Debrief US-China tensions over Taiwan Strait

Legal status of Taiwan Strait a focal point in spat

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Tensions between China and the United States have risen further in recent days over the Taiwan Strait.

Here is a look at the issue.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on June 23, 2022, with the headline Legal status of Taiwan Strait a focal point in spat . Subscribe