China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) has launched major military drills encircling the island of Taiwan, a step Beijing has made clear is a response to the US recently approving more than $11 billion in arms sales for Taipei. According to CGTN, Chen Binhua, a Chinese government spokesman, said the drills…
Ah so the same regions the US and Australia regularly have drills in under the guise of “freedom of navigation.” Surely they wouldn’t be hypocrites about that would they?
Either way, both Australia and the US recognize One China, and that the PRC is the legitimate government of China. The ROC, despite claiming to be the legitimate government of China, isn’t recognized as such by either the US or Australia.
Ah so the same regions the US and Australia regularly have drills in under the guise of “freedom of navigation.” Surely they wouldn’t be hypocrites about that would they?
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The difference here is that neither US or Australia is claiming Taiwan is a part of their country. Hope this helps 👍🏻
You’re on Lemmy.ml.
Either way, both Australia and the US recognize One China, and that the PRC is the legitimate government of China. The ROC, despite claiming to be the legitimate government of China, isn’t recognized as such by either the US or Australia.