BLUF

Following a comment by a U.S. official, China said Taiwan was an inalienable part of Chinese territory. The United States is Taiwan's most important international backer, despite the absence of formal diplomatic ties.

Learning outcomes:

  • Appreciate China’s resolute stance on Taiwan as a core security narrative.
  • Inform ADF’s regional posture planning in the Taiwan Strait context.
  • Enhances understanding of sovereignty discourse shaping Indo-Pacific maritime 

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