ID | 189644 |
Title Proper | US and China Conflict Over Taiwan |
Language | ENG |
Author | Biswa Ranjan Mohanty and Prof. Suraj Kumar Mishra ; Mohanty, Biswa Ranjan ; Mishra,Suraj Kumar |
Summary / Abstract (Note) | Earlier known as Formosa, Taiwan is a tiny island off the east coast of China, separated from mainland China by the Taiwan Strait. It’s part of what’s called the “first island chain” -a string of islands nations/territories, including Japan, South Korea and Philippines that are seen as pro-US. The visit by US speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan is not being well received by China. It has sparked intense tensions between the two powerful countries- China and US as China sees Taiwan as a breakaway province. Taiwan, which considers itself a sovereign nation, has long been claimed by China, who considers Taiwan to be its breakaway province. Yet Taiwan also counts the US as its biggest ally, and Washington has a law that requires it to assist Taiwan in defending itself. |
`In' analytical Note | World Focus Vol. 44, No.04; Apr 2023: p.34-39 |
Journal Source | World Focus 2023-04 44, 4 |
Key Words | Taiwan ; US and China Conflict |