Xi Jinping's Taiwan Claim: A Historical Perspective

Xi Jinpings recent statement to Trump underscores a long-standing issue: Taiwans status. After World War Two, Taiwan was returned to China, but the Republic of China government retreated to the island following the Communist Partys victory. Mao Zedongs vow to liberate Taiwan set the stage for the ongoing dispute. Despite Japans renunciation of Taiwan in nineteen fifty-one, Beijing considers the treaty illegal due to its exclusion. Taiwan, however, sees this as proof of its rightful claim. Today, the governments in Taipei and Beijing still do not officially recognize each other, making Taiwans future a central point of contention in international relations. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.