Originally Posted by Barry-xlovecam

FYI: Taiwan and China have had a territorial dispute since the Chinese Communist Revolution. The US has an "official" One China policy that conflicts with the diplomatic and business relations with Taiwan (formerly called Formosa).

The US government has been talking out of both sides of its mouth with regards to China:Taiwan Diplomacy for decades. Playing both sides against the middle always results in crisis.

The British returned Hong Kong because their 100 year land lease has expired. Taiwan is a thorn in the Chinese paw. Twisting that thorn angers the tiger -- what could possibly go wrong?