Nothing causes greater discord in relations between the United States and China than the status of Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of China.
However, the best way to maintain peace between Washington and Beijing may be for the U.S. to continue selling weapons to Taiwan.
Once ruled by imperial China — but never by communist China — the Taiwanese have created a vibrant democracy. Yet their small nation risks being crushed by Bejing's embrace.
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