China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that Taiwan’s return to China is an integral part of the post-World War II international order.
November 24, 2024
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temporal
This describes an official, general policy position articulated by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs asserts that China and the United States fought together against fascism and militarism.
November 24, 2024
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temporal
This reflects a historical claim or narrative expressed by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs about Sino-U.S. cooperation in past conflicts.
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs characterizes the World War II-era relationship with the United States as having fought 'shoulder to shoulder against fascism and militarism.'
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China's official framing of Sino-American cooperation during World War II.
The People's Republic of China (Beijing) upholds the one-China principle, which asserts that Taiwan is part of Chinese territory.
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general
Official Chinese position on Taiwan's status.
United States domestic law obligates the United States government to provide sufficient defensive hardware to Taiwan to help deter any armed attack on the island.
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general
Legal framework guiding U.S. security support for Taiwan.
The United States does not take a formal position on the sovereignty of Taiwan but opposes the use of force to resolve Taiwan's status.
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general
Summary of longstanding U.S. policy stance regarding Taiwan.
Japan is an important ally of the United States in the East Asia region.
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general
Geopolitical context describing regional alliances.
U.S.-China trade disputes have included restrictions and disputes over mineral exports and semiconductor (chip) exports.
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thematic
Sustained areas of contention in economic relations between the United States and China.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has increased rhetoric about retaking Taiwan in recent years.
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thematic
A trend in rhetoric and public statements concerning cross-strait relations.
The People's Republic of China claims Taiwan as part of its territory and states an aim for Taiwan's eventual return or reunification.
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general
China's longstanding territorial claim and reunification objective regarding Taiwan.
China has publicly urged Ukraine to sign a peace agreement with Russia as part of its diplomatic position toward the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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policy
China has taken a diplomatic stance encouraging a negotiated settlement between Ukraine and Russia.