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WHY U.S AND CHINA ARE PREPARING FOR A WAR OVER TAIWAN? WORLD WAR III?

This is a story from 1945, when World War II had just ended and the Communist Party had triumphed after a bloody war. In 1949, the defeated Nationalist Government retreated to Taiwan. Since then, China has grown to rival America as a superpower, while Taiwan has bloomed into a self-governing democracy and global tech giant. 

Fast forward to 2022, Taiwan has a serious risk of warfare instigated by none other than China. China has already begun flying its jets near Taiwan in regions where military planes are not permitted to operate without Taiwan's consent. This frequency has steadily increased throughout the years. China has a 10x larger land army, 8x more navy destroyers, and 30x more submarines than Taiwan. On the one hand, China appears to have a distinct advantage. So, why has it not yet succeeded in its attempt to invade Taiwan? This is due to the United States of America's support for Taiwan. Even when President Biden was asked if the US would support Taiwan if it was invaded by China, he boldly said yes. This means that if China attacks Taiwan, the United States will intervene, resulting in a military battle between two of the world's most powerful nations. This might even lead to World War III, which would turn out to be a nightmare for the whole world. 


Why is the United States eager to protect Taiwan even at the cost of risking a military conflict with China?

1. South China Sea Dispute: 
Its neighbors are Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Vietnam. This is regarded to be one of the world's most renowned areas. This is due to the fact that 30% of the world's total shipping tonnage travels through this region at least once every year, amounting to around $3.37 trillion USD. This sea contains around 11 billion barrels of crude oil and 190 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. The nation that controls this maritime route will undoubtedly have a natural military edge over the rest of the world.  The Chinese Mainland is so determined to gain control of this region that it has stationed military ships, held military drills, and even gone to the extent of building artificial islands.





2. U.S Ally Policy:
The United States has signed a defense pact with countries such as Japan and Taiwan, and if it fails to uphold its commitment to defend Taiwan, its other allies, such as the NATO countries, will be extremely offended, potentially leading to a negative image of the United States of America.



3. Semiconductor Chip Shortage: 
In the electronics industry, semiconductors are regarded as the most vital and critical component. They are found in practically every electronic device, from cell phones to vehicles. When the COVID-19 pandemic ravaged the world, most activities went digital, and the demand for these chips skyrocketed. However, the supply of these chips was unable to keep up with the rate of demand growth. As a result, the entire world experienced a huge chip shortage, resulting in price increases for these chips. This is one of the primary causes of the price increases in electrical devices and automobiles. Fast forward to  2022, the virus has subsided slightly, but the chip shortage persists and is not anticipated to end until 2023. Taiwan alone has a market share of 63% in the semiconductor sector, with TSMC (a semiconductor manufacturing powerhouse) accounting for around 53% of the world's total market share. This indicates that this Taiwanese corporation in Hsinchu, Northern Taiwan, is responsible for more than half of the world's electronic equipment. It supports major technology companies such as Apple, Qualcomm, and Nvidia, as well as vehicle companies such as Volkswagen, Ford Motors, and Toyota Motors. Replicating this technique in a country that does not manufacture these chips is a time-consuming and capital-intensive procedure, and this supply shock demands an immediate resolution. China's dominance of Taiwan will allow it to manage the supply of these critical electronics, potentially harming other countries.




This is why China and U.S.A are very keen on their control of Taiwan and are willing to put it all on the line for it. 





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