Why are there fears China and Taiwan could go to war? – video

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As global leaders keep a close eye on worsening Taiwan-China relations, Guardian correspondent Helen Davidson explains why and how tensions could escalate into war

in four days by People’s Liberation Army planes into Taiwan's air defence zone have left the de-facto independent island on high alert as it warned that China could be capable of

 

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The Taiwanese air defence zone extends over Chinese territory. So none of these sorties have been in Taiwanese airspace, but Chinese airspace. This article ignores the USA and UK stationing warships, troops, aircraft and frequently violating Chinese waters and airspace.

Any idea how hard and costly for mainland China to invade Taiwan.

Because Taiwan has been provoking it's much larger parent state. Inviting foreign troops onto Chinese Territory, seeking military assistance from China's neighbours. If we need to intervene in the Pacific, it should be Australia, their current leadership is despotic/authoritarian

Who cares if they do.

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