Averting War: Taiwan and US-China Relations

Abstract

China’s actions to target Taiwan, based on a conviction of irredentism, have consisted of diplomatic pressure, gray zone attacks, and misinformation through social media, news, regional and international state partnerships, trade, and even military incursions. This report aims to identify and suggest policies to address these challenges. The report is broken down into understanding domestic politics, international relations, economics, trade, and defense. Identifying these areas reveals the intricacies of how Taiwan establishes and defends its de facto statehood while also revealing the potential to maintain a durable peace. We take a Taiwan-focused perspective. These recommendations aim to help Taiwanese people exercise agency to determine their own future.