The Taiwan Strait

Taiwan has been put on alert after spotting two Chinese warships in the Taiwan Strait. The political development comes with a caveat in mind. The two nations have been at loggerheads. China considers Taiwan as its own territory, whereas Taiwan asserts its right to sovereignty. China has sent two warships near the Penghu Islands in the Taiwan Strait. The Chinese message is clear that it will not relent and use Taiwan for geostrategic purposes. China must acknowledge that Taiwan is a democracy and has a right to its own rule. Intimidating a democratic nation should not be condoned by the international community. Taiwan is also a highly productive economy and its people are peace-loving. Irking a democracy time and again does not suit a communist regime as China. China with its own aims of economic growth should consider military to be avoidable under all circumstances of politics, and allow economies to function without any threats. Commerce usually takes a downturn whenever military is used to browbeat a democratic nation. Democracies must be respected in the twenty-first century and commerce must be given the first priority. Intimidating a nation for no particular reason should be considered politically irresponsible.

China must be asked to restrain itself, and its geostrategic ambitions. Commerce should be allowed to flourish between nations rather than military threats. Taiwan has its right to self-rule and should not be threatened by a communist regime that does not understand the efficacy of democracy and values of freedom. China would be well-advised to acknowledge the import of democracy and not allow its military aims to undermine the economies in the region. Needlessly disturbing a peaceful region should be a matter of concern, and China for all its faults must be convinced not to intimidate a democratic and highly-productive society as Taiwan. China must look internally, and not waste its hours outside its borders. It has its own challenges of economic inequality and lack of opportunity, not to mention the systemic problems with its banking system. China must pay attention to its own problems rather than irk a nation that does not disturb its sovereignty or make undue remarks on its status. If China wishes to be taken seriously then it must absolve Taiwan of these glaring tensions. Using military to intimidate a nation without any due purpose does not behoove a global power. China must focus on its economy and allow Taiwan to run its own. Using military unnecessarily becomes a way to be inhumane.

Yuvraj Saharan

Capital Report