As U.S.-China relations continue on a dangerous downward spiral, many fear that conflict between the two superpowers could only be a matter of time, with the status of self-ruled Taiwan the spark most likely to spark war.
While Beijing has stated that it seeks unification by peaceful means, it has also refused to rule out the use of force, prompting the democratic island to increase its defenses and strengthen relations with friendly countries, particularly the United States.
However, as the balance of power shifts in Beijing's favor, there are pressing questions as to whether Taipei is implementing the right defence strategy and whether Taiwanese forces would be prepared to fend off a full-scale invasion by the more capable People's Liberation Army PLA. You can add jp and piano.io to your list of allowed sites. If this does not resolve the issue or you are unable to add the domains to your allowlist, please see this FAQ. We apologize for the inconvenience.