Taiwan Independence Explained: Why One Phrase Can Trigger a Global Crisis

Taiwan Independence Explained: Why One Phrase Can Trigger a Global Crisis

“Taiwan independence” is dangerous because it means different things to different sides. Taiwan already has its own elected government, military, currency, passport and legal system, but it is not widely recognized as a separate country because China claims it as part of its territory. Reuters explains that Taiwan functions like a sovereign state in practice, … Read more

Trump-Xi Summit: Why Taiwan Is the Most Dangerous Topic on the Table

Trump-Xi Summit: Why Taiwan Is the Most Dangerous Topic on the Table

Taiwan is expected to be one of the most sensitive issues at the upcoming Trump-Xi summit because Beijing wants stronger US language against “Taiwan independence.” Reuters reported on April 29, 2026, that Taiwan is now at the top of Beijing’s agenda for the summit, marking a shift from earlier talks where the issue was often … Read more