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September 27, 2025Journal of Contemporary ChinaOpen Access

Peaceful Reunification or Else: Untangling the China-Taiwan Gordian Knot

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Overview

Analysis reveals that peaceful unification is the optimal solution for Taiwan, suggesting ongoing diplomatic relations may prevent military conflict.

Key Points

  • Peaceful unification, supported by the West, may lead to stability for Taiwan amidst increasing pressure from China.
  • Maintaining the status quo is becoming increasingly difficult for Taiwan, as pressures from China grow stronger and international support wanes.
  • War could have catastrophic consequences for Taiwan, yet could also inflict significant damage on China if backed by Western aid.
  • The One China principle complicates Taiwan's quest for independence, as international recognition of Taiwan would threaten diplomatic relations with Beijing.

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Yitzhak Shichor (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d7be62eebfec0fc5237b99https://doi.org/10.1080/10670564.2025.2564435
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