The Ups and Downs Of the China Taiwan Conflicts

Officially, it sticks to the "One-China" policy, which recognises only one Chinese government - in Beijing - and has formal ties with Beijing rather than Taipei. But it has also pledged to supply Taiwan with defensive weapons and stressed that any attack by China would cause "grave concern".

In May 2022, President Joe Biden replied in the affirmative when asked whether the US would defend Taiwan militarily. Soon after, the White House quickly clarified that the US position on Taiwan had not changed and reiterated its commitment to the "One-China" policy. 

It has similarly contradicted previous statements by Mr Biden on military support for Taiwan.

The issue of Taiwan has also strained relations between the US and China. Beijing has condemned any perceived support from Washington for Taipei 

 and has responded by stepping up incursions of military jets into Taiwan's air defence zone since Mr Biden's election.

On that occasion, Joseph also said that Taiwan asked for Australia's assistance to enhance defense cooperation and exchange of intelligence against China. 

"We want to work together in the area of defense or exchange intelligence with like-minded partners, including Australia, so that Taiwan can be better prepared to face a war situation," said Joseph.

The Secret War Has Finally Begin

On October 7, 2021, the Pentagon said, US special operations forces had been secretly training Taiwan troops for months. Furthermore, on October 9, 2021. Xi Jinping said that peaceful reunification with Taiwan would and could be realized if Taiwan stands still

Then October 27, 2021, Beijing said Taiwan had no right to join the UN. Then on 28 October 2021, Tsai Ing-wen confirmed for the first time since 1979 that a small number of US troops were present in Taiwan to assist with training,

 this is actually a good beginning for Taiwan to increase their military cooperation with the United States. But suddenly on the exact same day, China heard the news and vehemently opposes military relations between America and Taiwan. 

On 2 August 2022 , after days of speculation and stern warnings from Beijing about unspecified "consequences," US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taiwan during a tour of Asia. The US official is the highest-profile to have visited the island in 25 years, and said his visit demonstrated his country's "steadfast commitment to supporting Taiwan's vibrant democracy".