General
China toughens its stance on Taiwan, declaring any attempt at independence will lead to war
China is using tough language towards Taiwan, saying “independence means war” after recent military confrontations near the island.
Key points:
- China has increased its military presence around the area after what it called provocation
- Taiwan has a democratically elected government, but China insists the island is part of its country
- The island’s President, Tsai Ing-wen, has vowed to defend Taiwan’s freedom
China believes that Taiwan’s democratically elected government is moving the island towards a declaration of formal independence, though President Tsai Ing-wen has repeatedly said they are already an independent country called the Republic of China, its formal name.
China said its armed forces have been taking action to respond to…
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