History of China Taiwan Conflict Explained by Countryballs #countryballs #taiwan #china #conflict

hi today we're closely examining the current situation in the ongoing conflict between China and Taiwan while delving into its historical Roots it's a topic with profound implications for today's world let's get right into it during World War II Taiwan was captured by Japan which was returned to China after the end of the war in 1927 Chinese civil war broke out which lasted till 1949 it pitted the Nationalist party led by Chiang kek against the Chinese Communist Party led by Mao Zedong it culminated in the ccp's victory in 1949 Chiang kai-shek's kmt government retreated to Taiwan where they maintained a separate political entity Taiwan official name is Republic of China the tension escalated in 1949 when Mao established the People's Republic of China on the mainland Chiang Kai's kmt government remained in control of Taiwan still claiming to be the legitimate government of all of China ma was determined to reunified China under the Communist banner and viewed Taiwan as a renegade province in 1950 Ma government formally announced its intention to liberate Taiwan and he began sending troops and artillery to the nearby islands of quoy and Matsu this move led to a series of tense confrontations and artillery exchanges between the PRC and Taiwan controlled Island the threat of a fullscale Invasion loomed and the region was on the brink of conflict however a turning point occurred in 1954 when the Korean war broke out Pacific became the new front to fight communism so the United States concerned about the spread of communis M extended support to Taiwan including military aid Pacific became the new front to fight against communism United States and the PC issued a mutual understanding to limit their actions in the Taiwan straight this led to a deescalation of hostilities in the region although the situation remained precarious both sides sought to establish themselves as the legitimate representative of all of China on the global stage Chen Kai government managed to get recognition from USA and Western countries as the only Chinese government initially Taiwan help held the seat of China in un Mao's government was mostly recognized by non-aligned countries and Soviet block countries during 1970s this tide started to change as Ma's China strategic importance started to rise during Cold War USA started to maintain diplomatic relation with mainland China later on USA and Western countries recognized Mao's government as the only China and Taiwan influence started to decrease People's Republic of China got seat of China in 1971 Western countries still supported Taiwan but not in the outspoken way as before USA still promised Taiwan to provide Military Support in case of a war with China however no longer recognizes Taiwan as legitimate China Taiwan felt lack of commitment from Western Nations to help it so it decided to stand on its own feet through economic growth rapid industrialization took place in Taiwan and its export boomed in 1980 as both China and Taiwan grew they both let down their economic barriers to each other China tried to use economic interconnectedness as a way to make taiwan's economy impossible to exist without China they allowed Taiwan businesses to set up factories in mainland China Taiwanese businesses have invested heavily in the mainland due to its proximity and a large consumer Market this has led to a significant economic interdependence with Taiwanese companies manufacturing and exporting goods from China however these attempts began facing resistance from Taiwan people as cultural gap between Taiwan and China grew in 199 1 first democratic election were held in Taiwan and Lee tangui became the first taiwanese-born president of the country with democracy the desire to have a separate identity from China also grew among Taiwanese people the Chinese government was deeply concerned about taiwan's moves towards full-fledged democracy and potential moves toward formal Independence in 1996 China conducted a series of missile tests and Military exercises in the waters surrounding Taiwan these missile tests were intended to send a clear message of China's opposition to taiwan's democratic process and any moves toward Independence the United States played a critical role in mediating the crisis the US sent aircraft carriers to the region to deter China from taking any aggressive military action against Taiwan this demonstrated us commitment to taiwan's security and stability in the region thus Taiwan elections were held without any further problems in 2005 China passed anti-secession law the law explicitly authorizes the use of non-p peaceful means by China to prevent Taiwan from declaring formal Independence or taking actions that could lead to separation from the mainland the law was partly prompted by concerns in Beijing about moves towards independence or Separation by Taiwan in 2014 sunflower movement took place in Taiwan the movement was triggered by the proposed cross straight Services trade agreement between Taiwan and China this agreement aimed to open up various service sectors for trade and investment between the two entities the movement was primarily led by Taiwanese students many of whom were concerned that the cssta would lead to increased economic dependence on China and potentially compromis taiwan's sovereignty the Taiwanese government responded by agreeing to the protesters demands including a more thorough review process for cross straight agreements and further public oversight after Russia's invasion of Ukraine China started to increase its military assertiveness in taiwan's straight this led to the speculation of a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan so us started to increase its military presence and Aid to Taiwan the conflict still hasn't turned into the war but China is considering use of force as voluntary unification looks distant now however involvement of other powerful nations in this matter can make this conflict a global disaster 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