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China and Taiwan: a confrontation waiting to happen?

Why are Beijing and Taipei so at odds with each other?

China and Taiwan: a confrontation waiting to happen?
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Marco Tolu
08/05/2025 07:15 ‧ 3 weeks ago | StarsInsider

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The high-level tension and divide between China and Taiwan originates from decades of China's ruling Communist Party claiming Taiwan as part of its territory. Taiwan’s government rejects Beijing’s claims of sovereignty over the island, while China has vowed to achieve "reunification," by use of force if necessary. But how did this all begin?

Click through for an overview of the complicated relationship between Taiwan and China.

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