What Is To Be Done About China’s Threats Against Taiwan And/ Or The Philippines

Abstract

Competition between United States and China in lieu of Taiwan and Philippine issue has aggravated in the recent times, very specifically due to Chinese assertions in the South China sea and its conflicting posture in the region. Enhanced military presence, employment of modern warfare technologies, cyber surveillance and disinformation campaigns are being employed by the Chinese government to attain its hegemonic objectives; however, these developments are critical for the US assertions in the realm of regional hegemony. China considers Taiwan as a core element of its One China policy; however, the US backs Taiwanese government, and has pledged to protect it under the Taiwan Relations Act 1979. Likewise, China is influencing Philippines through indirect approaches, with the sole objective to strip off its sovereignty. Since Beijing is cumulatively employing traditional and non-traditional means to dominate the region; whilst, expose the American vulnerabilities, the US is bound to strengthen deterrence in the region in the realm of information warfare. Mere application of military strategies will not lead US to secure its interests in the region, while simultaneously weakening the sovereignty and integrity of Taiwan and Philippines.