The Taiwan Strait Crisis refers to the conflict between Taiwan (formally the Republic of China) and China (officially the People’s Republic of China) over Taiwan’s sovereignty and the surrounding waters. The problem stems from a prolonged disagreement between the two entities over Taiwan’s political position.
The US support for Taiwan during these crises was viewed by the Chinese government as part of a broader strategy to encircle China and undermine its influence in the region. Taiwan has been a longstanding point of contention between the US and China, with the US maintaining unofficial diplomatic relations with Taiwan despite acknowledging the One-China policy, which recognizes the PRC as the sole legitimate government of China.