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
