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Relations between China and Taiwan, complicated since their de facto separation in 1949, have been a constant source of tension in the region, as evidenced by Beijing’s recent military maneuvers.
These are the main milestones in the relationship between China mainland and island autonomy.
1. Separation
On October 1, 1949, Communist leader Mao Zedong proclaimed the founding of the People’s Republic of China in Beijing. Chinaafter defeating the Nationalists in the four-year civil war that erupted after World War II.
Nationalist Kuomintang troops led by Chiang Kai-shek (1887-1975) retreat into Taiwan and on December 7, they form a government that they see as a continuation of the Republic of China, founded after the fall of the Empire in 1911.
Nationalists forbid any relationship with China continental.
In December, the first of a series of attempts by the People’s Liberation Army of China (PLA) took place to capture the islets of Quemoy and Matsu.
Taiwan became an ally of the United States in 1950, then fought against China In Korea.
2. Representation in the UN attributed to Beijing
October 5, 1971 China replaces Taiwan at the UN and holds a permanent seat on the institution’s Security Council.
In 1979, the United States severed diplomatic relations with Taiwan and recognizes Beijing, but the US Congress supports the supply of arms to Taiwan for your self defense.
The United States and almost the entire international community are pursuing a policy of “one China”, which excludes simultaneous diplomatic relations with Beijing and Taipei.
However, Washington remains the main ally Taiwan and his first supplier of military equipment.
3. Anti-secession law
In 1987 Taiwan allows travel to China continental for family reunification and thus paves the way for commercial exchange.
In 1991, Taipei abolished provisions establishing a state of war with China.
But in 1995, China suspended normalization talks in protest of Taiwanese President Lee Teng-hui’s trip to the United States.
In 1996, China launches missiles off the coast of Taiwan shortly before the first general presidential election, March 23 Taiwan.
March 14, 2005 China passes anti-secession law that provides for “non-peaceful” measures if Taiwan declares independence.
4. Unpublished dialogue
In 2008, China And Taiwan they resume the dialogue interrupted in 1995.
In 2010, they signed a framework agreement on economic cooperation, and four years later they established an intergovernmental dialogue.
On November 7, 2015, the presidents of China and Taiwan meet in Singapore for the first time since the 1949 separation.
5. Tension
Tsai Ing-wen, who left the Pro-Independence Party, became president in 2016. Taiwan.
Donald Trump authorized a major US arms sale in 2017 Taiwan. Next year, the US passes a law strengthening relations with Taiwan.
6. Pressure
In 2019, Chinese President Xi Jinping said he would not give up power to recover. Taiwan and warns Washington of the risk of “playing with fire” after a new arms sale to the island.
In January 2020, the re-elected Tsai Ing-wen states that Taiwan this is a country”.
In October, Xi Jinping calls on the army to “prepare for war.”
7. Raid recording
On April 12, 2021, Chinese military aircraft infiltrated the air defense identification zone (Adiz) of the city of Chisinau. Taiwan. From January to early October, more than 600 Chinese aircraft were found in the area.
On October 22, US President Joe Biden confirms that his country is ready to defend itself by military means. Taiwan in the event of a Chinese attack.
The president Taiwan he acknowledges that a small number of US troops are in Taiwan to train their forces.
8. Pelosi tour in 2022
The then speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi landed in Taiwan August 2, after Beijing warned of “consequences.”
Pelosi says her visit is proof of her country’s “unwavering commitment” to a “vibrant democracy” in Taiwan.
China is holding its most important military exercise to date in the area for a week and rehearsing the encirclement Taiwan August 4th. The exercises include the deployment of fighter jets and warships, as well as ballistic missile launches.
Taipei responds with its own military exercises, and in the following weeks, Washington sends warships to the strait Taiwan and announces new military aid packages for the island.
9. 2023: Tsai meets with McCarthy.
Tsai makes two stops in the US on his mini-tour of Central America (Guatemala and Belize), and the second on April 5 meets US House President Kevin McCarthy in California.
Beijing insists that Taiwan it is part of his territory, and on April 8, the day after Tsai returned to Taipei, he begins a three-day military exercise, including a new test to encircle the island.
On Monday the 10th, Beijing will hold a live ammunition exercise near Pingtan (southeast), mainland China’s closest point to Taiwan. (AFP)
Source: RPP
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