Threat – Beijing threatens sanctions if US undermines ‘one China’ principle
The gunpowder is there, unless someone sets fire to it. For the second consecutive day, three Chinese warships sailed the waters around Taiwan. A reaction from Beijing to the meeting on Wednesday in California between Tsai Ing-wen, the president of Taiwan, and Kevin McCarthy, the speaker of the American House of Representatives, in the name of the “one China” policy.
What does this doctrine say? Can Chinese military activity raise fears of war? What are Beijing, Taipei and Washington saying in the midst of this crisis? 20 Minutes takes stock for you.
What is the “one China” policy?
Separated since 1949 and the Communist victory over the Nationalist government, Taiwan and mainland China each claim sovereignty over the other’s territory. The majority of Western countries initially recognized only Taiwan, until Beijing took over the Chinese seat in theHIM on October 25, 1971. Today, only 13 countries maintain official diplomatic relations with Taiwan, even if the country actually has many allies… provided you don’t offend China too much.
Because for beijing, out of the question that a country can recognize the two governments. You have to choose between dealing with Taipei and trading with P(…) Read more at 20 minutes
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