Brahma Chellaney On Taiwan: Taiwan needs concrete diplomatic support from foreign friendsAs China steps up a campaign to diplomatically isolate and squeeze Taiwan, it has become more imperative than ever that Taipei play a greater role internationally with the support of the democratic world. To help safeguard its autonomous status, Taiwan needs to go beyond bolstering its defenses with weapons like anti-ship and anti-aircraft missiles. But are Taiwan’s foreign friends willing to translate their rhetoric into action by helping Taipei carve out more international space for itself? Beating back China’s effort to turn Taiwan into an international pariah demands sustained external support for Taipei. China has already poached a number of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies, including in Central America where Taipei had strong relationships.

Source: Taipei Times October 06, 2024 21:47 UTC