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Taiwan and Washington are linked through their shared involvement in Beijing's strategic foreign policy calculations, as Beijing's restraint toward Taiwan has historically been motivated by a desire to maintain diplomatic and economic ties with Washington {fact:1, fact:2, fact:4}. Furthermore, the current political climate involves both locations in a complex geopolitical triangle where actions by the administration in Taiwan impact the risk of miscalculation between Taipei and Washington [1].
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Strategic Decoupling and Its Implications for US-China Relations rsis.edu.sg 4 facts
claimThe Lai Ching-te administration in Taiwan has adopted increasingly provocative rhetoric toward Beijing while marginalizing the political opposition, which alarms Beijing and increases the risk of miscalculation among Washington, Beijing, and Taipei.
claimBeijing has historically exercised restraint in its foreign policy, which was predicated on a strategy of peaceful reunification with Taiwan and a desire to avoid rupturing diplomatic and economic ties with Washington.
claimIf psychological and strategic decoupling between the United States and China takes root, Beijing's concern about breaking ties with Washington may recede, potentially leading to a more proactive posture regarding Taiwan.
claimBeijing's historical restraint regarding Taiwan was predicated on a strategy of peaceful reunification and a desire to avoid rupturing ties with Washington; however, if strategic and psychological decoupling takes root, Beijing's concern about breaking ties may recede, potentially leading to a more proactive posture on Taiwan.