The think tank’s cross-strait relations risk index suggests the potential for conflict has reached a record high. Photo: China Cross-Strait Academy
SCMP: Risk of Taiwan Strait conflict ‘at all-time high’, Beijing-backed think tank says
* Researchers looked at the two sides’ military strength, trade relations, public opinion, political events and support from allies
* Changing political dynamic and Washington’s closer relations with Taipei seen as key ‘destructive factors’ Tensions across the Taiwan Strait have risen to the point where the risk of armed conflict is at “an all-time high”, according to a Beijing-backed think tank.
The China Cross-Strait Academy released a report on Wednesday on relations across the narrow stretch of water that separates mainland China from Taiwan.
It said researchers had looked at factors including the two sides’ military strength, trade relations, public opinion, political events and support from allies, concluding that they were “on the brink of war”.
The think tank, based in Hong Kong, is newly founded and led by Lei Xiying, a committee member of the Communist Party-backed All-China Youth Federation.
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Update #1: China, Taiwan Heading Towards A Full-Scale War; US Adding Fuel To Fire: Think Tank (Eurasian Times)
Update #2: Risk of armed conflict in Taiwan Strait is 'all-time high': Beijing-backed think tank (ANI)
WNU Editor: I have never seen tensions this high between China and Taiwan. And while I do not see an armed conflict breaking out, I do see a lot of this happening in the near future .... PLA fighter bombers cross Taiwan Straits 'middle line,' deter secessionists following US warship transit: analysts (Global Times)
1 comment:
Well, I don't see a war soon, China licensed media will not break a surprised attack by tell it that is coming. That said, PLA is not idiot and it is seeing America is rearming quickly with new tech China doesn't has. This will be a warning that the window will close sooner than expected and time for action is limited.
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