A GLOBAL CONCERN: HOW NATIONS ARE RESPONDING TO THE U.S.-CHINA TENSIONS SURROUNDING TAIWAN

Abstract

Today, we are increasingly confronted with various geopolitical issues that mark the international scene. One such issue is the US-China conflict over Taiwan. China’s growing demands to reunite with Taiwan, and the US close engagement with Taiwan, is progressively leading to a complex interplay of interests between various nations. This article will examine the reactions that the international community has had or is having to this conflict and the possibility of the conflict escalating at any time. So far, it is reacting with a mixture of concern and strategic recalibration. The situation has triggered a widespread dialog about the implications for regional stability and global security, drawing the attention of several nations, both in the immediate vicinity and further afield. The Asia-Pacific nations are the primary parties involved, and they have increased their level of vigilance. For instance, in response to China’s increasing threat, Japan has started to publicly discuss its defence posture. Given Taiwan’s proximity to Japan’s southwestern islands, any military confrontation may have direct repercussions for Japan right away. In order to prevent future aggression, this article explains how this realisation has spurred talks about enhancing military cooperation with the US and other allies.