09 Feb Significance of US approval for the Upgradation of Taiwan Missile : An Analysis in context of India China relation
Significance of US approval for the Upgradation of Taiwan Missile : An Analysis in context of India China relatio- Today Current Affairs
Context : The United States has approved a possible $100 million sale of equipment and services to Taiwan to “sustain, maintain, and improve” the Patriot missile defense system used by the self-ruled island claimed by China, the Pentagon said.
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Introduction :
Taiwan is officially known as the Republic of China . It is an east Asian country. Its neighboring countries are People’s Republic of China in the North northwest , Japan in northeast, and the Philippines in the south.
In fact after the second world war the mainland of China was controlled by the Mao Zedong and the leader of Kuomintang party of the China Chiang Kai Sekh had to escape from China and he established it government in Taiwan while , with the support of USSR , a people republic of China was established under the leadership of Mao. Western countries did not give recognition the people republic of China but during 1970s , almost entire world recognized The people Republic of China and Taiwan is now an independent country
History of Taiwan: Today Current Affairs
Actually this Taiwan island was colonized by the Dutch people during 18th centuries but the Treaty of Shimonoseki, Taiwan was ruled by the Japan but after the second world war, Taiwan also became free and republic of China (ROC) was founded which has been exercising jurisdiction over Taiwan since 1945 after Japan surrender at the end of World War II.
After the defeat in the civil war fought with Mao’s communist party, the ROC government relocated to Taiwan . From then, Taiwan and China both are different countries ruled by different governments . Beijing had never exercised sovereignty over Taiwan or other islands administered by the ROC.
China Taiwan relation: The Hindu Analysis
China did not recognize Taiwan as another country and he has been continuously trying for reunification of China . For this during 1980. PRC (people republic of China) proposed a concept of one nation two government which was rejected by the Taiwan because Taiwan had no faith over the Chinese government and after 2000 this suspicious of the ROC become more strong after the Chinese behavior with Hong Kong
India Taiwan relation: The Hindu Analysis
There is a debate that what Taiwan is? Who recognizes Taiwan as an fully independent country separated from China . China never recognized Taiwan and considered it as a breakaway province any time it can be merged even by force , if necessary . but Taiwan considered itself as a sovereign state more than a country
In 1971 , the UN also recognized Beijing as a sovereign country and ROC as another country . Since then the number of countries that recognize the ROC government diplomatically has fallen drastically to about 15.
Taiwan has virtually all of the characteristics of an independent state, even if its legal status remains unclear. Today Current Affairs.
Before 1990, India had not good trade relations with Taiwan because of Russia’s friendship. After 1990, India developed trade relations with Taiwan but India does not have any diplomatic relations with Taiwan. Many Indian people are residing in Taiwan and In the absence of diplomatic relations between India and Taiwan, these India are working as bridge between India and Taiwan relationship .
In the Indo pacific order India is one of the emerging countries and for New Southbound policy (NSP) the relation with India is necessary for Taiwan . Therefore Taiwan is increasing its trade relations with India . Since NSP is a people centric therefore it would be made the key feature of future diplomacy of the Taiwan
Significance of US support to Taiwan: The Hindu Analysis
Taiwan feels fear of Chinese aggression , Therefore she is increasing her contract with the west . India’s interest also lies in the strengthened Taiwan . If Taiwan would be strong, it will balance the Chinese aggression
American support for the upgradation of the Patriot Air Defense System of Taiwan would be beneficial for India . This deal would come in effect within one month
Conclusion
On the bases of the above analysis it can be concluded that for the peace in Asia pacific region balance of power is mandatory. Recently entire world mainly India is facing the challenges from Chinese aggression in that dimension, definitely the strong and sovereign Taiwan would be knew factor of the balance of power in Asia pacific region
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