[Asia Round-up] Crisis in Ukraine could be a harbinger of Taiwan’s future

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The crisis in Ukraine has implications for Taiwan. Taiwan and Ukraine share similarities in relation to the big powers: Ukraine is torn between the European Union and Russia, and Taiwan between the United States and China. Russia’s latest intervention shows its keenness to reassert control over Ukraine. China has always maintained its sovereignty over Taiwan. But, Washington has been playing a game of ambiguity toward Taiwan.
The China Post, Taiwan