Seventy countries have recently backed “all Chinese efforts” to take the island

Summary

China is gaining global support for its claim over Taiwan, with 70 countries now endorsing its sovereignty and unification efforts—many omitting calls for peaceful resolution.

This shift follows China’s diplomatic push targeting the Global South, leveraging economic ties through infrastructure projects.

China looks to preempt Western sanctions in a Taiwan conflict by securing international legitimacy. Meanwhile, the U.S. and allies struggle to counter China’s influence.

Trump’s return signals a firmer stance, but China’s diplomatic momentum complicates efforts to rally support against aggression.

  • JustinAEnglish
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    24 hours ago

    From the text:

    Meanwhile, the U.S. and allies struggle to counter China’s influence.

    What allies? There are some regional actors in Asia opposed to the PRC’s imperialism, but the list of potential allies has gone down by a lot with Trump’s actions.