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Taiwan’s military said it had begun holding live-fire exercises, even as China’s war games near Taiwan continued.
Key takeaways
- China has begun unprecedented live-firing military exercises in six regions surrounding Taiwan.
- In addition, Chinese aircraft have continued to cross the median line of the Taiwan Strait.
Is the situation getting worse?
- Relations between Taiwan and China appear to have deteriorated sharply following the US’s high officials’ visit.
- China’s military exercises focused on six danger zones around Taiwan, three overlapping the island’s territorial waters.
What are the “One China Principle” and “One China Policy”?
- The People’s Republic of China (PRC) follows the One China Principle.
- As per this, there is only one China, and Taiwan is a part of China.
- The One China policy is a crucial cornerstone of Sino-US relations.
- It is the diplomatic acknowledgement of China’s position that there is only one Chinese government exists.
- Under the policy, the US recognises and has formal ties with China rather than the island of Taiwan, which China sees as a breakaway province.
About Taiwan
- Taiwan is located at the junction of the East and South China Seas in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.
- Capital-Taipei
- Neighboring countries:
- Northwest – People’s Republic of China
- Northeast – Japan
- South – Philippines
- Maritime Borders:
- North and northeast – The East China Sea
- East –The Pacific Ocean
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