Taiwan is a self-ruled island that has its own government, military, and currency, but is claimed by China as part of its territory.  China considers Taiwan as a renegade province that must be reunited with the mainland, by force if necessary. China has never renounced the use of military force to achieve this goal, and has repeatedly warned other countries …

Taiwan’s presidential and parliamentary elections, scheduled for January 13, 2024, are taking place amid heightened tensions with China, which claims the self-governing island as part of its territory and has not ruled out the use of force to achieve unification.  Beijing has increased its military, diplomatic, and economic pressure on Taipei, while also conducting a campaign of influence and interference …