Taiwan China Conflict News: China Declares Jurisdiction on Waters East of Taiwan, Amidst Heightened Tension
Taiwan China Conflict News:Tension has been rife between China and Taiwan this week. Today, China firmly established jurisdiction on disputed waters and the move could incite heavy backlash. Taiwan China. . .
Taiwan China Conflict News:Tension has been rife between China and Taiwan this week. Today, China firmly established jurisdiction on disputed waters and the move could incite heavy backlash. Taiwan China Conflict News: Has China Declared Jurisdiction on Disputed Waters?The Chinese government declared jurisdiction on disputed international waters located east of Taiwan. Authorities claim that the decision was made after 3 days of a thorough marine survey that aimed to understand ecological conditions in waters under Chinese administration. In recent days, patrols from China’s coast guard and transport ministry in waters close to Taiwan have increased heavily. The government in Taipei has condemned these maritime patrols and called them illegal. You Might Be Interested InTaiwan China Conflict News: Taiwan Denies Provocation ClaimsYesterday, the Taiwanese Prime Minister, Lai Ching Te refuted the provocation claims leveled by China. He said “Taiwan’s safeguarding of its own national security and maintaining its democratic and free way of life, its refusal to accept unification, and its refusal to accept rule by the Chinese Communist Party should not be seen as a provocation against China”. He reaffirmed Taiwan’s willingness to hold dialogue with China, as long as the talks are based on “parity and respect”. Ching Te, also laid emphasis on developing better and deeper ties with Japan. Taiwan China Conflict News: The Intelligence Cold WarRecently, Taiwan and China have been engaged in a conflict with each other over intelligence and espionage. Taiwan’s government launched a website earlier this week for dissatisfied Chinese nationals and encouraged them to submit intelligence tips. Subsequently, China lashed out at Taiwan for a string of claims including “intelligence theft, infiltration, and sabotage activities, escalating cross-strait confrontation and undermining cross-strait relations”. China also vowed to retaliate at Taiwan for the alleged espionage. Taiwan China Conflict News: Will the US Get Involved?DiplomatAlexander Yui Tah-ray, who heads the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the US stated that Taiwan needs American weapons. “We need those arms for defensive purposes. We’re trying to increase our defense expenditure. We try to increase our ability to defend ourselves better and survive times of crisis”, he said. So, will the US get involved in case the ongoing conflict worsens? Yes, because due to the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979, the US would be legally obliged to defend Taiwan in case of an attack or an invasion. However, the extent of American involvement would depend on President Donald Trump.