Taiwan,[II][n] officially the Republic of China (ROC),[I][o] is a country[28] in East Asia, at the junction of the East and South China Seas in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to the northwest, Japan to the northeast, and the Philippines to the south. The territories controlled by the ROC consist of 168 islands,[p] with a combined area of 36,193 square kilometres (13,974 sq mi).[17][39] The main island of Taiwan, also known as Formosa, has an area of 35,808 square kilometres (13,826 sq mi), with mountain ranges dominating the eastern two-thirds and plains in the western third, where its highly urbanised population is concentrated. The capital, Taipei, forms along with New Taipei City and Keelung the largest metropolitan area of Taiwan. Other major cities include Taoyuan, Taichung, Tainan, and Kaohsiung. With around 23.9 million inhabitants, Taiwan is among the most densely populated countries in the world.
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Insight: China is losing the chips war to the US, preventing a Taiwan invasion
Lorenzo Bagnato
28 April 2023 - 13:32
Taiwan produces 92% of the world’s nano-chips, and China is struggling to catch up.
What does Borrell’s statement on Taiwan mean for the EU’s future?
Lorenzo Bagnato
24 April 2023 - 12:50
Either a false alarm or the start of a historic change. With a unified European response on Taiwan, the EU will truly be a geopolitical entity for the first time.
China threatens Taiwan Again, Tensions with the West at Historic Highs
Lorenzo Bagnato
6 April 2023 - 17:41
In a meeting with EU Commission leader Ursula Von Der Leyen, Chinese president Xi Jinping threatened an invasion of Taiwan once again.
US sends F-16 Jets to Taiwan. Why a Chinese invasion is Out of the Question
Lorenzo Bagnato
2 March 2023 - 13:07
Though China threatened an invasion of Taiwan many times, such a move would be completely impossible. Let’s see why.
China Will Not Invade Taiwan: the Microchip War Explained
Lorenzo Bagnato
25 February 2023 - 18:54
Before China decides to invade Taiwan, they have to think very carefully about one major factor: microchips.
US increases Pacific Presence, contrasts China with New Military Bases on the Philippines
Lorenzo Bagnato
2 February 2023 - 13:56
The United States and the Philippines entered an agreement whereby Washington can build new military bases. Tensions in the Pacific increase.
China Population Declines for first time in 60 years, India to soon take over
Lorenzo Bagnato
17 January 2023 - 13:50
For the first time since 1961 China’s population declined. The dragon will most likely lose the top spot as the most populous country to India.
Japan to Increase Military Budget, deterrence against China. Indo-Pacific is firing up
Lorenzo Bagnato
20 December 2022 - 16:25
In unprecedented move for Tokyo, Japan decided to build-up its military strength. Tensions between them and China are increasing.
US-China Tensions rise after alleged American Violation of Sovereignty
Lorenzo Bagnato
29 November 2022 - 13:26
Earlier today an American cruiser sailed across the South China Sea, undermining Chinese influence in the region. Here’s what happened.