EDITORIAL: Cooperating to limit ChinaAmid the global turbulence of the Israel-Palestine conflict and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the US on Friday released a report showing that China increased warplane incursions into Taiwan’s air defense identification zone by 79 percent from last year, indicating that Beijing might create unrest in the Asia-Pacific region. China has for a long time used military and political pressure to pursue its goal of taking over Taiwan. The wars in Ukraine and Gaza have raised concern that China might use the opportunity to take action against Taiwan. If the Chinese military causes a major incident — even accidentally — it might spark a military conflict in the region, which has a long history of territorial and sovereignty disputes. Events in Ukraine and the Middle East might embolden China as it oppresses its neighbors and intensifies its international activities.

Source: Taipei Times October 24, 2023 21:40 UTC