How difficult can it be to capture a city?
Think of cities with skyscrapers and complex road networks.
Such cities can be as challenging for the occupying forces as conquering a traditional fortress protected by walls, especially if the civilian population is prepared for defense as well as their military forces.
People are going to the polls for elections in more than 50 countries this year.
One of the most critical of these is undoubtedly Taiwan.
Because the elections held on January 13 may change the direction of competition in the Asia-Pacific.
China could attack at any moment; moreover, it could completely occupy the Island.
ayvan considers itself an independent country with its own constitution, democratically elected deputies and an army of about 300 thousand soldiers.
However, there is still a dispute about the status of Taiwan.
The island nation, recognized by 13 countries today, is 'a breakaway region that will become part of its territory again' according to the Beijing administration.
China opposes Taiwan's establishment of separate diplomatic relations with world countries in accordance with the One-China principle, its representation at the United Nations and other international organizations.
Taipei has quickly become the world's largest chip manufacturing center with the support it has received from Washington.
It may sound surprising, but thanks to the advanced technology sector and high productivity levels, Taiwan's per capita national income is even higher than China, the world's second largest economy today.
Taiwan is also an important player in global geopolitics. The Taiwan Strait is one of the busiest shipping routes in the world.
Incumbent Vice President Lai Ching-te, the candidate of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), which China considers "separatist" and "pro-independence," won the country's presidential election on January 13.
A week after the elections, Chinese warplanes made a show of force in the skies of Taiwan.
The results of the Taiwanese election are of critical importance not only for both sides of the Taiwan Strait, but also for the immediate future of relations between China and the United States. Dec.
The Washington administration supports the 'One China' policy, but states that it will support Taiwan in the event of a possible attack.
When we look at the critical strategic areas where the United States and China are competing over regional security, strategic interests and maritime control, we come across a Decoupling point, especially between the Miyako Strait and the Bashi Channel.
For China, these two major transit points provide direct access to the Pacific Ocean.
In addition, the United States can support the defense of Taiwan through its pre-positioned bases in the Philippines and Japan.
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