High-Stakes Visit: Taiwan and U.S.-China Tensions

This chapter explores the implications of a recent high-profile visit to Taiwan by an American official, examining its historical context and the immediate military and economic backlash from China. It highlights the complexities of U.S. foreign policy in light of rising geopolitical tensions, including mixed reactions from both the U.S. government and Taiwan's leadership. With China's aggressive posturing and domestic considerations, the visit underscores the delicate balance in U.S.-China relations amid a global struggle between democracy and autocracy.