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An invasion of Taiwan would involve heavy losses for all

For days, the Chinese military had simulated an attack on Taiwan. On Wednesday, Beijing officially declared an end to the exercises, but still intends to keep up the pressure. In the meantime, military experts in Washington are simulating a worst-case scenario. Could the island nation defend itself against an invasion with the help of the United States?

By Redaktion Table

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By Nico Beckert

Taiwan-Saal Halle des Volkes Peking
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China's perspective: The limit of the tolerable has been crossed

Why is China reacting so harshly to Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan? Among other things, Beijing sees it as a paradigm shift on the part of the US: The historic one-China principle is being deliberately softened. The two sides are thus accusing each other of softening the status quo on the Taiwan Strait.

By Christiane Kuehl