 22 times that of Taiwan." The paper bluntly said that "any attempt by separatist forces to prevent reunification is bound to fail", asserting that "Taiwan belongs to all the Chinese people, including the 23 million Taiwan compatriots." What did the "whitepaper" say on the "One-China" policy? The paper said "national reunification" by peaceful means is the first choice of the CPC and the Chinese government in resolving the Taiwan question. The paper said in October 1971, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 2758 and "spelt out that China has one single seat in the UN, so there is no such thing as "two Chinas" or "one China, one Taiwan". The paper said "any attempt to distort facts" will end in "failure", a line which China's foreign ministry has reiterated a number of times. "We are one China, and Taiwan is part of China. This is an indisputable fact supported by history," the paper claimed. It said that "Taiwan has never been a state" and its "status as part of China is unalterable." Taiwan-US relations The whitepaper slammed the United States saying that "some forces in the US insist on perceiving and portraying China as a major strategic adversary" while adding that Taiwan is being used as a "convenient tool". "External forces are using Taiwan as a pawn to undermine China's development and progress and obstruct the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation," the paper said referring to the United States. The paper stated that the Chinese government is ready to "respond with the use of force or other necessary means to interference by external forces" while alleging that the US has been making "every effort to incite groups inside Taiwan to stir up trouble". (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

China's 'whitepaper' on Taiwan: 'Reunification' and 'respond with the use of force'

The United States criticised China's military exercise as Taiwan informed the communist nation was simulating an attack on its main island.

Taiwan mobilised its air and ground patrol units as China continued its drill for the second consecutive day on Saturday. The drills are the largest ever conducted by China near Taiwan and come&nbsp;just a day after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi concluded her visit to the island nation infuriating China.

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Taiwan informed that at least 20 warplanes and ships were detected in waters surrounding the island nation as China conducted joint air and sea operations. Taipei stated that at least 14 Chinese fighters crossed the median line demarcating the two nations as Taiwan pressed its Air Force into action to ward off the jets.

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Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken asserted that the Biden administration was "determined to act responsibly" to avoid a major global crisis.

Taiwan's President Tsai ing-Wen emphasised that her country will not "escalate conflicts or provoke disputes" but will "firmly" defend the country's sovereignty while adding: "We are calm and not impetuous, we are rational and not provocative."

Reports claimed earlier Chinese missiles had flown over Taiwan during the drills. The military exercise near Taiwan is expected to end on Sunday.

Amid continued tensions, the Xi regime said it will hold live-fire drills in the Yellow Sea between China and the Korean peninsula from Saturday until August 15.

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The United States criticised China's military exercise as Taiwan informed the communist nation was simulating an attack on its main island. Taiwan mobilised its air and ground patrol units as China continued its drill for the second consecutive day on Saturday.

The United States criticised China's military exercise as Taiwan informed the communist nation was simulating an attack on its main island. Taiwan mobilised its air and ground patrol units as China continued its drill for the second consecutive day on Saturday. The drills are the largest ever conducted by China near Taiwan and come just a day after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi concluded her visit to the island nation infuriating China. Also Read: Amid military drills, Taiwan says China 'simulating attack' Taiwan informed that at least 20 warplanes and ships were detected in waters surrounding the island nation as China conducted joint air and sea operations. Taipei stated that at least 14 Chinese fighters crossed the median line demarcating the two nations as Taiwan pressed its Air Force into action to ward off the jets. Watch: China's military drills a rehearsal to invade Taiwan? Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken asserted that the Biden administration was "determined to act responsibly" to avoid a major global crisis. Taiwan's President Tsai ing-Wen emphasised that her country will not "escalate conflicts or provoke disputes" but will "firmly" defend the country's sovereignty while adding: "We are calm and not impetuous, we are rational and not provocative." Reports claimed earlier Chinese missiles had flown over Taiwan during the drills. The military exercise near Taiwan is expected to end on Sunday. Amid continued tensions, the Xi regime said it will hold live-fire drills in the Yellow Sea between China and the Korean peninsula from Saturday until August 15. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Amid Taiwan drills, China to conduct live-fire exercise near Korean peninsula

As China halted cooperation with the United States over key issues including climate change over&nbsp;US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, Chinese missiles flew over Taiwan on the second day of military drills as tensions mounted in the region.&nbsp;The Chinese military has been conducting military drills,&nbsp;using ballistic missiles and warplanes, for the past two days in the Taiwan Straits in retaliation against Pelosi's visit.&nbsp;

Although both Taiwan and China did not confirm missiles flew over Taipei, however, Japan said it had detected at least four missiles which it believed crossed over the island nation.

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The Chinese military encircled Taiwan during the drills, firing missiles and flying warplanes as it used destroyers in the Taiwan Strait even as neighbouring Japan criticised the communist nation's latest military manoeuvres. Japan said the missiles had landed in its exclusive economic zone during the two-day drill. The latest war drills by China are expected to continue until Sunday.

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Meanwhile, the Biden administration continued its criticism over the drills as National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said the Xi regime can end tensions by stopping "provocative" military exercises and ending "rhetoric". The United States summoned China's ambassador to Washington over the drills as relations between the two countries continued to go downhill.

Amid tensions in the region, Taiwan's defence ministry announced that at least 68 Chinese warplanes and 13 warships crossed the "median line" that runs through the Taiwan Strait on Friday. China has been conducting the drills just a few miles off Taiwan.

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As China halted cooperation with the United States over key issues including climate change over US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, Chinese missiles flew over Taiwan on the second day of military drills as tensions mounted in the region.

As China halted cooperation with the United States over key issues including climate change over US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, Chinese missiles flew over Taiwan on the second day of military drills as tensions mounted in the region. The Chinese military has been conducting military drills, using ballistic missiles and warplanes, for the past two days in the Taiwan Straits in retaliation against Pelosi's visit. Although both Taiwan and China did not confirm missiles flew over Taipei, however, Japan said it had detected at least four missiles which it believed crossed over the island nation. Also Read: United States calls China's decision to cut off climate talks 'fundamentally irresponsible' The Chinese military encircled Taiwan during the drills, firing missiles and flying warplanes as it used destroyers in the Taiwan Strait even as neighbouring Japan criticised the communist nation's latest military manoeuvres. Japan said the missiles had landed in its exclusive economic zone during the two-day drill. The latest war drills by China are expected to continue until Sunday. Watch: China fires missiles over Taiwan Meanwhile, the Biden administration continued its criticism over the drills as National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said the Xi regime can end tensions by stopping "provocative" military exercises and ending "rhetoric". The United States summoned China's ambassador to Washington over the drills as relations between the two countries continued to go downhill. Amid tensions in the region, Taiwan's defence ministry announced that at least 68 Chinese warplanes and 13 warships crossed the "median line" that runs through the Taiwan Strait on Friday. China has been conducting the drills just a few miles off Taiwan. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Chinese missiles fly over Taiwan; fighter jets cross 'median line'

As China began its military exercise near Taiwan, Japan said it impacts national security of the country and seriously affects the safety of its citizens.

The Communist regime began live-fire drills in Taiwan Strait after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi left the island nation angering China.&nbsp;

Reports claim Chinese missiles fell in Japan's exclusive economic zone worrying officials as Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called for "immediate cancellation" of the Chinese military exercise.

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US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was in Tokyo while completing the final leg of her visit in the&nbsp;region amid the Chinese military exercise. China considers Taiwan as a breakaway province which it has often said it will take by force if necessary.

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Meanwhile, the US said, "China has chosen to overreact" while condemning the drills stating that Pelosi's visit was being used as a "pretext" to increase provocative military activity in and around the Taiwan Strait.

The US accused China of engaging in "aggressive military drills" as the Communist nation declared it had started&nbsp;"conventional missile firepower assault" in the eastern region of Taiwan.

Taiwan said the Chinese military fired 11 Dongfeng ballistic missiles as Japan registered diplomatic protest against the drills.

Japan's defence minister Nobuo Kishi said at least five missiles had landed in the country's waters as Taipei claimed 22 Chinese fighter jets crossed into Taiwan Strait during the first day of the military exercise.

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As China began its military exercise near Taiwan, Japan said it impacts national security of the country and seriously affects the safety of its citizens. The Communist regime began live-fire drills in Taiwan Strait after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi left the island nation angering China.

As China began its military exercise near Taiwan, Japan said it impacts national security of the country and seriously affects the safety of its citizens. The Communist regime began live-fire drills in Taiwan Strait after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi left the island nation angering China. Reports claim Chinese missiles fell in Japan's exclusive economic zone worrying officials as Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called for "immediate cancellation" of the Chinese military exercise. Also Read: White House says Minuteman III missile test delayed to de-escalate China standoff US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was in Tokyo while completing the final leg of her visit in the region amid the Chinese military exercise. China considers Taiwan as a breakaway province which it has often said it will take by force if necessary. Watch: After China, Pelosi's message to North Korea Meanwhile, the US said, "China has chosen to overreact" while condemning the drills stating that Pelosi's visit was being used as a "pretext" to increase provocative military activity in and around the Taiwan Strait. The US accused China of engaging in "aggressive military drills" as the Communist nation declared it had started "conventional missile firepower assault" in the eastern region of Taiwan. Taiwan said the Chinese military fired 11 Dongfeng ballistic missiles as Japan registered diplomatic protest against the drills. Japan's defence minister Nobuo Kishi said at least five missiles had landed in the country's waters as Taipei claimed 22 Chinese fighter jets crossed into Taiwan Strait during the first day of the military exercise. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Chinese drills impact security and affects safety of citizens: Japan

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who is in Tokyo as part of her Asia tour, said her visit to Taiwan was used by China to start a military exercise.

China began the second day of military exercise on Friday after starting unprecedented drills firing ballistic missiles in the Taiwan Strait just a&nbsp;day after Pelosi&nbsp;left the island nation.

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"They may try to keep Taiwan from visiting, but they will not isolate Taiwan from us," the US House Speaker said in a stern warning to China. Pelosi emphasised that US-Taiwan friendship was "important" while stating that it was an "honour" to meet the Taiwan delegation during her visit.

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"Our representation here is not about changing the status quo. It's about security, in all cases, we have had positive conversations and great respect. We can do better in our countries," Pelosi said during the press conference on her visit to Asian countries.

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US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who is in Tokyo as part of her Asia tour, said her visit to Taiwan was used by China to start a military exercise. China began the second day of military exercise on Friday after starting unprecedented drills firing ballistic missiles in the Taiwan Strait just a day after Pelosi left the island nation.

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who is in Tokyo as part of her Asia tour, said her visit to Taiwan was used by China to start a military exercise. China began the second day of military exercise on Friday after starting unprecedented drills firing ballistic missiles in the Taiwan Strait just a day after Pelosi left the island nation. Also Read: Did the South Korean president avoid Nancy Pelosi to appease China? "They may try to keep Taiwan from visiting, but they will not isolate Taiwan from us," the US House Speaker said in a stern warning to China. Pelosi emphasised that US-Taiwan friendship was "important" while stating that it was an "honour" to meet the Taiwan delegation during her visit. Watch: Recession inevitable if China invades Taiwan? "Our representation here is not about changing the status quo. It's about security, in all cases, we have had positive conversations and great respect. We can do better in our countries," Pelosi said during the press conference on her visit to Asian countries. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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