Taiwan sits in the middle of one of the world’s most important shipping routes. If China controls Taiwan, it would control these shipping lanes and could potentially block or restrict U.S. and allied trade. This makes Taiwan’s independence strategically vital for U.S. economic and military interests. $5 trillion worth of goods pass through the TaiwanContinue reading “Taiwan Strait- Taiwan is strategically vital”
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Controversies of China’s permanent veto seat in the UN
The Situation from 1949 to 1971 Year Who held the UN seat Who controlled mainland China Situation 1945-1949 Republic of China (ROC/Nationalist) ROC controlled mainland Normal situation 1949-1971 Republic of China (ROC/Nationalist) People’s Republic of China (Communist) Mismatch: The seat holder didn’t control the territory it claimed to represent 1971 onward People’s Republic of ChinaContinue reading “Controversies of China’s permanent veto seat in the UN”
