Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Nancy Pelosi’s controversial visit to Taiwan raised tensions in the Taiwan Strait. Pelosi is not just another visitor; she is the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the third in line of the presidency. China’s vehement reactions are expected, yet the Biden administration and Congress insist that Pelosi’s visit and other official congressional visits do not violate the “one China” policy, under which the United States only maintains “unofficial” relations with Taiwan.
Since both powers are adamant about their positions on Taiwan, a conflict in the Taiwan Strait seems inevitable. Will there be a war between China and the United States over Taiwan soon? What can all parties do to lower the tensions?
This dialogue is held in partnership with the journal "China and the World: Ancient and Modern Silk Road". For more information about the journal, please visit worldscientific.com/worldscinet/cwsr
Nancy Pelosi’s controversial visit to Taiwan raised tensions in the Taiwan Strait. Pelosi is not just another visitor; she is the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the third in line of the presidency. China’s vehement reactions are expected, yet the Biden administration and Congress insist that Pelosi’s visit and other official congressional visits do not violate the “one China” policy, under which the United States only maintains “unofficial” relations with Taiwan.
Since both powers are adamant about their positions on Taiwan, a conflict in the Taiwan Strait seems inevitable. Will there be a war between China and the United States over Taiwan soon? What can all parties do to lower the tensions?
This dialogue is held in partnership with the journal "China and the World: Ancient and Modern Silk Road". For more information about the journal, please visit worldscientific.com/worldscinet/cwsr
