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China and Taiwan Relations Explained: What’s Behind the Divide

7 min read 30 Mar 2023, 01:36 PM IST The Wall Street Journal

Beijing is flexing its military power in response to growing U.S. support for the island; here’s a primer on the frictions

Pro-Taiwan independence activists display banners during a protest before China�s Taiwan Affairs officials arrive in Taipei on February 18, 2023. (Photo by Sam Yeh / AFP) (AFP) — Pro-Taiwan independence activists display banners during a protest before China�s Taiwan Affairs officials arrive in Taipei on February 18, 2023. (Photo by Sam Yeh / AFP) **(AFP)**

Days before being named president for an unprecedented third term, Chinese leader Xi Jinpinglet loose with an unusually blunt attack on what he said was a U.S.-led effort to contain China. At the top of Mr. Xi’s list of concerns is Washington’s relationship with Taiwan.