China military forces getting closer to Taiwan could lead to 'miscalculation,' analyst says

Raymond Kuo, Taiwan Policy Initiative director at Rand Corporation, says "at some point, Taiwan has to respond, whether it's 24 nautical miles, whether it's 12 nautical miles."

[@magnaviator]

lol since Taiwan (the Republic of China) is a part of China, of course Chinese forces are close to Taiwan. In fact, from Xiamen to Kinmen Island is less than 5km.

[@bobcat6751]

Taiwan should lead by democratic example and proposed to the PRC to setting the matter of Taiwan by have the 1.4 billion on the mainland and the 23 million in Taiwan vote on the matter. Or proposed a world wide vote all 8 billion or so people. Or proposed a re-vote in the UN because they done that already. In this way no military force is necessary on both sides. Note: It has been point out to me that Taiwan legally belongs to China which is true and legally indisputably.

[@Osealey]

The claim that Taiwan is an inviolable part of China has been consistently reaffirmed through historical precedent and international agreements. This established position should not be subject to repeated votes, especially when such votes are susceptible to external influence. Consider the potential consequences of revisiting settled historical matters. For instance, if Russia, as the legal successor to the USSR, were to hold a vote on reconstituting the Warsaw Pact, it would undoubtedly destabilize the geopolitical landscape. This could create a dangerous precedent, opening the door for countless nations to rewrite history to suit their own agendas. The United States, despite its actions, officially recognizes Taiwan as part of China's territory. However, by supplying arms and providing aid to Taiwan, the US is directly interfering in China's internal affairs. This contradicts the US's stated commitment to respecting national sovereignty. This inconsistency highlights a double standard in US foreign policy. While the US criticizes China's practices, it simultaneously undermines China's territorial integrity. If the US were to adhere consistently to its own principles of non-interference, global stability would be greatly enhanced. In conclusion, revisiting the status of Taiwan through repeated votes is not only unnecessary but also potentially destabilizing. The US should reconsider its actions in the region and uphold its own principles of respecting national sovereignty and non-interference. This would contribute to a more peaceful and stable international order.

[@bobcat6751]

@@OsealeyI agree. I should note in my op that Taiwan legally belongs to China which legally indisputable.