What Taiwan Can Learn from the Ukraine War

Protesters in the Taiwan capital, Tai Pei, have been showing their support for Ukraine. Is this more than selfless solidarity?

• Taiwan, like Ukraine, has a large, muscle-flexing neighbor which considers the country to be a part of its own territory. China holds the firm belief that Taiwan is a part of the Republic of China.
• Taiwan is a vibrant democracy of 23million. The country is a world leader in tech, yet it only has official relations with 14 other nations. This lack of diplomatic relations is due to Chinese policy.
• China and Russia have become close allies, with Xi and Putin releasing a joint declaration to say their partnership has “no limits”. The West cannot help but draw parallels between the two situations.
• Reports have detailed that the Taiwanese have learnt a significant amount from the Ukraine war already and have inspired the nation to better equip themselves for the future.
• Some have pointed out that it is also key to keep in mind that Taiwan is not Ukraine and China certainly isn’t Russia.
• Practically, a Chinese invasion of Taiwan would be the largest amphibious assault since D-Day and would lead to serious subsequent damage. Xi is well aware of such difficulties.