US’ TAIWAN STRATEGY: AN INSTRUMENT TO CONTAIN CHINA

The issue of Taiwan has become a major point of contention between the US and China, with visits by US officials resulting in strong criticism from China and military escalation in the region. Experts are concerned that a conflict between these two powers in the Asia-Pacific region could endanger g...

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Main Author: Muhammad Farooq
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Language:English
Published: National Defence University, Islamabad 2023-06-01
Series:Margalla Papers
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Online Access:https://margallapapers.ndu.edu.pk/site/article/view/154
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description The issue of Taiwan has become a major point of contention between the US and China, with visits by US officials resulting in strong criticism from China and military escalation in the region. Experts are concerned that a conflict between these two powers in the Asia-Pacific region could endanger global peace and stability, especially given the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. China maintains its claim over Taiwan under the 'One China Policy,’ considering it a lost province and advocating for its unification with the mainland. While recognising Taiwan as part of China under this policy, the US engages in diplomatic and military activities with Taiwan, which China considers interference in its internal affairs. In the post-Cold War era, the US adopted an ambiguous policy towards Taiwan as part of its containment strategy against China. Therefore, the US seeks to slow China's perpetual growth by promising enhanced defence for Taiwan. Recent US official visits to Taiwan reflect provocative measures in line with this strategy. This paper analyses the US' Taiwan policy as a containment instrument against China, recent measures adopted by the US administration to provoke China, Taiwan's strategic significance, and the US' long-standing commitment to Taiwan's security as essential for maintaining its leadership role in international affairs.   Bibliography Entry Farooq, Muhammad. 2023. "US’ Taiwan Strategy: An Instrument to Contain China." Margalla Papers 27 (1): 96-108.
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spelling doaj.art-ea8964075dcd4afa94b487b0ae3f23ae2023-08-27T09:38:31ZengNational Defence University, IslamabadMargalla Papers1999-22972789-70282023-06-0127110.54690/margallapapers.27.1.154US’ TAIWAN STRATEGY: AN INSTRUMENT TO CONTAIN CHINA Muhammad Farooq0Ministry of Defence, Rawalpindi The issue of Taiwan has become a major point of contention between the US and China, with visits by US officials resulting in strong criticism from China and military escalation in the region. Experts are concerned that a conflict between these two powers in the Asia-Pacific region could endanger global peace and stability, especially given the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. China maintains its claim over Taiwan under the 'One China Policy,’ considering it a lost province and advocating for its unification with the mainland. While recognising Taiwan as part of China under this policy, the US engages in diplomatic and military activities with Taiwan, which China considers interference in its internal affairs. In the post-Cold War era, the US adopted an ambiguous policy towards Taiwan as part of its containment strategy against China. Therefore, the US seeks to slow China's perpetual growth by promising enhanced defence for Taiwan. Recent US official visits to Taiwan reflect provocative measures in line with this strategy. This paper analyses the US' Taiwan policy as a containment instrument against China, recent measures adopted by the US administration to provoke China, Taiwan's strategic significance, and the US' long-standing commitment to Taiwan's security as essential for maintaining its leadership role in international affairs.   Bibliography Entry Farooq, Muhammad. 2023. "US’ Taiwan Strategy: An Instrument to Contain China." Margalla Papers 27 (1): 96-108. https://margallapapers.ndu.edu.pk/site/article/view/154TaiwanChinaContainment StrategyOne China PolicyCross-Strait Crisis
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US’ TAIWAN STRATEGY: AN INSTRUMENT TO CONTAIN CHINA
Margalla Papers
Taiwan
China
Containment Strategy
One China Policy
Cross-Strait Crisis
title US’ TAIWAN STRATEGY: AN INSTRUMENT TO CONTAIN CHINA
title_full US’ TAIWAN STRATEGY: AN INSTRUMENT TO CONTAIN CHINA
title_fullStr US’ TAIWAN STRATEGY: AN INSTRUMENT TO CONTAIN CHINA
title_full_unstemmed US’ TAIWAN STRATEGY: AN INSTRUMENT TO CONTAIN CHINA
title_short US’ TAIWAN STRATEGY: AN INSTRUMENT TO CONTAIN CHINA
title_sort us taiwan strategy an instrument to contain china
topic Taiwan
China
Containment Strategy
One China Policy
Cross-Strait Crisis
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