China and Taiwan Relations Now (US Role & Effects on Pacific Islands)

This appeared in The Millennial Source

In mid-October of 2017, 2,000 party leaders gathered while President Xi shared his plans to push mainland China towards “great rejuvenation”. Xi’s vision includes reclaiming control of “greater China”, which consists of Xinjiang, Tibet, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

In Xi’s report, he stated, “We [China] have the resolve, the confidence, and the ability to defeat separatist attempts for ‘Taiwan independence’ in any form. We will never allow anyone, any organization, or any political party, at any time or in any form, to separate any part of Chinese territory from China!”

In alignment with President Xi’s 50-year vision, the Chinese government has been managing various aspects of life outside mainland China to achieve the One-China goal. This includes increasing the PRC’s economic footprint among poorer nations, meddling in Taiwan’s elections and interfering with the day-to-day lives of civilians in Hong Kong.

Smaller nations and how the PRC influences their diplomatic stance

Mainland China exerts control over Pacific nations and territories in multiple ways. All of the methods capitalize on the PRC’s current economic supremacy to carve a dominant footprint throughout the Pacific and beyond, ensuring China’s future as a global power.