In the wake of Russia’s war on Ukraine, now the China – Taiwan conflict has come to the fore. Russia is using its military force for attacks on Ukraine. Despite repeated pleas from President Volodymyr Zhelensky to help his country, not a single country has come forward out of fear of Russia.
The US and NATO countries have imposed several economic sanctions on Russia. For these reasons Ukraine now faces Russia alone. In this context, it is doubtful whether China will. launch an attack on Taiwan.
China – Taiwan Conflict
Taiwan is now an integral part of China. But with the 1949 civil war, China and Taiwan split. Taiwan has been a separate region ever since. China is arguing that Taiwan is an integral part of China. That is why Chinese President Jin Ping has issued warning for a merger. That is why China is continuing its tendency to provoke Taiwan.
However, Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has warned that China’s aggression will not be tolerated. All these developments brought the Taiwan issue back to the forefront. What has happened in the past between China and Taiwan in this context? Why did America come between these? What’s going to happen now? Let’s take a look.
What is The Cause of The China-Taiwan Conflict?
Taiwan’s name first appeared in international politics after the Sino-Japanese War (1894). Japan defeated the Qing Dynasty of China in this war. Occupied Taiwan. However, Japan lost World War II. This led to the return of Taiwan to the Chinese, led by Chiang Kai-shek, who had sided with the Allies during the war.
In 1949, Chiang Kai faced a civil war in China. They were defeated by the Communists led by Mao Zedong. The Chiang people then fled to Taiwan, where they continued to rule. Mao then wanted to invade Taiwan. It was in this order that the war with Korea had to take place in 1950.
Mao withdrew his attack on Taiwan in the wake of this. However, the United States, which is looking to seduce China in East Asia, has intervened in Taiwan’s internal affairs. Taiwan was guaranteed to have support from US in all respects. From there, Taiwan became friends with the United States, and the two began to feud with China.
Why China’s Focus on Taiwan?
Jinping plans to make China a major power by 2049. According to some reports, the Chinese president is moving pieces to regain control of Asia by merging territories such as Tibet, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, as “Greater China”.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has said on several occasions that Taiwan is a Chinese province and will soon be incorporated into China. China hopes that Tibet and Xinjiang will not be in trouble if Taiwan is not taken over. That is why China went down for reunification.
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