Beijing's sensing Biden's stance, the major reason behind China's growing interest in Taiwan
China became active in Taiwan as soon as the newly elected President Joe Biden took over power in the US. China's war planes continuously entered the Taiwan border. After all, what are the implications of this power show of China. Why did the Chinese army become active in Taiwan as soon as Biden took over. On Sunday, 15 aircrafts from China entered the border in Taiwan. However, the US reacted sharply to China's move. After all, what are the implications of this Chinese activity on Taiwan. Especially when Biden took over power in the US.
China becomes active on Taiwan after Biden's oath
In the past few months, China has flown regular flights to the watershed between the southern Taiwan-controlled Pratas Islands in the South China Sea. China used one to three reconnaissance aircraft or anti-submarine warfare aircraft for these flights. Taiwan's Ministry of Defense claimed that on Saturday, an anti-submarine aircraft, a Chinese bomber ready to carry eight nuclear weapons, entered the Taiwan zone. On both occasions, a Taiwan Air Force had alerted the planes and deployed missiles to monitor them.
America has given a strict response
However, recently the US has reacted strongly to this military action of China. The US State Department spokesperson said that the Chinese will continue to intensify its relations with Taiwan once Chinese planes enter Taiwanese territory. Price has further said in his statement that the United States has been watching with great concern the efforts of China to threaten its neighbors, including Taiwan. He urged China to stop Beijing from putting military, diplomatic pressure on Taiwan. Price further asked to initiate dialogue with the democratically elected representatives of Taiwan.
Taiwan-China and American Factor
After the end of the Chinese Civil War in 1949, China and Taiwan have had separate governments. Taiwan has also received official acceptance from some countries. Its democratic government also maintains strong trade and informal relations with many countries. Like many countries, the US does not have diplomatic relations with Taipei, but under a law, the United States can assist Taiwan's suicide. Last week, the American High Commissioner of Taiwan Shia B. Khim who was called at Biden's swearing-in ceremony. This move by the US is also seen as a support for the Biden administration over Taiwan. On the other hand, China has been influencing Taiwan's international activities for a long time. Both have also tried to increase their influence in the Pacific. Tensions between the two have increased over the years. At present, China has not yet said that it will not use power to regain the island.
