Alarm in Singapore! US defense minister warns of China's attack on Taiwan
Alarm in Singapore! US defense minister warns of China's attack on Taiwan
Taiwan, China - US defense minister Pete Hegseth urged on May 31, 2025 at the Shangri-LA security conference in Singapore, especially with an increasing threat from China, especially with regard to Taiwan. Hegseth expressed that there were "clear and credible" signs that China is preparing military violence against Taiwan in order to change the balance of power in the Indopazacifik. China sees Taiwan as a "renegade province" and plans to unite the island with the mainland. At the same time, the Chinese army strengthens its military activities and regularly practices an emergency to prepare a possible invasion of Taiwans by 2027, reports nau.ch.
The United States carefully observe China's "destabilizing actions" and warn of catastrophic consequences of a military approach against Taiwan. According to Hegseth, the United States has no interest in a conflict with China, but are determined to protect itself and its allies in the region. He also praised Germany for the plan to increase defense spending to five percent of gross domestic product, which also supports Federal Foreign Minister Johann WadePhul.
geopolitical tensions and military strategies
The current geopolitical situation is tense, not least because of the recent events such as the Russian attack on Ukraine, which raised the question of whether China could annex Taiwan. Taiwan, which has been independent for decades, has developed a democratic identity that is very different from the People's Republic of China. While the United States is promoting a peaceful solution through diplomacy, Taiwan is viewed by China as an inner matter that needs to be solved. The Taiwan Relations Act from 1979 ensures Taiwan a certain protection by the United States, which underlines the strategic importance of the island for the USA and neighboring states such as Japan and South Korea, as the Federal Center for Political Education in an article states href = "https://www.bpb.de/themen/asien/china/517247/taiwan-und-die-geopolitische-neuordge-in-asien/"> bpb.de ).
In addition, there is concern that a military annexation of Taiwan could significantly influence the geopolitical balance of power in the Pacific. The United States is susceptible to a possible disorder of global supply chains, especially in the semiconductor industry, since Taiwan is 92 % of modern semiconductor production. The VR China, on the other hand, depends heavily on international semiconductor deliveries, which makes a violent reunification with Taiwan a risky company.
reactions and outlook
Hegseth also warned of China's cyber attacks and the militarized presence in the South China Sea. The US air weapon plans to strengthen its forces in the region in order to be able to react appropriately to the growing military threat. The risk of a conflict between the United States and China is assessed by several experts, especially in connection with Beijing's latest military mobilization. Hegseth indicated that Europe may have to focus more on its own security, which indicates a potentially independent role in Europe in the Ukraine conflict.
The future of relationships between the USA and China remains tense. The discussions at the security conference show the need to observe and analyze the dynamics of security policy in Indo-Pacific. The geopolitical situation in relation to Taiwan will continue to be of central importance for the security policy of the region and beyond.
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