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Why are China and the US so fixated on Taiwan?

Grzegorz Szymanowski | Emily Sherwin
September 3, 2024

China has stepped up military drills around Taiwan and the US is expanding its military presence. Neither superpower can back down. What factors are keeping both so focused on Taiwan?

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Mapped Out — Navigating a changing world

Do you find it hard to steer through a complex world – mired in border disputes, land conflicts and wars over resources? You’re not alone. Let’s explore all things geopolitical together and chart possible solutions.

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