Why does China want Taiwan? The history and reasons behind the clash with the US. PHOTO

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Taiwan is in the center of one confrontation between China and the United States. Beijing has considered the island its national territory since 1945 and wants to annex it, but the US is opposed with the American president Joe Biden who clearly reiterated in a telephone conversation with the Chinese one Xi Jinping that the Western country is “firmly opposed to unilateral efforts to change the status quo or undermine peace and stability across the Strait ”

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epa10094852 Civilians observe as Taiwanese soldiers secure the perimeter during an Amphibious landing drill as part of the Han Kuang military exercise in Pingtung, Taiwan, 28 July 2022. The drill is part of the Taiwan's annual Han Kuang military exercise that simulates response to enemies attack on major targets in Taiwan. EPA / RITCHIE B. TONGO

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But why the small island from 23 million inhabitants off the coast of China is that important? The reasons are varied and include military, political and economic strategies

epa09514515 Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the Commemoration of the 110th anniversary of the Xinhai Revolution, at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China, 09 October 2021. In 1911 the last imperial Qing Dynasty was overthrown and China became a republic ending over two thousand years of imperial rule. EPA / ROMAN PILIPEY

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Since the founding year of the People’s Republic of China, Beijing has been trying to annex Taiwan. Current President Xi Jinping has even set a date by which to do so, which is 2049centenary of the birth of the Republic

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epa10094837 Taiwanese soldiers disembark from an AAV7 amphibious assault vehicle during an Amphibious landing drill as part of the Han Kuang military exercise in Pingtung, Taiwan, 28 July 2022. The drill is part of the Taiwan's annual Han Kuang military exercise that simulates response to enemies attack on major targets in Taiwan. EPA / RITCHIE B. TONGO

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In addition to ideological reasons, why China wants to annex Taiwan as the last step to complete the reunification of the country, there are other strategic-military and economic ones. The island would allow China to increase its own military influence on the Pacific Ocean, gaining total control of the area

epa10090991 An empty street in Xinyi business district during the Wanan air defense drill in Taipei, Taiwan, 25 July 2022. The drill aims to raise public awareness of emergency warnings to reduce the possibility of casualties and damage if such attacks do take place amidst the growing military tension between China and Taiwan. During the drill road traffic and pedestrian movement are suspended. EPA / RITCHIE B. TONGO

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Furthermore, Taiwan can be considered a real gold mine: yours gross domestic product it has overtaken nations such as Switzerland, Sweden and Saudi Arabia and can be placed among the top 20 economies of the planet. 40% of world trade transits here, a quarter of which are American, for a total annual value of almost 5.3 trillion dollars

epa10090997 Vehicles are parked at the street during the Wanan air defense drill in Taipei, Taiwan, 25 July 2022. The drill aims to raise public awareness of emergency warnings to reduce the possibility of casualties and damage if such attacks do take place amidst the growing military tension between China and Taiwan. During the drill road traffic and pedestrian movement are suspended. EPA / RITCHIE B. TONGO

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It also holds the 92% of the production capacity of advanced semiconductorsthat is fundamental industrial components for making cars, smartphones, PCs, but also military and medical instruments

epa10094862 Taiwanese soldiers maneuver to secure the perimeter during an Amphibious landing drill as part of the Han Kuang military exercise in Pingtung, Taiwan, 28 July 2022. The drill is part of the Taiwan's annual Han Kuang military exercise that simulates response to enemies attack on major targets in Taiwan. EPA / RITCHIE B. TONGO

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For this reason Taiwan represents a strategic island for global technological development. If China annexed it, it would then have the control over the Pacific Oceandriving the American enemy off its shores, and would increase its own economic weightthanks to the technological leadership of the small country

US President Joe Biden listens during a virtual summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington DC, USA, 15 November 2021. ANSA / SARAH SILBIGER / POOL

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On the other hand the Useafter the Second World War, they erected military and strategic outposts in Asia to ensure long-term influence in the region and ensure the proper development of global trade

epa10090989 An empty street in Xinyi business district during the Wanan air defense drill in Taipei, Taiwan, 25 July 2022. The drill aims to raise public awareness of emergency warnings to reduce the possibility of casualties and damage if such attacks do take place amidst the growing military tension between China and Taiwan. During the drill road traffic and pedestrian movement are suspended. EPA / RITCHIE B. TONGO

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By losing Taiwan’s independent status, the United States would lose a basic outpost on the Pacific. But even more worrying would be the implications of an economic nature. The island represents one of the main manufacturing hubs of the world, the 60% of international trade volumes it transits the territory, in addition to being the main producer of semiconductors, fundamental in the technology and industrial industry such as telephony, automotive, cloud computing, electronics

epa10094855 Taiwanese soldiers maneuver to secure the perimeter during an Amphibious landing drill as part of the Han Kuang military exercise in Pingtung, Taiwan, 28 July 2022. The drill is part of the Taiwan's annual Han Kuang military exercise that simulates response to enemies attack on major targets in Taiwan. EPA / RITCHIE B. TONGO

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An eventual war attrition in Taiwan would lead to one reduced supply of consumer goods with significant sales depression by companies and multinationals globally and to one logistical and commercial crisis of incalculable proportions

Source-tg24.sky.it

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