Staff Reports
As China continues its attempts to bring Taiwan under its control, the Biden administration is facing yet another test of its foreign policy strength. The Chinese government, under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, has been flexing its muscles and is giving off some serious invasion vibes toward Taiwan. And that’s got American conservatives feeling some type of way.
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With Beijing’s military training camp in the Mongolian desert now featuring a mock-up of Taiwan’s presidential palace, it’s clear that China means business. This aggressive move has raised concerns in the United States, which has a soft promise to defend Taiwan in the event of Chinese military action. The US has a long history of providing weapons to Taiwan to prepare for potential conflict, and President Biden, despite his forgetfulness, has pledged to defend the island should China take aggressive action.
Experts believe that China’s military exercises in the Mongolian desert are practice for a potential invasion of Taiwan. These exercises, combined with China’s ongoing military modernization under President Xi Jinping, have raised alarms in Washington. A senior US admiral even warned that the People’s Liberation Army could be ready to invade Taiwan by 2027, adding fuel to the fiery concerns over China’s intentions.
Satellite imagery confirms the presence of a replica of Taiwan’s presidential office at China’s military training site in Inner Mongolia. The construction of this replica began in 2021 and was nearly complete by October of the same year. This bold move by China serves as a clear message to the United States and Taiwan that Beijing is willing to take decisive action to achieve its goal of unifying the mainland with Taiwan.
As the 2024 US presidential election approaches, there is a glimmer of hope for those who oppose China’s aggressive tactics. The election of a new president could potentially change the dynamics of US-Taiwan relations and impact the Biden administration’s approach to handling China’s increasingly assertive behavior.
So, as tensions continue to simmer in the Taiwan Strait, all eyes are on the Biden administration to see how it will navigate this latest challenge from China. With the future of Taiwan’s sovereignty hanging in the balance, the stakes couldn’t be higher. And for conservative Republicans, it’s yet another reason to question the current administration’s ability to stand strong in the face of Beijing’s aggression.
